2-Day Ninh Binh Exloration to Van Long Wetland, Mua Cave & Tam Coc Boat Trip

08:00.Your exciting Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi begins with hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh through the beautiful countryside of the Red River Delta.

10:15.Arrive at the peaceful Van Long Nature Reserve, famous for its limestone mountains, rice paddies, and authentic rural villages. Enjoy a relaxing Ninh Binh biking tour along quiet village roads surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery and local daily life.

Continue with a traditional bamboo boat ride through the tranquil wetlands of Van Long. Drift gently across crystal-clear waters while admiring dramatic karst formations, lotus ponds, and rich wildlife. Van Long is known as one of the best eco-tourism destinations in Northern Vietnam.

12:45.Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties such as goat meat dishes, crispy rice, and fresh local ingredients.

14:30.Visit the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le Dynasties in the 10th century. Discover ancient temples, royal courtyards, and fascinating stories about Vietnam’s early history.

16:00.Continue to the spectacular Mua Cave (Hang Mua), one of the most iconic attractions in Ninh Binh. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the mountaintop viewpoint for panoramic views over Tam Coc’s limestone valleys, rivers, and rice fields – a highlight of every Northern Vietnam tour.

17:30.Transfer to Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel for check-in and free time to relax.

Dinner is at your own account.

08:00. After your breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you up for another day of scenic exploration.

Begin the morning with a leisurely cycling trip through picturesque villages and rice fields to Bich Dong Pagoda, a beautiful ancient pagoda built into limestone mountains. This peaceful spiritual site is considered one of the hidden gems of Ninh Binh.

09:30.Take a relaxing sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River through the stunning caves and rice valleys of Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land.” Glide beneath limestone caves and admire the extraordinary natural landscapes.

12:00.Enjoy another authentic Vietnamese lunch before departing for Hanoi.

13:30.Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories from your 2 day Ninh Binh adventure tour.