Highlights
  • Boat ride to explore outstanding natural sceneries of limestone karst landscapes
  • Visit ancient capital of Vietnam date back to 10 century(968-1009)
  • Tranquil cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountain.
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Introduction
Located in northern Vietnam, 100km south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is considered one of the best destinations on tourist checklist. From ancient temples to hidden caves and verdant rice paddies, Ninh Binh offers impressive natural landscapes as the most majestic scenery in Southeast Asia. Also with striking limestone outcrops, Ninh Binh has earned its nickname “Ha Long Bay on land” that featured in the latest Kong movie. This is truly the site can not be missed. But before getting here, let read our guide on how to travel to Ninh Binh for your best experience. this 1 day itinerary is perfect choice for you!

Detail itinerary:
Ninh Binh in a day-Trang An - Mua Cave - Cycling - Bich Dong temple

07.15– 07.45: our tour guide will Pick up you from your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh.
 09.10: We Have a short break on the half way to straght the legs, enjoy some tea or coffee 
 10.00  Arrive to Trang An harbur for the bamboo Boat trip to visit the amazing Landscape Call Halong on land, Board the sampan boats (2 to 4  people share a boat)  traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous  caves: Hang Toi ( Dack )  cave, 320 meter long, Sang  (light) cave, 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking wine) cave, 250 meter long…  Every passages bring new surprise of  mystery hidden inside isolated valleys of tranquility that likely transformed to the other world and time. The fauna and flora is rich and a scene of a goat jumping from one cliff to the other is a common sight.
11.35 Back to the car take you to visit Mua cave where you can hikking to the top of the mountain to see over view of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc area. 
12.45. Get back to the car continue to the restaurant to have lunch 
14.00 Start cycling where you will visit and discover the beautiful of the area,  see how of the local people daily live and see their culture.
Out tour guide will lead you to cycling through the narrow alley and specail unique countryside road where a liltle tourist know or see of the area, where you can see the beautiful rice paddies fields 
 After cycling through rural villages and rice paddies will cycling through Thung Nang Valley where you see amazing landscape with beautiful limestone mountain and lake which is also known as Ha Long bay on land. 
 14.35 Visit Binh Dong temple where you will visit and learn of the history..as your know The pagoda was built by two monks Tri Kien and Tri The in early 18th century. It comprises three pagodas having the traditional architecture’s characteristics of wood and stone due to the style at that time when Le Dynasty was coming to the end and the period of Nguyen Dynasty began. They were named after their positions on Bich Dong Mountain. Ha Pagoda (Lower Pagoda) is situated at the foot of the mountain. Trung Pagoda (Middle Pagoda) is placed on the mountainside while Thuong Pagoda (Upper Pagoda) is located on the top.
16.00 : Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.

18:00  Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel or private address in Hanoi. Trip ends. 

Note: We are flaxible for you to choose bamboo boat trip in Tam Coc or Trang An or if you don't like cycling we can take you by car to visit the places  

the price above is join group tour's price, if you wish to have pricate tour.

Please contact our Sales Department at info@vietnamexplorationbooking.com for detailed pricing information.

Tour includes 

  • Hight quality limousin Van 
  • Lunch by authentic local foods
  • Cooking class lesson  
  • English speaking guide 
  • All entry fees 
  • Cycling by sport mountain bike 
  • Bottle water free durring the tour
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi 

Tour excluded :

  • Drinks,
  • Tip to guide and driver
  • other expense not mentioned in itinerary
  • Supplement for French, Italian and German speaking guide
  • Peak season surcharge on Christmas, New Year Festival

Cancellation by Customer

  • Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
  • Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
  • Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
  • Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

Children Policy

  • The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
  • For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
  • 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
  • 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
  • 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

 

Service Details During The Trip

We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel are provided in the car.​​​​​
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.

Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for 2 hours seating on Sampan and make you more active for cycling, bring hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary  because the weather in Ninh Binh can be very hot in Sumer. It is normally hot in May, June, July, August, September and October.
You should take cash with you in vietnam Dong because banking system in Ninh Binh sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in Ninh Binh.
You shoule take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Ninh Binh in case you get sick.

Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for your holiday?
If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Get in touch with your personal Travel Consultant to create your personalized program.

Don't want the fun to end?

Why not combine this tour with Halong toursHue toursHoian tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.