Hanoi - Trang An Boating - Mua/Dancing cave - Biking - Bungalow/Hotel
Hanoi Opera House - 8:00 am Tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel come to pick you up at your hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter & Hanoi Opera House. Or we will pick up at airport then go straight to Ninh Binh for the tour. You have 2.5 hour journey to Trang An grottoes - Halong Bay on land. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way
Trang An Landscape Complex - 10:00 Arrive at Trang An then take a boat trip to visit Trang An. The eco-tourism site is considered the “Ha Long Bay land”. Here, space was so quiet that the only sounds were those of the trains. In the distance, visitors have the opportunity to perceive the white flowers of the reeds in the foothills. While enjoying fresh air and mountain scenery, which takes visitors into a magical world.
The entire cave is home to 50 of Trang An caves connecting 30 small valleys which follow about 10 kilometers from North to South. This is the perfect destination for who loves nature and discover the magnificent caves of Ninh Binh. Crossing the caves, we find a forest paradise of stalactites and stalagmites which form, stimulating the imagination, gave their name to many of these caves: Ba Giot, Seo, Dia Linh, Nau Ruou, etc.
Tam Coc-Bich Dong - 12:30 Have lunch at local restaurant with some local special dishes food.
Mua Caves - After lunch we ride a bike to Mua Cave. On the way cycling you explore real countryside images of Vietnam. Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave (the name means ‘Cave of Dance’) is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc.
The climb is paved but steep in sections, so bring water and allow an hour return. Mua Cave is 5km from Ninh Binh and is a popular stop on Tam Coc tours.
Tam Coc - After visiting the cave we continue ride the bike through the fields and countryside peaceful scenery to reach Tam Coc. Check in Hotel / Bungalow this time for relax.
(Optional: Foot massage service available with extra cost)
18:30 Have dinner at local restaurant. Free time discovery in Tam Coc by night. Stay overnight here in Tam Coc
- Boat trip in Trang An Grottoes
- All entrance fees included
- Transfers for the entire trip
- Village cycling tour
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Meals covered: 3 main meals and 1 breakfast
- 3-star hotel or bungalow accommodation (Twin/Double sharing)
- Drinks, tips, others not mentioned in program.
Ninh Binh province, a scenic region situated about 90km south of Hanoi in the northern part of Vietnam, is renowned for its numerous limestone cliffs that jut out from the earth and are punctuated by verdant rice paddies. Its likeness to the famous Halong Bay earns it the nickname of ‘Halong Bay on land.’ Beyond its picturesque landscapes, Ninh Binh offers a unique glimpse into the tranquil, rural lifestyle typical to the region - an essential part of an authentic Vietnam experience. Over the span of a 2-day trip, visitors can explore the Hoa Lu, Mua cave and Trang An grottoes, Galaxy cave, and Cuc Phuong National park, partaking in a range of activities from trekking and sightseeing to boating while gaining knowledge about Vietnam’s first capital.
- Sharing tour with others on the first day. Having private tour to Cuc Phuong on second day.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
