Duration
1 Days 0 Nights Trip
Description
Known as the “Halong Bay on land,” Ninh Binh features stunning limestone karsts, winding rivers, and lush rice paddies. Visitors can enjoy boat trips along the Ngo Dong River through caves and past traditional villages, explore ancient capitals such as Hoa Lu, and climb scenic viewpoints for panoramic views of the countryside. Ninh Binh combines nature, history, and culture, offering a peaceful retreat from city life.
Highlights
- Boat cruise through scenic limestone karsts and rice paddies at Tam Coc or Trang An, known as “Halong Bay on land.”
- Climb Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of the countryside (optional).
- Cultural immersion: interact with locals and see traditional village life.
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the historic 10th–11th century capital of Vietnam.
Not Included
- flights, personal expenses, and travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1
- Morning: Pick-up from Hanoi and transfer to Ninh Binh (approx.
- 2–
- 5 hours).
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam in the 10th–11th centuries.
- Continue to Tam Coc or Trang An for a scenic boat trip through limestone karsts and rice paddies, passing small caves and local villages.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Afternoon: Visit Bich Dong Pagoda or climb Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of the valley.
- Transfer back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.