The Best Ninh Binh Signature Experience

Duration icon Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Trip code icon Trip Code: ORG_DNB03
Map marker icon Best places to visit: Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Hoa LuTam CocMua CaveTrang AnBai Dinh pagodaVan Long Nature Reserve Hanoi

Overview

Experience a 3-days/ 2 nights journey in Ninh Binh, a prominent destination in Northern Vietnam, known as “Ha Long Bay on land”. With stunning natural scenery, Vietnam important historical sites and high-class services, the premium tour organized by Origin Vietnam will bring you complete emotions. It is  from being amazed by the majestic scenery to absolute relaxation in a private, luxurious resort space. The tour is designed specifically for travelers who love unique, rich experiences and perfect amenities at luxury hotels.

Highlights:

  • Stay at a selected luxury resort, located between rice fields and peaceful limestone mountains.
  • Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip through the poetic cave and river system.
  • Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, which marks the history of the first dynasties of Vietnam.
  • Conquer Mua Cave, admire the panoramic view of Tam Coc valley from above.
  • Experience Trang An complex – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Cycling through peaceful, Northern countryside (optional).

Notes:

  • This itinerary is a private tour. It shows you what is possible to travel and visiting with our guide and driver
  • We CAN also tailor made this trip as your requirement and budget such as accommodation, its inclusions…

Ninh Binh Signature Experience Travel Map

Ninh Binh Signature Experience Travel Map

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave. O/N in Ninh Binh (L)

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave. O/N in Ninh Binh (L)

Morning activities:

Origin Vietnam’s luxury limousine private car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Ninh Binh. The first stop is the ancient capital of Hoa Lu – the place associated with the first three dynasties of Vietnam. You will have the opportunity to visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le, learn about the glorious history of the Vietnamese people preserved through ancient relics.

Have lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon activities:

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will experience a boat trip on the Ngo Dong River to explore Tam Coc – known as “Ha Long Bay on land“. The scenery here is poetic with vast rice fields, towering limestone mountains and mysterious caves (Special note: The best scenery is in April and May when you can view the rice fields on Ngo Dong River).

Next, you will conquer Mua Cave (or called Hang Mua) with more than 500 stone steps. This is an ideal place to admire the panoramic view of the poetic Tam Coc valley from above.

Evening activities:

After experiencing the exciting activities of the first day. You will check in at the luxury resort, relax in the quiet space like in a tropical forest. Overnight at luxury resort in Ninh Binh (such as Emeralda Ninh BInh resort or Emeralda Tam Coc resort).

Day 2: Trang An - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Ninh Binh Village. O/n in Ninh Binh (B/L/-)

Day 2: Trang An - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Ninh Binh Village. O/n in Ninh Binh (B/L/-)

Morning activities:

After an energetic breakfast at the resort, you start to explore the Trang An scenic complex – this is a World Cultural and Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO. Sitting on a bamboo boat, weaving through Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Nau Ruou Cave, …You will feel the wild, majestic beauty of mountains, forests, caves and ancient temples hidden in the amazing nature.

Afternoon activities:

After enjoying lunch at a high-class restaurant. You will continue your journey to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – one of the largest pagodas in Asia, featuring the largest gilded Buddha statue and the longest Arhat corridor in the region.
Besides, you enjoy cycling to explore Ninh Binh countryside – an ideal activity to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the countryside, the tree-lined village roads and the peaceful life in the countryside. (Optional)

Evening activities:

At the end of the second day’s activities, you return to the resort to rest and relax. Or you can experience high-class spa services (optional). Free to have your own dinner. Overnight at resort.

Day 3: Van Long Nature Reserve - Return to Hanoi (B/L)

Day 3: Van Long Nature Reserve - Return to Hanoi (B/L)

Morning activities:

Start the day with an energetic breakfast at the resort’s restaurant. After that, you have a short break on site and check out. You will continue your journey to visit Van Long Nature Reserve – it is likened to a “bay without waves” with calm water reflecting the majestic limestone mountains. You will board a boat to explore the rich ecosystem, and watch the rare Delacour’s langur. As well as admire the spectacular scenery of the largest wetland in the Northern Delta of Vietnam – an important Ramsar site globally.

Afternoon activities:

After the tour, you will have lunch at a restaurant. Then you have a rest, relax and breathe the fresh air before the car takes you back to Hanoi.

End of the 3-day 2-night journey in Ninh Binh – a memorable vacation amidst majestic nature and thousand-year-old cultural heritage.

Inclusions

  • 02 nights at a luxury resort (Tam Coc Garden, Emeralda Ninh Binh or equivalent).
  • Meals according to the program (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner).
  • Limousine Private luxury car with professional driver.
  • Professional, friendly English-speaking local tour guide.
  • Entrance tickets and boat tickets according to the itinerary.
  • Local rowing boat in Tam Coc, Trang An, Van Long
  • 24/7 support from Origin Vietnam team.
  • 02 bottles of water/day, cold towels served throughout the journey.
  • Bank fees if payment by credit card
  • Gov tax and service charge
  • No extra charge after final confirmation

Exclusions

  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
  • Other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks…
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Tips are welcomed!
  • Travel Insurance

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