Ninh Binh province is located in northern Vietnam, about 90km south of Hanoi. With its hundreds of limestone cliffs emerging from the ground scattered across the rice fields, this region is appropriately name the “Halong Bay on land”. Apart from this stunning scenery, Ninh Binh is a great opportunity to peek into the rural way of living. It’s all very laid-back and serene, just how the Vietnam experience should be. This Hoa Lu - Mua cave & Trang An grottoes, Galaxy cave and Cuc Phuong National park 2days trip includes trekking - singseeing, boating, history learning about the history of Vietnam's first capital.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Boat trip in Trang An Grottoes
✔ All entrance fees
✔ Transfers whole trip
✔ Cycling around the village
✔ English speaking guide.
✔ Meals as mentioned: 3 main meals & 1 breakfast
✔ Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel or Bungalow (sharing Twin/Double)
✖ Drinks, tips, others not mentioned in program.
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Hanoi - Trang An Boating - Mua/Dancing cave - Biking - Bungalow/Hotel
1
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
Duration: 20 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Tam Coc-Bich Dong
12:30 Have lunch at local restaurant with some local special dishes food.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
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
Duration: 12 hours
Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong National Park - Hanoi
1
Cuc Phuong National Park
9:00 After breakfast, check out your hotel then transfer to Cuc Phuong - Vietnam’s first and largest national park. Cuc Phuong is home to a large range of flora and fauna. Inhabitants of the park include 97 species of mammals, most notable are the endangered langurs; 300 species of birds; 36 reptilian species; 17 species of amphibians; 11 species of fish; 2,000 species of vascular plants, and thousands of species of insects, most of which do not bite. A number of species in the park are listed on Vietnam Red Book of endangered species. Primates in the park include macaques, gibbon, Francois' leaf monkey and slow loris. Then we will have lunch in a restaurant in the center of Cuc Phuong National Park.
Duration: 3 hours
2
This thousand-year tree is also very tall (around 45 meters) but its diameter is fourth times compared to the diameter of Dang ancient tree. It need at least 20 adults with their arm length full to embrace completely the whole tree trunk. Let’s trek about 3 km to meet this special wonder of the Mother Nature here. Besides, near the Thousand-year tree location, there is small track leading to Son Cung Cave that owning many very beautiful stalactites.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Endangered Primate Rescue Centre
After a trek in the jungle, you visit Endangered Primate Rescue Center (EPRC) which was established in 1993 and is a project of Frankfurt Zoological Society. The establishment of EPRC has faced many difficulties, but began with two individuals of Delacour’s langur and Hatinh langur confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. The Center currently houses about 160 individuals of 15 species and sub-species in which 6 species nowhere else in captivity. These include Delacour’s langur (Trachypithecus delacouri), Hatinh (Trachypithecus laotum hatinhensis), Black langur (Trachypithecus laotum ebenus), Lao langur (Trachypithecus laotum laotum), Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus poliocephalus), and Grey-shanked Douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Cave of Prehistoric man is the residential relic of the prehistoric man – a precious heritage of Cuc Phuong National Park. It will take you about 300 meters to walk from the main road then climb up about fifty steps against the slope stone stairs to reach the mouth of the cave.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center
15:30 Get back to the the car to go back to Hanoi. After 2.5-hour drive, you arrive back in Hanoi. We drop you off at your hotel. End of the trip!
Duration: 10 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full 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.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Sharing tour with others on the first day. Having private tour to Cuc Phuong on second day.
