Exploring Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi—a short journey packed with unforgettable experiences! With its untouched natural beauty, ancient temples, and the dreamy Ngo Dong River flowing through Tam Coc, Ninh Binh offers the perfect escape to unwind and connect with nature. Hard to believe it’s just a 2-hour drive from the bustling city to such peaceful landscapes. Who’s ready to hit the road?
7.00–07:20: Pick up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter. Start Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip
09:20: Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. This place is famous for its ancient historical relics, temples, and pagodas bearing the mark of ancient architecture. With the majestic landscape of surrounding mountains and winding rivers, Hoa Lu is not only an important historical heritage but also an attractive destination for tourists who love to explore Vietnamese culture and history.
10:45: Visit Mua Cave—one of the beautiful destinations for tourists who love nature and exploration. To admire the spectacular scenery from above, visitors can climb nearly 500 elaborately carved stone steps leading to the top of the mountain. From here, you will see the whole view of the green Tam Coc valley and the Ngo Dong River winding between the limestone mountains.
12:00: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch.
13:20: Enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc. Visitors will have the opportunity to take a boat on the poetic Ngo Dong River, winding through the majestic limestone mountains and admiring the vast rice fields on both banks. Tam Coc includes three natural caves—Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba—created by the process of mountain erosion over millions of years.
15:00: Cycle through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda
15:30: Visit Bich Dong Pagoda. The pagoda was built in the 15th century and has a unique architecture. In particular, Trung Pagoda was built in a large cave, creating a peaceful and mysterious space. Coming to Bich Dong Pagoda, visitors not only admire the ancient architecture but also enjoy the harmonious natural beauty of mountains, forests, and rivers, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility.
16:20: Leaving Tam Coc to return to Hanoi
18:30: Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip is ended in Hanoi.
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