The best Ninh Binh Tour 2 days is the high-quality Ninh Binh private tour by a local guide to explore the highlights of the ancient capital Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong Pagoda, as well as enjoy the pretty ride on a sampan boat to admire the most beautiful wet caves of Ninh Binh province.
Moreover, by booking the Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi 2 days, you also have a great chance to enjoy the best local cuisine and learn more about local life and local culture.
After your Ninh Binh 2-day tour, you can return to Hanoi and explore other destinations in Vietnam. We suggest the following Hanoi car transfers that you might be keen on:
- Hanoi to Sapa Private Car – 147 USD/sedan
- Hanoi To Moc Chau Private Car – 105 USD/sedan
- Private Car Hanoi To Ta Xua – 285 USD/sedan
- Hanoi To Pu Luong By Car – 106 USD/sedan
Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days Highlights
- Tour duration: 2 days, 8-10 hours per day
- Tour type: private, customizable upon request
- Transportation: private vehicle with driver and tour guide
- Activities: sampan boat rowing, cycling, and hiking
- Highlights: Hoa Lu Ancient Town – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Trang An Landscape Compex – Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Benefits: lunch with Ninh Binh’s local specialties, A/C private vehicle transfers, English-speaking tour guide
NINH BINH TOUR 2 DAYS ITINERARY – PRIVATE TOUR
To ensure you have a great experience exploring the natural wonders of Ninh Binh, Culture Pham Travel always listens to your ideas and is willing to customize the 2-day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi according to your requests. Please refer to the following sample itinerary for more details:
DAY 1: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC BOAT TRIP (L)
To start the Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi, our local guide and a Hanoi private car will pick you up at your hotel/homestay in Hanoi. Below is the detailed itinerary
7:30-8:00: Our local tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel/homestay in the Hanoi city center.
Around 9:30-9:45: We will visit Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam from the period 986-1010. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is known as the first feudal government of Vietnam.
10:30: We keep doing the Ninh Binh Private Tour by exploring the Mua Cave. Here, you can admire the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc as well as Ninh Binh when reaching the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain.
12:00: We will have a lovely lunch with Ninh Binh specialties such as spring rolls, goat meat, etc.
About 13:00: After lunch and a short break, we continue the Ninh Binh 2 days tour by discovering Tam Coc on the sampan boat with the locals. The 2-hour boat trip will help you admire the pure beauty of Ninh Binh’s nature and learn more about local life.
Moreover, we are sure that you will have an exciting feeling when the boat goes through 3 caves: Hang Ca- first cave, Hang Hai- second cave, and Hang Ba- third cave.
15:00: Then, you will cycle with our local guide to admire the rustic beauty of the countryside in the north of Vietnam. Our local tour guide will introduce you to the special architecture of the traditional houses and the family culture.
About 16:00: After experiencing the fabulous beauty of Ninh Binh by rowing, hiking, and cycling, you will enjoy life with the fresh local tea and fresh fruits while the sun sets. Then, we will transfer you to your hotel in Ninh Binh.
DAY 2: BOAT TRIP AT TRANG AN – BAI DINH PAGODA – HA NOI (L)
8:30: After breakfast, you will check out. Our private car will pick you up at your hotel in Ninh Binh.
About 10:30: We start the 2nd day of the Ninh Binh City Tour 2 Days by transferring you to Trang An Landscape Scenic Complex. This eco-tourist system takes us about 2 hours to admire. Its wonderful beauty is known as the “Halong Bay on land.” The bamboo boat will take us through a lot of fantastic caves.
Moreover, we will have a chance to visit King Kong Island. “Kong: Skull Island” is a US blockbuster filmed in 2016 with many scenes in Vietnam’s natural landscapes, such as Trang An, Van Long Natural Reserve, Tam Coc, Bich Dong in Ninh Binh. (It also features Halong Bay and Phong Nha National Park.) Kong: Skull Island has become the record holder of the Vietnam box office, as it has beaten all previous records to become the highest-grossing movie of all time.
At 12:15: We will enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant with many traditional dishes that you can only find in Ninh Binh.
13:30: We will relax and enjoy some Vietnamese tea and sample some local cakes.
About 14:00: We continue the Ninh Binh Tour 2 days from Hanoi to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. It’s the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.
Around 15:30: We will say goodbye to Ninh Binh and head back to Hanoi.
18:30: We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi. The Binh Binh Private Tour 2 days finishes.
What To Bring & Prepare On Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days?
- Sports shoes for mountain hiking in Mua Cave
- Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses for outdoor time
- Personal water bottle (we do provide complimentary bottled water, but we recommend bringing your own)
- A light coat for cold mornings in Ninh Binh
- Waterproof phone pouch when you do the Tam Coc/Trang An boat ride
- Camera/drone to capture the Ninh Binh landscapes
Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days FAQs
Will 2 days be enough to discover Ninh Binh?
Yes. You can explore almost all attractions in Ninh Binh within two days. Visitors can visit Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Trang An, Hoa Lu Ancient Town, and Bai Dinh Pagoda at a relaxing pace.
Is the Ninh Binh tour 2 days suitable for children or the elderly?
Yes. Only Mua Cave is a bit challenging with 500 steps up to the peak. The rest is moderate for all ages.
