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2-Day Ninh Binh Tour: Cuc Phuong, Van Long, Bai Dinh, Trang An

By Vietnam - Hanoi Package Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$3 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Day 1: Cuc Phuong National Park & Van Long Cruise – Overnight in Hoa Lu Ancient Town. Start your adventure at Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam’s oldest national park, famous for its rich biodiversity, ancient trees, and limestone caves. Explore the park’s trails and learn about its wildlife and history. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful Van Long Nature Reserve cruise, gliding along calm waterways surrounded by striking limestone karsts and wetlands. After your day of exploration, check in at Tu An Towels.

Day 2: Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave. Begin your day at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam, renowned for its impressive architecture and serene surroundings. Next, take a scenic boat trip through Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring limestone caves, rivers, lush greenery. End the tour with a climb to Mua Cave, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and winding rivers.

Activity location

  • Cuc Phuong National Park
    • Cuc Phuong Commune, Nho Quan District
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cuc Phuong National Park
    • Cuc Phuong Commune, Nho Quan District
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

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Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
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Without tour guide: This option means you are booking only a private car with a driver
Duration: 2 days
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Excludes tickets, hotel, meals: So you will not need to pay the additional 2,800,000 VND per person in cash at the begining of the tour.
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Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$368.78 x 1 AdultAU$368.78
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Price is AU$368.78
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Ninh Bình Hotel
Duration: 2 days
1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Shared Car
Pay extra 2,800,000 Vnd/Person: The payment in the app is for the deposit only. The remaining balance of VND 2,800,000 per person must be paid in cash
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$585.70 x 1 AdultAU$585.70
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Price is AU$585.70
Private Tour – No Cash Extra
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
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Ninh Bình Hotel
Duration: 2 days
1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Private Car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$1,084.64 x 1 AdultAU$1,084.64
Total
Price is AU$1,084.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket entrance: Cuc Phuong National Park, Mua Cave
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat trip: Van Long, Trang An
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up & drop-off In Hanoi, Good quality transport, English speaking tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    [Group tour] The app payment is a deposit. The remaining must be paid in cash at the begining
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    New year holiday surcharge, tips

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Any food allergies and vegetarian are available

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cuc Phuong National Park & Van Long Cruise – Overnight in Hoa Lu Ancient Town (Lunch & Dinner Included)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Ninh Bình Old Town Hotel

Cuc Phuong National Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Cuc Phuong National Park (Cuc Phuong National Park) Vietnam’s oldest national park, Cuc Phuong is famous for its rich biodiversity, ancient trees, caves, and wildlife. Visitors can explore jungle trails, see endemic plants, and experience the park’s natural beauty up close.

Van Long Nature Reserve

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Van Long Nature Reserve (Van Long Nature Reserve) A tranquil wetland area surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, Van Long is perfect for a relaxing boat cruise. The area is home to rare wildlife and offers stunning scenery of rivers, mountains, and peaceful paddies.

Tháp Tứ Ân

  • 30m
Hoa Lu Ancient Town (Hoa Lu Ancient Town) The former capital of Vietnam in the 10th–11th centuries, Hoa Lu features historic temples and ancient architecture. It’s a charming town for an overnight stay, giving visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s royal history.

Day 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Trang An – Mua Cave (Breakfast, Lunch)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Bai Dinh Pagoda

  • 1h
Bai Dinh Pagoda (Bai Dinh Pagoda) The largest pagoda complex in Vietnam, Bai Dinh is renowned for its grand architecture, thousands of statues, and serene surroundings. It’s a major spiritual site and a highlight of Ninh Binh.

Trang An Landscape Complex

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning limestone karst formations, tranquil rivers, and hidden caves. A traditional sampan boat ride takes you through caves and peaceful waterways, revealing the area’s spectacular natural beauty.

Mua Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Finally, visit Mua Cave, one of the best viewpoints in Ninh Binh. Climb the stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc’s rice fields and winding river before lunch and the return to Hanoi.

Location

Activity location

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    Cuc Phuong National Park
    • Cuc Phuong Commune, Nho Quan District
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cuc Phuong National Park
    • Cuc Phuong Commune, Nho Quan District
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

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