2-Day Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Hoa Lu → Trang An → Mua Cave - Hanoi
07:15 – 08:00 | Hotel Pickup
Depart Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a 2-hour scenic drive to Ninh Binh.
09:15 | Refreshment Stop
Short break to stretch, enjoy a snack, and use restrooms.
10:00 – 10:30 | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Explore Vietnam’s first capital, surrounded by karst mountains. Visit the temples of Kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, admire traditional wooden architecture, and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties.
11:30 | Countryside Activities
Choose to cycle through rice fields and limestone cliffs or stroll through the village and relax at a café.
12:00 | Buffet Lunch
Enjoy Vietnamese specialties including goat meat, noodles, rice, and spring rolls. Vegetarian options available.
13:30 | Trang An Sampan Boat Tour
Take a 1h40–2h sampan ride rowed by locals through the UNESCO-listed Trang An complex. Glide through limestone caves, past sacred temples, and along emerald waterways framed by towering cliffs. Many visitors call this the most magical part of their Ninh Binh journey.
16:00 | Mua Cave & Lying Dragon Mountain
Climb nearly 500 steps for sweeping views of Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, and endless rice fields. At the summit, a stone dragon statue overlooks the landscape.
17:00 – 19:30 | Return to Hanoi
Evening transfer back to your hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Titop Island → Sung Sot Cave → Luon Cave - Hanoi
07:45 – 08:55 | Pickup & Transfer
Travel via expressway to Ha Long Bay, with a refreshment stop and visit to a pearl farm.
12:00 | Boarding & Lunch
Board at Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy a buffet lunch while sailing past iconic limestone islets such as Stone Dog, Kissing Rocks, and Fighting Cock—the symbol of Ha Long Bay.
Afternoon Excursions
Sung Sot Cave: Explore Ha Long’s largest cave with dramatic chambers.
Luon Cave: Choose kayaking, a bamboo boat ride, or relaxing onboard.
Titop Island: Swim on the beach or hike 400 steps for a panoramic view.
17:00 | Sunset Party
Return cruise with tea, juice, fruit, cakes, and snacks as the sun sets over the bay.
18:00 – 21:00 | Return to Hanoi
Disembark, travel back via expressway, and arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter by ~21:00.
07:15 – 08:00 | Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay.
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