Hanoi: 2-Day Ninh Binh With Cycling, Kayaking, Boat Ride

Highlights

• Cycle through peaceful villages and lush rice fields
• Visit the ancient Hoa Lu capital and the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
• Discover the Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda on an e-bike tour
• Kayak through the tranquil waterways of Dam Khe Wetland

Description

Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Bike Tour Countryside - Kayaking

Begin your journey with a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, then travel by limousine van to Ninh Binh.

Arrive at the Ninh Binh Footprint Travel Office in Tam Coc. Enjoy free time to relax, explore the surrounding area, or have lunch at a local restaurant.

Meet your friendly local tour guide for a brief introduction to the day's itinerary. Receive a safety briefing and instructions on how to operate your e-bike before setting off into the countryside.

Ride through picturesque village roads to the peaceful Thai Vi Temple, dedicated to the kings of the Tran Dynasty.

Continue your ride to the famous Bich Dong Pagoda, one of Ninh Binh's most beautiful ancient temples. Nestled against towering limestone cliffs, this historic pagoda offers spectacular views, peaceful surroundings, and fascinating stories about Vietnamese Buddhism and local heritage.

Leave the tourist trail behind as you cycle through the charming villages of Coi Khe, Nham, and Thung Nang. Travel along quiet country lanes bordered by emerald rice fields, winding canals, and dramatic limestone mountains. Experience authentic rural life as you pass farmers working in the fields, grazing water buffalo, traditional homes, local schools, and friendly villagers. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to stop for photos along the way.

Enjoy kayaking through the tranquil waterways of Dam Khe Wetland. Paddle at a relaxed pace, admire the surrounding natural scenery, and discover the peaceful wetland environment away from the crowds.

Enjoy a relaxing ride back to the office and transfer to Ninh Binh Footprint Homestay. Check in to your homestay and enjoy free time for dinner. Stay overnight in the homestay.

Day 2: Bai Dinh - Hoa Lu - Trang An Boat Ride - Mua Cave - Hanoi

Start your day with breakfast at the homestay and check out of your room. Your tour guide and comfortable van will pick you up from the homestay and take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Explore Vietnam’s first capital during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit the historic temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.

Visit Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist pagoda, beautifully set at the foot of Dinh Mountain. See 500 statues of Arhats (La Han), two giant bronze bells (27 tons and 36 tons), the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue.

Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialties. Then, board a traditional sampan boat for a peaceful 2-hour journey through Trang An. Glide through limestone cliffs, lush rice paddies, and serene rivers. Visit the cave system: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave. Marvel at the natural beauty often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”

Hike 500 stone steps up Ngoa Long Mountain. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view over Tam Coc, rice fields, and limestone peaks – a top photo spot in Ninh Binh.

End your tour with a transfer back to Hanoi.

Includes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Luxury limousine van transfer
• E-bike tour with tourguide
• Kayaking at Dam Khe Wetland
• Visit to Thai Vi Temple
• Visit to Bich Dong Pagoda
• Visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
• Visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex
• Boat tour in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
• Visit to Mua Cave
• Breakfast at homestay
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Live tour guide

Excludes

• Lunch & Dinner on Day 1
• Personal expenses

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund