Hanoi – Thung Nham – Thai Vi Temple – Tam Coc/ Trang An – Hanoi

Discover the hidden wonders of Northern Vietnam on this exhilarating full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. This carefully curated experience combines the thrill of an open-air jeep ride with the tranquility of a traditional sampan boat trip, offering a perfect balance of adventure and serenity.

Your journey begins with a comfortable ride in a luxury limousine van from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, hop aboard an open-air jeep to explore the enchanting rural landscapes.

Wind through picturesque villages, interact with local families, and immerse yourself in the daily life of rural Vietnam. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery of Thung Nham and Thung Nang valleys, with their expansive rice paddies and dramatic limestone karsts.

Delve into history at the ancient Thai Vi Temple before embarking on a mesmerizing sampan boat ride through the caves of Tam Coc, often referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” This comprehensive tour offers an unforgettable taste of Northern Vietnam’s countryside, culture, and natural beauty, all within a single day trip from Hanoi.

1 Day
Group: 7
Depart from Hanoi

Destination:	Hanoi – Thung Nham – Thung Nang – Thai Vi Temple – Tam Coc Boat Rider/ Trang An – Hanoi
Departure:	Daily
Departure Time:	07:20 -7:45 AM
Return Time:	18:00 – 18:30
Included:	Transfer by New Model Open Air Jeep from Hanoi, or private car transfer from Hanoi, English speaking guide, Lunch, All entrance fees, Boat ride in Tam coc or Trang An, Lunch at the local restaurant, water during the tour
Excluded:	Drinks Tips for tour guide & driver Or anything is not mentioned above

Tour Itinerary

07:25 - 07:45

Tour guide and Luxury limousine van will pick you up from your hotel, Homestay, Airbnb, or residence in Hanoi then transfer to Ninh Binh where you start to explore the rural villages by Open Air Jeep.

9:00-9:15

We will have a short break halfway, you can enjoy a drink, shop, or spend time in the restroom.

10:00-10:15

Arrive in Ninh Binh. At the meeting point in Ninh Hai Village, we will get on the Open Air Jeep and then start to explore the Rural villages and countryside area. We will drive through the villages where you have a chance to meet local people and learn about their daily life

10:45

Our open-air Jeep and tour guide will take you to pass through the beautiful rice paddy field area of Thang Nham Valley, where you will stop to take pictures, see amazing landscapes, and learn about wet-rice culture. After that, we continue to see the Panorama view of Thung Nang Valley, you will see spectacular landscapes and beautiful scenery and we drive past through Small Alley of Tam Coc.

11:20-11:30

Keep going to visit a hidden temple named Thai Vi with a famous story and long history that dates back to a thousand years ago. This Temple is the place where people worship King Tran Thai Tong. It was built in 1258 with beautiful architecture. After visiting the most spectacular landscape, our jeep will continue driving through the rice paddies fields and pass to Mua Cave for you hike up to Dragon Tail Loop top to see a panorama view of Ninh Binh, then after Mua Cave will continue to the local restaurant to Have Lunch

12:00-12:30

Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will relax for a few minutes and then continue visiting our next destination which is called Mua Cave

13:45

We have a boat trip here. Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) at Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains, and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves “Hang Ca – First cave, Hang Hai – Second cave, Hang Ba – Third cave” to get a strange feeling.