Hanoi – Thung Nham – Thung Nang – Thai Vi Temple – Mua cave- Tam Coc Boat Rider – Hanoi

Experience the best of Ninh Binh on this action-packed day trip from Hanoi. Combining an exhilarating open-air jeep ride with a serene sampan boat trip, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.

Explore rural villages, marvel at stunning landscapes in Thung Nham and Thung Nang valleys, visit the historic Thai Vi Temple, and cruise through the iconic Tam Coc caves. This carefully crafted itinerary provides a comprehensive taste of Northern Vietnam’s countryside, culture, and natural beauty, all within a single day. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese experience without straying far from Hanoi.

1 Day
Group: 7
Depart from Hanoi

Destination:	Hanoi – Thung Nham – Thung Nang – Thai Vi Temple – Mua cave- Tam Coc Boat Rider – 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

13:00-13:45

Visit Mua Cave and hike to the top of Dragon Mountain to see a panorama view of Ninh Binh

Duration: 1 hour
500 steps climbing

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.