Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Mai Chau – Hanoi Excursion
A journey that allows you to see Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Complex, Am Tien Cave, Tuyet Tinh Coc, Hang Mua, Ngoa Long, Tam Coc, Thung Khe Pass, Mai Hich, Pa Co market, and Cha Day village in 3 days.
AmoTravel will take you to discover Ninh Binh, a destination of incomparable charm. Here you can explore fascinating places such as the majestic Bai Dinh Pagoda, the Trang An Complex with its spectacular caves and lakes, and the suggestive Am Tien Cave. You will admire the unique beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc and discover the splendid rice terraces and the river in Tam Coc. By climbing the Hang Mua mountain, you will enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Ngoa Long.
Furthermore, you will visit Mai Chau, where you can admire the spectacular views and natural beauty of the Thung Khe Pass, immerse yourself in the rural tranquility of Mai Hich, and experience the lively atmosphere of the traditional Pa Co mountain tribe market. You will have the opportunity to discover the authenticity of rural life and experience the warm hospitality of the Cha Day village.
Detailed Itinerary
Hanoi - Ninh Binh (-/-/-)
−Guide
Hotel
Local boat
Walking
Meeting with the guide at 08:30 AM at the hotel reception.
Transfer to Ninh Binh (100km ~ 1.5 hours); the site is a jewel enriched by historical, cultural, religious, and natural wonders. During the journey, you will pass through the Red River Delta, where you can stop if you wish to capture the beauty of the place.
Visit to the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most impressive Buddhist centers in Vietnam. The tour will begin with a walk along a path lined with 500 statues leading to the main pagodas. You will then reach a 13-story tower believed to house part of Buddha’s ashes. You will be amazed by the panoramic view over the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, surrounded by an exquisite river valley and dotted with limestone formations that will take your breath away.
Free lunch break (not included) in a small local restaurant.
Next, you will visit the Trang An Complex, the first and only site in the world to be recognized by UNESCO in 2014 as both a cultural and natural heritage site. Upon arrival at the pier, you will board a traditional boat rowed by local people and sail on the river through a series of caves, some of which are 300-400 meters long. Each section will offer you a new hidden world made of isolated and peaceful valleys. You will disembark from the boat for a walk through pagodas and temples dedicated to the mandarins of the famous Tran dynasty. Finally, a short stop at the Am Tien Cave where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Tuyet Tinh Coc.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at a hotel in Ninh Binh.
Ninh Binh - Mai Chau (B/-/-)
−Hotel
Trekking
Walking
Meeting with the guide at 08:30 AM at the hotel reception.
In the morning, if you wake up early, you can visit Hang Mua, also known as the Vietnamese “Great Wall,” one of the best trekking routes in Ninh Binh. You will climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit of Ngoa Long, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the golden rice fields of Tam Coc, the limestone formations, and the idyllic villages. Enjoy the sunset view and the fresh air as you walk down past the Lady Buddha statue. Afterwards, we will depart for Hoa Binh along a road dominated by landscapes of terraced rice fields, mountains covered in lush vegetation, and rural villages. We will continue to the Thung Khe Pass, where you can admire magnificent panoramic views of the valley before arriving in the town of Mai Chau.
Free lunch break (not included) in a small local restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer to Mai Hich (150km ~ 3.5 hours), a picturesque village less frequented by tourists in the Mai Chau valley. A walk or a bicycle ride around the village will allow you to best enjoy this beautiful countryside landscape where the green terraced rice fields dominate undisputed. Overnight stay at a hotel in Mai Chau.
Mai Chau - Hanoi (B/-/-)
−Walking
In the morning after breakfast, depart early at 07:00 AM for the Pa Co market (most beautiful between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM), which takes place only on Sundays (if it is not Sunday, you will visit the Poom Coong village first). We will continue our trekking to the Cha Day village (2 hours). Set.
Return to Hanoi. Overnight stay at the hotel and dinner at leisure.
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Price and Policy
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Hotel of the category as in the itinerary based on 2 people/room
- English/Italian speaking guide
- Private car for the indicated transfers
- Entrance tickets to the places indicated in the program
- Boat trip as described in the program
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, telephone… all expenses of a personal nature and not expressly indicated in the “prices include” section
- Tips for drivers and guides. Our suggestion: 1-3 $US/person/day for the driver and 3 $US–5 $US/person/day depending on the group size
- Anything not indicated under the heading “the price includes”
- File management fee (includes medical, baggage, and cancellation insurance)
- Service charge
- Invitation letter if necessary
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Mai Chau – Hanoi Excursion
- 03 Days
- Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Mai Chau → Hanoi
- Hanoi / Hanoi
