A woman in a conical hat overlooking the Ninh Bình river valley and karst peaks at sunset, sampan boats below

Ninh Bình, Việt Nam — Private Journey

Where the mountains wade in still water.

A privately guided two days through Ninh Bình's river caves, hidden valleys and lantern-quiet evenings — unhurried, and shaped entirely around you.

2 Days · 1 Night Private & customizable From $250 / guest
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Your 2 days 1 night Ninh Bình experience

Customize your adventure

Choose the moments that matter to you — we'll shape a private, flexible itinerary around your pace and your curiosities.

Private · Flexible · Authentic
  • Sampan boat gliding through Tràng An

    Scenic boat rides

    Tràng An, Tam Cốc or other beautiful routes

  • Panorama over the Tam Cốc valley from Múa Cave viewpoint

    Múa Cave viewpoint

    Panoramic views over the Tam Cốc valley

  • Hoa Lư ancient capital and Bái Đính pagoda

    Culture & history

    Hoa Lư ancient capital or Bái Đính pagoda

  • Cycling the village lanes of Ninh Bình

    Cycling & villages

    Explore peaceful villages and rice fields

  • Private tourJust for you and your group
  • Expert local guideEnglish-speaking guide
  • All-inclusiveTickets, activities & meals
  • Comfort & safetyPrivate car, quality service
  • Flexible drop-offHanoi, airport or your hotel

Day One

Into the valleys

A gentle first day through Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc and Bích Động — the valley's greatest hits at an easy pace.

  1. Pickup & drive south

    We collect you from your hotel in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay or Ninh Bình. From Hanoi or Ha Long Bay it's around 2–3 hours south through the countryside.

  2. Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

    Step into Vietnam's 10th-century capital — old temples, stone courtyards and the story of the Đinh and Lê dynasties, framed by the karst mountains.

  3. Lunch

    A relaxed local lunch to arrive on.

    A family sharing a Vietnamese lunch in Ninh Bình
    A spread of Vietnamese dishes on the table
    A couple enjoying a countryside lunch in Ninh Bình
  4. Tam Cốc by sampan

    Glide through Tam Cốc — the "three caves" — by rowing boat, drifting between towering limestone cliffs and golden rice fields along the Ngô Đồng river.

  5. Cycling to Bích Động

    Hop on a bike and pedal the peaceful country lanes to Bích Động, the centuries-old cave pagoda built into the mountainside.

  1. Back to your hotel

    Return to your Ninh Bình hotel to settle in for the night.

  2. Evening — free, or a night out optional

    Keep the evening free, or head out on a night visit to Bái Đính pagoda, Cúc Phương Night-Spotting, or the Hoa Lư ancient town.

Day Two

Pick your route

Three ways to spend the second day — choose the one that calls to you. Afterwards, a private car returns you to Hanoi, or to Ha Long Bay on request.

Panorama over the Tam Cốc valley from Múa Cave viewpoint

Múa Cave viewpoint · Tràng An · Bái Đính

Climb the Múa Cave viewpoint for the valley panorama, glide through Tràng An by sampan, then find calm at the vast Bái Đính pagoda complex.

Thung Nham bird garden among the wetlands

Múa Cave viewpoint · Thung Nham

Take in the Múa Cave viewpoint, then slow down at Thung Nham — a lush bird garden of caves, wetlands and quiet waterways.

Ancient rainforest in Cúc Phương National Park

Full-day Cúc Phương

A full day in Vietnam's oldest national park — ancient rainforest, the endangered primate rescue centre, prehistoric caves and thousand-year-old trees.

Plan your journey

Book your two days.

From $250 / guest

  • $350 / guest · 2–3 travellers
  • $250 / guest · groups of 4+

This is a private journey designed from Hanoi. Your round-trip private transfer — from Hanoi, the airport or Ha Long Bay — is included, and the per-guest price scales with your group size.

Day 1

Hoa Lư ancient capital and Tam Cốc by sampan, then cycling to Bích Động — with a relaxed local lunch and a night at Tam Cốc Holiday Retreat.

Day 2

Your chosen route — Múa Cave viewpoint with Tràng An & Bái Đính, Múa Cave viewpoint & Thung Nham, or a full day in Cúc Phương — before your private transfer back.

Included

  • Private guide & driver in Ninh Bình
  • Round-trip private transfer from Hanoi, airport, Ha Long Bay or Ninh Bình
  • One night at Tam Cốc Holiday Retreat
  • 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches
  • Your chosen day-two experience
  • Entrance tickets & activities per itinerary

Not included

  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses, drinks & tips
  • Travel insurance

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Moments from our journeys

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What guests say

Adults6+ yrs · full price
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Children3–5 yrs · 75%
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Infantsunder 2 · free
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2 × Guests (6+)$500
Estimated total$500

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