Hanoi City Tour – Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc) – 2 Days

This day trip from Hanoi is quite enough for visitors to get a glimpse into this bustling & cramped Hanoi, the chance to delve into a mix of French-inspired architecture, Buddhist pagodas as well as the luxury hotels, the government offices, embassies, and financial institutions, also the upmarket shopping malls. The chaotic traffic conditions cannot prevent you from exploring Hanoi thanks to its many broad boulevards and districts. Within two days of staying in Hanoi, bypassing some attractions should not be missed. Check out the suggested Hanoi 2-day tour itinerary, which offers you the best things to do & see during your day trip.

Category: Hanoi 2-Day Trips & Tour Itineraries

General Information:

Tour Route: Hanoi Old Quarter – Temple of Literature – Imperial Thang Long Citadel – Ho Chi Minh Complex – Long Bien Bridge – Ninh Binh
Duration: 2 Days
Departure Date: Any Time You Wish
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter – Temple of Literature – Imperial Thang Long Citadel – Ho Chi Minh Complex – Long Bien Bridge (L, D)
Day 2: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B, L)

Full Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter – Temple of Literature – Imperial Thang Long Citadel – Ho Chi Minh Complex – Long Bien bridge (L, D)

We will pick you up at your hotel and then start the Hanoi City Tour with a series of amazing things beyond. We have 1-hour cyclo tour to explore Hanoi Old Quarter, then our car drives us to Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, right after imperial Thang Long citadel. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we first visit Ho Chi Minh complex on Hung Vuong street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. The complex consists of many architectures such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Ming Museum, Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, and One pillar pagoda. After that, we transfer to Long Bien bridge to get the flawless sunset. On the way back the hotel, tourists get the chance to experience some street food in Hanoi. Have dinner and overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B, L)

Start a day by a scenic drive to Ninh Binh for 2 hours away from Hanoi. We will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital first, visit King Dinh and King Le’s Temples. Have a savory lunch at a local restaurant and try the local city.

In the afternoon, we get on a boat ride in Tam Coc, the boat ride through Ngo Dong River for 1.5 hours. We have time to visit and explore the scenery here and then get back to Hanoi. Trip ends.

SERVICE INCLUDED:	+ Private pick-up & drop -off services + Private transportation + English speaking guide (other languages upon request) + Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) + Admission fees and permits where applicable + A bottle of water/person
SERVICE EXCLUDED:	+ Other meals which are not indicated above + Pre & Post accommodation + Travel insurance + Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc. + Tips and gratuities