ninh binh or halong bay

Day 1: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Stay Overnight on Cruise (-/L/D) 8:00am - Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi, then transfer by bus to Halong bay cit. Upon arrive embark at Hon Gai International harbor. Check in Cruise will begin with welcome drink and safety briefing. Have lunch on board, lunch served in dining room while cruising into Fantastic Ninh Binh Day Tour, highly recommended. We just came back from a fantastic Ninh Binh tour which we were taken to visit the Three Caves (Tam Coc), with two of your amazing employees, Sophie Nguyen and Peter Ngo. The way they looked after us was absolutely first class and they made our trip to such a stunning place even more special. Often referred to as "Halong Bay on Land" due to the lush green rice paddies and towering limestone cliffs, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh are areas of Vietnam that are all too often overlooked by visitors. Just two hours south of the bustling city of Hanoi, we think that Tam Coc is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay. Combining of Hanoi the capital city, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and Ninh Binh just in 5 days. Immerse yourself with the charms but hustle of Hanoi Old Quarter. Explore waterways of Tam Coc or Trang An ecological area in Ninh Binh. See the magnificent Halong Bay with an overnight experience on board. Download Halong Bay Ninh Binh for desktop or mobile device. Make your device cooler and more beautiful. Ist Flirten In Einer Beziehung Ok. Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Cruise Flights Sightseeing Tour guide Visa Included destinations Ninh Binh, Halong Bay Start from $159 /person Request this tour 3 days 2 nights Save to wishlist Saved to wishlist About the Tour This tour is a great way to take you to see both the authentic Halong Bay and the Halong Bay on land. Each has its own unique beauty that will surely make you never forget. Locally known as “Halong Bay on land”, Ninh Binh, the UNESCO-protected site, is the next destination in the itinerary where you can witness magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies. Head to Halong Bay, a coastal city where you can experience diverse natural landscapes, from long white sandy beaches to thousand-year-old-lime-karst. Highlights Admire Ninh Binh, Halong Bay on land, with magical riverine landscape and sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies Explore Halong Bay by cruising boat – UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a memorable sunset and sunrise on the calm sea of Halong Bay Detailed Itinerary DAY 1 Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hà Nội B/L/- 07h30-08h00 The car and tour guide will pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter and Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Arrive in Bai Dinh. The tour guide takes you to visit Bai Dinh pagoda - a famous temple with many records. The whole area of Bai Dinh pagoda has an area of 107ha, in which, the Temple of Tam The and Phap Chu is thousands of square meters wide. At this temple, there is the largest bronze Buddha Tathagata statue in Southeast Asia weighing 100 tons and three statues of Tam The, each weighing 50 Get to a local restaurant to have Car takes you to Trang An wharf, board on a boat to visit Trang An eco-tourism area - where limestone strips, valleys and rivers intertwine to create a fanciful and mysterious can choose one of two ways to experience the beauty of Trang An eco-tourism area1. Sightseeing on boat With this route, you have the opportunity to visit 4 natural caves among the most beautiful caves in Trang An tourist area, namely Hang Lam cave, Hang Vang cave, Hang Thanh Truot cave and Hang Dai cave. You also stop to visit spiritual sites such as Suoi Tien Temple and Hanh Cung Vu Lam. This route will be very suitable for young people who like to take pictures and check in. You can have the full experience of the journey by boat to visit the cave as well as save your emotions and beautiful photos in the journey to visit Trang An .2. Kayaking by yourself Besides the type of sightseeing on a boat, now visitors also have a new experience, which is kayaking themselves to see the majestic beauty of the natural world heritage site of Trang An. Before getting off the boat, the guide will introduce to you the procedures from wearing life jackets, trip route, and kayaking rules to ensure your You get on the car back to You return to Hanoi. Get to the hotel, take a rest. Have dinner at your own expense to explore the cuisine in Hanoi Old Quarter. In the evening, you are free to walk around and explore the Old Quarter at night. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay B/L/D 08h15-08h45 The tour guide will pick you up at the hotel in Halong11h30-12h00 Arrive at Ha Long port, the tour group gathers at the waiting house under the guidance of the tour guide, get the ticket from the tour guide and get on board to start your journey of exploring the bay. The cruise will go through a lot of the large and small islands with many different shapes, including Hon Ga Choi - the symbol of Halong Bay...Enjoy lunch on Arrive at Bo Hon island, you will visit Sung Sot Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, you will kayak or take a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave the cost of kayaking or sitting on a bamboo boat is not included. After 30 minutes of kayaking, you board the cruise to go to Titop can swim at Titop beach with white sand, or try trekking to the top of Titop mountain to see the panoramic view of Halong You return to the cruise. The cruise will move to bring you back to the port. You can sunbathe on the deck, listen to music and relax, and immerse yourself in the nature of Halong The cruise docks. The car picks you up and takes you to the hotel to check in and Have dinner. Enjoy a free evening to explore Night Market, Food Street... Overnight in Halong. DAY 3 Halong Park - Hanoi B/L/- Morning Have a buffet breakfast at the hotel. A suggested itinerary for a morning visit in Halong are as follows- Take a walk or swim at Bai Chay beach or freely hire a taxi to visit the 7-color neighborhood which is like a miniature Italy in the heart of Ha Join a tour to Yen Tu - Dong Pagoda. Explore one of Vietnam's largest Buddhist centers please book the tour latest from the afternoon of the previous day for a quote. If you go to Yen Tu, you will check out of the hotel right after breakfast to depart for Yen Tu. After finishing the tour in Yen Tu, you have lunch at the restaurant, then the guide will take you to pick up the car to come back to You check out of the hotel, have lunch at the hotel and Arrive at Hanoi. End tour. See you later! Inclusion Air-conditioned tourist car Round trip sleeper bus Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi 02 guests/room 3 guests/room if there is an extra one 01 nights at 2-3 star hotel in Hanoi breakfast included 01 night on a 3-star cruise buffet breakfast 04 main meals according to the program's standards. Breakfast according to hotel standards One-time tickets at all points 3-star cruise to visit Halong Bay following the itinerary Drinking water served in the car, 01 bottle/pax/day Enthusiastic, experienced tour guide Exclusion VAT invoice if you get an invoice, you need to notify and negotiate with us before booking the tour Surcharge for single bed if required or if traveling alone 750,000 VND/pax Dinners in Hanoi for the purpose of letting you freely explore Hanoi's cuisine at night Round trip tram ticket at Bai Dinh pagoda current fare is 60,000 VND/pax Drinks in meals, in hotels and other personal expenses Tips for drivers and guides For Vietnamese tourists usually from 50,000 VND/person/day; For foreign visitors, the tip is 5$/person/day Children Policy Children from 1-4 years old are free parents take care of all expenses for children, do not occupy seats in the car. 02 adults can be attached for free with 1 child. From the 2nd child and above, the fee is 75% of the tour 01 adult is accompanied by 01 child from 1-4 years old, the child must buy 50% of the adult’s tour price enjoy the service like children 5-9 years old.Children from 5-9 years old pay 75% of tour price separate meals, separate seat in private cars but must sleep with parents. 02 charged children also do not have their own 10 years and older are counted as adults. Special Notes You must bring legal identification ID card or PassportYou should bring insect repellent, common cold medicine or medicines prescribed separately by your you are a vegetarian, please bring more vegetarian food to ensure your tasteAny service in the tour, if you do not use it, will not be refundedThe tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of attractions to suit the conditions of each specific departure date, but still ensure you can visit all attractions in the program. Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Cruise Flights Sightseeing Tour guide Visa Included destinations Ninh Binh, Halong Bay Start from $159 /person Request this tour Why people say that Ninh Binh is like “Halong bay on land”. How are they different ? Halong bay and Ninh binh of course are being under certain comparison among the most outstanding characteristics. Regardless of any differences, both of the destination are continuing to achieve it’s high position into tourist’s minds. Though, some of you sometimes need make a decision on visiting this place or another place, we’ll be informative to make it more understandable to assist your trip well in the north of Vietnam. Based on highlights that almost trippers are concerned about before they go ahead to plan a trip, these are a few headings to make a comparison between Halong bay and Ninh Binh province. Geographical featuresHalong bayNinh Binh ProvinceImpressive landscapes of Halong & Ninh BinhMain activities in Halong bay & Ninh BinhBoating by sampanCave explorationTake a panoramic viewWhat makes Halong bay and Ninh Binh distinct in itself ?Halong bay with kayaking & pearl farmingNinh Binh with exploring culture Amazing Halong Bay Geographical features Halong bay Halong bay was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, it is also a very popular destination in Quang Ninh province which is located in the northeast of Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes rising spectacularly from the ocean. Being affectionate to receive such a precious gift from the heaven, Halong bay attracts a huge amount of sightseers looking for a paradise on earth each year. It’s about 180 km from Hanoi city to Tuan Chau marina where the cruise ships depart from. There is also an international airport in Hai Phong province named Cat Bi for visitors to reach Halong in 1 hour. Enjoying Kayaking or Boat Trip with Bamboo Boat on Halong Bay Day Tour Ninh Binh Province On the other hand, Ninh Binh province is located in the Red River Delta region, only 90 km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh has a trans-Vietnam railway running through it, so it is convenient to go to central & south region. With total area of km2, although Ninh Binh is not considered as a big province, it’s terrain is extremely diverse with rivers, mountains, plains, forest,…which seems to have all natural nuances of the whole country included into this province. To recap, the development of tourism regarding to the sea, islands can clearly be seen in Halong besides Ninh Binh which is a contain of more rivers and lands for tourism >>> Explore The Beauty of Ninh Binh with 35 Best Thing To Do Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam Impressive landscapes of Halong & Ninh Binh Never have you had any chance to witness both of the places, your imagination will take you to such an indescribable beauty of them. When it comes to Halong bay, it’s no doubt to assure that it’s nature blows your mind away by showing a marvelous overview formed by the emerald water and the cliffs, limestones, islands, islets from small to big sizes jutting out of the water. A few of them have their own special names such as Hon Trong Mai Trong Mai islet looks as though a couple of a hen and rooster, surprising cave, Dau Go islands, Mat Quy islet monster head islet… do they sound interesting? view from monkey island How does the bay look like due to specific weather? A lots of visitor wonder about this condition because they may be confused if the bad weather runs their trip. In fact despite any of weather condition in our hot summer or chilly winter, it hardly disappoints any travel style. The color of the sky becomes deeper blue while the sun is illuminating down that turn the emerald water of the bay into such an enchanting scenery. In the winter, it will be cold however it’s not as cold as that in temperate zone. This kind of weather is suited for anyone who loves quiet atmosphere. Another special characteristics that the bay offers in the winter is a little lightly foggy among enormous limestones and karsts which gives off a fairytale-like feeling. Visit Sung Sot Cave on our Halong Bay Day Tour Round off your trip by looking at the Halong bay offering one of the most beautiful seas in the Gulf of Tonkin, apart from that Ninh Binh is making us feel a bit out-of-the-way when obviously it brings you to a space covered by very huge mountains with thinner water paths are compassing below. The color of river is quite normal as you can see in Tam Coc river but in our opinion it looks more crystal-clear in Trang An river in Trang An Grottoes. Lastly, not just seeing only water and the karsts, beaches or something like nautical theme in Halong bay but if you take a visit to Ninh Binh there are as well as including historical sites or temples even Western cathedral you can find them in Hoa Lu Citadel, Bai Dinh temple, Bich Dong pagoda, Phat Diem cathedral… Tam Coc Boat Ride Firstly, we’ll take a similar look at these activities in Halong bay and Ninh Binh province in which is lined with abundant fun Boating by sampan The rowing boat is controlled by locals with their hands and legs, this kind of activity seen in Ninh Binh is more common than the one found in Halong bay. In the bay, boating is being just a small part of your long journey if you take a night cruise, you will have a chance to sit on a sampan while visiting local fishers, pearl farm, life of people around,… Noticeably in Ninh Binh it is almost our highlight for a day trip, a boat tour lasts from 2 to 3 hours and can be found in Tam Coc, Van Long nature reserve, or Trang An. Rowing bamboo boat on Halong Bay Cave exploration One of the reasons that Halong bay was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site is it’s impressive caves system. In which Sung Sot Surprise cave is the most popular one decorated with stalactites of severa chambers. However you may watch an extensive queue in front of the cave. Away 1 km from Sung Sot cave, it is an imposing Luon cave Tunnel cave which is only accessible by kayak or local sampan boat through a very short water way. Additionally, Trong cave Drum cave though it’s not that impressive in itself, almost cruise companies choose this spot to do kayaking around here. Or it must be said about Bo Nau cave with remarkable amount of stalactites and stalagmites. Explore the cave on halong bay by kayaking In comparison with Halong bay, Ninh Binh has less impressive cave systems. The caves are just short gaps in the mountains. Although it’s not as majestic as those in Halong bay, it brings to us refreshing atmosphere as well. The most popular spots are Tam Coc, Trang An, or Van Long wetlands for us to immerse ourselves into a peaceful space. About 45 km away from the north of Ninh Binh,there is a “cave of prehistoric man” with 30 meter squares in acreage. Archaeologists found 3 ancient tombs lying deeply under the ground meter and meter and they asserted that primitive men lived in Ninh Binh long ago date back from 7000 to years. >>> You may like to explore amazing caves in Ninh Binh by Trang An Boat Tour and Tam Coc Boat Ride Exploring Trang An Bai Dinh Day Tour Take a panoramic view Titov mountain is located in the center of Halong bay on Titov island. It is the ideal set for Halong photo hunters, where they capture the breathtaking panoramic photos shoot over the bay. The way to ascend the top is not too hard to conquer and is led by stone steps. There is a pavilion in the middle of the way for tourists to take a rest and enjoy the view to the bay from a lower altitude. Ninh Binh is also another ideally destination for visitors taking a majestic view of karst mountains on the top of Mua cave. If you come to this cave in the summer at the period of harvest you will see the entire of golden rice paddies lining up the long river that attracts tourists. >>> Explore The Top of Mua Cave in Ninh Binh to Take a panoramic view A great view to tam coc area What makes Halong bay and Ninh Binh distinct in itself ? Halong bay with kayaking & pearl farming Halong bay is one of the best sea kayaking destinations in Asia. This is an outstanding feature that only can be found in Halong. Because the activities are not various too much between cheap and expensive cruises, kayaking is offered regularly by cruise companies from day cruises to overnight cruises. Each kayak is settled with life jackets for either adults or kids life jacket for infants should be prepared in advance Visiting some local residents in Halong bay, the best way to admire the majestic nature surrounding floating houses is rowing bamboo boat, the local people will guide you to go around. However, this is not an only way to be immersed into the open atmosphere and tranquil nature. Kayaking in Halong Bay Tourists can kayak themselves through thousands islands and islets so as to satisfy their photo-taking hobby. And somewhere near there, the tourists can see the flawless sandy beach. It’s obviously to see that not only the nature but people also make a contribution to building the stunning beauty of this village. The residents commonly grow pearl, fish, and many other marine animals. Travelers can try netting fish and taking fish catched by net. Here are some types of transportation for a trip to Halong bay Kayak, bamboo boat, cruise ships, airplane, speed boat >>> Make an amazing trip with Halong Bay Day Trip 6 Hour Cruise to do all most of interesting activities such as Kayaking, Swiming, Hiking, Explore Cave Ninh Binh with exploring culture Ninh Binh has many famous landscapes and cultural relics to offer such as Hoa Lu ancient capital in Truong Yen commune – Hoa Lu – is the capital of the first feudal state in Vietnam, currently in Hoa Lu capital the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh are located inside, Tam Coc-Bich Dong area which are covered in our Ninh Binh Day Tours. Cuc Phuong national park – with an area of about 22,000 ha, there are many rare and precious animals and plants, a 1000- year-old-tree, the cave of prehistoric man…Van Long Nature Reserve, Kenh Ga, Trang An complex, Phat Diem Stone Church …These places are famous for discovering culture and history. Amazing scenery at Tam Coc Ninh Binh Province has two main religions Buddhism and Christianity. Located on an area of 22 hectares, Phat Diem cathedral the stone church gives an harmonious combination of Europe and Asian architecture, bringing a unique decoration that plays an important role in the beauty of Ninh Binh. The practice of people living in Ninh Binh mainly focus on agricultural production, planting rices and cattle breeding. In addition, many people also follow traditional crafts building a few traditional villages in Ninh Binh for customers to join in weaving, embroidery. To explore Ninh Binh, travelers are able to rent a bike or motorbike. Or take a tour with car supported, trekking around villages or Cuc Phuong national park. A Gate to Cuc Phuong National Park It is true that Halong bay attracts extensively more tourists than Ninh Binh does. The classic way to explore the bay is by taking an overnight cruise. Enjoying a more leisurely pace and sipping a cocktail on deck sound more interesting than fighting evening traffic. Have you heard the Halong bay is for tourists? No doubt about it, given the UNESCO Heritage Site title and spectacularly unique nature, it makes sense. However In our opinion even other’s opinion it is a must see. View from peak of Totip Island to Halong bay Ninh Binh on the other hand lined up with natural beauty and cultural sights gets less tourists than Halong bay however the peaceful environment of Vietnamese villages make it different. Spending money for an easy trip in Ninh Binh is much cheaper than a luxury cruise while you can experience a boat tour, cycling, and cave exploration. We can’t force you to choose Halong or Ninh Binh, though they are worth being visited in Vietnam. If you have time enough let’s perfect your trip by visiting both Halong for 2 days 1 night and Ninh Binh for 1 day with Hanoi Explore Travel. >>> Make the most of your trip with FREE CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY Day 1 Hanoi Hanoi city landscape a good start for your 4 day trip! 800 - 830 Set off from your hotel and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, located in the West Lake Walk to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum in Ba Dinh, pick up a local Vietnamese breakfast on the Next, visit the One Pillar Have lunch in a nearby After lunch, head to the Temple of Literature, the oldest university in Go to Hoan Kiem Lake, spend some time walking around the lake, looking into the shops, cafes and Go back to the hotel and freshen up for Wander around the Old Quarter, find somewhere local for Return to hotel to relax for the stay Bonsella hotel3 star, 2,100,00 VND/night and Hanoi Pearl Hotel 4 star, 1,200,000 VND/night Day 2 Hanoi to Halong Bay A foggy day on board in Halong bay! 800 - 830 Grab a quick Banh Mi for breakfast and board a shuttle bus heading for Halong - 1300 Arrive at Halong Bay ferry port, check-in, enjoy some welcome drinks and board your cruise Enjoy a set-menu lunch Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most famous and beautiful caves in Halong Visit Titop Island, where you can swim and sunbathe, explore the island, or go kayaking around the coast to Bo Nau Go back to the boat and get ready for a sunset Have a relaxing dinner and join in with some evening activities such as squid fishing!Recommended cruises Glory Legend Cruise, Paradise Cruise and Aphrodite Cruises Aphrodite cruise is 5-star rated for its onboard meals. If you want to have shorter transfer time, then Orchid cruise and Peony cruise are great options as they depart from Got pier which is about hours from Hanoi. Day 3 Halong Bay to Hanoi You can choose to go for Sang cave instead of Ba Ham lake for a great landscape and kayaking activities. 0730 Wake up and enjoy breakfast on board the Visit the Ba Ham Lake in bamboo boats. Ba Ham lake is hidden by mountains and only accessible by small Enjoy your last views of Halong Bay as the ship returns to the dock. Take photos and remember the limestone karsts and emerald Head back to Hanoi by shuttle Return to your Hanoi hotel and relax for the Have dinner in one of the excellent restaurants overlooking Hoan Kiem restaurants near Hoan Kiem lake Bun Cha Dac Kim 1 Hang Manh Street and Cau Go Restaurant 07 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem. Day 4 Hanoi to Ninh Binh to Hanoi Tourists visiting Trang An complex by rowboats! 800 - 830 Depart Hanoi and head for Ninh Binh on a private shuttle Before arriving in Ninh Binh, visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, an impressive complex of Buddhist temples with towering Buddha Arrive in Ninh Binh and head towards the Trang An area. Check into Explore Trang An and find a restaurant where you can have Take a local boat tour of the Trang An mountains. Admire the spectacular scenery which is like Halong Bay inland!1530 After the boat tour you can hire bicycles and cycle around Ninh Binh’s beautiful rice Get back on board your shuttle bus and return to Binh is 90 km away from Hanoi and it takes about hours of travel time via Hanoi-Ninh Binh highway! It was never quite pinpointed exactly who was the first person to describe Ninh Binh as Halong Bay on Land’. The phrase has become popular for the sole reason that it is repeated by pretty much every guide before every tour of Ninh Binh in the hopes of inspiring images of the famous, original Halong Bay. It’s certainly not a bad comparison to make, and as the popularity of Halong Bay grows higher, more and more tourists are looking to Ninh Binh as a way to beat the crowds while still enjoying that world-renowned limestone karst backdrop. These are two of the most popular day trips from Hanoi, but as Ninh Binh’s infrastructure grows while Halong Bay struggles to cope with consistently high tourist levels every year, there seems to be a new momentum shift, and the question of Halong Bay or Ninh Binh is crossing more minds than it did in the of Halong BayLimestone IslandsThe entire reason that the words Halong Bay on Land’ feature in so many TripAdvisor reviews from contented tourists is that Ninh Binh’s scenery matches Halong Bay stride for stride. You could transplant any of Halong Bay’s gorgeous limestone mountains in Ninh Binh and it wouldn’t look out of place at all. A visit to either Halong Bay or Ninh Binh is one with the guarantee of amazement at the near-identical rock pillars jutting out of the water. Of course, it’s the water itself that makes all the difference, as the huge expanse of the Gulf of Tonkin where Halong Bay lies dwarfs the tiny canals found around Ninh there is more on offer in Halong Bay, but views are pretty much the same throughout any day or overnight trip. There are a few exceptional limestone mountains in Halong Bay, including Titop Island, Hon Co and Fighting Cock Island, featuring proudly on the 200,000 VND note. Aside from looking at them, you can disembark your cruise and feel the rock and sand beneath your feet, providing a castaway’ feeling that you can’t really get in Ninh you can get in Ninh Binh, however, is a more enclosed feeling, as the thinner water paths are flanked by high-rising cliffs stretching proudly upwards. This makes the atmosphere a little more magical in our opinion, but there are very few opportunities to get up really close and personal with the mountains. In fact, there’s only one Lying Dragon Mountain, a 450-step climb to a statue of a winding dragon and a view of the valley below, where the river skirts its way around the foothills of forested from Lying Dragon MountainHalong Bay or Ninh Binh?• Halong Bay probably takes this one through sheer quantity, but it’s a very close big part of discovering Halong Bay or Ninh Binh is the method of transport used to get around. Obviously, in Halong Bay, there’s really only one, given that it’s on the sea. In Ninh Binh, there’s a few, because of its access to land and roads as well as around Halong Bay span the gamut from cheap, no-thrills day boats to 5-star luxury cruises, and the same waterways are shared between everyone. Activities don’t vary too much between cheap and expensive cruises, but the quality of life onboard certainly does. The cheaper day boats usually comprise of one large sitting room with benches and an undecorated sundeck on top, while a 3-day cruise on a luxury boat will give you a feeling of royalty with top-class amenities, service and food; though it will potentially be about 10 times more expensive. When you want to get up close and personal with the bay, you can explore via kayak, a sampan boat rowed by a local, swimming or even a seaplane on the most exclusive of in Halong Bay with Incredible CruiseThe 90% of Halong Bay that you will see by cruise is not the same in Ninh Binh, where you have the options of cycling, trekking, climbing, motorcycling and taking a variety of different boats on its waterways. The most popular activity is certainly the local service that operates the sampan boats made of bamboo and paddled by middle-aged ladies and a token couple of men with their feet. At Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, these boats will carry you down the Ngo Dong River, while at Van Long Nature Reserve, they fan out into the wide basin of wetlands. Taking a cycle around the village of Tam Coc also finds regular appeal with tourists and visitors can rent bikes easily for a very good price. Motorcycling and trekking are usually reserved for Cuc Phuong National Park and its long path that cuts through the jungle, while multi-day treks to villages of the Muong minority tribe can be made at the north-west corner of the in Tam CocHalong Bay or Ninh Binh?• With a wider range of activities for getting around, Ninh Binh wins our best tours to Ninh Binh from Hanoi Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip, Trang An - Bai Dinh Full Day Tour, Tam Coc Bich Dong Full Day Tour, and Cuc Phuong National Park Day Halong Bay nor Ninh Binh has Vietnam’s best cave systems; you’ll have to go to Phong Nha for that, but there are some pretty amazing offerings in both locations. Halong Bay’s caves are a big part of the reason that UNESCO has inducted the region twice into the World Heritage list, once in 1994 and again in 2000. Its most famous by far is Sung Sot Cave, translating to the the Surprising Cave’ allegedly after a French explorer was surprised by its presence and the hundreds of differently shaped rock formations found throughout. This cave features on a lot of tour itineraries alongside the less frequent appearances of Me Cung, Trinh Nu, Trong, and Thien Cung, but quite possibly its most incredible is Luon Cave, a very short corridor of water that, when kayaked through, reveals an enclosed emerald lake shimmering on the other Sot CaveBy comparison, Ninh Binh is relatively lacking in the cave department. You will be rowed through a few in Tam Coc, Trang An and in the Van Long wetlands, though they are really just short gaps in the mountains. The caves still create a wonderful atmosphere, but nothing like the grandeur of Halong Bay, where stalactites and stalagmites dwarf people and are illuminated in colourful lights for a more dramatic effect. The best example of a Ninh Binh cave is definitely the Cave of the Prehistoric Man in Cuc Phuong National Park, excavated in 1966 to reveal an array of human graves as well as sharp weapons and tools dating back over 7,500 Bay or Ninh Binh?• Halong Bay. It is famous for its amazing caves and will continue to best Ninh Binh until more are potentially Bay Cruises that go to Halong Bay V'Spirit Premier Cruise, Perla Dawn Sails Halong Bay, Indochina Sails, V’Spirit Cruise, Aphrodite Cruise, Alisa of the most beautiful sights you’ll see in Vietnam are locals going about their farming in both Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. They use vastly different methods and harvest vastly different products, but the process of planting or breeding to harvest affords the most amazing wouldn’t assume Halong Bay would be able to engage in much farming, but the villagers here are very adept at the cultivation of fish, which is the origin for human habitation in the bay. Fishing villages such as Cua Van and Ba Hang, as well as Vung Vieng in Bai Tu Long Bay, remains as stalwarts of a way of life that’s becoming more and more redundant and being kept alive for the tourism trade. These colourful floating houses sit atop huge buoyant drums and bob up and down with the water, just metres from a backdrop of gorgeous limestone. It’s clear to see how the allure of tourist money has replaced the meagre living families can make with traditional fish farming, but you can see examples of this past practice through enlightening farming Van Fishing VillageAbout 220km south-west of Halong Bay, Ninh Binh is a completely different level of agriculture. Rice paddies took over the perfect flat valleys in the past and Ninh Binh is now known as one of the best spots in the country to see golden rice paddies stretching far into the distance. Tam Coc and Trang An especially are favourites for their views, aided heavily by the presence of undulating mountain scenery rolling further beyond the rice fields here. A visit between the start May and the end of June will allow for views of the typically crisp, golden fields that tourists come from afar to see. Tam Coc PanoramaHalong Bay or Ninh Binh?• Ninh Binh. Though beautiful, the token offerings of Halong Bay’s fishing villages pale in comparison to the splendour of Ninh Binh’s rice vs Exploring CultureOf course, you can relax and explore in either Halong Bay or Ninh Binh, but overall there is a pretty clear divide between the two of them when it comes to available Bay’s beaches are another of the region’s huge attractions, and while certainly not the most remote in the world, the white sand coupled with the feeling of being on another, much more beautiful planet equates to one hell of a relaxing time. Some of the more luxury cruises commit entire days to hang out at the beach, with just the serving of lunch and the availability of swimming and kayaking to tempt you away from the sands. Well, this is actually more of a feature of both of Halong Bay’s neighbouring bays, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay; Halong Bay features a small number of accessible beaches, which can get pretty touristy. For the best time in the Gulf of Tonkin, head to Ban Chan and Ngoc Vung beaches in Bai Tu Long Bay, or Ba Trai Dao beach in Lan Ha in Halong BayThe more adventurous readers might prefer to head to Ninh Binh, and in particular Hoa Lu, for an interesting look at Vietnamese culture throughout its history. Hoa Lu was once the capital of Vietnam for 44 years, spanning the reign of two separate kings who had set up shop here and is now a fascinating area with temples, statues and monuments behind a gorgeous palatial gate and moat. Bich Dong Pagoda sits near a lily pond in Tam Coc, rising high as you climb up steps and through temples and caverns to the amazing view provided from the top. However, Bai Dinh is the jewel in the crown of Ninh Binh’s religious buildings; its Buddhist complex spans 700 hectares, all of which stems from one tall pagoda built over one thousand years ago. If you get the understandable feeling of temple fatigue’ in Ninh Binh, you can visit Phat Diem Cathedral, sure to be one of the most unique mixes of Asian and Western architecture that you will ever Bay or Ninh Binh?• This one is down to personal preference, so we’re going to call this round a tourist hears the same stories of overcrowding on Halong Bay’s waters and islands, and that sometimes makes the decision of whether to head to Halong Bay or Ninh Binh an easy one. Rumours aren’t always true, it is true that Halong Bay gets substantially more tourists than Ninh Binh does what doubly-recognised UNESCO World Heritage site wouldn’t?, it is certainly not the picture of converging crowds that people like to paint. In its 1,553km2 frame, believe it or not, Halong Bay, can still be postcard-perfect, free of tourists and utterly serene. Areas like Ho Dong Tien Fairy Lake Cave and Luon Cave can bestow the ultimate feeling of calm through the isolation they provide. There are many, many more examples of tranquil spots across the neighbouring bays, which are quieter still during Gulf of Tonkin’s off-season over winter and Long Nature ReserveNinh Binh, on the other hand, is a province on the rise. There are big plans by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to make Ninh Binh the next destination recognised internationally, as Halong Bay is now. There’s a long way to go, but the entire province boasts nature and variety in abundance, so there’s no reason to assume it won’t happen. This means that right now is probably the best time to see Ninh Binh to avoid eventual crowds. Crowding can indeed be a small problem for the more popular activities such as the boat trips in Tam Coc and Trang An as well as some of the cycling paths when the rice paddies are golden. There are always alternatives though, and Van Long Nature Reserve, as well as Cuc Phuong National Park, provide two great ones with plenty of space for the Bay or Ninh Binh?• For sheer levels of tourists on an average peak season day, you’ll probably get more space in Ninh Ninh Binh just tips the balance at the end there, but of course, all of these aspects of both destinations are meant to suggest and guide, not instruct. Fantastic times can be found in both Halong Bay and Ninh Binh, and you can enjoy both on day trips from Hanoi with Incredible Asia Journeys. Halong Bay to Ninh Binh Travel Map – Hanoi Explore Travel From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh – Which is the Best Options? You just have finished your vacation at Halong Bay or Cat Ba Island, are you planning for the next destination in Ninh Binh? And do not want to spend much time to go back to Hanoi and then transfer to Ninh Binh? It is difficult to found a way to move from Ha Long or Cat Ba island to Ninh Binh and have not found any reputable transportation company? In this article, Hanoi Explore Travel will help you list fully detailed information about bus schedules, pick-up times, arrival times and reputable bus companies to choose the quickest, safest and the most economical way to get there? You may like to see 35 Best Thing To Do in Ninh Binh Best Ninh Binh Tours DISCOVERY 21 BEST DAY TRIPS FROM HANOI From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh – Which is the Best Options?How far is it from Cat Ba island, Halong to Ninh Binh?How long will it be from Cat Ba Island to Ninh Binh?How long does it take from Halong to Ninh Binh?How to get from Ha Long Bay to Ninh BinhBy Local BusTourist Bus – Limousine Bus – Highly RecommendTime schedule of buses from Ha Long to Ninh BinhBy MotorbikeBy Private or Taxi10 Best Places to visit in Ninh BinhTam CocTrang An GrottoesMua CaveBai Dinh PagodaCuc Phuong National ParkBich Dong PagodaThung Nham Bird GardenNotes How far is it from Cat Ba island, Halong to Ninh Binh? The distance from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh is about 300km , it takes hours to get there. The distance from Halong to Ninh Binh can be divided into many different routes The first route is about 133km from Quang Ninh province, you go towards QL18. From here you go straight, go to the forest ferry, you go along TL359 and then TL 351. Then passing towards QL10 through Thai Binh province, Nam Dinh province and will come to Ninh Binh province. The second route is only about 128km, from Quang Ninh province, you go towards QL18 and then turn to QL10. From here you go straight, through the territory of Hai Phong city, Thai Binh province, Nam Dinh province to Ninh Binh province. How long will it be from Cat Ba Island to Ninh Binh? From Dao Cat Ba town center to the military city and vice versa, it will take about 4 – hours, if traveling by high quality passenger car Limousine D Car or private car. If you choose a local bus, the time is longer, it takes about – 6 hours >>> Contact our Team Now! To Get a Ticket and BEST DEAL >> Contact our Team Now! To Get a Ticket and BEST DEAL + What’s App number + 84 977 192 564 <<< Limousine Bus from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh Limousine Bus from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay Time schedule of buses from Ha Long to Ninh Binh FromToDeparture TimeArrival TimeType of bus Halong Bay - Hon Gai HarborNinh DCar or Limousine Bus Halong Bay - Bai Chay Station - Tuan Chau HarborNinh DCar or Limousine Bus Ninh BinhHalong DCar or Limousine Bus Cat Ba IslandNinh Binh- - - PM- - - DCar By Motorbike You can ride motorbike to Ninh Binh city. Should drive slowly to enjoy landscapes and stop for photos shooting on the way. Might be carefully before renting because roads From Halong bay to Ninh Binh are very dangerous with traffic jam. By Private or Taxi This option is the fastest and most comfortable way to travel to Ninh Binh from Ha Long Bay. It’s a little expensive option by Private Car or Taxi. The cost is around 135 USD. You can easily to get it at your hotel in Halong city or at Halong Bay Travel Agency. If you have a group of at leasts 3 – 4 people join with you, it will be great plan for your group. If not, it is kind of very expensive to go alone or too small group. 10 Best Places to visit in Ninh Binh Tam Coc Boat Trip Tam Coc The magnificent beauty of Vietnam manifests itself in Tam Coc in the form of sublime greenery, endearing waterways and enchanting limestone cliffs. A photographer’s paradise, Tam Coc is a quaint destination in the lap of nature. Trang An Grottoes Visiting Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh you will admire famous karst mountains which are very unique in Viet Nam as well as in Asia. This place is said to be “Ha Long bay on land”. trang an landscape complex Mua Cave The cave brings you one of the best panoramic view of one of the nicest sceneries in Viet Nam- that’s Ninh Binh- which is known as a wonder of the world, the Telegraph from UK said “It’s an area known locally as Vietnam’s Inland Halong Bay’” or Mua Cave – The Vietnamese “Great Wall of China” Mau Cave Ninh Binh Bai Dinh Pagoda Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh – The first and most important thing is wonderful landscapes of Ninh Binh land have played an important role on the development of Viet Nam tourist industry to the world today. Cuc Phuong National Park Cuc Phuong national park is on a large scale nowadays, it is very attractive and magnificent to attract tourist in and out of Vietnam for their discovery. The park expresses great values in science, economics, aesthetics and humanity. Bich Dong Pagoda Bich Dong Pagoda is located in the complex of Trang An Heritage, dubbed as “Nam Thien second cave – located on Ngu Nhac Son mountain range, in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. Bich Dong Pagoda Ninh Binh Thung Nham Bird Garden It belongs to Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district and is surrounded by tropical forests over limestone mountain chains with a lot of valleys and caves. Notes Hanoi Explore Travel has contact with many good buses at the bus station, you will not have to worry about your belongings. Easy to purchase ticket, you can book online 1 day, 2 days or longer in advance if you travel during Vietnam holiday time. We works with a lot of bus companies for years, so we always have available seats, Best Rate, Even you go on our holiday, as long as you let us know before 48 hours on holiday time. Flexible and convenient in payment, you can pay online by Visa, Master, American Express card… We don’t charge if customers change departure date and informed us 1 day before. Here is all information of our bus that you need to know. The above is all useful information for you to be able to book tickets from Cat Ba, Ha Long to inh Binh. If you need more information or request us to book a ticket with good price, don’t hesitate to Contact Hanoi Explore Travel Team Now! + What’s App Number + 84 977 192 564

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