2 Day Private Tour Trang An - Mua cave - Cuc Phuong National Park

Ninh Binh is second destination after halong Bay, This tour is a real natural exploration in Ninh Binh. You can have full time to see the beautiful landscape of Trang An. Here you can cycling through the nicest paddy fields in Vietnam, check - in Mua cave with 468 steps up to the top of mountain to take your selfie photos. Visit the new and hostest erea named Tuyet Tinh Coc. On the seconday, you will immersing yourself into the nature of Cuc Phuong National Park with trekking trip to the forest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Trang An grottoes - Mua cave - Bungalow (L/D)

Pass By: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
7:30 - 8:00 Tour guide & bus pick pick up at your hotel/place in Hanoi old quarter and departure to Ninh Binh. On the way you will have short break to stretch your legs.

Stop At: Trang An Grottoes, H Hai Ba Trung district, Ninh Binh 100000 Vietnam
10:30 Reach to Trang An boat dock - the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora.

The Trang An eco-tourism site is considered the "Ha Long Bay land". Here, space was so quiet that the only sounds were those of the trains. In the distance, visitors have the opportunity to perceive the white flowers of the reeds in the foothills. While enjoying fresh air and mountain scenery, which takes visitors into a magical world.
The entire cave is home to 50 of Trang An caves connecting 30 small valleys which follow about 10 kilometers from North to South. This is the perfect destination for who loves nature and discover the magnificent caves of Ninh Binh. Crossing the caves, we find a forest paradise of stalactites and stalagmites which form, stimulating the imagination, gave their name to many of these caves: Ba Giot, Seo, Dia Linh, Nau Ruou, etc.
Trang An is a primary forest of great diversity in flora and fauna. According to statistics, Trang An is home to about 577 plant species including 10 species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. It has rare animals, such as precious primate branch panties, phoenix earth...
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province
12:30 You will have buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisines at local restaurant in Ninh Binh town.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mua Caves, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
In the afternoon, you will cycling through the stunning rice fields and buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua cave. You will trek to the mua cave peak and then visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, then take a spectacular view from the top to the valley.

Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave (the name means 'Cave of Dance') is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc.
The climb is paved but steep in sections, so bring water and allow an hour return. Mua Cave is 5km from Ninh Binh and is a popular stop on Tam Coc tours.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tuyet Tinh Coc, Truong Yen, Ninh Binh Vietnam
Am Tien cave is located in Hoa Lu ancient capital relic, Ninh Binh province. The location of ancient Am Tien cave is adjacent to the Eastern part of Hoa Lu capital.
Legend has it that Dinh dynasty used this cave as a dungeon. The king bred tigers and panthers there to torture those who committed serious crimes. Later, the cave was no longer used as dungeon. In Ly dynasty, Zen master Nguyen Minh Khong built a Buddhist shrine in the cave. After that, in order to commemorate his works, people built more shrines in the cave. The beautiful scenery in the cave with an addition of Buddhist shrine can sure satisfy tourists. The cave becomes a peaceful place which is why it is named “Am Tien” cave or “Am Tien” pagoda.
Am Tien cave is located halfway up the mountain, most of the cave is surrounded by high erect mountains. Tourists must climb through 205 stone steps through the cliff in order to reach the cave.
Am Tien cave faces west, you can watch sunset and see a large lake that called Ao Giai (full of lotus, water lilies, Anabas testudineuss tongtruongensis and turtles) from the cave gate.
Looking down from the Am Tien pagoda, tourists will see the vast expanse of the majestic landscape here with high mountains and spacious clear lake.
With unspoiled natural scenery and unique terrain, Am Tien cave is a separate world hidden in colorful history which can attract any tourist.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
You cycle back to the Bungalow check in then attend our cooking class of how to make local cakes and swim before the dinner time. Then enjoy the night there with bar opposite to the Pool.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bungalow in Trang An

Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park Yrekking - Hanoi (B/L)

Stop At: Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh Vietnam
8:30 Tour guide and bus pick up to visit Cuc Phuong National Park. You enjoy a typical lunch at jungle restaurant, recommended by your guide. Take a trekking trip into the heart of the jungle come the afternoon, you will trek inside the jungle to visit the One-Thousand-Year-Old tree
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, Cuc Phuong commune, Nho Quan District, Cuc Phuong National Park 430000 Vietnam
You will visit the langurs and the monkey, gibbons in the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, witnessing them in their natural environment. Here, professional staffs protect monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. Afterwards, you enjoy a typical lunch at jungle restaurant.

Take a trekking trip into the heart of the jungle come the afternoon to visit the Pre-historic man’s cave
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Get on our bus back to Hanoi. We drop you at hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. End of the trip!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.