Hanoi to Ninh Binh Motorbike Tour – 2 days

We believe that you’ve at least once felt curious about what the ancient capital of the nation looked like. So, today, we will get the answer to that. The whole crew will leave Hanoi after having breakfast to explore Ninh Binh, the mysterious land with endless breathtaking natural landscapes and popular temples that you may have to take your time to discover all the best.

We will follow Highway 1A, and cross Gie Bridge to Phu Ly. Then, ride on De road towards Dinh-Le Temple located in the space of Hoa Lu ancient imperial city. These historical temples were built with the same majestic structure to worship the two greatest kings of Vietnam. Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam for 2 continuous centuries through endless ups and downs of Vietnamese history. Then, we will go to Bai Dinh temple which is deemed the largest and biggest one of the top Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia.

After parking the motorcycles on the sides of the road, we’ll park our bikes, we will get on electric cars to the entrance gate of the temple, then continue trekking through a 500-stone-step distance along a long corridor of big buddha statues. Here, you will have the chance to see and admire the largest Asia jade buddha statue and tour through the special 12-level tower where preserve tons of gamified and crystalized buddha remains. The short tour of sacred temples will take about nearly 2 hours. Now, it’s time to trek all the way down to join the path to visit Trang An complex.

Another choice for us is to take small, lesser-known trails to majestic limestone mountain ranges. On the way, you will see a lot of local villages on the two sides of the road and local people catching fish. All are mixed to create a sense of peace, helping you escape from bustling city life. Reaching the Tam Coc Bich Dong site, we will take a bamboo boat to cruise down to Thung Nang, where the majestic limestone rocks emerge down emerald calm water, creating a jaw-dropping landscape.

Afterward, Tam Coc is also the place that we will stay during the night. In this small peaceful town, it is effortless to keep your overnight stay great with tiny pubs, delicious cuisines, and unique items to look for. Alternatively, the whole crew will return to the popular Cuc Phuong National park for a relaxing night there.

Summary:

• Distance: 110 km
• Accommodation: Homestay
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

The second day of the trip will promise you full of excitement, surprises, and memories. You will jump on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail for a bit to backtrack to the capital city of Vietnam. But before the journey starts, we will have a delicious breakfast and a cup of Vietnamese coffee to fill your empty stomach first.

Ride on the back of your motorbike once again and head to the North-West from Tam Coc. You will cross through numerous wide bridges, immense paddy fields, humble villages, and even magnificent limestone mountains. Keep riding through peaceful fishing villages to reach Cuc Phuong National Park where you can admire the diversity of flora and fauna properly. This popular wildlife reserve, where endless endangered species on the IUCN Red List are living, is also the largest one in Vietnam. You have the luck to see rare birds, turtles, apes, and diverse fauna, and flora also. Only in this place, you can admire the prehistoric caves appearing from the ancient Stone age and the 1000-year-old Cho Chi tree a.k.a parashorea Chinensis.

Afterward, you and your fellow drivers will get back on Ho Chi Minh Trail to reach Hanoi before rush hour and nightfall. It’s time to say goodbye to the short 2-day motorbike trip from Hanoi to the highlights of Ninh Binh. We are sure that you had lots of fun and surprises.

Summary:

• Distance: 110 km
• Accommodation: Homestay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch