Noi Bai International Airport 2 hr 19
Thung Nham Bird Park (51 min)
Wildlife sanctuary for storks & thousands of other wetland birds, plus caves & tropical fruit trees. Bich Dong Pagoda (37 min)
Nestled into a mountainside, this ancient tiered pagoda is near 3 natural caves & reachable by boat. Bai Dinh Pagoda (25 min)
Large pilgrimage site featuring an original Buddhist temple & newer pagodas in an open courtyard. Tam Coc Ninh Binh (32 min) Động Am Tiên (25 min)
Isolated cave on a picturesque mountain, with a nearby pagoda & Buddhist shrine. Xuân Thủy (25 min)
Temple built in the 17th century in honor of Vietnam's first emperor, with stone & wood carvings. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (25 min)
Ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. Hang Múa (34 min)
Scenic mountainside spot with a cave & 500 steps to a lookout with iconic views of the countryside. Trang An Ecotourism Zone Management (28 min)
River caves & stunning scenery draw visitors to this picturesque natural area with rowboat tours. Trang An Departure Boat Ticket (29 min) Tam Cốc-Bích Động (41 min)
Cycling and river Tuyệt Tịnh Cốc (25 min) Thai Vi Temple (36 min)
Temple complex dating to the 13th century, surrounded by mountains, with a courtyard & stone arches. Suối Nước Khoáng Nóng Kênh Gà (Chiquen Village) (21 min)
Hot spring and ecotourism | 
