Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey
Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey

Nam Dinh Discovery Tour 2 Days 1 Night: An Amazing Journey


Explore rural villages, historic churches, and wetlands on a 2-day journey to Nam Dinh, discovering authentic local culture and peaceful countryside life
2 days 1 night
Vietnam
Attractions
Duration
2 days 1 night
Code
SE-V099
Type of tour
Private tour

Overview

This 2-Day Nam Dinh Discovery Tour offers an authentic journey into the heart of Northern Vietnam’s countryside, combining traditional villages, local crafts, and community-based experiences. 

At first of this Nam Dinh excursion, travelers explore the Hong Quang Water Puppet Village, cycle through peaceful rural to brass instrument workshops and painters’ homes in Pham Phao, and admire historic Catholic landmarks that shape Nam Dinh’s cultural identity.

On day two, the journey continues to Xuan Thuy National Park, a Ramsar-listed wetland, with a boat excursion through mangroves and hands-on clam harvesting, before visiting the majestic Phu Nhai Basilica. 

Ideal for travelers seeking off the beaten track tours in Northern Vietnam, this itinerary delivers slow travel, cultural depth, and genuine local encounters.
 

Highlight: 

  • Discover Hong Quang Water Puppet Village and craft your own traditional water puppet
  • Visit iconic Catholic churches in rural Nam Dinh
  • Cycle through Pham Phao Brass Instrument Village and Hai Minh Painters’ Village
  • Explore the 16th-century Covered Tile Bridge of Luong Pagoda
  • Stay overnight at Ecohost Truc Thang, enjoying local cuisine and a herbal foot bath
  • Take a boat trip and experience clam harvesting in Xuan Thuy National Park
  • Visit Phu Nhai Basilica, the largest minor basilica in Southeast Asia

Itinerary

Hanoi – Hong Quang Water Puppet Village – Pham Phao Brass Instrument Village – Ecohost Truc Thang (L/D)

06:00: Pick-up in Hanoi and depart for Nam Dinh, starting the Nam Dinh 2 days 1 night tour. Breakfast stop en route (at own expense).

09:00: Visit Hong Quang Water Puppet Village, formerly known as Nam Chan Puppet Guild. Learn about the history of water puppetry and the full process of making a traditional puppet. Enjoy a hands-on experience and take your handmade puppet home as a souvenir.

10:30: Explore Hung Nghia Church, often compared to a Hogwarts-style castle, one of the architectural highlights of this Nam Dinh journey.

11:30: Lunch at Quan Anh Heritage House, featuring local specialties in a culturally rich setting.

14:00: Cycle to Pham Phao Church, Pham Phao Brass Instrument Village, and Hai Minh Painters’ Village. Visit the Covered Tile Bridge of Luong Pagoda (16th century) and observe daily rural life and local customs—an authentic experience of the Nam Dinh countryside.

17:00: Transfer to Ecohost Truc Thang for check-in.

19:00: Dinner with local Hai Hau cuisine. Overnight at Ecohost Truc Thang.

21:00: Enjoy a relaxing herbal foot bath, a peaceful end to day one of your Nam Dinh 2 days 1 night tour.

Ecohost Truc Thang – Xuan Thuy National Park – Phu Nhai Basilica – Hanoi (B/L)

07:30: Breakfast at Ecohost Truc Thang, enjoying the peaceful countryside atmosphere on day two of the Nam Dinh 2 days 1 night tour.

08:30: Depart for Xuan Thuy National Park, Southeast Asia’s first Ramsar-listed wetland and a highlight of the coastal Nam Dinh region.

10:00: Take a boat trip through the mangrove forest to Con Lu Islet (Ba Lat Estuary). Experience clam harvesting with local fishermen, depending on tide conditions.

12:00: Lunch served on the boat amid the serene natural surroundings.

14:30: Visit Phu Nhai Basilica, the largest minor basilica in Southeast Asia, renowned for its magnificent Gothic architecture and religious significance.

16:00: Return to Hanoi. End of services for the Nam Dinh 2 days 1 night tour.

Trip notes

Tour includes:

  • Professional and experienced English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees and bicycle rental during sightseeing
  • Boat trip in Xuan Thuy National Park
  • 01 night accommodation at Ecohost, including breakfast
  • Travel insurance with maximum coverage of VND 30,000,000 per person per incident

Tour excludes:

  • Transportation by private car/coach as per program
  • VAT
  • Single room supplement
  • Extra bed or single bed surcharge
  • Cultural performances or music exchange activities
  • Personal expenses and beverages
  • Tips for tour guide and driver

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