Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

Emeralda Resort is a comfortable retreat just two hours from Hanoi. It provides a fantastic base for exploring this beautiful region that is often compared to Halong Bay, with towering limestone mountains and scenic rivers and lakes.

There are 172 rooms in total that sit within 9 clusters. The Superior Rooms are light and airy with big bath tubs and separate showers. The Deluxe Rooms are even larger and feature a private terrace and garden views. These rooms also have spacious bathrooms, with indoor and outdoor showers, and a free-standing bathtub. The Duplex Rooms are open plan two-storeys and are perfect for families, as these have a double and a twin room, with a shared bathroom downstairs.

This is a good option for families, with duplex rooms, a good pool, including a shallow children's area and lots of adventurous activities nearby. There is a kids play area in the resort, but it is not supervised.

• Half Day Tour of Dich Long Cave & Pagoda

  Dich Long is a complex of pagodas and caves, tucked away on one of the dramatic lime stone mountains in Ninh Binh province. Spend some time exploring the area, fascinating for both its history and scenery.

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• Half Day Tour of Dinh & Le Dynasty Temples

  Due to its mountainous scenery acting as a barrier against invaders, Ninh Binh was once the capital province of Vietnam. Whilst little remains of the ancient capital city of Hoa Lu, two small but intricate temples stand on the site.

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• Pu Luong Trekking from Mai Chau

  From Mai Chau, head deeper into rural Vietnam and onto to Pu Luong. Known for its remote hill tribes, luminous paddy fields and traditional villages you'll trek 6km (3.7miles) through glorious scenery, stopping at villages along the way.

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• Tam Coc Boat Trip

  Tam Coc is an area within Ninh Binh Province, often referred to as 'Halong Bay on Land'. A local rower will take you on a leisurely two-hour boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, which winds its way between dramatic limestone karsts.

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• Van Long Boat Trip

  Set off from Van Long wharf for a two-hour sampan boat trip through picturesque scenery. With your local rower, wind your way along the river and admire the dramatic limestone mountains towering above you, and keep an eye out for wildlife.

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• Walk Vietnam

  Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau

  from £3000 pp inc flights & transfers for 10 nights

  • The most remote areas are unsuitable May – September due to heavy rain. At other times of year, the weather in Sapa can be unpredictable and much cooler than the lower altitudes. You will need to pack waterproofs, sweatshirts, sensible boots, t-shirts and sun cream as the weather can change swiftly without warning.
  • Sapa is the beautiful mountain town north of Hanoi, famous for its terraced rice paddy fields. Growing more and more popular each year, we recommend combining Sapa with the lesser known areas of Ninh Binh and Mai Chau for the best hiking trails and most authentic experience.
  • Ninh Binh is a province west of Hanoi with dramatic limestone scenery, a great alternative to going to Halong Bay.

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Ninh Binh, The Far North, Vietnam

Emeralda Resort is located just outside of Ninh Binh on the edge of the Van Long Reserve, approximately 2 hours from Hanoi.

How to get there

Emeralda is located approximately 2 hours from Hanoi by car. Hanoi has an international airport with an 11 hour direct flight from London.