• Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 07:30 – 08:00: Be warmly welcomed by our guide and set off for Ninh Binh province.
  09:15: Take a short 15-20 minute break to unwind.
  10:30: Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Discover Vietnamese history during the feudal era under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. Enjoy cycling around the village to sightsee and experience the local lifestyle.
  12:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant featuring local dishes such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice. Vegetarian options are always available.
• Tam Coc-Bich Dong - 13:30: Embark on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc. Be enchanted by the picturesque scenery of paddy fields, rivers, clouds, sky, and an impressive cave system. This area is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” by the Vietnamese.
• Mua Caves - 15:30: Arrive at Mua Cave and begin an exhilarating trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the breathtaking rice valley and stunning natural views.
  17:15: Return to the bus and head back to the starting point.
• Ninh Binh - For those who prefer not to climb, enjoy a relaxing cycle around the ancient town of Tam Coc.

• Entry to Mua Cave
• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transportation by car
• Buffet Lunch with 25 varieties of food

• Alcoholic beverages
• Brunch

Over a millennium ago, Ninh Binh served as the political center for Vietnamese feudal realms. Today, it venerates the monarchs responsible for the nation’s consolidation, growth, and defense, concluding over a millennium of subjugation by the north (a territory formerly under what is now known as the ‘People’s Republic of China’), derailing efforts to culturally assimilate the Vietnamese populace. Significantly, Ninh Binh is home to the Trang An landscape complex, a twin UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural and natural significance. The tour’s climax is the Mua Cave. Ascend upwards of 500 stone stairways to summit the peak, where a tranquil interlude awaits. From this vantage point, panoramic views of expansive rice terraces unfold, dotted with local dwellings faintly illuminated by kitchen hearths’ gentle smoke. In the horizon loom ancient limestone formations, aged over a million years. As the day wanes, seize the opportunity for a commemorative photograph together with your fellow travelers against the backdrop of the impending twilight.

• When participating in boating, you need to wear a life jacket provided by the boatman

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.