• Ninh Binh - 7:00 – 7:15 AM: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
  9:15 AM: Arrive at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit the Dinh King temple.
  10:30 AM: Explore Mua Cave and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the river and mountains by climbing 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain.
  12:00 PM: Savor a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local bungalow.
  1:15 PM: Experience a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave).
  3:00 PM: Cycle through rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
  3:30 PM: Visit the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda, built in 1428, then cycle back through villages to the parking area.
  4:00 PM: Depart Tam Coc for Hanoi after enjoying a farewell drink.
  6:30 PM: The tour concludes in Hanoi.

• Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Explore Vietnam’s first ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries. Spend about 45 minutes visiting the Dinh King temple in the mountainous area.

• Mua Caves - Hike 500 steps to the mountain’s summit to enjoy breathtaking views of the river, mountains, and Ninh Binh City.

• Visit the dry cave.

• Visit the lotus farm, capturing stunning photos of colorful flowers during the lotus season in summer.

• Tam Coc - Enjoy a sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three emerald water caves, surrounded by limestone mountains and rice fields, rowed by locals.

• Bich Dong Pagoda - Visit an ancient pagoda built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to explore the three sections of the pagoda: the lower pagoda at the mountain’s base, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the mountain’s peak.

• Admission fees
• Use of a conical hat, cold water bottles, and wet towel in hot weather
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bicycle use
• Knowledgeable and professional English-speaking tour guide
• Lunch

• Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
• Tip to the boat rower
• Breakfast
• Alcoholic beverages
• Private transportation

Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to explore the captivating destinations of Ninh Binh. Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries and ascend 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for a stunning view of the mountains. Delight in a boat journey along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, navigating through impressive caves. Afterwards, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda and spend 20 minutes exploring this historic site, established in 1428. Enjoy the expertise of our professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip. Relish a delicious lunch and travel in a small group of up to 9 people in a limousine car. Conclude the journey with a farewell drink before returning to Tam Coc or Hanoi.

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