07:15: Pick up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter by air-conditioned limousine mini van. Depart for Ninh Binh.
09:30: Arrive at Mua Cave (Hang Mua). Hike up nearly 500 stone steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain and be rewarded with a 360° view of Tam Coc’s river valley, lush rice paddies, and dramatic karst formations.
11:00: Hop on a bicycle and ride along quiet village paths surrounded by limestone cliffs and golden fields. Visit a local family home in Tam Coc to learn about Vietnamese rural life, traditional architecture, and the harmony of three generations living under one roof.
- On the way back, stop at Bich Dong Pagoda, nestled against a limestone mountain. Discover its unique structure of three-tiered temples and hear fascinating stories about Vietnamese Buddhism from your guide
12:45: Enjoy a refreshing break and indulge in a special Vietnamese lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients and inspired by yin-yang culinary balance.
14:30: Arrive at Trang An Landscape Complex, the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board a traditional sampan rowed by a local villager for a 2-hour boat journey through emerald waters, visiting mystical water caves, sacred temples, and stunning limestone valleys.
16:30: Depart from Ninh Binh and travel directly back to Hanoi.
18:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of tour.
