DAY 1: HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE (L/D)
07h25 - 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide and depart for Ninh Binh province. Pickup time depends on your location within the
Hanoi Old Quarter or near the
Opera House.
09h15: Enjoy a short 15–20 minute break to relax and refresh.
10h15: Visit
Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history and the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Afterward, enjoy
cycling around the village to discover the authentic daily life of the local people.
12h00: Savor a buffet lunch at
Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant. Designed with a
5-star aesthetic, the restaurant offers various local delicacies such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, and fresh salads.
Vegetarian options are always available.
13h30: Explore
Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride. Be captivated by the charming beauty of paddy fields, serene rivers, and the stunning cave system – a masterpiece famously known as
"Ha Long Bay on Land."
15h30: Head to
Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Challenge yourself with nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain for an amazing
panoramic view of Tam Coc. You can also enjoy the fresh air at the beautiful lotus fields nearby.
17h00: Check in to your
Bungalow/Hotel and enjoy free time to relax (the swimming pool is available during summer).
19h00: Have dinner at the bungalow/hotel, followed by a peaceful evening walk around the Tam Coc area. Overnight stay at the Bungalow/Hotel.
DAY 2:
CHOOSE 1 OF THE 3 OPTIONS BELOW (B/L)
OPT 1: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN ECO-TOURISM
Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel/bungalow, then check out and prepare for the trip.
09h30: Get picked up and transfer to
Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia. Discover its impressive records, including
500 stone Arhat statues and a
100-ton bronze Buddha statue.
12h30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with various local food options.
13h30: Visit
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Explore its unique tunnel cave system on a
2-hour boat trip and immerse yourself in its unparalleled beauty.
16h00: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
18h30: Get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.
OPT 2: BICH DONG PAGODA – THAI VI TEMPLE – THUNG NHAM BIRD VALLEY
Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel/bungalow and prepare for the day's adventure.
9h00: Cycle with our guide to visit
Thai Vi Temple and
Bich Dong Pagoda (honored as the second most beautiful cave in Vietnam).
11h30: Check out and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring goat meat, fresh fish, and spring rolls.
14h00: Continue to
Thung Nham Bird Valley. Board a small sampan to discover
Hang But (Buddhist Cave), featuring magical stalactites and a large Buddha-shaped stone formation. Later, visit the
Bird Park – the best time to see over 4,000 birds across 40 species returning to their nests. A perfect opportunity for nature photography.
16h00: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
18h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel.
OPT 3: CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
Cuc Phuong National Park is located in Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh province, bounded by the three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Situated approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, it is Vietnam’s first national park, established in July 1962. The park is world-renowned for its incredibly abundant population of flora and fauna.
Morning: Have breakfast and get ready for your journey into the wild.
08h30: Depart for
Cuc Phuong National Park with our guide.
10h30: Visit the
Endangered Primate Rescue Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, and conservation of Vietnam’s rarest primates.
12h00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a
short trek into the primary forest to learn about the ancient fauna and flora. Visit the
"Cave of Early Man," a site of significant archaeological importance.
16h00: Board the Limousine for the trip back to Hanoi.
18h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel.