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: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY APOLLO LUXURY DAY CRUISE – HANOI (B/L)
07h00: Have breakfast at the hotel/bungalow, get picked up by our guide and driver, and depart for
Halong Bay. The journey takes approximately
3.5 hours, including a short break on the way.
11h30: Arrive at
Tuan Chau Harbor and board the
Apollo Luxury Cruise. Enjoy a warm welcome from our crew and a refreshing welcome drink before starting the excursion to discover the beauty of this World Heritage site.
12h30: Enjoy a delicious
Vietnamese lunch on the boat. While dining, the cruise will pass by stunning scenery featuring thousands of limestone islands.
14h00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island to visit
Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave) – the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, filled with stalagmites and stalactites.
14h45: Go
kayaking or take a
bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the serene lagoon.
15h15: Visit
Ti Top Island. You can enjoy swimming at the sandy beach or trek to the top of the island for a
panoramic view of Halong Bay.
16h30: Return to the boat for a
Sunset Party (with wine, tea, fruit, and biscuits) while the cruise sails back to the harbor.
18h00 - 18h15: Arrive back at the harbor and board the bus for the return journey.
21h00: Get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.