Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi before being picked up by our friendly guide for a journey to Ninh Binh province. Along the way, you'll have a short break to relax.
Upon reaching Ninh Binh after approximately 2 hours, you'll visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you'll learn about Vietnamese history during the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
Midday, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling a variety of traditional dishes. Then, embark on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride to explore Tam Coc, also known as "Halong Bay on land," due to its stunning landscape of rice fields, rivers, caves, and limestone formations.
Following the boat ride, enjoy a 45-minute cycling tour around the village to experience local life firsthand. Then, proceed to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave), where you'll climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
After the tour, return to Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.