7:30 – 8:00 AM
Pickup from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine/shuttle bus.
9:15 AM
Short break (15–20 min) to stretch legs and use facilities.
10:30 AM
Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — Vietnam's dynastic capital from 968 to 1010. Visit the Temple of King Dinh and Temple of King Le and learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Optional 30-minute cycling activity to explore local village life — or relax at the restaurant with views of the lake, waterfall and valleys.
12:00 PM
Buffet lunch with local specialties at Trang An Heritage Garden (vegetarian option available).
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Option A — Tam Coc: 1.5-hour boat ride on the Ngo Dong River past paddy fields and limestone karst, through three cave tunnels (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba).
Option B — Trang An: 1.5-hour UNESCO-listed boat journey through a cave-and-valley system — filming location for Kong: Skull Island (2017).
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Transfer back to Hanoi.
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Pickup from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine/shuttle bus.
9:15 AM
Short break (15–20 min) to stretch legs and use facilities.
10:30 AM
Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — temples of King Dinh and King Le amid dramatic limestone scenery.
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Optional 30-minute cycling activity through the village — or relax at the restaurant.
12:00 PM
Buffet lunch with local specialties at Trang An Heritage Garden (vegetarian option available).
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Option A — Tam Coc: 1.5-hour boat ride on the Ngo Dong River through three natural cave tunnels past karst peaks and paddy fields.
Option B — Trang An: 1.5-hour UNESCO-listed boat journey through caves and tranquil valleys.
3:30 PM
Mua Cave — climb 500 steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain for a panoramic view over the city and Tam Coc below.
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Transfer back to Hanoi.
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Pickup from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine/shuttle bus.
9:15 AM
Short break (15–20 min) to stretch legs and use facilities.
10:30 AM
Bai Dinh Pagoda — one of Vietnam's most famous pagoda complexes, holding multiple Vietnamese and Asian records. Highlights include 500 stone Arhat statues, a 27-tonne bell tower, a 36-tonne bronze bell, and a golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy. 2-way electric car included.
12:00 PM
Buffet lunch with local specialties at Trang An Heritage Garden (vegetarian option available).
1:30 PM
Trang An boat trip — 1.5-hour UNESCO-listed scenic journey through a beautiful cave and valley system. Filming location for Kong: Skull Island (2017).
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Transfer back to Hanoi.
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Pickup from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine/shuttle bus.
9:15 AM
Short break (15–20 min) to stretch legs and use facilities.
10:30 AM
Bai Dinh Pagoda — Vietnam's largest pagoda complex with 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-tonne bronze bell, and a golden Goddess of Mercy statue. 2-way electric car included.
12:00 PM
Buffet lunch with local specialties at Trang An Heritage Garden (vegetarian option available).
1:30 PM
Trang An boat trip — 1.5-hour UNESCO-listed scenic journey through caves and valleys.
3:30 PM
Mua Cave — climb 500 steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views over Tam Coc and the surrounding valley.
5:00 PM
Transfer back to Hanoi.
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Programs and schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Tour prices may change based on Ninh Binh entrance ticket prices.
On weekends, limousine will drop off at the nearest suitable point in the Old Quarter due to walking street restrictions.
Cycling is a complimentary optional add-on, not included in the tour price. Not suitable for guests who cannot cycle, or children under 2 years old. Check your bicycle carefully before use.
