🚗 Departure from Hanoi
6:30–6:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point in the Old Quarter.
Early start avoids traffic, crowds, and heat.
⛰️ Mua Cave or Hidden Gem Hike
Climb 500 steps to the top of Mua Cave for panoramic views of Tam Coc and the surrounding karst landscape.
Optional alternative: hike a 300-step secret mountain trail for a quieter nature experience.
🚣 Tam Coc Boat Ride
Drift along the Ngo Dong River in a bamboo boat.
Pass through caves and rice paddies, and watch locals farming and fishing.
Often called “Ha Long Bay on land” for its dramatic limestone scenery.
🍽️ Local Lunch
Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese meal hosted in a local home.
Vegetarian options available.
🏍️ Ninh Binh Countryside Vespa or Jeep Tour
Explore backroads, rice paddies, villages, and limestone karsts.
Sit back and relax as local drivers take you through scenic countryside routes.
🏯 Bich Dong Pagoda
Visit an ancient Buddhist temple built into a cave.
Short hike to the upper pagoda for tranquil views and spiritual ambiance.
🏛️ Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Explore Vietnam’s former capital with temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties.
Learn about early Vietnamese architecture and historical legacy.
🚐 Return to Hanoi
6:00–6:30 PM: Return drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Hanoi Old Quarter (Opera House, Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, etc.).
