DAY 1: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC/TRANG AN – MUA CAVE – NINH BINH
07:30 – 08:00 | Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to Ninh Binh.
09:15 | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Visit temples of King Dinh & Le, explore Vietnam’s first feudal capital.
10:30 | Cycling activity – Ride through peaceful countryside or relax by the lake and gardens.
12:00 | Buffet lunch at Trang An Heritage Garden with local specialties.
13:30 | Boat trip (2 options):
- Tam Coc – “Halong Bay on land” with rice fields, karst mountains, and cave system.
- Trang An – UNESCO site with tunnel caves featured in Kong: Skull Island.
15:30 | Mua Cave – Climb 500 steps for panoramic views over Tam Coc.
17:30 | Check-in at Trang An Heritage Garden, relax or swim (summer only).
19:00 | Dinner & overnight stay in Ninh Binh.
DAY 2: THAI VI TEMPLE – BICH DONG – THUNG NHAM – HANOI
07:30 | Breakfast & check-out.
08:30 | Thai Vi Temple – Peaceful mountain temple honoring Tran dynasty kings.
Bich Dong Pagoda – Scenic pagoda complex built into limestone mountain.
11:30 | Lunch at the garden restaurant.
13:30 | Thung Nham Bird Valley – Sampan ride to Buddha Cave & tropical orchard, watch thousands of birds in the wild.
16:00 | Return to Hanoi.
19:30 | Drop-off at your hotel."
