08:30 AM – Hotel Pickup Our tour guide and van will pick you up at your hotel or homestay in Tam Coc or Ninh Binh City. We drive towards the South to visit the coast of Kim Son district.
10:00 AM – Explore Phat Diem Stone Cathedral We arrive at the famous Phat Diem Cathedral, one of the most beautiful and unique churches in Vietnam.
Marvel at the architecture: This is a Catholic church built like a traditional Vietnamese temple with stone and wood.
Visit the “Stone Chapel” which is made entirely of stone, from the walls to the roof.
Learn about the long history of Christianity in Vietnam and how people combined Western and Eastern styles together.
Take peaceful photos of the large lake and the ancient bell tower.
12:00 PM – Local Lunch in Kim Son Enjoy a delicious lunch with regional specialities. You can try “Goi Ca Chech” (a famous local fish dish) or other traditional Vietnamese food.
01:30 PM – Discover the Traditional Craft Village After lunch, we visit a local village known for its traditional handicraft: Seagrass Weaving.
See how local farmers turn dried seagrass into beautiful mats, bags, and hats.
You can try to weave a small piece yourself – it is a very interesting local experience!
03:00 PM – Visit Dong Giao Pineapple Farm On the way back, we stop at the giant Dong Giao Pineapple Farm.
Enjoy the view of a “Green Sea” of pineapples stretching to the mountains.
Take amazing photos in the middle of the fields.
Depending on the season, you can watch farmers harvesting or try the freshest, sweetest pineapples right at the farm.
04:30 PM – Return Transfer Our van takes you back to your hotel. You can enjoy the view of the quiet countryside on the drive.
05:30 PM – Hotel Drop-off The tour ends. We hope you enjoyed this unique side of Ninh Binh!