Duration: Full Day
Tour Type: Small Group
Pickup & Drop-off: Hotels/Homestays in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh City

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Hotel Pickup
Your tour guide and comfortable van will pick you up at your accommodation in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh.

Depart for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

9:00 AM | Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Explore Vietnam’s first capital during the Dinh and Le dynasties.

Visit the historic temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.

Learn about Vietnam's early royal history and architecture from your guide.

10:30 AM | Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex
Visit Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist pagoda, beautifully set at the foot of Dinh Mountain.

Highlights include:

500 statues of Arhats (La Han)

Two giant bronze bells (27 tonnes & 36 tonnes)

The Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes

Gautama Buddha statue

Take in panoramic views of the surrounding karst landscape and hear captivating Buddhist stories from your guide.

12:30 PM | Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialities.

1:30 PM | Boat Tour in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Board a traditional sampan boat for a peaceful 2-hour journey through Trang An.

Glide through limestone cliffs, lush rice paddies, and serene rivers.

Visit the cave system: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave.

Marvel at the natural beauty often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”

3:30 PM | Conquer Mua Cave (Hang Múa)
Hike 500 stone steps up Ngoa Long Mountain.

Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view over Tam Coc, rice fields, and limestone peaks – a top photo spot in Ninh Binh.

4:30 PM | Return Journey
Relax in the van as you return to your accommodation.

5:15 PM | Arrival & Drop-off at Hotel
Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or homestay.

Say goodbye to your guide and fellow travellers with wonderful memories.