We pick up all guests from hotels in Hanoi between 7:15–7:45 AM for the journey to Ninh Binh Province. Meet your guide at the lobby and depart for a scenic 2.5-hour drive with a short rest stop along the way, beginning your Tam Coc & Hoa Lu adventure.

Explore the countryside of Ninh Binh Province with a visit to a local farmer’s house to learn about rural life, followed by a scenic cycling tour through rice fields and villages. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then discover Tam Coc by sampan boat on the Ngo Dong River, often called “Ha Long on Land,” surrounded by limestone mountains and caves.

Visit the former capital of Vietnam at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and explore the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor. Learn about the country’s history from the 10th to 11th centuries while discovering one of Vietnam’s most important cultural and historical sites.

At 16:15–16:30, depart from Ninh Binh Province and transfer back to Hanoi. Guests will be dropped off at hotels in Hanoi city center around 18:00 PM, marking the end of the tour.