07:00 - 07:50 | Pick-up from Hanoi Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter area. Note: If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter, the meet-up point will be at the Hanoi Opera House. Travel to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus. 09:40 | Short Break A 20-minute break on the way to relax and stretch your legs. 10:30 | Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Explore the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. Visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le to learn about the rich history and culture of the region.

11:45 | Lunch Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant. 13:00 | Explore Tam Coc & Cycling Activity Arrive at Tam Coc what (often referred to as "Halong Bay on land"). Take a 2-hour sampan boat trip rowed by locals along the poetic Ngo Dong River, gliding through golden rice fields and passing through three magnificent water caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. After the boat trip, enjoy a cycling tour through the countryside, riding along peaceful village roads to experience the authentic daily life of the local people.

15:30 | Conquer Mua Cave Challenge yourself by hiking up over 500 stone steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Tam Coc region, the winding Ngo Dong River, and the stunning limestone karst landscape from above. 17:00 | Return to Hanoi Get back on the bus and depart for Hanoi. 19:30 | Tour Ends Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.