07:25 – 08:00 – Our professional tour guide and limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or the Hanoi Opera House area. The exact pickup time may vary depending on your location. After a warm welcome, we depart for Ninh Binh province – a land famous for its majestic limestone mountains and peaceful countryside scenery. 09:15 – Arrive at a rest stop for a 15–20 minute break. You can stretch your legs, use the restroom, or enjoy a cup of tea/coffee before continuing the journey. 10:15 – Visit Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you will explore the temples dedicated to Kings Đinh and Lê and learn fascinating stories about Vietnam’s feudal history and the heroic battles that shaped the nation. After that, enjoy a bicycle ride through the tranquil village roads—passing lush rice fields, ancient houses, and watching the peaceful daily life of the local people.

12:00 – Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style with a wide variety of local specialities such as goat meat, spring rolls, crispy fried rice, chicken dishes, fish, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are always available. 13:30 – Continue the journey with a 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip in Tam Cốc. Sit back and relax as local rowers take you down the Ngo Dong River. You will be amazed by the breathtaking scenery: golden paddy fields (seasonal), emerald waters, towering limestone cliffs, and a magical cave system. This poetic landscape is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” by Vietnamese people.

15:30: Return to the Limousine Bus and continue to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc. 17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel.