07:30: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel to start a one-day tour exploring Ninh Binh province. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, the tour guide will take you to visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. The guide will recount the glorious history of the nation, including the over one thousand years of building and defending the country by our ancestors. You will visit the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le. In addition, Hoa Lu’s terrain is in a semi-mountainous region, transitioning between the mountains and plains, so it features many caves and beautiful landscapes. Every year, Hoa Lu attracts numerous visitors.
Afternoon: The next destination is Tam Coc, also known as the “Second Best Cave under Heaven.” Tam Coc is a system of three main caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Over millions of years, weathering has created these unique caves. You will take a boat ride along the emerald Ngo Dong River, surrounded by majestic mountains and serene waters, making you feel as if you’ve entered a fairyland. With its magnificent scenery and thousands of surrounding limestone mountains, Tam Coc is often called the “Inland Ha Long Bay.” It is a very famous destination for both domestic and international tourists.
The next destination is Hang Mua (Mua Cave), often referred to as the “Miniature Great Wall.” Here, you can conquer nearly 400 stone steps to enjoy panoramic views of Tam Coc from above. This destination attracts hundreds of thousands of young visitors who come here frequently to take photos and check in.
Finally, a private car and tour guide will take you back to Hanoi, concluding this tour.
