8:00 – 8:40 AM – Your
adventure begins! Our friendly tour guide and comfortable van will pick you up
directly from your hotel or homestay in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh City.
9:00 AM – Step back in time
at Hoa Lư, Vietnam’s ancient capital from 968 to 1010. Learn fascinating
stories about the country’s early dynasties, including the Dinh, Le, and Ly,
and explore the remnants of this once-mighty royal city.
10:00 AM – Visit the
majestic Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest spiritual complex in Southeast
Asia. Marvel at its impressive features including 500 intricately carved stone
Arhat statues, a massive 36-ton bronze bell, and a towering 100-ton Buddha
statue.
12:00 PM – Time for a
delicious break! Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch at a traditional
restaurant, with plenty of options including tasty vegetarian dishes.
1:30 PM – Embark on a
peaceful boat ride through the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Glide through serene rivers, explore hidden caves, and
soak in the lush scenery of limestone karsts – made famous in the film Kong:
Skull Island.
3:30 PM – Arrive at Mua
Cave (Hang Múa) and challenge yourself to climb the 500 steps to the top of
Dragon Mountain. From here, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views over the
Ninh Binh countryside – the perfect spot for breathtaking photos and an
unforgettable sunset.
5:20 PM – Relax on the
return journey as we take you back to your hotel, ending a day full of
discovery and natural beauty.