07:30 – 08:00 Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by our professional guide and driver. Begin your journey to Ninh Binh. 09:15 Short break refreshments, or snacks. 10:30 Arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le Kings, and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties. 11:15 – 11:45 Enjoy a 30-minute cycling activity through peaceful countryside villages. (Alternative: relax at the restaurant and enjoy scenic views of lakes and valleys.) 12:00 Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Trang An area. Vegetarian options available. 13:15 – 13:30 Continue to Trang An Landscape Complex. Take a 2.5-hour sampan boat ride through caves, rivers, and limestone mountains. This filming location also appeared in the movie Kong: Skull Island. 16:00 Visit Mua Cave and hike up 500 steps to Ngoa Long Mountain. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ngo Dong River. 17:00 Depart back to Hanoi. Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of tour.