THE UNTOUCHED BEAUTY OF NINH BINH

07:30. Pick up from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Ninh Binh province which is located to the south of the Northern Delta, between the Red and Ma rivers.

09:30. Upon arrival at Tam Coc/ Three caves, known as Halong Bay on land, we will embark on a two-hour excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River, beginning at the village of Van Lam and proceeding through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through Tam Coc - the three natural grottos (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women who also      
sell embroidered goods.

11:30. Returns to the dock and be transfered to the nearby site to visit to Bich Dong pagoda - a cave pagoda - which was built in the 15th century. There are 3 main pagodas here called Chua Ha, Chua Trung and Chua Thuong. We'll start a walking tour across a stone bridge and start hiking up the mountains on some stone steps, passing through the dark cave and we'll find ourselves on top of the mountains with private view of the surroundings.

12:30. Have lunch at a local restaurant

14:30. In the afternoon, continue our visit to Mua cave, one of the most beautiful place to enjoy panoramic views. You can see the city far from the standing in front of, Tam Coc in back and the limestone mountain along to the south of Vietnam. After climbing up 500 stone steps, you are on the top of the mountain where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and wonderful Ngo Dong River.

Climb down the mountain and travel to your hotel in Ninh Binh for a check in. 

Spend the rest of your day on your own leisure. 

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

09:00. Meet your private guide and driver at the hotel lobby for your visit to Am Tien Cave. This is a complex of lakes, mountains, and temples located in an enclosed area east of Hoa Lu Citadel. Before the tunnel was built, which has now made it easier to enter the environs, the cave had not been a well-known place to visit - even the locals knew very little about it. 

Upon arrival, follow a path on the left of Ao Giai Lake and climb more than 200 steps leading to Am Tien Pagoda, which dates back to over 1,000 years. This is where Queen Duong Van Nga, the wife of both King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, spent the final years of her life. After a short walk exploring the pagoda and its unique design, we can admire the stunning views of the valley and Ao Giai Lake below with its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains. It feels this is an area long untouched by human hands. For this reason, the complex is also known as “Tuyet Tinh Coc” since it is where one can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in a peaceful world full of nature.

Continue your visit to Hoa Lu, the former capital of an ancient Vietnamese kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. Hoa Lu was capital of the Vietnam nation at the time for 41 years before King Ly Thai To moved it to Thang Long (Hanoi now) in 1010. Since then, Hoa Lu has retained its many ancient temples and relic sites.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Meet your driver and return by private vehicle back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. End of services.

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