07:00 – 07:45
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh, located about 110 km south of Hanoi.
Enjoy a peaceful journey through the lush countryside of the Red River Delta, where you’ll see local farmers working in green fields.
A short stop will be made along the way for refreshments and rest before continuing to Ninh Binh.

10:30

You can choose one of the following cultural experiences:

Option 1: Bai Dinh Pagoda Exploration

Arrive at Bai Dinh Complex, the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in Southeast Asia.
Located at the foot of Dinh Mountain, this sacred site features magnificent architecture and spiritual atmosphere.
Highlights include:

• 500 stone statues of Arhats
• Two massive bronze bells (27 and 36 tons)
• The 10-meter-tall Quan Yin statue with multiple arms and eyes
• The impressive Gautama Buddha statue
• View on map

You’ll have time to walk around and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding limestone mountains.

Option 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel Visit

Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century.
Visit the Dinh and Le King Temples, built in memory of two national heroes who founded and defended the country.
The area is surrounded by majestic limestone formations, creating a historical and picturesque setting.

12:00
Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
The restaurant offers a charming countryside atmosphere with panoramic views of Tam Coc’s lush landscape.
You’ll have time to relax before continuing your afternoon adventure.

13:00
Start your cycling journey through the peaceful countryside, passing small villages, rice paddies, and limestone peaks.
Along the way, you’ll stop to visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a unique pagoda built into a mountain cave, often called “The Second Most Beautiful Cave of Vietnam”.
Climb a short path for a panoramic view of the surrounding valleys, rice fields, and tranquil waterways.

Continue your journey to Thung Nham Bird Valley, one of the most serene and biodiverse areas in Ninh Binh.
Board a small wooden boat for a peaceful ride through calm waterways and natural caves such as Fairy Water Cave.
As you glide through the valley, enjoy the sight of thousands of birds returning to their nests – including herons, storks, and pelicans.
This area is especially beautiful in the late afternoon when birds gather in large flocks.

16:30
Say goodbye to Ninh Binh and board the bus back to Hanoi. Relax on the comfortable journey after a full day of exploration.

18:30 – 19:00
Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. End of tour.