The highlight of Ninh Binh

Pick up at your hotel by private car and tour guide for 2 hour drive to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam from the 10 to the 11 century. On arrival, visit the temples dedicated to the Kings of Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and the Le Dynasty (980-1009) who played a vital role in gaining the country’s independence from Chiness for a thousand years.

Continue your adventure through the lush rice fields and alongside picturesque canals to Mua Cave. Embark on a hike almost 500 steps to the summit, where you can soak in the breathtaking views of Tam Coc and lime-stone mountain ranges. 

After lunch, You will enjoy a relaxing sampan boat which is gently rowed by local people along the Ngo Dong River. Pass through three caves and witness a stunning landscape interleaved by small communities, rice fields, cemetery and temples.

Make a stop at the renowned Thai Vi Temple, dedicated to the worship of the Tran kings and generals. Here, you’ll have the chance to listen to the enchanting sounds of Dan Bau intrument, played by an artisan who also serves as the temple's caretaker.

Finally, meet your driver and relax on the drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.