Bich Dong Pagoda

The day starts with a hotel pickup around 8:30 AM. After a brief introduction, the group visits Bich Dong Pagoda at 9:00 AM. This site features three levels of pagodas—Lower, Middle, and Upper—built into a limestone mountain surrounded by greenery and lotus ponds. Visitors can explore a hidden cave temple within the complex and enjoy countryside views.

120 min

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

At 10:00 AM, the tour moves to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to see the King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple, both dating back to the 17th century. After the visit, lunch is served at a local restaurant featuring regional Vietnamese cuisine around 12:30 PM.

120 min

Trang An Landscape Complex

At 13:00, depart for the Trang An Grottoes, a limestone massif covering 20 square kilometers rising sharply from rice paddies. Within the linked mountain chains are untouched valleys, many freshwater ponds, and jungle areas. Take a traditional sampan boat gently rowed along the river through caves including Lam, Vạng, Đại, and Thánh Trượt. The route passes Cao Sơn Temple, Suối Tiên Temple, and Vũ Lâm Temple.

180 min

Mua Caves

At 16:00, arrive at Mua Cave and begin climbing 500 stone steps to the summit. From the top, observe a wide view of Tam Coc’s rice fields, winding rivers, and limestone peaks. Spend time enjoying the sunset and taking photographs. At 17:30, return to the hotel in Ninh Binh, concluding the tour and parting with the guide and driver.

120 min