07:15 – 07:45 – Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh.

09:00 – Short break (15–20 minutes) to relax, use the facilities, or enjoy a quick snack.

09:45 – Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam (968–1010). Explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le and learn about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

10:30 – 11:00 – Join a 30-minute cycling activity to experience local life. Alternatively, relax at the restaurant and enjoy the surrounding scenery of lakes, waterfalls, and valleys.

11:30 – Enjoy lunch with local specialties at the private area of Trang An Heritage Garden. Vegetarian options are available.

12:45 – 14:30

Option 1: Tam Coc – Known as “Halong Bay on land.” Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, passing rice fields, limestone karsts, and caves (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba).

Option 2: Trang An – A UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014). Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride through scenic waterways and tunnel caves, featured in the movie Kong: Skull Island (2016).

15:30 – Visit Mua Cave and climb approximately 500 steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain for a panoramic view of Tam Coc and the surrounding countryside.

16:30 – 17:00 – Transfer back to Hanoi.

19:00 – 19:30 – Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

NOTES

• Programs and schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather or operating conditions.
• Tour prices may be adjusted depending on changes to entrance fees in Ninh Binh.
• On weekends, some roads in the Old Quarter are closed for the Walking Street. In this case, the limousine will drop you off at the nearest possible point.
• Cycling activity
• Cycling is an optional add-on activity designed to enhance your experience and is not included in the tour price.
• It is a short, complimentary activity and completely optional. If you are not comfortable cycling, you may relax at the restaurant or enjoy sightseeing around the waterfall, pond, and valleys.
• Not suitable for guests who cannot ride a bicycle or children under 2 years old.
• Please check the bicycle carefully before use. If you notice any issues, inform the tour guide immediately.

1. INCLUSIONS

• Set menu lunch with local specialties
• Bicycle activity
• Entrance fees & shared boat
• Tam Coc: 2–3 pax/boat
• Trang An: 4 pax/boat
• Transfer Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
• English-speaking guide
• Free Wi-Fi on the limousine
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person (round trip)
• Complimentary Vietnamese conical hat & raincoat
• Soft seat cushion during boat ride (1.5–2 hours)
• Bamboo hand fan & private life jacket with Heritage Travel logo
• Cold wet wipes & local snack (green rice cake) after the tour

2. EXCLUSIONS

• VAT
• Beverages
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Services not mentioned above
• Surcharge on Vietnam public holidays

CHILDREN POLICY

• Children 1–4 years old: Free of charge for the first child traveling with two adults (sharing a seat on the limousine with parents). The second child will be charged 75% of the adult rate.
• Children 5–8 years old: Charged 75% of the adult rate.
• Children 9 years old and above: Charged 100% of the adult rate.