DAY 3: SUNG SOT CAVE - HA LONG BAY - NINH BINH (Brunch, Lunch)
06:15: Start your day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
06:30-07:00: Light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake, and fruit.
07:30: Explore Sung Sot Cave, known for its unique rock formations and scenic views.
08:30-09:30: Return to the ship to relax, sunbathe, or shop for souvenirs.
09:30: Check-out from your cabin.
10:00: Early buffet lunch before disembarking.
11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and transfer by bus to Ninh Binh.
16:00: Check-in at Tam Coc River View Homestay in a private bungalow for an overnight stay.
DAY 4: HOA LU - MUA CAVE - TAM COC (Brunch, Lunch)
After breakfast at the bungalow, the tour begins.
09:30: Pick-up for a visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010, where you'll learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.
11:45: Buffet lunch featuring local dishes, including goat meat, fish, and vegetarian options.
13:00: Explore Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride, enjoying the landscape of paddy fields, caves, and rivers, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”
14:30: Bike around the village for 45 minutes to observe local life.
15:30: Visit Mua Cave, climbing 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for a panoramic view of Tam Coc.
16:30: Return to Tam Coc River View Homestay for the night.
DAY 5: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN - HANOI (Brunch, Lunch)
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the homestay.
09:30: Depart for Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, renowned for its impressive statues and architecture.
12:30: Lunch featuring local foods.
13:30: Explore the UNESCO-recognized Trang An Scenic Complex, featuring cave systems used in the film Kong: Skull Island. A 2.5-hour boat ride takes you through these stunning caves.
16:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
18:00-19:20: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.