7:30 - 8:00 AM You will be picked up from your hotel or our office in Hanoi old quarter, then take about 2 hour bus ride to Ninh Binh Vietnam. After getting out
![Ninh Binh Vietnam, Tam Coc Ninh Binh](/files/images/VN/NinhBinh/Ninh-Binh-Vietnam-2.jpg)
of the busy streets of the city, the smooth drive on National Highway No1 through the farm land will offer you a good start of the day with the views of the countryside: rice fields, villages...
About 10.00 AM, we will arrive at Tam Coc boat operation place where you will get on a sampan-boat for 2-hour ride along a scenic river. The local rower is gently rowing us in between towering limestone mountains and through three caves. There are a lot of beautiful stalactites of different shapes hanging down from the ceiling. The landscape is so dramatic that it has been considered as "on-land Halong Bay". After that, we will get transferred to a restaurant for your lunch with local specialties.
After lunch and rest, walk on back roads to enjoy the landscape of mountains, farms and villages.
![Hang Mua Ninh Binh](/files/images/VN/NinhBinh/Hang-Mua-Ninh-Binh.jpg)
End the day with 500 steps up to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain in Hang Mua. From the top, you are able to enjoy the stunning 360-degree view over the karsts. After that, get back down for the return drive to Hanoi city centre. End the tour at the door of your hotel.
Included:
Private air-conditioned transportation, Private English speaking tour guide, Sightseeing and boat tickets, Vietnamese lunch, Bottled water on the vehicle
Excluded:
Travel insurance, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly above.