DISCOVER ANCIENT CAPITAL & CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK 2 – DAY TOUR

07:30 – 08:00
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for your transfer to Ninh Binh.

09:15
Enjoy a short 15–20-minute break along the way to stretch your legs, use the restrooms, or have a quick snack.

10:30
Arrive in Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital from 968 to 1010. Visit the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, and learn about Vietnam’s fascinating history during the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11:15 – 11:45
Join a 30-minute cycling tour through the countryside to discover local life. Alternatively, relax at the restaurant and enjoy views of nearby lakes, waterfalls, and valleys.

12:00
Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local specialties in the private area of Trang An Heritage Garden. Vegetarian options are available.

13:15 – 13:30

Choose one of the following afternoon activities:

• Option 1: Tam Coc
  Take a 1.5-hour boat ride along the peaceful Ngo Dong River, passing lush rice paddies, dramatic limestone formations, and exploring caves like Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Often called “Halong Bay on land,” Tam Coc offers spectacular scenery.

• Option 2: Trang An
  Cruise through the spectacular tunnel caves of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2014. Spend 1.5 hours admiring this unique landscape, famously featured in the 2016 film Kong: Skull Island.

15:30
Continue to Mua Cave (Hang Múa), where you’ll climb 500 stone steps to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc and the surrounding area.

17:00
Transfer back to Trang An Heritage Garden by minivan.

17:30
Check into your room and enjoy swimming in the pool during the summer months.

19:00 – 19:30
Dinner is served at the restaurant. Overnight at Trang An Heritage Garden.

07:00 – 08:00
Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.

08:15
Check out of your room.

08:30
Depart with your guide and transfer by minivan to Cuc Phuong National Park.

09:15 – 09:30
Arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park. Begin your visit at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center and the Turtle Conservation Center, where you’ll learn about vital conservation efforts.

11:00
Continue by minivan into the heart of the park, traveling about 20 kilometers through lush primary forest.

11:45 – 12:00
Enjoy lunch in the park center with traditional local dishes.

13:00 – 14:00
Embark on a trek to explore the famous “1000-Year-Old Tree” and the “Ancient Tree.” Stroll through the forest to discover its diverse flora and fauna, and soak up the atmosphere of Vietnam’s oldest national park.

14:30
Visit the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where archaeological discoveries reveal traces of early human habitation.

15:30 – 15:45
Depart Cuc Phuong and transfer back to Mua Cave.

17:00
Begin your return journey to Hanoi.

19:30 – 19:45
Arrive in Hanoi and drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour ends.