Morning Journey (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• 09:00 AM: Meet our tour guide and depart from Hanoi
• 5-hour drive to Ninh Binh with a rest stop
• Check in your hotel and take a rest (standard check in time 14:00)

Lunch & Afternoon Exploration (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Have lunch at the local restaurant, and then reach to Endangered Primate Rescue Center, located inside of Cuc Phuong National Park. Estimated about 40km from Tam Coc tourist attraction, Ninh Binh.

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center is a must-visit for animal lovers. It is home to many rare and endangered primates, such as gibbons, langurs, and lorises. Visitors can learn about the center’s efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and release these amazing creatures back into the wild.

Get back the hotel for self-relaxation by 4:00PM. Bicycle and swimming pools are available. Have dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight at your hotel.

Morning Exploration (After Breakfast)

Transfer to Mua Cave and embark on a challenge of 500 walk-up steps. Reach the top of Mua Cave and enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from a high vantage point.

Historic Visit and Lunch (Around 13:00)

Head to the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel and visit the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, dating back to the 17th Century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon Boat Ride (Around 13:00 – 16:00)

Visit the Trang An Heritage Site by boat. Spend 3 hours enjoying the picturesque view of rice paddies and exploring 5 underwater caves, including a thrilling 1km-long cave. Get back the hotel for self-relaxation by 4:30PM. Have dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight at your hotel.

A full day of free time. Lunch and dinner that day are on your own, so you can explore local food with the guide’s recommendations. Go to Pu Luong earlier in the afternoon. Stay overnight at Pu Luong.

Morning Adventure (7:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

After breakfast, begin your half-day trek from your hotel. Embark on a 5km hike along the iconic Pu Luong trail. The trail leads to Don village, celebrated for its iconic rice terraced fields. Admire the charm of Lan village, where you will learn more about the traditional sewing technique. Drive back the homestay for lunch and take a nap.

Afternoon Relaxation

Transfer to Ban Cong village to seek out a water wheel and learn more about the local life and their agricultural methods. After that, head to Hieu Waterfall. Enjoy a brief and refreshing walk to a unique waterfall nestled within the Reserve. Spend your time swimming in the crystal-clear waters and immersing yourself in local village life.

Return to the hotel for some self-relaxation. Cooking class is available with Banana flower salad, a local dish of Pu Luong. Dinner will be served at 7:30 at the homestay restaurant. After that, enjoy the evening at your own pace, marking the end of an enchanting day in Pu Luong.

A full morning self-relaxation and check out before 12:00 PM. Have lunch and prepare for the journey back to Ha Noi at 1:00 PM. The tour services end.