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07:00-19:00 (NOTE: THIS ITINERARY ONLY APPLIES TO 3-DAY-2-NIGHT TOUR OPTION. THE ITINERARY MAY BE CHANGED/SHORTENED FOR 2-DAY-1-NIGHT TOUR OPTIONS) Participants will be picked up in Hanoi. Quick rest on the way to Ninh Binh, you can grab a quick snack in case you miss breakfast. Arrive in Ninh Binh, visit: - Hoa Lu ancient capital: the first capital of Vietnam. Learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. - Cycle around the neighborhood in 45 minutes to discover the locals' life. Buffet lunch will be served at 5-star restaurant in Ninh Binh. In the afternoon, visit Tam Coc or Trang An (according to your chosen itinerary): - Tam Coc: explore Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which is often dubbed as "Ha Long Bay on land" by Vietnamese people. - Trang An: recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that "Kong Skull Island" production team chose this place for the film in 2016. Get on a boat trip to visit Trang An and see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Making Wine), green river and natural view. Then move to Mua Cave: - Mua Cave (Dancing Cave): walk up almost 500 steps to reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain. Have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Check in your accommodation in Tam Coc. Dinner will be served. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.