Meal: lunch, dinner | Accommodation: in Tam Coc

8:00 AM - pick up from your hotel for a 3-hours transfer to Nam Dinh province. There is time for a stop en route at an interesting bonsai village before your arrival at the Xuan Thuy National Park. Embark on a mesmerizing boat trip through the enchanting mangrove land, where you'll be immersed in the breathtaking beauty of this unique ecosystem and engage with locals on the clam farm.

After a delectable lunch at a local restaurant, dive into the heart of the Red River delta, discovering the authentic local life and traditions. Be amazed by the Bach Long salt field and its age-old salt-making techniques. As the day unfolds, we'll make our way to Tam Coc, where you'll be treated to a memorable overnight stay, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of this charming region. 

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: in Tam Coc

After breakfast, you will have a short transfer to Hang Mua (Mua Cave) for an adventurous 500 steps to a spectacular view. Once on top, enjoy the spectacular view of the rivers, rice fields, and villages in the surrounding area.

Returning to Tam Coc, you will hop on your bicycles for an easy-paced ride to a local pier to board a rowing sampan for about one hour, sailing through the less traveled canals of the region, whose beauty has nothing to envy the busiest ones. You will be sailing through caves and along the Thung Nham wetland, a part of the spectacular natural site of the Trang An landscape complex. 

After the boat trip, we will stop on the way and visit the famous Bich Dong pagoda on the Ngu Nhac mountains, exploring the unique cave pagodas dating back to the 15th century. The view from the mountains over the rice fields and karst formations is very beautiful too. Afterward, we will continue our cycling route through the scenic rural landscapes in Tam Coc, having a chance to get a closer look at the villages’ rural life. 

You are back to your hotel to check out. A late lunch will be served at one of the village’s local houses. The afternoon will be free at your leisure. Overnight in Tam Coc.

Meal: breakfast  | Accommodation: not included

After breakfast, we depart early for an approximate 4-hour drive to Halong City. You’ll arrive at a good time for boarding an overnight cruise to Lan Ha Bay. End of our service.