07:30: The vehicle and Greentours tour guide pick up guests at the meeting point and depart for Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam’s most famous tourist destinations.

09:00: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda (electric car fee excluded). Guests will admire the magnificent Three-Entrance Gate built with three-tiered roofs covered in traditional Bat Trang tiles, along with more than 500 elaborately carved green stone Arhat statues. Continue to explore the largest bell tower in Southeast Asia, decorated with intricate patterns and Buddhist scriptures engraved in Chinese characters. Guests also visit Quan The Am Hall and Phap Tru Hall, both entirely constructed from precious ironwood.

12:00: Lunch at a local restaurant with famous Ninh Binh specialties such as goat meat and crispy rice.

13:00: Transfer to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Visit two famous historical relics: the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the Temple of King Le Dai Hanh, two legendary kings known for unifying the country and defending it against foreign invaders. With years of experience and passion, the Greentours guide will bring guests back to the glorious history of nation-building and defense during the Dinh and Early Le dynasties over 1,000 years ago.

After visiting the ancient temples, guests continue the journey to “Inland Ha Long Bay” — Tam Coc. The route passes peaceful villages and rice fields lying beneath dramatic limestone mountains, creating a majestic and unforgettable landscape.

15:00: Explore Tam Coc by boat along the Ngo Dong River, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.” Guests can admire lush rice fields on both sides of the river and towering limestone mountains while passing through Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave. This is also a perfect opportunity to capture memorable photos of the stunning scenery.

17:00: Check in to the hotel and relax.

19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in the Tam Coc area or Ninh Binh City.

7:00 AM: Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 AM: Guests board the bus to Ha Long. Along the way, the bus passes through Nam Dinh and Thai Binh, known as the rice baskets of Northern Vietnam.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, where guests board the cruise to begin exploring Ha Long Bay, a world-famous destination often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The cruise follows a 6-hour itinerary similar to that of a 2-day-1-night overnight cruise. Along the journey, the boat passes countless limestone islands of various shapes, named by local fishermen such as Fighting Cock Islet, Stone Dog Islet, Finger Islet, Incense Burner Islet, Human Head Islet, Cat Islet, and more. Guests enjoy lunch on board.

1:30 PM: Visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.

2:45 PM: Visit Luon Cave. Guests can experience kayaking or take a bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen to explore the cave.

3:45 PM: The cruise takes guests to Ti Top Island. Guests may swim at Ti Top Beach with its white sandy shore or hike to the top of Ti Top Mountain for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

4:00 PM: Return to the cruise and head back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Guests can relax on the sundeck, listen to music, sunbathe, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay.

5:30 PM: Arrive back at Tuan Chau Harbor. The bus transfers guests to the hotel for check-in and rest. After dinner, guests are free to stroll along the beach, explore Ha Long at night, or shop for souvenirs at local stores. Overnight at the hotel.

7:00 AM: Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 AM: The bus and tour guide pick up guests for a visit to Bai Chay Market, the central and most important market in Ha Long City, well known for local products, especially fresh seafood. Guests are free to shop before continuing to Yen Tu Pagoda, one of the most sacred and famous Buddhist sites in Vietnam.

10:00 AM: Guests visit Yen Tu Mountain by cable car (ticket at guests’ own expense). Yen Tu is considered the cradle of Buddhism in Vietnam since the Dai Viet era and is one of the most attractive spiritual destinations in Quang Ninh Province. Amid modern busy life, Yen Tu offers a peaceful retreat with magnificent mountain and cloud scenery. Guests visit Hoa Yen Pagoda, Dong Pagoda at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, and Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery, where hundreds of monks and Buddhist followers study and practice.

1:00 PM: Guests enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

2:00 PM: Guests board the bus back to Hanoi. On the way, the bus stops at one of the rest stops for guests to relax and shop.

5:00 PM: Arrive in central Hanoi. End of the tour program. See you again on future journeys.

Note: The itinerary and visiting order may be adjusted depending on actual conditions and the tour guide’s arrangements, while still ensuring all attractions listed in the program are included.