This day trip to Tam Coc, a jewel of the inland Ha Long Bay, is a true immersion into the heart of rural Vietnam. After breakfast, board a small rowboat for a peaceful ride on the Ngo Dong River. You will glide between impressive limestone karsts and pass through three natural caves carved into the rock, a breathtakingly beautiful setting.
Continue your cycling adventure through vibrant rice paddies, where the tender green of the fields blends with the golden reflections of the water. You'll pass through typical hamlets, encounter locals going about their daily lives, and discover the simplicity of an authentic way of life.
The walk then takes you to the Bich Dong Pagoda, nestled on the mountainside. This spiritual place, composed of three superimposed sanctuaries, offers a magnificent panorama of the valley and the surrounding karst peaks, a moment of peace and pure beauty.
At the end of the day, your driver will take you to Ninh Binh train station, where you will board the overnight train to Hue. A truly Vietnamese experience that will allow you to travel across the country like a local, at the pace of the rails.