07:15–07:45 · Pick-up
Begin the journey from Hanoi.
09:15 · Rest stop
Take a restroom break and time for local coffee at the rest stop.
10:15 · Mua Cave and cycling
Climb approximately 500 stone steps to the mountain viewpoint for panoramic views of Tam Coc and the surrounding limestone landscape. Continue on a countryside bike ride past villages and rice fields. Cycling is optional: you may remain in the van or arrange a motorbike with a private driver to reach the farmer’s home.
11:30 · Local farmer’s house
Receive a welcome of traditional tea and candies. Learn about everyday farming, the garden–pond–animal-raising system, local home architecture and family worship traditions.
12:00 · Lunch
Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine.
13:30 · Tam Coc sampan
Travel along the Ngo Dong River in a locally rowed sampan, passing caves, rice fields and limestone mountains.
15:30 · Hoa Lu
Visit the former capital and the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first emperor. Learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties.
16:15 · Return journey
Depart for Hanoi. Timings may vary with traffic and operating conditions.