Escape the bustle of Hanoi and immerse yourself in the emerald landscapes of Ninh Binh on a seamless private day trip that covers four iconic sites in one day.

After an early hotel pick-up, settle into a plush limousine for the two-hour motorway ride to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital. Stroll the ornate temples dedicated to Kings Dinh & Le and hear stories of 10th-century dynasties.

Continue to Mua Cave and climb approximately 500 steps to the stone dragon ridge. Your reward is a sweeping 360° view across the Tam Coc valley and limestone peaks that rise like sentinels above rice fields.

Refuel with a hearty buffet lunch of regional dishes before a leisurely 2-hour hand-rowed boat journey through Trang An. Glide beneath low caves, past jungle-draped cliffs, and cinematic backdrops featured in major films.

Cap the day at the tranquil Van Long wetlands. Board a bamboo sampan and float across mirror-still waters rippled by lotus leaves as the late-afternoon light turns the cliffs to gold. With luck, you may spot the area’s black-and-white langurs in the high crags.

Return to Hanoi in the early evening, relaxed and with your camera roll full.