Pick up at your hotel, then get a 2-hour drive from Hanoi to Hoa Lu through the lush countryside. Upon arrival, you will visit Hoa Lu – the ancient Capital of Vietnam, and the remaining two temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le. You will learn more about the history of Vietnam dating back to a thousand years ago. It is also the must-do in Ninh Binh. After lunch in a local restaurant, proceed to Tam Coc where you continue your trip with a relaxing sampan boat. The 1.5-hour boat ride offers you endless photo opportunities. On the rowing boat trip, you will go through the 3 Tam Coc Caves and pass the rice fields. There you get a chance to take the nice photos of nature and local people working on the riverside. This area used to be the shelter for Vietnamese people and national army in 13th century and during American war. Take a short break after the boat for a fun cycling adventure for approximately 45 minutes along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam to the fullest. Head back to your hotel in Hanoi.