Hoa Lu was the capital of Dai Co Viet nearly 10 centuries ago. The site is located in Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, about 100 km south of Hanoi. The ancient citadel of Hoa Lu covers an area of 300 hectares, being surrounded by arc rocky mountains and magnificent scenery. The imperial city of Hoa Lu comprises of outer ramparts, inner ramparts, and southern ramparts. Tam Coc mean “Three Caves”. This boat trip is a great opportunity to admire countryside landscape with peaceful atmosphere.

Quan Ho, a type of traditional folk singing, usually performed at festivals where groups of men and women sing, trading questions and using only the “most beautiful” words. Lasting for over 700 years Quan Ho has evolved to included about 200 songs and 70 “voices”. The Do Temple was famous for its architecture, highly praised through the verses: "The architecture of the Do Temple is marvelous, Worthy to the thousand-year-old history of Thang Long"

08:00 Car and guide pick up at the hotel to driving to Phu Lang Ceramic, among the dozens of craft villages in the Song Cau area, the cradle of the Song Hong (Red River) civilization, Phu Lang is well known among many ceramic artisans. For years the village seemed unchanged with its durability and unique style. After lunch, continue the trip to But Thap Pagoda for learning about original Buddhist in Vietnam and enjoy the tranquillity countryside. Driving back Hanoi, arrival the hotel around 17:00.

A complex of pagodas on the Limestone Mountains. A boat ride on the Yen stream through rice fields up to the mountain is unforgettable. Most temples were built amidst a chain of blue mountain, forests, lake and grottoes. Pilgrims from different parts of country pour into Huong pagoda in springtime. On the Huong Tich grotto, Trinh Lord’s praises were carved: “First-rate grotto of southern country”

08:00 Car and guide pick up at the hotel to Tay Phuong Pagoda – that was built in the 8th century and has been restored several times since. In 1632, the pagoda was rebuilt according to the Sino-Vietnamese character Tam (three) with 239 stone steps bearing the signs of the passage of time and sheltered by the shade of age-old trees. Driving to Thay pagoda – the homeland of Priest Tu Dao Hanh. Enjoy the lunch then continue to Van Phuc Silk Village. Driving back Hanoi, arrival the hotel around 17:30

Depart Hanoi early morning for Mai Chau arriving at Poom Coong village for an early lunch with refresh. After lunch cycle to the Tai village of Cun Pheo on a mix of good single track paths and undulating rough jeep trails. The views are stunning as the ride passes through many villages and across the rice paddies..