Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Ninh Binh and head to the Chau Son Holy Mother Monastery. Explore the unique Gothic-style cathedral, built entirely from red bricks without plaster coatings. Stroll through tranquil, beautifully landscaped gardens and the stone egg courtyard.
Next, travel to Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve and board a traditional bamboo boat to glide through Northern Vietnam's largest wetland reserve. Admire the crystal-clear, mirror-like water and majestic limestone karsts. Spot diverse bird species and the critically endangered Delacour's langur monkeys.
Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch featuring Ninh Binh's famous specialities. Taste crispy rice (Cơm cháy) and local mountain goat dishes (Thịt dê núi). Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 film Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a wooden boat to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants.