Old Quarter, a Lan Ha Bay cruise, Ninh Binh's karst valleys, and a Saigon finale
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Reach Trang An before 8am or after 3pm to dodge crowds; Route 1 is the longest and most scenic. Climb Mua Caves at sunrise for serene, cooler views.
A rented scooter is the easiest way to reach Trang An, Tam Coc, the pagodas, and Hoa Lu, which are spread across the valley.
The two regions connect by a midday open-bus service, so no back-tracking through Hanoi is needed between the coast and the karst valleys.
Vegetarian food is easy across the route, from Hanoi's soy and buffet restaurants to plenty of options in Saigon's District 1.
Buy Hanoi water puppet show tickets in advance; popular evening slots sell out, especially in peak season.
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