Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
DETAILED ITINERARY
07h45-08h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quarter, departure for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of VietNam.
We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars.
After that, we went to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
12h00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will get on a bamboo boat – rowed by the local people – in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun.
It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
Moreover, if you have the opportunity to visit Tam Coc Bich Dong at the end of May or the beginning of June, you will surely be mesmerized by the splendid scenery of lush green rice fields throughout the journey.
During this time, the rice fields on both sides of the river form a harmonious blend of the vibrant green of young rice plants and the golden hue of ripe rice. This perfect picture of the natural landscape is truly enchanting and awe-inspiring.
16h30: We take the car back to Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrive in Ha Noi and finish the tour.
TOUR PRICE: 800.000 VND/ PAX
(Applicable for individual travelers joining a group)
INCLUDED
✔ Transportation with A/C
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Lunch
✔ Entrance fees
✔ 01 bottle of water/ person
EXCLUDED
✔ Tax invoice
✔ Drink
✔ Visa
✔ Insurance
✔ Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
✔ Tip for guide and driver
WHAT TO BRING
✔ Appropriate clothing for the season
✔ A hat and sunscreen
✔ Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
✔ Sense of fun and adventure
CHILDREN POLICY
✔ Ages 1-4: Free (parents are responsible for all related expenses)
✔ Ages 5-9: 75% of the tour price (full meal portions, standard admission tickets for children)
✔ Ages 10 and above: Charged as adults.
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