Hanoi - Hoa Lu and Tam Coc - Hanoi Full Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu and Tam Coc Full Day Tour
ID: GYG203473-316576
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit ancient capital Hoa Lu (10th and 11th century)
Visit King Dinh and Le temples.
Enjoy the Vietnamese Lunch Set Menu
Cycle to the countryside of Ninh Binh.
Take a boat trip in Tam Coc
With a 120km drive through rural northern Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, much closer to Hanoi than Halong Bay, yet just as breathtaking, this up-and-coming destination offers surreal limestone karsts, tranquil boat rides and the Vietnam’s former capital, Hoa Lu, is a short ride on the bike for 12km down the road from Tam Coc (Three Grottoes). Explore the two temples, Le Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang, there remains as stunning as it was over a millennium ago, when the complex was the political center of Vietnam.
We start our tour at 8 am with a 120km drive through rural northern Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Our first stop is at Hoa Lu – the first royal capital of Vietnam’s centralized feudal state from 968 – 1010 led by three dynasties of Dinh, Early Le and Ly. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, we start our 12km cycling trip through country roads from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc (Three grottos). On the way we will stop to take photos of the farmers working on their rice crop with the magnificent scenery of Limestone Mountains in the distance.
After 1 hour cycling we arrive to Tam Coc resting and enjoy a good buffet lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon take a sampan on a river through the rice paddies to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place’s other name, ‘Halong on Land’. Late afternoon we return to Hanoi, the trip ends.
Highlights
- King Dinh and Le Temlple
- Ancient capital Hoa Lu
- Tam Coc Caves
- Boat Trip in Tam Coc
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Trip information:
Estimated distance : 120 km
Estimated duration: 2 hours
Extra 1 hour: N/A
Payment: Cash in VND/USD/AUD/EUR… to our guide on arrival
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 16 years old must present proof of full vaccination or lawful exemption. All participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from their household
Our driver pick you up at your hotel lobby, please let us know your room number and hotel name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
