Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc with Bike Ride and Family Visit Small Group Tour
ID: GYG115210-O-194862
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the first capital of Vietnam at Hoa Lư and meet a local family to chat about their everyday life and enjoy a traditional home cooked meal. Marvel at the limestone caves of Tam Cốc by boat and end the day with a bike ride amongst the rice paddies.
Depart Hanoi and travel to the ancient city of Hoa Lư, capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries. Explore the remains of the Citadel and learn more about the Đinh Dynasty and its ruler Đinh Tiên Hoàng. Next, meet a local family in Tam Cốc and hear about their daily activities and traditional embroidery.
Enjoy a special lunch of local food prepared by the hostess, such as soup, chicken with lemongrass, fried fish, and steamed rice. Then, experience life on the water as a local rows you by boat to the impressive limestone caves that stretch along the Ngô Đồng River.
See some of the local temples amongst the karst mountains and paddy fields, where the rice can turn the fields yellow during the harvest. Ride a bike among the rice fields and mountains of Ninh Binh Province for about an hour before returning to Hanoi.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient citadel of Hoa Lư
- Enjoy a home cooked meal with a local family
- Row to the limestone caves of Tam Cốc
- Ride a bike past the typical rice fields and mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and your camera
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
Pickup from hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
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.
