Visiting the ancient Hoa Lu capital. Leisurely time on Sampan to visit ‘Tam Coc - Halong Bay on land’, going through the tunnels and explore the local daily life along the Ngo Dong river. Biking through the rice field and learn how to take care the rice. Hiking to the top of mountain in Mua cave to get the whole stunning view of Tam Coc valley.
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Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 07:30 - 08:00 am: Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, then depart to Ninh Binh for the trip. Short break-time on the way for picturesque view of rural in Vietnam countryside with green fields, local farmer, water buffalo…
10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 17th Century. Temple’s architecture look like the copy of Royal Palace in the pass. You can understand much more about Vietnamese history, traditional architecture while the time at the temple. -
Mua Caves - 11:00: Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of “miniature of Great Wall” in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountain peak. You will spend about one hour to do trekking up to top of mountain for overview the panoramic landscape of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and Ninh Binh city.
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Tam Coc - 12:30: Get on the bus heading to Tam Coc. Enjoy the delicious Lunch at local restaurant.
13:30: Starting the rowing boat trip to explore the beauty of Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land”. In one hour and half on the boat, you are visiting the Ngo Dong River with three water tunnels, viewing the rice along both side of river, taking photo of local farmer who is working and catching river food. Moving between the green high mountains, you feel as living in the quiet and far further from the modern recent live.
17:00: Get back the bus for way back to Hanoi city.
19:30: Arrive your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Trip ends.
- Complimentary bottle of water on the bus
- Convenient pick up & drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter hotels
- Included all entrance fees for attractions
- Bike ride through picturesque countryside
- Explore Mua Cave on Dragon Mountain
- Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
- Guidance from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Opportunities for photography throughout the tour
- Immerse in local daily life experiences
- Scenic rowing boat trip in Tam Coc
- Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch
- Beverages, Tip & Service charge
- Tip for local rower, tour guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
- Pick-up and Drop-off outside Hanoi old quarter
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
