Hoa Lu old citadel - Tam Coc tour 1 day

Overview

Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two most beautiful sceneries of Ninh Binh province, just 100 km southeast of Ha Noi. Hoa Lu is the Ancient Royal capital under Dinh dynasty and pre-Le dynasty which was lasted 41 years (968-1009).In comparison with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc is considered as Ha Long Bay on land because of its beauty and charm. Sitting on boat enroute Tam Coc, one is enclosed by the scenic beauty of huge rocks standing along river and scattered green rice fields, all combining to form a poetic painting of the countryside.  

Itinerary

AM: Pick-up from your hotel is at 8:00am, we have a 2 hour drive (110km South) to the city of Ninh Binh, also known as the Island Ha Long and the Ancient Capital. It will be an exciting day highlighted, by a 2 hour boat ride in a hand woven bamboo row boat down the Tam Coc stream enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.

PM: After lunch served at a local riverside restaurant we make a short transfer (4 km) down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital eleven centuries ago. Here, there are two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century. Return to Hanoi and the tour ends at your hotel around 5:00 pm.

Tour Cost

• 25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays

• 25% surcharges applies for Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays

Tour cost includes:

• Vietnamese Lunch
• A/C transportation
• Nice boat
• English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
• Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
• Service charges

Tour cost excludes:

• Optional tours
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance