One day tour to the Ancient Capital of Vietnam

The ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu lies in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. The area is one of rice fields broken by picturesque limestone mountains. 

It was located in a flat valley between small but steep limestone mountains that created virtually impenetrable barriers to human traffic. Even today, many of the mountains are accessible only to the mountain goats that roam the area.

• Trip's length:          1 day
• Trip Themes:          History&Culture, Nature
• Transport:               car, boat
• Places visited:        Ninh Binh
• Tour operates:        All year round
• Start / End cities:    Hanoi / Hanoi
• Accommodation:     N/A
• Price from:              Available on request

The Tam Coc (“three caves”) portion is a two-hour excursion by small boat along a little river, proceeding through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through three natural caves.





Highlights:
Fascinating natural landscape, charming architectures and rich history of the ancient capital of Vietnam

•     Beautiful rural scenery and great local interaction whilst cycling along the country path
•     Stunning boat rowing through natural capes along breathtaking senery of karst, water and greens
•     Great chance to fill your album with beautiful photos

Inclusions: Guiding, Entrance fees, Transports, Bike & Helmet, 1 local lunch.
Exclusions: Personal expenses, tip or gratuities, others not clearly mentioned...
Additional information :

•     Dress standard: Comfortable but modest clothing.
•     What to bring: Camera, sun hat, sun block, sunglasses, poncho

Alternatives of boat trip in Tam Coc are: Thung Nang (highly recommended for of the beaten track), Trang An (there are more limestone caves)

Trip's Itinerary

Depart from Hanoi early in the morning drive overland to Ninh Binh province. Upon arrival, take 2-hour sampan boat trip at Tam Coc (three cave). This area is considered as “Inland Halong Bay” featured with karst formations. It is very beautiful scenery along the row with vertical sides of Limestone Mountains. Back to the dock and transfer to a local restaurant for a Vietnamese lunch.


In the afternoon, you will jump on a bike for a stunning bike ride along the back roads through the beautiful scenery of towering karsts on the ground of ponds, rice paddies and rural villages. Arrive at Hoa Lu and visit to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009). Wander around to visit King Dinh and King Le temples built on the original foundations of the old palaces from the 11th and 12th centuries, dedicated to the distinguished men of the Dinh and Early Le Dynasties. Get to learn about the history of Vietnam and enjoy the fascinating scenery and beautiful architectures.

Climb to the nearby Yen Ma Mountain for the beautiful panorama view over the karst landscape in the area, then back to your private vehicle for returning to Hanoi. End the day at your hotel.

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