HOA LU - TAMCOC destination is one of a famous place of Ninh Binh . Its take about 110 km far from Hanoi, this is a cultural and historical destination combined with natural beauty scenic landscapes. Visiting Hoa Lu you will have the opportunity to explore the mausoleum, temples worshiping the King of Vietnam once, release souls into the natural scenery in Tam Coc caves a beautiful picture combined with Natural beauty and rural countryside make you have a memorable experience when participating in the program Hoa Lu Tam Coc full day
Just 110 km and 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi center, you have a chance to enjoy landscape in one of the most famous tourist province in the north of Vietnam. Most of backpacker chooses Ninhbinh as a stop-over for the trip through Vietnam. Among plenty of tourist sites such: Tam Coc - Halong bay on land, Cuc Phuong National Park, Van long Floating Chanel, Trang An Eco...
Hoalu - Tam Coc is perfect combination for a day trip to learn about a dark period when Vietnam was conquested by Northern Invader. Hoalu is a sacred land with two temple worshiping those kings in 10 century who gave great contribution for the nation. Next, let's take a boat trip along the Ngo Dong river to enjoy landscape in Tam Coc. You will know why it's named Halong Bay on Land
HIGHLIGHT:
This trip discovering Hoa Lu - the first capital of Vietnam, sightseeing the peaceful countryside of Vietnam. Discovering dry Halong bay (Tam Coc) with legs rowing boat a long the rice paddies and through water caves. |
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8:00-8:30 AM |
Our tour guide will pick up you at Golden Legend Diamond Hotel lobby to depart to Ninh Binh city. (If you book our package with transportation) |
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You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. |
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Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype, local dishes, organic vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overall riverside until you finish your lunch. |
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After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestone on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life. Optional activities: Riding bicycles. |
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Leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Golden Legend Diamond Hotel at around 6:30 PM. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi! |
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Pick-up and drop-off from Golden Legend Diamond Hotel.
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THINGS TO BRING & TO KNOW
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Cancellation policy: In case a tour is cancelled by the client for any reason, the following fees will be charged: ü The cancellation from 05 days in advance of our service: Free of charge. ü The cancellation within 05 days, we will charge you as 100% of total price.
Children's Policy: ü Children under 4 years old are FOC ü Children from 4 to 6 years old are charged 50% as adult rate. ü Children from 7 to 9 years old are charged 75% as adult rate. ü Children from 9 years old will be charged 100% as adult rate.
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Payment & Amendments:
Notice: Settle by Cash will apply without of any surcharge. |
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