Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ha Long bay on land (1 day - departure on everyday)

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 lasted 41 years (968-1009). In comparison with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc is considered Ha Long Bay on land because of its beauty and charm. Sitting on boat en route Tam Coc, you have a good chance of viewing the scenic beauty of huge rocks standing along river and scattered green rice fields, which are all combined to form a poetic painting of the countryside.

 

07:30

Pick you up at your hotel.

08:00

Leave Hanoi by road for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc. It takes around two hours to arrive in Hoa Lu. You have a good chance to see the landscapes along the road. Upon arrival, your tour guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu, the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. Here you will visit two temples dedicated to Dinh and Le Kings. Continue your visit to Tam Coc with a twelve km bicycle ride from Hoa Lu along the country lane with green paddy fields. Arrive in Tam Coc after one hour cycling, stop in a local restaurant near Tam Coc for lunch at approximately 12:00

13:30

Take a small sampan at the wharf to visit Tam Coc, which is literally known “three Caves”, the first cave (Hang Ca) is the longest one, which is considered a real rainbow in the water in the morning time stretching on both sides of the Ngo Dong River. The quiet movements of the oars create a sort of musical rhythm inside the cave. As the sampan leave the cave, you can see what seems to be an old man with white beard fishing, fairy flying in the clouds, peasants collecting fuel and a group of white goats grazing on the hills. The sampan takes you to the second cave (Hang Hai) and the third cave (Hang Ba) before returning to the sampan wharf. Back to Ha Noi in the late afternoon. Tour end at your hotel.

Inclusive:

A/c bus, English speaking guide, lunch, boat fare and all entrance fees.
Exclusive: Insurance, tips, drinks, and other personal expenses.

 

The most different between standard & deluxe tour package are the deluxe package always with better: meals, vehicle, tour guide,... One hour cycling option will be added to the deluxe package. The deluxe tour package is little more expensive with much more value.

 

Estimated price will be around: $50/ticket for standard package (without cycle option) or $55/ticket for deluxe package with cycle ride option. Our staff will give you updated detail & price, so you can easy decide while arrival as well.

 

Beware of street tour agent may offers tour package at cheaper price but it is not recommended this kind of tour package as there's so much scam from street tour agents, tour quality is terrible, vehicles may not safe. Don't try or try with your own risk!











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