Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most
beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh province, just 120 kms to the
southeast of Hanoi. Hoa Lu was the ancient Royal capital during the Dinh
and Pre-Le dynasties which lasted for 41 years (from 969-1009).
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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Tour day trip highlights:
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Hoa
Lu Ancient Capital is the tourist destination which will bring you to a
few imperial capitals of the country in the ancient and medieval eras.
Visiting Hoa Lu, you will not only have a fun and exciting time, but can
learn more about culture and history as well.
Tam Coc: Tam Coc - Bich Dong is also called “A terrestrial Ha Long Bay”, or the “Vietnam’s second nicest grotto” (to Huong Tich) for its poetic and inspirational natural scenery
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc day trip overview:
Hoa Lu was the first capital of Vietnam
since 10th century. The area is also one of out standing beauty natural
with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha
Long Bay. It is true that Hoa Lu & Tam Coc is often referred to as
the Ha Long Bay on land.
Tour itinerarry:
AM: 8:00 – 8:30. Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi
Old Quater, then leave by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic
capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh
Dynasties.Then our bus will transfer you from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc for
lunch around at 12:30PM.
PM:After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam
Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their
base and row into one of the many caves carved through the
limestone.Then, cycle for an hour on quiet roads through villages, rice
fields, rivers and rocky outcrops in Tam Coc – Bich Dong (around 5 km).
Dive back to Ha Noi and drop off at your hotel around at 18:00PM.