Highlights
– Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Viet Nam in the 10th and 11th centuries
– Touring in nearly 2 hours on the Tam Coc Boat Tour floating lightly among the wonderful landscape of Tam Coc
– Biking through Tam Coc Countryside area
– 500 steps to Mua cave, a magnificent view of Ninh Binh from the top of Mua cave
Full Itinerary
7.45 – 8.30 am: A modern car will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi heading to Ninh Binh, the world heritage site.
09.45 – 10.00 am: The trip starts at Tam Coc area. Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs.
Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour
11.30 am: Relax with biking around Tam Coc in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors.
12.15 pm: Enjoy special food at the local restaurant in Tam Coc. Learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine.
13.15 pm: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi. Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty.
14.15 pm: The last destination, Mua cave. The cave is compared with the “Great Wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a look out of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh.
16.00 pm: Relax and get on the minivan for returning to Hanoi.
Inclusion
– Pick-up and drop off at your hotel by A/C Car
– Cruising Bamboo Boat Trip on Tam Coc River
– Sightseeing and Entrance fee
– English speaking tour guide
– Special lunch buffet with Vietnamese cuisine
– Bottles of mineral water
– Biking to Countryside Area
Exclusion
– Beverage
– Tips
– Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
What should to bring
– Camera
– Sunblock cream & sunglasses
– Umbrella or raincoat
– Appropriate clothing for the season
– Do not wear shorts when visiting the temple