7:30-08:00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 100 km.
10:15: The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.
Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11:30: Arrive in Tam Coc near Tam Coc wharf after visiting Hoa Lu
11:45: Time for lunch, you are served with traditional Vietnamese food in a local restaurant. Relax in 20 minutes.
13:00: At Tam Coc wharf, you get on a rowing Tam Coc River Tour with maximum 4 people on a boat to discover the beauty of Tam Coc – Bich Dong. Within 1.5 hours on the boat, local boat riders will orderly take you to visit three Tam Coc caves: Hang Ca (the first grotto), Hang Hai (the second grotto) and Hang Ba (the third grotto).
14:30: Cycling around idyllic village to explore around sceneries, you can also cycle to Thai Vi temple near Tam Coc wharf. This experience will take your breath away.
16:00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
18:30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Say goodbye
If you are interesting hiking and looking for a best place to over view of Tam Coc area, You can book Hoa Lu Tam Coc
35 USD
Full transfers by A/C tourist car
Boat trip on Tam Coc river
Biking at countryside area
Entrance fee ticket
Lunch with Special Foods
English speaking guide
A small mineral water on bus
Accommodation, Visa arrangement, Drinks, Travel insurance, Personal expenses.
Note
+ Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
+ The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
+ After boat trip on the river, the boat rower always expect the guests tip about 1$ or 2$.
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