Itinerary

The guide will show up at your hotel lobby from 8-8.30 a.m to pick you up for the departure to Ninh Binh provice. After about 2.5 hours driving, we can take a 45minutes visit to Hoa Lu which used to be capital of Dai Co Viet- Great Viet (former name of Vietnam) in 42 years beginning with Dinh Bo Linh declaration of his enthrone in 12 years; continuing is the take-over of Le Dai Hanh King in next almost 30 years. Thereupon, King Ly Thai To got another vision to and set up Hanoi as Capital. Since then, Hoa Lu became old citadel. Nowadays, there are 2 temples left had been constructed on the ground of royal palace. Those temples are dedicated to Dinh Kinh and Le King whom are admired by their talents and spirits.

After contemplate the temples’ architecture and hear touching and brave stories, you are transferred to Tam Coc for buffet lunch at a local restaurant with local dishes, specialities, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Especially, we arrange you a good river view restaurant so that you are able to enjoy both food and natural landscape.

Finish our meals at 1.30 pm, then you take the rowing boat at Tam Coc the highlight of Ninh Binh tours and relax along the river in 1.5 hours at least. You are accompanied by villagers who gradually become boat master who use either arms or legs to control the boat. The route will lead us through 3 spectacular caves with dense ranges of limestone peaks reminding visitors of HaLong Bay. Should you come to this land at the right time, the stunning charming paddy fields with yellowish colour will brighten up the area and your emotion.
Through out rowing journey, you absolutely enjoy the sightseeing, besides, you will learn more about local people cultures on their daily lives.

In addition to 2 above activities, we offer you another optional service that you can opt biking or buffalo traditional cart riding in order to go around village and take a deeper feeling towards this tranquil ambiance.

You are supposed to leave Tam Coc at 4 pm and drive back to Hanoi by the same way, accordingly the Hoa Lu Tam Coc day tour will end at 6.30 pm. Absolutely, Wati travel will play a huge and crucial role to your unique and unforgettable emotion about Hoa Lu -Tam Coc.

Price included

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
Transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel
Boat trip on Ngo Dong River rowing by local people
Bicycle ride
English Speaking Tour guide, other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees
All taxes & services charge.

Price excluded

Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc

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