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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Easy Cycling Tour |
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 It is always worthwhile to take a day trip to Hanoi’s surroundings for refreshment away from the city noise. Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination that has many attractions and stunning landscapes. First, journey back to the 10th century and visit the ancient capital Hoa Lu. Then, an easy cycling tour (about 12 km) tour and finish by row boat in "Halong Bay onland", a perfect venue for you to relax and let your mind wander amongst the diverse limestone of Tam Coc.
Tour Itinerary:
Departing from Hanoi at 8.00 am from your hotel, after 2 hours driving, we arrive NinhBinhProvince. Our first visit is the former capital of Vietnam – Hoa Lu, visit two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the two heroes who lived in 10th century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city of Dai Viet.
Take an easy cycle tour from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc through picturesque landscapes of rice fields, limestone mountains and ountryside's villages. Go to a local restaurant in Tam Coc for lunch, Tam Coc known as "HalongBay on land" boasting breathtaking scenery, “Tam Coc” means three caves. After lunch we get on small rowing boats, the boat trip to all three caves takes about two hours.
 Continue visiting Bich Dong Grotto(emerald-like grotto), around 2km from Tam Coc by car, climb a little bit till you get to the top of the Upper pagoda and your eyes catch the overall panorama of the paddy fields between Truong Yen Mountain. The king conferred on Bich Dong the title “The Second Most Beautiful Grotto in Vietnam”. A scene of the popular French movie "Indochine" had been completed here in 1991. Get back to Hanoi late in the afternoon. Tour ends.
Tour includes:
Tour guide (English or French speaking)
Modern Transportation: (Car or mini Van)
Boat trip in Tam Coc
Entrance fees
Lunch as program
Tour Excludes:
Drinks
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses, Tips…
Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Information
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