Vietnam

Ninh Binh & Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Experience

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day tour

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy

Tour Comfort: Budget

Tour Period:

8.5 hours       Hanoi - Ninh Binh

tour highlights

  • Visit the amazing Tam Coc region, often referred to as 'Dry Halong Bay'
  • Admire the dramatic limestone karsts
  • Take a leisurely boat ride in a traditional sampan
  • Explore the stunning 'Three Caves'
  • Visit King Dinh and King Le Temples in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

tour details

You’ll begin your full day tour with a scenic drive to Ninh Binh, situated approximately 90 kilometres south of Hanoi. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, you’ll make your way to the most famous attraction in the area – Tam Coc. To locals, this area is referred to as ‘Dry Halong Bay’ due to the large number of limestone karsts that dot the landscape. As you make your way towards Tam Coc, you’ll pass numerous rice fields and winding streams, allowing you to appreciate the relaxed pace of life. Next you’ll enjoy a leisurely boat ride in a traditional local sampan paddling through the “Three Caves”. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll visit the Bich Dong Pagoda before proceeding to Hoa Lu – the ancient capital. Your tour concludes with visits to temples from the Dinh & Le Dynasties.

Why choose this tour?

Discover the natural beauty & stunning geological formations of the ancient capital city of Hoa Lu.

tour description

You'll begin your full day tour with a scenic drive to Ninh Binh, situated approximately 90 kilometres south of Hanoi. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, you'll make your way to the most famous attraction in the area - Tam Coc. To locals, this area is referred to as 'Dry Halong Bay' due to the large number of limestone karsts that dot the landscape. As you make your way towards Tam Coc, you'll pass numerous rice fields and winding streams, allowing you to appreciate the relaxed pace of life. Next you'll enjoy a leisurely boat ride in a traditional local sampan paddling through the "Three Caves". After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit the Bich Dong Pagoda before proceeding to Hoa Lu - the ancient capital. Your tour concludes with visits to temples from the Dinh & Le Dynasties.

includes

  • Transfers and tours with local English-speaking guide in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • All entrance fees and boat fee as mentioned in the programme
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
  • Service charges, Government taxes and 10% VAT

excludes

  • Surcharges for other language guides
  • Optional tours
  • Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Expenditures of a personal nature (drinks, phone calls, mini bar consumptions, laundry etc.)
  • Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
  • Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion
Tour code: EXHFHHOB

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