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A pathway lined with neatly trimmed hedges and trees, leading to a traditional building with a tiled roof. 1
A stone bridge with a traditional roof over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. 2
A calm river with boats docked on the shore, surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky cliff. 3
A group of people standing in front of a traditional Vietnamese structure with a tiled roof and a blackboard with text. 4
Three people in a boat on a river with a rocky background. 5
By Asia Travel Links
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$71 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
    • Visit the King Dinh and King Le temples
    • Explore caves on a sampan boat
    • Bike around countryside villages
    • Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Hoa Lu
    • Hoa Lu, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarters
    • Lương Ngọc Quyến
    • 100000, Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$71.33 x 1 AdultAU$71.33
Total
Price is AU$71.33

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Inclusions
    Transfer by A/C modern bus
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide during the trip
  • Inclusions
    A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • Inclusions
    2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Exclusions
    Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi

Know before you book

    • Itinerary is subject to change upon weather conditions

What you can expect

  • Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc and learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture on a full-day tour. Hoa Lu is an ancient capital, and Tam Coc, which means “3 caves,” features karst formations and caves you’ll explore by boat. Explore Hoa Lu Ancient complex with Dinh and Le Temple to learn more about two dynasties of Vietnam.

    08:00 – 08:30 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 120km modern bus-journey through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way.
    10:30 – Arrive Hoa Lu, once ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the dilapidated ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery creating a mystical atmosphere that will be sure to titillate your imagination, visit King Dinh and Le Temple.
    12:00 – Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant, a great place to savour the intense flavours of Vietnamese food then go to Tam Coc for a stunning boat trip.
    13:00 – Board the sampan boats, owned by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”.
    15:00 – Leisurely cycling on country road around village 16:00 – Get on shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
    18:30 – Drop off at your hotel/ accommodation’s door steps in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Multiple Locations Visited
    • Hoa Lu
    • Hoa Lu, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarters
    • Lương Ngọc Quyến
    • 100000, Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam