Hoa Lu, the first Vietnam Capital under the Dinh and Le Dynasties from 10th
century between 968 and 1009 AD located arounf 100km to The South of Hanoi city
Tam Coc, the outstanding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is
oftan said to surpass of Halong Bay
It is a
certain true that Hoa Lu & Tam Coc is often referred to as the Ha Long Bay
on land.
Hightlight
- Visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel with Dinh Temple
and Le Temple
- Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc (Three caves)
- Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc (Three caves)
- Enjoy special Vietnamese buffet lunch in
local restaurant with local food
Initerary
8.00-8.30
am: Tour guide of Wati Travel will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarter
to depart to Ninh Binh city
10.30-11.00
am: You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
In 968,
Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the
capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the
Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29
years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai
To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu
became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on
the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang,
the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about
part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
12:00pm:
Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan
restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype, local dishes, organic
vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy
the view of overal riverside until you finish your lunch
1:30pm:
After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc
Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and
legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of
limestones on the way. If you travel
during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours.
The boat
rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery
of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about
local people cultures on their daily life.
4:00pm
leave Tam Coc and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 6:30pm. Finish
unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi!
Price: VND 1
290 000/pax (equal to USD 60)
Tour Cost 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
English Speaking Tour guide, other languages
on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees
All entrance and sightseeing fees
All taxes & services charge.
Tour Cost Non Included:
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities
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
What to bring:
- Long sleeve clothes,
- Hat or umbrella,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses
- Long sleeve clothes,
- Hat or umbrella,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses
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