Overview of Ninh Binh - The land of kings

Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh province, just 120 kms to the southeast of Hanoi. Hoa Lu was the ancient Royal capital during the Dinh and Pre-Le dynasties which lasted for 41 years (from 969-1009). In comparison with Hoa Lu’s cultural ...

Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh province, just 120 kms to the southeast of Hanoi. Hoa Lu was the ancient Royal capital during the Dinh and Pre-Le dynasties which lasted for 41 years (from 969-1009). In comparison with Hoa Lu’s cultural significance, Tam Coc is considered as “Ha Long Bay” in land because its location and formation. Sitting on boat cruising through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba with the scenic beauty of huge rocks standing along river and scattered green rice fields.

In the morning, our bus and guide will pick you up to travel to Hoa Lu, about a two-hour drive from Hanoi . On arrival, you will visit two temples, one of them dedicated to Emperor Dinh and the other in memory of Emperor Le, followed by a brief visit to the remains of the Old Palace . You will have lunch in Tam Coc, enjoy the taste of Vietnamese cuisine.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit Tam Coc (three caves), a peaceful valley among limestone ‘karst' hills. There, you will be rowed along a gentle river between paddy fields and through the caves. In the late afternoon, you will return to Hanoi for overnight accommodation.

Tour price : $39usd

Tour highlights:
Experience the paddy fields in the Ancient Capital .
Enjoy 2 hour boat trip on Ngo Dong river.
Meet the local people and relaxing.
Visit the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay in land.

Our prices do not include:
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
Boat trip, entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunch as specified.

Our prices do not include:
Travel insurance, drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.
Other services not mentioned.