Duration
2 Days 1 Nights Trip
Description
Hoa Lu, a semi-mountainous area in Ninh Binh province, stands out not only for its rich natural beauty but also for its profound historical value. This area is proud to own the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital relic complex, which was formed and preserved more than a millennium ago, including important architectural works and historical relics associated with the early founding period of Vietnam. In addition, Hoa Lu is also home to Trang An Cave Area, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site with magnificent natural landscapes and cave systems connected to clear blue water. Tam Coc - Bich Dong, one of the most prominent destinations here, is likened to "Halong Bay on land", not only because of the fanciful beauty of the limestone mountains mixed with the river but also because of its cultural and ecological value. This place has become a national key tourist area, attracting millions of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and experience. Hoa Lu is truly a perfect intersection of nature, culture and history.
Highlights
- Hoa Lu: Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visit King Dinh temple, King Le temple, learn about the history of the Dinh - Tien Le dynasty.
- Tam Coc: Take a boat on the Ngo Dong River, admire Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba, immerse yourself in the beautiful natural scenery.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda: Visit the largest temple complex in Southeast Asia, admire the bronze Buddha statue, the longest arhat corridor in Asia.
- Trang An: Experience a boat journey through magnificent caves such as Di Linh Cave, Bright Cave, Dark Cave, explore the beautiful natural scenery and the setting of the movie "Kong: Skull Island".
Included
- ● Air-conditioned tour cars served according to the program
● 01 night at Ngoc Linh Homestay, Inter hotel or equivalent, sleeping 02 guests/room (odd sleeping 3)
● 03 main meals according to the program's standards
● 01 breakfast according to hotel standards
● Sightseeing ticket + sightseeing boat in Trang An and Tam Coc
● Enthusiastic, attentive service tour guide on schedule
● Drinking water served on the bus, 01 bottle of 500ml/person per day
Not Included
- ● Tram tickets for all routes at Bai Dinh Pagoda
● Drinks at meals, in guest rooms, and other personal expenses
● Off-program sightseeing expenses and other personal expenses
● Cost of sleeping in a single room when traveling alone
● Gratuities for drivers and guides: 3 USD/pax/day
Itinerary
Day 1
- 07h00-07h30: The bus and tour guide pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter and Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh.
- 10h30: The bus picks you up at the hotel to visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century), visit the temple of King Dinh, King Le.
- Visit the excavation area next to Le Dai Hanh temple, take in the scenery in the beautiful Truong Yen valley to enjoy the amazing landscapes.
- 12h00: Lunch at the restaurant.
- 13h30: The car and guide will take you to Tam Coc boat pier to buy tickets and get on the boat to visit Tam Coc eco-tourism area.
- During the journey, the boat will take you through three caves called Ca cave, Hai cave, and Ba cave.
- After about 2 hours, you return to Tam Coc wharf.
- 17h00: The bus takes you to the hotel to check in and rest.
- 18h30: Dinner.
- Free evening.
- Overnight in Ninh Binh
Day 2
- Morning: You have breakfast and rest.
- 10:00: Check out of the hotel.
- After that, the bus will pick you up at the hotel to take you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda - a famous pagoda with many records: The whole campus of Bai Dinh Pagoda has an area of 107 hectares, of which, the Temple of Tam The and the Dharma Master are thousands of square meters; at this temple there is the largest bronze statue of the Buddha in Southeast Asia (weighing 100 tons) and three statues of the Three Worlds, each weighing 50 tons.
- 12h30: Return to the restaurant to rest and have lunch at the restaurant.
- 14h00: The bus takes you to Trang An wharf, board a boat to visit Trang An Eco-tourism Area - where limestone strips, valleys and rivers are intertwined to create a magical and mysterious space.
- Sitting on a boat to visit caves with very unique stalactite shapes such as: Dark cave, light cave, winemaking cave, Xin cave, Si cave, Ba Drop cave, Earth spirit cave...
- 17h30: Gather on the bus to return to Hanoi.
- 20h00: Arrive in Hanoi.
- End of the program.
- See you soon!
Faq's
● From 1-4 years old free of charge (parents take care of all related costs)
● From 5-9 years old, 75% of the tour price (full meal, sharing a bed with parents)
● From 10 years old or older as an adult.
● You go on tours (especially tours related to ships, trains, planes, etc. or outbound tours
to border areas) must bring legal identification papers (ID card/ID card/household
mats). Children under 14 years old must at least bring a birth certificate. Children 14 years and older are required
must have an identity card or passport.
● It is recommended to bring abdominal pain medicine due to diarrhea, common cold medicine
● Guests who do not eat lunch are only deducted 80,000 VND/serving
● If you are a vegetarian, please bring extra vegetarian food with you to ensure your taste
● Any services on the tour that you do not use are non-refundable
● The tour guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of the attractions to suit the conditions of each specific departure date but still ensure all attractions in the program.