Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

(Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

A spectacular trip to discover Ninh Binh with a boat trip to visit three enormous caves and view local fisher folk and explore the village along the river. Another exciting activity the visit to Hoa Lu, an ancient Capital of Vietnam (968 - 1009) and the temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasty. This trip surely bring you unforgettable travel experience.

We leave Hanoi at 08.00 and head south for the two hour drive along Highway One. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries. These are the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang (also known as Dinh Bo Linh), an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Dinh Bo Linh successfully conquered Vietnam’s first independent rulers, the Ngo Dynasty. On his death in 980, General Le Hoan wisely married Dinh’s widow and established the Le Dynasty and enlarged the citadel.

We then move on to Tam Coc for a three hour boat trip along the Boi River. This area is rightly often referred to as the Ha Long Bay on land due to the similar topography.  We return back to Hanoi at 6pm.

Trip cost included: 

• Admission fees
• Meals (1 lunch)
• Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by English speaking guide

Trip cost excludes: 
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses, bar, drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi