1 day

Private

Full Day

About this activity

At 8am, your knowledeable guide will meet you at your hotel. Board your private vehicle and then drive for approximately 2.5 hours to reach the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Your guide will provide historical background to help you learn more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. In old citadel of Hoa Lu, visit 2 temples which were built on the grounds of the old royal palace. One temple is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and the other to King Le Dai Hanh. Your visit will of Hoa Lu will last about one hour.

In the early afternoon, you will travel to Tam Coc where you will enjoy lunch in a restaurant featuring a local specialty made with goat meat. After lunch, you will take a 5-minute walk to reach the boat dock to begin your 2-hour boat trip on the Ngo Dong River. Known to the locals as "halong Bay on Land," your journey will feature peaceful scenery of limestone mountains, rice paddies and some temples. Along the way, see the local fisherman, visit local villages and explore the three enormous caves, Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba featuring with karst formations.

Upon completion of the boat ride, you will return to your vehicle and drive back to Hanoi arriving to your hotel around 6:30pm.

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Included

Lunch
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Boat trip
Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Food and beverages, unless specified
Personal expenses

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking in Special Requirements field if required
Tour operator is not responsible for damage, loss or theft of of personal belongings; please be sure to keep valuables at your hotel or on your person
Recommended items: walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, flashlight/torch, insect repellent and sunscreen
Passengers are advised to limit bags to a backpack or small bag for convenience
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

5.0

1

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Mason N

5 | 2018-01-08

Our guide was awesome. He was personable, really knew and understood the area and gave us a robust experience. The Tam Coc area is beautiful and interesting - but also be prepared for the boat rower to (force) sell you goods at the second cave. Just reassure that you’re planning to tip.

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