With a 100km drive through rural northern Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, much closer to Hanoi than Halong Bay, yet just as breathtaking, this up-and-coming destination offers surreal limestone karst, tranquil boat rides and the Vietnam’s former capital, Hoa Lu, is a short ride on the bike for 12km down the road from Tam Coc (Three Grottoes). Explore the two temples, Le Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang, there remains as stunning as it was over a millennium ago, when the complex was the political center of Vietnam.

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Tour

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc

Tam Coc – Halong on land

We start our tour at 7:30am with a 120km drive through rural northern Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Our first stop is at Hoa Luu – the first royal capital of Vietnam’s centralized feudal state from 968 – 1010 led by three dynasties of Dinh, Early Le and Ly. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, we start our 12km cycling trip through country roads from Hoa Lu to Tam Coc (Three grottos).

After 1 hour cycling we arrive to Tam Coc resting and enjoy a good buffet lunch in a local restaurant. Enormous limestone karst jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place’s other name, ‘Halong on Land’. Late afternoon we return to Hanoi, the trip ends.

PRICE PER PERSON: $ 58 USD
Inclusions: A/C minivan, English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, local bicycle, boat trip.
Exclusions: Personal expenses, beverages, all services not mentioned above, tips for driver and tour guide

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