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Ninh Binh Private Tour : Hoa Lu Citadel & Tam Coc Boat Trip with Short Cycling

Hanoi, Vietnamby Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

PROGRAM : 8:00a.m: Tour guide will pick you up from hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.Then, depart to Ninh Binh city 10.30a.m: You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. 12:00: Enjoy Lunch at local restaurant 13:00: After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour.The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life. Return to the dock, take a short break before cycling along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam 15:30: Leave Tam Coc and go back to Hanoi. Finish Your Trip

What's included

  • Boat Trip on Ngo Dong River
  • Private Modern Vehicle with Safe Driver
  • English Speaking Tourguide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Drinks & Personal Expenes

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    1 hour

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long –present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.

  2. 2

    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    1 hour

    Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours. The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.

Meeting and pickup

Pick up & Drop off Hotel in Ha Noi City

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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