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Surround yourself in the rich history and breathtaking scenery of Vietnam. Step back in time as you explore the fascinating ancient citadel of Hoa Lu and then journey by row boat along Tam Coc – the perfect way to explore the region’s magnificent caves and spectacular karst country.

• Guided visit to the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu
• Chance to explore Tam Coc and the regions spectacular karst country by traditional rowing boat
• Cycle amongst the lime karsts and surrounding scenery
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Hanoi hotels 
• English speaking guide
• Air-conditioned transportation from Hanoi

Our journey begins with a 2 hour drive from the hectic capital of Hanoi to the province of Ninh Binh, approximately 100kms.  Our first destination is Hao Lu, the location of the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009), the ancient citadel once covered 300 hectares of land, however the passage of time has left few remains of this once glorious capital of the Vietnam.  On arrival our local guide will take us through the Dinh & Le Temple, restored in the 17th century the temples are dedicated Dinh and Le emperors and believed to be built on the original foundations of the old palaces from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Next jump on a bike for a 12 km bike ride through the area, lime karsts towering above you as you ride along backroads and beautiful scenery. Following our bike visit we stop for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Tam Coc (which translates as " Three Caves").  The area is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the land due to its spectacular scenery, lime karsts rise up of the ground to tower over the region.  Here we board rowing boats for a 2 to 2 ½ hour journey through caves, passed local villages along the river system of the Red River Delta.  The scenery comprises of lush green rice paddies during the rice growing seasons and surrounding limestone karsts making for a stunning backdrop to the journey and presents many photo opportunities for the keen photographers amongst the group. At the end of the boat trip it is time to return to Hanoi.

 

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• Gratuities

Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day. Knees and shoulders must be kept covered and a comfortable pair of shoes and a bottle of water are recommended.

To ensure a real life experience, the group sizes are limited to 12 passengers.

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