- Tam Coc - 08.00
- 08.30 Begin your journey with a pickup from our knowledgeable tour guide and bus, heading towards Ninh Binh province, located 100 km to the south of Hanoi. Enjoy a 20-minute intermission en route to stretch your legs and explore a selection of Vietnamese handcrafted items including lacquerware, paintings, and embroidery.
10.30 Reach Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam established in the 10th century.
11.00 Explore the historic temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, showcasing distinctive ancient architecture.
11.30 Discover the archaeological site next to the Le Dai Hanh temple, where you can witness the remnants of 10th-century Royal Palaces. Afterwards, return to the bus for the trip to Tam Coc.
14.00 Embark on a sampan boat (shared between two passengers) at Tam Coc wharf. Glide along the river, passing through villages, mountains, and verdant rice paddies. Navigate through three caves \
- Transport included
- English-speaking guide provided
- Entrance fees covered
- Buffet lunch included
- Bicycle and boat trip in Tam Coc
- Drinks and personal expenses
Hoa Lu houses the remnants of the old capital, Hoa Lu, including iconic temples venerating King Dinh and King Le. These revered figures from the 10th century selected Hoa Lu as the site for their regal city’s fortress. Now and again, archaeologists unearth vestiges of the fortress, discovering rusty artifacts and earthenware. The claim is that these temples were constructed upon the previous foundations of their palaces from the 11th and 12th centuries, and were refurbished in the 17th century. Hoa Lu is roughly 4km from Tam Coc, also known as the ‘Three Caves’ or the ‘Inland Halong Bay’.
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