• Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Located near the town of Ninh Binh, 90 km south of Hanoi, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided a good defense for this kingdom against the Chinese.
  Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways.

Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980.

• Lunch featuring authentic local foods
• All entry fees included
• Cycling experience on well-maintained bikes
• Guidance from an English-speaking guide
• Complimentary bottled water throughout the tour
• Travel in comfort with a high-quality, air-conditioned van/bus

• Drink
• Tip for tour guide and Driver
• Other expense not mentioned in itinerary
• Peak season surcharge on Christmas, New Year Festival