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Hoa Lu, the Ha Long Bay on land:
Overview :
Hoa Lu, the Ha Long Bay on land Located 100 kilometers to the south of Hanoi, Hoa Lu was once the capital of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty. Today, Hoa Lu is a tourist attraction which is usually referred to as the “Ha Long Bay on land”. Coming to Hoa Lu, Tourist have a chance to visit a variety of beauty spots like Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda and many other pagodas, temples and caves. Besides, this is also a chance for tourists to understand more about several traditional festivals in Hoa Lu as well as the traditional handicraft villages…

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Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

 

Hanoi

 

Sightseeing/history

 

Full day

 

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Itinerary
  • 7.00: Pick up you at hotel in Hanoi, then driving to the South of Hanoi with 2 hours along Highway No. 1 to Ninh Binh province.

 

  • 09.30: Take boat to visit Tam Coc. It will be an exciting day highlighted firstly by 2 hours local boat ride in Tam Coc streams that the tourists can enjoy the spectacular scenery while gliding along the river among rice paddies and ranges of limestone mountains peaking up towers over you.

 

  • 11.30 – 12.30: Lunch.

 

  • 13.00:  After lunch served with local food at a restaurant riverside, a short transfer through the peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, once the Vietnam’s ancient capital 11 centuries ago.

 

  • Here are the two temples dedicated to the King Dinh and King Le, the founder of the capital in 10th century. Spend one and half hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries.

 

  • 16.30: Return to Hanoi and tour ends at your hotels at about 18.30.

 

 

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  • All private transportation and transfers

 

  • Sampan trip

 

  • English speaking guide

 

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

 

  • Admission fees and permits where applicable

 

  • Services charges and government taxes.

 

 

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  • Pre & Post Accommodation

 

  • Personal expenses

 

  • Tips and Gratuities

 

  • Travel insurance

 

 

Note: Ticket for children

 

  • Children under 6 years old: free of charge

 

  • Children from 6 to 12 years old: 1/2 adult ticket

 

  • Children over 12 years old: 1 adult ticket

 

 

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  • Camera to take photos

 

 

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People of all ages, all occupations

How to get there

 

Car transfer from/to Hanoi
 
Boat trip for sightseeing
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