Hanoi Trip Overview
• Vietnam’s ancient capital Hoa Lu and its temples
• Tam Coc’s stunning landscape known as “Halong bay on land”
• Boat trip on the river through the paddy fields surrounded by limestone rocks
• Bicycling tour through the countryside
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 12 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Hanoi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
• Vietnam’s ancient capital Hoa Lu and its temples
• Tam Coc’s stunning landscape known as “Halong bay on land”
• Boat trip on the river through the paddy fields surrounded by limestone rocks
• Bicycling tour through the countryside
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
At 8:00 – 8:30AM you will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart for Hoa Lu, a 2hour drive through picturesque countryside.
Upon arrival visit the historic capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties, the two heroes who built this citadel in the 10th century. The architecture here is unique and well worth taking your time admiring.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
From here it’s onwards to Tam Coc for a traditional hearty lunch at around 12:30.
After lunch, embark for a sampan boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the geological formations. With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc has earned the reputation of being called ‘Halong on Land.
After disembarking it is the two-wheel option, as you cycle for an hour, about 5km on quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops in Tam Coc – Bich Dong. A chance to admire nature at a different pace and meet the locals in their environment.
Transfer is then back to Hanoi with a drop off at your hotel at around 18:00
Duration: 4 hours
