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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
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Overview
Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc and learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture on a full-day tour. Hoa Lu is an ancient capital, and Tam Coc, which means “3 caves,” features karst formations and caves you’ll explore by boat.
Explore Hoalu Ancient complex with Dinh and Le Temple to learn more about two dynasties of Vietnam.
Tuyet Tinh Coc in Ninh Binh is also called Am Tien Cave. More than 1000 years ago, this area was the place to punish the crime under the reign of King Dinh Tien Hoang. At that time, Hoa Lu Ninh Binh was the capital of Dai Co Viet (the former name of Vietnam). A valley that was full of obstacles right on the side of Hoa Lu was chosen and reformed into an execution ground.
What's included
Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
Pick up and drop off at your hotel by A/C tourist bus.
Delicious buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
Professional English-speaking guide.
Boat trip to visit Tam Coc.
Admission to: Am Tien Cave, Tam Coc, Mua Cave
Tax and travel insurance, Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the package.
A surcharge of VND250,000 will apply if your travel date is on public holiday, payable onsite
What to expect
Tuyệt Tinh Cốc
1h · Admission ticket included
07h30-08h00: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Tuyet Tinh Coc - Tam Coc - Mua Cave. Enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
10h30: Arrival Ninh Binh, you will visit Tuyet Tinh Coc (or Am Tien Cave). Am Tien cave is located halfway up the mountain, most of the cave is surrounded by high erect mountains. Tourists must climb through 205 stone steps through the cliff in order to reach the cave. Am Tien cave faces west, you can watch sunset and see a large lake that called Ao Giai (full of lotus, water lilies, Anabas testudineuss tongtruongensis and turtles) from the cave gate. Looking down from the Am Tien pagoda, tourists will see the vast expanse of the majestic landscape here with high mountains and spacious clear lake.
Mua Caves
1h · Admission ticket included
11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice sence of Hoa Lu.
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
2h · Admission ticket included
13h00: Have lunch at local restaurant. After lunch you will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
17h00: Get on bus and go back to Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrival in Hanoi and finish the tour. See you next time.
Pick up guests from hotel at Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point at: No 1 Trang Tien Str, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi City.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
FOC for under 4 years - old children, sharing with their parent.
Each family can only bring 1 child for Free, the second child is charged 50% of the adult price.
Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat
You can also finish your trip in Ninh Binh area.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
