HOA LU - TAM COC
Duration: 1 day / Transport: shuttle bus / Departure: daily

Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most
picturesque spots in all the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of
Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed
by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths
of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones
just inches from the water.
Itinerary Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Tour:
07h45-08h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the
beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital
of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic
histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
12h00: 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.
16h30: We take the car come back Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrive Ha Noi and finnish the tour.
Included:
• Transportation with A/C
• English speaking guide
• Lunch
• Entrance fees
Excluded:
• Tax invoice

• Drink
• Visa
• Insurance
• Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
• Tip for guide and driver
What to bring:
• Appropriate clothing for the season
• A hat and sunscreen
• Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
• Sense of fun and adventure