Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Private Day Tour from Hanoi with Pickup
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
PROGRAM : 8:00a.m : Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Then, Transfer to Ninh Binh. 10:00: Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, One ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11thcentury.Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors DinhTien Hoang & Le Dai Hanh & Their Son. 11:30 Cycling to Bich Dong pagoda;Bich Dong pagoda is complex of three pagoda, the Lower pagoda is located at the base, from which 100 steps lead to the Middle pagoda. 12:30 Cycling back to restaurant.Have lunch at local restaurant 14:00 Depart to the most popular attraction to visit in NinhBinh - Tam Coc.Cycling 0.5km to Tam Coc and enjoy 2 hour on rowing boat and go through the caves, see the beauty of the Karst formations as you pass along their base you will row into one of many caves carved through the limestone, ricefields 16:30 Get back to local house, join Vietnamese folk music show 17:00 Driver pick you up and return to Hanoi. 19:00 Drop off at your hotel. Service ends
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat Trip on Ngo Dong River
- Bottled water
- Private Modern Vehicle with Safe Driver
- English Speaking Tourguide
- Lunch & Cycling
- Entrance Tickets
What's not
- Drinks & Personal Expenes
Itinerary
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long –present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours. The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.
Bich Dong pagoda;Bich Dong pagoda is complex of three pagoda, the Lower pagoda is located at the base, from which 100 steps lead to the Middle pagoda, where there’s a shorter but steep ascent to the Upper pagoda, inside each cave temple, looming statues peer from the haze of burning incens ride along country lane to enjoy beautiful scenery of limestone mountains, through small villages with backdrop of agricultural lifestyle.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 84% above the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.
The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.
Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).
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