Overview
The historical city of Hoa Lu, once the capital of ancient Vietnam, is a captivating site where two venerable temples honoring the Dinh and Le emperors are surrounded by imposing limestone mountains. This area provides a serene and insightful connection to the nation's early dynasties. Complementing this historical richness is the breathtaking Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trang An is famed for its stunning geological features, including emerald waterways that weave through submerged caves and towering jungle-covered karsts. Taking a traditional boat ride here is an essential experience, revealing a tranquil and majestic natural paradise often likened to a massive water garden.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Buffet Lunch
- English Speaking Guide
- All Entrance fees & sharing boat at Trang An
- Full transfers Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
- Cycling activity
- Free usage of rain-coat and conical hat during the trip
✗ Not Included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
Itinerary
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Stop 1
7h15-8h00 : Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter. 9h00-9h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
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Stop 2
10h15-10h30: Arrive Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. (If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where your tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to CoVietnam Restaurant) 11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to Vietnam restaurant. 12h00: Have Lunch at Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.
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Stop 3
13:00 - 13:30: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”
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Stop 4
16h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi 18h00 – 18h30 : Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at the hotel . The trip ends!
Good to Know
- 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