Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries, and hike up 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for breathtaking mountain views. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, passing through majestic caves. Afterward, cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda and spend 20 minutes exploring this historic temple, was built in 1428. The tour concludes 2-way bus from Hanoi and vice versa.
07:15 - 07:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km modern-bus journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break enroute.
08:45: Short break halfway (15-20 minutes).
09:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
10:30: Explore Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the river and mountains after climbing 500 steps up Lying Dragon Mountain.
12:00: Savor a traditional Vietnamese set-menu lunch at a local homestay at Tam Coc.
13:15: Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip). With Ha Long 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 really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery
15:00: Cycling through rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
15:30: Explore the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda, was built in 1428.
16:15: Depart from Tam Coc for Hanoi.
18:45 – 19:00: End of the tour in Hanoi.
INCLUDED:
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Round-trip in a comfortable, air-conditioned limousine bus from Hanoi Old Quarter
Professional English-speaking guide
Set-menu lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes
Bottled water on the bus
All sightseeing tickets and entrance fees
Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc
Bicycle for cycling
EXCLUDED:
Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
Pick-up and drop-off outside the Hanoi Old Quarter
Any other services not mentioned above