Highlights: Start the tour with the visit to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital appreciating its long and meaningful history. You'll then approach Tam Coc, literally translated as three caves. This spot is also known as the Ha Long Bay on land revealing a fantastic beauty of a peaceful attraction. Rowing through the rice paddies along the side of the Ngo Dong river into the caves is very scenic and enchanting.

Details Itinerary:

8.00 - 10.00: Pick up at your hotel and drive to Ninh Binh (110 km)

10.00 - 11.00: On your arrival in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. You'll visit Dinh and Le temples, which dedicated to Emperor Dinh and a memory of Emperor Le. You'll follow by a brief visit to the remains of the Old Palace

11.00 - 12.30: You'll be driven to Tam Coc (three grottoes) and have lunch at the local restaurant.

12.30 - 14.30: You'll be rowed along a gentle river between paddy fields and through the Tam Coc, You'll enjoy a peaceful valley among limestone karst hills on the way.

14.30 - 17.00: Drive back to Hanoi. End of the services at your hotel.

Prices per person in US$:

Valid until December 31, 2011

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• All pick up and transfer.

• Rowing boat cruises as programme, two people share a boat.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.

• Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunch at local restaurant.

• Government Taxes.

Prices do not include:

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

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