Code: OHL 01
Routes: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Hoalu – Hanoi
Duration: 01 day
Feature: Often referred to as “Inland Ha Long Bay ”, the area of Tam Coc and Hoa Lu is characterised by the limestone geology that gives rise to the towering karts that make this picturesque area so unique. On this enjoyable day trip, the atmosphere is relaxed as you casually pedal and paddle your way past green rice fields, along waterways and through underground passages.
Tour in detail:
Morning Pick up from hotel then transfer for Tamcoc, Tam Coc means three caves, which takes about two hours driving from Hanoi (110 km) to the South, and visitors may say that distance is not a matter after seating in a boat rowed by one or two local persons in Hoang Long river and see the first limestone mountains, which will run along their river way for several kilometers. The boat will be rowed, through three caves on the river, all created by wind and water from a legend time, while the sea had occupied this area. The tide-mark is still on the rock about 2m above the water, and in higher mountain wall the erosion have carved some strange shapes that now filled of green grass, delicious foods of the goats that local people breed everywhere. If you are lucky, sometimes you can see mischievous monkeys. The river trip is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. The tourists often compare the place with Guilin – China, or more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures and shapes. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land. after boat trip we take a rest for lunch in local restaurant near by then transfer for Hoa Lu
Hoalu is very close to Tam Coc, is the relics of the ancient capital Hoa Lu – the remains are the temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, the two heroes who lived in the end of 10th century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city. From time to time, archaeologists have excavated buried parts of this citadel with rusty weapons and ceramics. The temples are said to be built on the old foundation of their original palaces in 11-12th centuries and restored in 17th century. Though the temples are not maintained entirely some precious antiques are still preserved well like the whole-stone dragon thrones, wooden bas-relieves and lacquered statues of King Dinh, Kinh Le, Queen Duong Van Nga who in turn got married both of the kings, and the princes of the two dynasties.
Kinh Dinh Tien Hoang who foundation for Vietnam feudalism system in Vietnam in 968 AD
after visiting Hoa lu take a car/van back to Hanoi and our tour end in Hanoi around 5pm
Inclusion: transfer, entrance fee(s),tour guide, lunch.
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, hikking shoes, camera and alot of film
Notes:
Meals: Vietnam food.
Guide: English speaking guide (on site).
Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
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