Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km
southeast of
Hanoi , Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of
the most picturesque spots in all of the
north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1010
CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of
Vietnam . Nearby Tam Coc is often
referred to as “Ha Long among the rice
paddies". Visitors are conveyed by
rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc
stream past green fields and the feet of
mountains into the mouths of caves,
where they encounter new surprises, like
stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer
like gemstones just inches from the
water.
Detail Itinerary:
07.30 Pick you up at the hotel for driving 2hrs
for Hoa Lu. There is beautiful roadside scenery
on the way. After arriving in Ninh Binh
province, – visiting for ancients capital of
Vietnam in 10 centuries with Dinh and Le Temple
and then drive to Tam Coc for lunch at a nice
restaurant before boarding a small boat to visit
Tam Coc, meaning literally, “ Three Caves ”.
With Ha Long type views of majestic limestone
cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as
well as countryside sights, like peaceful
streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields,
Tam Coc really has it all. Driving back to
Hanoi end of trip
Net price in USD $ 45/per pax (
Individual tour) - Group $
25/pax
INCLUDING ON TOUR
Included: Transportation
in private van with A/C, English speaking
guide, meals, entrance fees.
PERFUME PAGODA ( Day trip)
Location In Ha Tay province, about 100 km
outside of
Hanoi , lies one of the most popular religious
sites in Vietnam. The Perfume Pagoda actually
consists of a series of pagodas built inside
grottoes. The sacred shrines are typical of
Buddhist shrines found all over the world, but
their unique context and importance to
Vietnamese Buddhists – who show up in the
springtime in large numbers – make the Perfume
Pagoda an obligatory stop in Vietnam’s north.
Details Itinerary:
AM at 07.30 Pick you up at the hotel and
depart for the Perfume Pagoda upon arrival at
the Perfume Pagoda get on the boat for rowing
on the stream a scenic 1 hour and a half boat
ride along the Yen stream and a 2 hour trek up
mountain of Huong Tich, then you reach the
Huong Tich Cave, which houses the Pagoda of
the Perfume Vestige. Next, you’ll visit the
Thien Tru Pagoda – or Pagoda leading to Heaven
– before stopping at a restaurant for lunch.
After that take the boat again for boat trip
back to Ben Duc, we depart for
Hanoi , arriving in the city around 19.00.
Net price in USD $ 45/per pax (
Individual tour) - Group $
25/pax
INCLUDING ON TOUR
Transportation in private van with A/C, English
speaking guide, boat travel, meals, entrance
fees.
TRADITIONAL VILLAGES (1 Day)
A visit to
Vietnam is sorely incomplete without an
excursion to the countryside. Particularly
around Hanoi, the countryside offers a chance to
see the quieter more traditional side of
Vietnam. The countryside is highly valued by the
Vietnamese for the simplicity of life and
quietude of the scenery. Enjoy bamboo and banyan
trees, communal houses, ferries and traditional
villages that specialize in a craft, like the
Bat Trang Pottery Village, Dong Ho Folk Painting
Village, Dong Ky Carpentry Village and so on.
Trips to these villages can be very enlightening
and also a great chance to pick up some
bargains.
Details Itinerary :
AM at 8.00: Pick you up at your hotel and
depart for
Bat Trang Pottery Village. On the way, you’ll
have a chance to see some villages located
along the two banks of the Red River Dykes.
After two hours visiting Bat Trang, you’ll
lunch at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.
PM: In the afternoon, you’ll visit the
Dong Ho Folk Painting Village where you’ll be
surprised by the skilful artisans who use to
natural materials to make wonderfully vibrant
folk paintings. After that you’ll visit the
But Thap Pagoda, the cradle of Buddhism in
Vietnam, which charms visitors with its unique
architecture and rich history.
Net price in USD $ 45/per pax (
Individual tour) - Group $
25/pax
INCLUDING ON TOUR
Transportation in private van with A/C,
English speaking guide, meals, hotel, boat
travel, entrance fees.
