Excursion: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (Full day) – Pick up/drop off in Hanoi

Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasty. Vibrant green rice fields dotted with limestone outcrops will empress every visitor to the area. Enjoy a leisurely ninety minute sampan cruise through the caves of Tam Coc-a truly countryside in Vietnam.

Depart Hanoi at 8.00am. Our first stop is Hoa Lu, the place of former capital of Vietnam around 10th century. Here we see the ruins of the former capitol before the legendary Ly Thai To moved the Imperial city to Hanoi. In the late morning, we depart for Tam Coc town for a delicious Vietnamese lunch. After lunch, we take a traditional sampan through beautiful rice paddy scenery and the three famous grottoes: Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 16.30.

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