DAY 1 : HANOI / HOA LU / TAM COC (-/L/-)
8:00am leave the hotel at Hanoi. About 10:30am arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. Hoa Lu, 100 km South of Hanoi, was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty between AD 968 and AD 980. We visit the temples dedicated to emperors of the Le Dynasty dating back around 1000 years and view the remains of the ancient Hoa Lu Citadel. Apart from the historical aspects, the area is also one of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay.

We'll then drive through picturesque road passing through villages, lush rice fields and rocky outcrops to our final destination of Trang An, where we stop for a picnic lunch with a scenic view. After lunch, we embark on a sampan boat journey to the heart of the "Inland Halong Bay.” Take in the beauty of the stunning karst formations as you wind along their bases and are rowed into one of the many caves carved from the limestone.

In late afternoon, we drive to Tam Coc Garden for check-in

DAY 2 : TAM COC / HANOI (B/-/-)
After breakfast, you have the morning at your leisure. You can either enjoy facilities on the spot or discover the surroundings. Hereunder are a few suggestions :

• Walking in the paddy fields and in the villages.
• A bike ride around the Tam Coc area
• Fishing
• Hiking on the top of the mountain for a panorama throughout the whole region
• Excursion within a journey or a half-journey at one or many tourist sites of Ninh Binh (Bai Dinh Pagoda, the site of Trang An, cathedral of Phat Diem, Cave of Tam Coc…)

Before noon time, we check out and drive back to Hanoi.

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel. Please send us your enquiry for availabilities & the most up dated price.

INCLUSION
• Accommodation at Tam Coc Garden, on twin or double sharing basis, superior category
• All meals as mentioned in the programme (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Transportation in private air-con vehicle, including pick-up and droff-op at your hotel in Hanoi
• Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the mentioned itinerary
• 3-hour boat trip in Tam Coc
• Local English- speaking guide
• ½ liter bottle of mineral water/person/day
• 24/24h assistance from our company
• Service charges and government tax

EXCLUSION
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Drink and beverage
• Personal expenses
• Camera fees (if any)
• Tips for guide & driver
• Early check-in & late check-out charge at hotel (normally check-in time is at 02:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM)
• Surcharge in peak season (Christmas, New Year, local public holidays)
• Other items than mentioned in the program
• Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

ACCOMMODATION
Tam Coc Garden composes 8 independent bungalows. Each bungalow composes 2 luxury rooms with 38 square meters per room. From all the rooms of Tam Coc Garden, you can see paddy fields, pitons limestone and dispose a private terrace. The choice of raw materials ( stone, wood, traditional tiles, pottery, bamboo, etc. ) which makes the room more charming and to be originality décors.