Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (Start at: 8 a.m - Finish at: 4.30 p.m)
Endowed with nature, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam and is recognized as "charming land" with the rolling mountains. Meanwhile, Tam Coc is combined by beauty of three regions: the watery land of Mekong Delta, Northwest mountain and wet rice fields of the North. Recognized as “Halong bay on land” for its system of limestone grottoes and historical relics, Tam Coc has three caves including Hang Ca (the first cave), Hang Hai (the second cave) and Hang Ba (the third cave). Three caves were made because of the transformation of geology, seawater and rainwater.
Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi (Lunch)

Am: at 8h00, depart to Hoa Lu, one of the most famous sites of Vietnam for its historic vestiges and its impressive pitons limestone. Visit Temples of Dinh Bo Linh and Le Hoan King. Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant.
Pm: After lunch at local restaurant, take a sampan cruise to discover the caves of Tam Coc (three lagoons) which is known as “Ha Long Bay on land”. The boat will go down stream on the Ngo Dong river through immense rice fields. You will wriggle through three cool caves with beautiful stalactic rocks. Going through the amazing range of rocks, you can obsever the abundant quatic life beneath the water.
Next, continue your trip to Bich Dong – an ancient temple located on the cliff. However, renting a bike is the best way to travel from Tam Coc to Bich Dong to enjoy the beautiful immense fields on the way of 2.5km and immerse the peaceful life. Back to Hanoi at the late afternoon. Tour ends.
Meals: Lunch
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