Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh Highlights

In the morning, you will spend about 2.5 hours to transfer about 90 km to the south of Hanoi for a visit to Ninh Binh province to discover the old capital of Vietnam in Dinh and Le Dynasty between 968 and 1009. Your tour today will start with a visit to explore the King Dinh and King Le Temple of Ancient Capital Hoa Lu which were built in 17th century. Then take a 2 hour boat trip along Boi River to visit Tam Coc and explore the life of farmers in the Red River Delta. This place includes three caves named The First Cave, The Second Cave, The Third Cave and other spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields. So that Tam Coc is also call the "Halong Bay on land". Having lunch and then you will visit Bich Dong Pagoda by unique local oxcart or riding on bicycle. Finally stay overnight in Ninh Binh.

Your tour today will start with a visit to visit the Phat Diem stone cathedral. This cathedral was designed by Father Sau and is a fine example of a European cathedral and a Vietnamese communal house, a masterpiece made of wood and stone. Then back to Ninh Binh for lunch and drive to visit Bai Dinh pagoda. This is the largest pagoda in Vietnam has 500 Arhat statues made of stone standing higher than human's head. Finally, return to your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour services.