Citadels & Karsts Tour

Hanoi Tours & Excursions

Halong Bay

Vietnam’s history and heritage

The Red River Delta

Local lifestyle and Culture

Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s picturesque countryside and journey back in time to the ancient citadel city of Hoa Lu, the country’s first capital city. Cycle through the lush landscape then explore dramatic limestone caves accessible only by boat. Embark on this adventurous quest and lose yourself in the embrace of rural Vietnam’s beauty.

Time:

Daily (08:00 – 19:00)

Includes:

Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking local guide
Admission fee as mentioned in the programme
Bicycle and helmet
Meal (lunch)

Excludes:

Personal expenses, such as cell phone, drinks, tips, etc.
Other services not mentioned in this programme

Remarks:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing, which means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long-length clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.

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Fast Facts

Tour departure:	Daily from Hanoi Hotels
Depature time:	08:00 - 08:30 am.
Duration (approximate):	8-10 hours.
Transfer from/to hotel included	YES
Meals included	YES
Type	Seat in Coach/Join In
Language	Only available in English.

Citaldels & Karsts

Daily (08:00 – 19:00)

A two-hour, 100km car journey from Hanoi will bring you to Ninh Binh where you will explore Vietnam’s first capital city Hao Lu. The city flourished during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009) and once covered 300 hectares of land. With the passage of time, however, only remnants of this once glorious capital remain today.

Upon arrival, your tour guide will walk you through the Dinh and Le Temple, which has been restored to its 17th-century glory. Dedicated to Emperors Dinh and Le, the temple is believed to be standing on the original site of their 11th and 12th-century palaces.

From the temple, you will embark on a 12km bicycle journey through the backroads, where towering limestone karsts form a dramatic backdrop. Lunch is then served at a local restaurant, and the journey continues through ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’, famous for its spectacular karst formations, before arriving at a pier where you will switch to a row boat. From here, the two-hour journey will take you through picturesque limestone caves, verdant rice paddy fields and local villages along the Red River Delta. At the end of the journey, you will embark a bigger boat, which will bring you back to Hanoi.

Prices

30/01/12 - 31/03/12
Full Day Citadels and Karsts
Rates per person in US Dollar

Adult Price	Child Price
59	59

Restriction: Minimum 2 Pax Maximum 12 Pax Daily departure. Pick up location: Hotel lobbies at centrally located hotels. Children must be at least six years of age and not yet 12 years old on the day of travel. On this trip it is required the any children booked carry their passport with them as proof of age. There may be extra charges applied in the event that any child does not have proof of age. An adult is 12 years and older. Notes (Standard dress): Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend you wear modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Notes (Tipping): If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Urban Adventures destinations.

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