Hoa Lu – Trang An Grottoes Tour Full Day

Overview

The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
 
Hoa Lu: the remains are the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the two heroes who lived in 10th century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city ( from 968 to 1009)
 
Trang An:Trang An grottoes whichis a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam.
 
In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh.
 
In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the UNESCO site of Trang An and cruising down the Trang An River by paddle boat
• Learn history of the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel

Itinerary

In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
 
8:00am leave the hotel at Hanoi.
 
About 10:30am arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
 
An hour for lunch at local restaurant with local food.
 
After lunch, take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes whichis a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth. The end of the day, drive back to Hanoi.
 
4:00pm leave Trang An and drive back to Hanoi.
 
Arrive Hanoi at 6:30pm. Finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel in Hanoi!

Prices & inclusions

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* PRICES & INCLUSIONS
 
Price includes
+ Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
+ Private transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.
+ Boat trip rowing on river to discover 7 tunnel caves in Trang An.
+ English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
+ All entrance and sightseeing fees
+ All taxes & services charge.
 
Price excludes
– Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
– Travel insurance
– Personal expenses
– Tipping/ Gratuities
– 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.
 
* PAYMENT AND AMENDMENT
• Full advanced payment is required
• Cancellation/change up to 03 days before the date of arrival: no cancellation charge, full refund
• Cancellation/change less before arrival or in case of no-show, full charge will be applied

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