VNN05: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Kenh Ga(Full Day)

Overview

We visit the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Bo Linh, an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Dinh Bo Linh successfully conquered Vietnam’s first independent rulers, the Ngo Dynasty. On his death in 980, General Le Hoan wisely married Dinh’s widow and established the Le Dynasty and enlarged the citadel.

08 00 am, set out for Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam. In choosing the location for his new capital, King Dinh Tien Hoang decided to base himself amongst the rugged mountains, fed by a system of water currents, which would surround the capital, forming natural barriers.

We visit the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Bo Linh, an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Dinh Bo Linh successfully conquered Vietnam’s first independent rulers, the Ngo Dynasty. On his death in 980, General Le Hoan wisely married Dinh’s widow and established the Le Dynasty and enlarged the citadel.

After lunch we drive to Kenh Ga, a wonderfully tranquil place where we have 2 hour boat cruise to explore the area. Kenh Ga can only be reached by boat and not yet much visited by tourists. For much of the year the local population live in floating villages similar to the people of the Mekong Delta, leaning back massive limestone outcrops.

To many these magnificent limestone cliffs surpass even Ha Long Bay in beauty. The villagers seem to spend most of their lives floating on the water and the children often commute to school by boat.

Quick stop for visiting Kenh Ga Geyser

Drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 18 00 pm. Tour ends.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

Prices

No. of Guest(s)		1	2	3
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	3,400	2,200	1,800
	~USD	$148	$96	$78
No. of Guest(s)		4	5	6
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	1,600	1,450	1,350
	~USD	$70	$63	$59
No. of Guest(s)		>=7	Child
Price/Person	VND * 1,000	1,250	850
	~USD	$54	$37

Inclusions

●   Air-conditioned transportation by private vehicle
●   English speaking guide
●   Boat trip in Kenh Ga
●   Entrance fees
●   Lunch at local restaurant

Exclusions

●   Personal expenses
●   Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
●   Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)

Amendment and Cancellation Policy

●   Within 24 hours before departure: Guests pay 100%
●   From 24 – 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 50%
●   Prior to 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 20%

●   Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.

●   We also offer pickup service at other districts with extra fees:

• District 2, 7, 8, 5, 6, 10, 11, Tân Bình: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• District 9, 12, Thủ Đức, Bình Tân, Tân Phú, Gò Vấp: 1,000,000VND(~43$)/Group/Tour.

●   If you want to have a guide who can speak different language than English, please check availability with us; there might be an extra charge for below languages

• French/Japanese: 400,000VND(~17$)/Group/Tour.
• Chinese: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• Russian: 600,000VND(~26$)/Group/Tour.
• Thai: 900,000VND(~39$)/Group/Tour.
• German/Italian/Spanish: 1,100,000VND(~48$)/Group/Tour.
• Korean: 1,900,000VND(~83$)/Group/Tour.

●   Children Policy

• From 12 years old up: pay as an adult.
• From 5 – 11 years old: Pay 75%
• Under 5 years old: Free of charge. However, only one under-five free admission per booking. If you have more than two under-five, from the second kid pays 50% each.