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Hoa Lu: History, Culture, and Food Half-Day Walking Tour

Ancient Capital • Local Villages • Home-Cooked Meal with a Vietnamese Family

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Tour Highlights

Explore Hoa Lu – Vietnam’s ancient capital (10th century)
Visit the impressive Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tiêm Cave)
Walk through peaceful local villages and rice fields
Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch freshly cooked and served at a local family’s home
Learn about northern Vietnamese rural life and traditions
Small-group experience with a local English-speaking guide

Detailed Itinerary

Half Day: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Village Walking Tour
  1. Start: Pickup or meeting point at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital entrance
  2. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital temples & historical site (approx. 1 hour)
  3. Walk to Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tiêm Cave) – photo stop & sightseeing
  4. Scenic village walk through rice fields and limestone landscapes
  5. Arrive at local family house – enjoy home-cooked Vietnamese lunch & cultural chat
  6. End: Tour concludes near Hoa Lu or optional drop-off in Ninh Binh town

Included

  • Entrance ticket to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
  • Entrance fee to Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tiêm Cave)
  • Authentic home-cooked Vietnamese lunch at a local family’s house
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Drinks & beverages (other than bottled water)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities for guide
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off from Hanoi (this is a Ninh Binh–based half-day tour)
  • Travel insurance
Important Information
  • Tour starts and ends in Hoa Lu/Ninh Binh area (not from Hanoi)
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Suitable for all ages, but involves moderate walking
  • Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated (please advise in advance)
  • Itinerary and timing may vary slightly depending on weather and group pace
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