Ninh Binh Highlights: Hoa Lu Temples & Tam Coc Boat Ride Day Trip

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Uncover the beauty of northern Vietnam’s countryside on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Begin at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, where centuries of history echo through temples and ruins. Then, board a traditional sampan boat to drift along the peaceful Tam Coc River, gliding past limestone cliffs and through its iconic trio of caves. Conclude the adventure with a leisurely bike ride through quiet villages and emerald rice fields, framed by dramatic karst landscapes.

What's Included

Cycling through peaceful villages
Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Pick up up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
Hoa Lu ancient capital, Tam Coc boat trip
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Personal Expenses & beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7:00 - 7:30 AM: Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ninh Binh

    Visit Hoa Lu – The first capital of Vietnam where you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of Kinh Dinh and Le who are the first and second emperos of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.  Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch. After lunch, you will continue your trip with a relaxing sampan boat in Tam Coc, famous as “Halong Bay on land”. The 90-minute boat ride offers you endless photo opportunities. On the rowing boat trip in Tam Coc, you will go through the Tam Coc Caves and pass the rice fields where you will have a chance to take the nice photos of nature and local people working on the riverside. When you return to the dock, take a short break before cycling for approximately 45 minutes along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam. 

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Old Quarter

    Come back to your shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 18h30 - 19h00: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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Day Trips
Mountain Bike Tours
Full-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Water Tours
Bike Tours
Limousine Tours
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