Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc-Bích Động Tour with Sampan Ride

1 Day Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lư with its historic temples
02 Explore the stunning Tam Cốc-Bích Động area by sampan boat
03 Experience the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, including rice fields and karst hills
04 Enjoy a guided bike ride around the village
05 Savor a buffet lunch with traditional Vietnamese cuisine

Spend a day exploring Hoa Lu in Ninh Bình Province, in Vietnam's Red River Delta region. Discover the ancient capital and its historic temples before continuing to Tam Cốc-Bích Động for a peaceful sampan ride past green rice fields and dramatic karst hills. Glide into the mouths of caves and encounter shimmering stalactites and stalagmites hanging just inches above the water. The day also includes a buffet lunch of traditional Vietnamese food and a bike ride along country roads around the village.

Glide into the mouths of caves and encounter shimmering stalactites and stalagmites hanging just inches above the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoa Lư Temples and Tam Cốc-Bích Động Countryside

Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 am and drive to Ninh Bình Province.
Arrive at Hoa Lư, the ancient capital in Trường Yên Commune.
Visit the temples of King Đinh and King Lê, built in the 17th century.
Learn about Vietnamese feudal dynasties, as well as their culture and history.
Have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Vietnamese food.
Proceed to Tam Cốc-Bích Động harbour.
Board a sampan boat and explore the beautiful Vietnamese countryside, with green rice fields and the wonderful scenery of karst hills.
Pass through three caves: Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
Enjoy a bike ride on the country roads around the village.

Return to the hotel.