Vietnam · Rural Experiences

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

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 02 Explore the temples of the Dinh and Le emperors
  • 03 Enjoy a 90-minute sampan boat ride in Tam Coc
  • 04 Pass through caves and rice fields known as “Halong Bay on land”
  • 05 Cycle along quiet country lanes and lush paddy fields
  • 06 Buffet lunch with local food and vegetarian options
  • 07 Round-trip transport from Hanoi included

Discover the natural beauty and historic heritage of Ninh Binh on this full-day trip from Hanoi. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and explore the temples of the Dinh and Le emperors, where striking architecture and centuries of history bring the past to life.

Then head to Tam Coc for a relaxing sampan boat ride through limestone scenery, rice fields, and caves often described as “Halong Bay on land.” Round out the day with a gentle cycling experience along peaceful country lanes, taking in the lush rural landscapes and everyday life of the Vietnamese countryside.

Then head to Tam Coc for a relaxing sampan boat ride through limestone scenery, rice fields, and caves often described as “Halong Bay on land.”

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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 relaxVisit 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. 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • Cycling through peaceful villages
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital, Tam Coc boat trip
  • All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses & beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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.
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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