Vietnam · Archaeology

8-Hour Hoa Lu and Tam Cốc Bích Động Tour with Sampan and Cycling

8 Hours Round trip from Ninh Hải Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit King Dinh and King Le's temples
02 Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride through Tam Cốc Bích Động's scenic caves and landscapes
03 Savor a buffet lunch featuring local cuisine in Ninh Bình Province
04 Cycle along the country roads around the village and take in the rural scenery

Go on an 8-hour tour of Hoa Lu, a district in Ninh Bình Province in Vietnam's Red River Delta region. Explore the ancient capital before rowing along the peaceful stream in Tam Cốc Bích Động, part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, past green fields and dramatic limestone mountains. Continue into the mouths of caves, where stalactites and stalagmites shimmer like gemstones just a few inches above the water, and enjoy the rural scenery of the surrounding countryside.

Board a sampan boat and travel through the caves while admiring the countryside landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Tam Cốc Bích Động Excursion

Pick up from the hotel at 8 am and drive to Ninh Bình Province.
Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in Trường Yên Commune.
Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.
Proceed to Tam Cốc Bích Động.
Enjoy a buffet lunch.
Board a sampan boat and travel through the caves while admiring the countryside landscape.
Enjoy a bike ride on the country roads around the village.

Return to the hotel.