Vietnam · Rural Experiences

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

8 Hours Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit King Dinh and King Le's temples
02 Sail by sampan boat through Tam Cốc-Bích Động's scenic countryside, caves, and limestone mountains
03 Row along a peaceful stream past green fields and into caves with shimmering stalactites and stalagmites
04 Enjoy a bike ride on the country roads around the village

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 and visit King Dinh and King Le's temples before continuing to Tam Cốc-Bích Động. Row along a peaceful stream past green fields and limestone mountains, then head to the feet of the mountains and into the mouths of caves, where stalactites and stalagmites shimmer like gemstones just inches above the water.

Row along a peaceful stream past green fields and limestone mountains, then head to the feet of the mountains and into the mouths of caves, where stalactites and stalagmites shimmer like gemstones just inches above the water.

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 Hanoi, 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 King Dinh and King Le's temples.
Proceed to Tam Cốc-Bích Động.
Enjoy a buffet lunch.
Board a sampan boat and travel through the caves while taking in the countryside landscape.
Enjoy a bike ride on the country roads around the village.

Return to the hotel.