Vietnam · Rural Experiences

1-Day Hoa Lu and Tam Cốc Bích Động Tour with Sampan and Cycling

1 Day Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in Ninh Bình Province
02 Explore the 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le
03 Glide by sampan through Tam Cốc Bích Động's green fields, karst hills, and caves
04 Pass through Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba by boat
05 Enjoy a bike ride along country roads around the village

Spend a day exploring Hoa Lu, a district of Ninh Bình Province in Vietnam's Red River Delta region. Visit the ancient capital and learn about Vietnamese feudal dynasties at the 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le. Then continue to Tam Cốc Bích Động for a peaceful sampan ride past green rice fields, karst hills, and three caves, where shimmering stalactites and stalagmites hang just above the water. The experience is rounded out with a bike ride along country roads around the village.

Then continue to Tam Cốc Bích Động for a peaceful sampan ride past green rice fields, karst hills, and three caves, where shimmering stalactites and stalagmites hang just above the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

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 Discovery

Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 am and drive to Ninh Bình Province.
Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital in Trường Yên Commune.
Visit the 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le.
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 its green rice fields and 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.