Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Ninh Bình Temples and Caves Tour with Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lư, the 10th-century ancient capital of Vietnam
02 Explore the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties and their unique ancient architecture
03 Drift through Tam Cốc by sampan past quaint villages, mountains, and lush rice fields
04 Pass through the iconic caves of Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba

Enjoy this day tour to Ninh Bình, home to Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties and admire their unique architecture from the 10th century while learning about the country's ancient culture. Continue to Tam Cốc for a sampan boat ride past quaint villages, mountains, and lush rice fields, passing through Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves.

Board a sampan boat at Tam Cốc dock, with 2 people sharing a boat, and drift down the river past quaint villages, mountains, and lush rice fields.

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, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc

07:45 - 08:30: Get picked up from one of the suggested places around Hanoi Old Quarter by your Vietnamese tour guide.
Depart for Ninh Bình Province, 90 km south of Hanoi. Enjoy a 20-minute break to relax on the way.
Arrive in Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, known for their unique architecture from ancient times. Learn more about Vietnam's ancient culture as you explore the vestiges of the royal grounds dating back to the 10th century.
12:30: Arrive at Tam Cốc, relax, and enjoy a hearty lunch at a nice nearby restaurant.
Board a sampan boat at Tam Cốc dock, with 2 people sharing a boat, and drift down the river past quaint villages, mountains, and lush rice fields. Pass through 3 iconic caves: Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
Return to the dock and board the bus for the drive back to Hanoi.
18:30: Arrive in Hanoi, marking the end of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, Tam Cốc – Bích Động, Hang Cả, Hang Hai and Hang Ba caves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off in a modern air-conditioned bus
English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide service
Buffet lunch
Entrance fee and boat fee

What's Not Included

Drinks, tax, tips, travel insurance, and anything not mentioned above

Know before you go

Carry a hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, and adequate cash.
Children policy:
- Children aged 10 and above are charged the same as an adult.
- Children aged 5-9 are charged 75% of the total adult fee.
- Children under 5 are free of charge.
- For 2 adults with 1 child, the second child will be charged 75% of the total adult fee.
Those who would love to explore real countryside images of Vietnam can proceed on a cycling ride from Tam Cốc to Bích Động Pagoda (estimated time: 40 minutes for 5 km cycling round trip). You will be amazed by the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields.