10-Hour Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc Boat Tour from Hanoi with Ancient Temples

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam
• 02 Explore the temples of the Đinh and Lê dynasties
• 03 Drift by sampan through Tam Cốc's villages, mountains, and lush rice fields
• 04 Pass through Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves
• 05 Learn about 10th-century royal history through the excavated palace vestiges

Take this day tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc to explore religious sites, enjoy a scenic boat ride, and learn about Vietnam's history. Visit Hoa Lư, once the ancient capital of Vietnam, see the temples of the Đinh and Lê dynasties, and discover traces of the 10th-century Royal Palace grounds. Then drift by sampan through villages, mountains, lush rice fields, and the caves of Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for a surreal boating experience.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and Tam Cốc Sampan Cruise

• Meet your guide at a suggested meeting place around Hanoi Old Quarter.

• Depart for Ninh Bình Province, 90 km south of Hanoi.

• Arrive at Hoa Lư, once known as the ancient capital of Vietnam.

• Visit the temples of the Đinh and Lê dynasties.

• Learn more about the ancient culture through the excavation vestiges of the 10th-century Royal Palace grounds.

• Relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant.

• Board a sampan boat at Tam Cốc dock, with 2 people sharing a boat, and drift down the river among villages, mountains, and lush rice fields. Pass through Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves.

• Return to the dock and drive back to Hanoi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off by modern air-conditioned bus

• English-speaking guide service

• Buffet lunch at a local restaurant

• Entrance fees

• Boat trip

• Bicycle

• Water on the bus

What's Not Included

• Tax

• Travel insurance

• Cycling, tips, and other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

• Hat
• Umbrella
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Cash

Know before you go

Children Policy:

• For children aged 8 and above: same fee as adults

• For children between 4 and 8: 75% of the adult fee

• For children under 4 years: free of charge

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.