Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and Tam Cốc Countryside
Pick-up from Hanoi's Old Quarter by bus, followed by a 2-hour drive from Hanoi to Hoa Lư through the lush countryside of Ninh Bình.
Spend some time exploring Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, with its two famous temples dedicated to King Đinh and King Lê. Learn more about the history of Vietnam dating back thousands of years.
Proceed to the Tam Cốc caves, located 16 kilometres from Hoa Lư, where you will enjoy a lavish buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Set out on a relaxing sampan boat ride in Tam Cốc, famous as 'Halong Bay on land'. The 90-minute boat ride offers endless photo opportunities.
Go through the Tam Cốc caves and pass the rice fields, where you will have a chance to take beautiful photos of the scenery and local people working along the riverside.
Return to the dock and take a short break before cycling for approximately 45 minutes along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields.
Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
