Full-Day Ninh Bình and Tam Cốc Tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lư Temples

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le in Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
• 02 Enjoy a scenic Sampan boat ride through the caves of Tam Cốc
• 03 Bike around countryside villages in Ninh Bình
• 04 Experience the peaceful rural landscapes of the Vietnamese countryside

Experience the peaceful Vietnamese countryside on a full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình. Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le in the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, then continue to Tam Cốc for a scenic Sampan boat ride through caves and rural landscapes. You will also have time to bike through countryside villages, with the option to relax at a local restaurant or visit a local market instead.

Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le in the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, then continue to Tam Cốc for a scenic Sampan boat ride through caves and rural landscapes.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hanoi to Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc Countryside Experience

• 07:30-08:00: Meet your tour guide at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter and begin the tour.

• 08:30: Head out on the drive to Ninh Bình province.

• 10:00: Arrive at the ancient capital of Hoa Lư.

• 10:15: Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.

• 11:30: Arrive at Tam Cốc wharf.

• 11:45: Have a scrumptious lunch at a local restaurant.

• 13:00: Enjoy a 1.5-hour Sampan boat trip through the caves and countryside landscape.

• 15:00: Return to Tam Cốc wharf for a short break.

• 15:15: Bike around countryside villages. If you do not want to bike, you can enjoy a cup of tea at a local restaurant or visit a local market.

• 16:00: Leave for Hanoi.

• 18:30: Arrive at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter

• Round-trip transport between Hanoi and Hoa Lư/Tam Cốc

• English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

What's Not Included

• All entrance tickets to the indicated sites

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Camera

Know before you go

• The price mentioned is just for car rental.

• You will need shoes and short trousers for the cycling part of the tour.

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.