Vietnam · Boating

2-Day Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Bai Dinh Tour from Hanoi with Trang An

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lu, the 10th-century capital of the ancient Vietnamese kingdom of Dai Co Viet
  • 02 Explore the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest in Southeast Asia
  • 03 Enjoy a sampan boat ride on the Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc's caves
  • 04 Cycle past Tam Coc's green fields and nearby attractions
  • 05 Join a cooking class and learn how to make local cakes

See the beautiful Tam Coc and discover the daily life of local people here. Enjoy sampan boat rides on the Ngo Dong River and admire the gorgeous limestone karst islands. Visit Hoa Lu, the 10th-century capital of the ancient Vietnamese kingdom of Dai Co Viet, and explore the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest in Southeast Asia. This 2-day journey also includes cycling in Tam Coc, a cooking class, and an overnight stay at a bungalow.

Begin an excursion on the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc - the most exciting boating trip by sampan through the caves of Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Cycling

  • 08:00-08:30: Meet your tour guide at the hotel and drive to Ninh Binh.

  • Stop for a short break to stretch your legs.

  • Visit Hoa Lu, the site of the 10th-century capital of the ancient Vietnamese kingdom of Dai Co Viet.

  • Proceed to see Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (King Dinh Temple) and Le Hoan Temple (King Le Temple) with your Vietnamese tour guide.

  • Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant.

  • Begin an excursion on the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc - the most exciting boating trip by sampan through the caves of Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.

  • See the stunning river surrounded by limestone karsts with rich fauna and flora.

  • Discover the nearby attractions and green fields by bicycle.

  • Have dinner around 19:00 and enjoy the night at the bar.

Overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Trang An Boat Ride, Cooking Class and Bai Dinh Pagoda

  • 06:30: Welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and breakfast.

  • Arrive at Trang An Wharf for the most exciting boating trip by sampan through caves, and visit the stunning river surrounded by limestone karsts with rich fauna and flora.

  • Return to the bungalow restaurant for an interesting cooking class and learn how to make local cakes.

  • Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant.

  • Visit the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest in Southeast Asia. This pagoda complex boasts an array of the most massive and magnificent examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.

  • See the 500 stone statues of

Ngo Dong River, Tam Cốc – Bích Động karsts, Tràng An sampan caves, Bái Đính Temple

Where this trip takes you

Ngo Dong River, Tam Cốc – Bích Động karsts, Tràng An sampan caves, Bái Đính Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from hotel/accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter

  • Transfer by modern air-conditioned bus: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide during the trip

  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes

  • 2 bottles of water per person on the bus, plus water after cycling

  • All entrance fees indicated in the itinerary

  • Twin-sharing room at a bungalow

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, travel insurance, and tax

  • Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses

  • Cycling (optional)

  • Pick-up from hotels or stays outside Hanoi Old Quarter

Know before you go

Children Policy:

  • Children under 5 years of age are FOC.

  • Children from 5 to 9 years old are charged 50%.

  • Children from 9 years old and above are charged 100%.

Things to remember:

  • A doctor and pharmacy are not available.

  • Cancellation policies are confirmed by the agents.

  • Please check the invoice from your agent or hotel carefully.

  • Tam Coc is quite crowded because hundreds of tourists visit every day.

  • Each boat can host a maximum of 2 people.

  • Please tip the rower 50,000 VND each to thank them for their work.

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.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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