1-Day Hoa Lu and Tam Cốc Tour from Hanoi with Boat Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital
• 02 Explore Tam Cốc's three popular caves by sampan boat
• 03 Cycle along the beautiful countryside roads of Ninh Bình
• 04 Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch

Learn about the rich history of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and visit the scenic temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Explore the picturesque landscape and caves of Tam Coc on a rowing boat, then cycle through the lush green countryside of Ninh Bình. The tour also includes a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch.

Explore the picturesque landscape and caves of Tam Coc on a rowing boat, then cycle through the lush green countryside of Ninh Bình.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

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

Hoa Lu Temples, Tam Cốc Caves and Countryside Cycling

• 08:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel.

• 08:30 AM - Drive to Ninh Bình, a province in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam.

• 10:00 AM - Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital nestled between high limestone mountains and earthen walls.

• 10:15 AM - Visit the famous temples of King Dinh and King Le, two of Vietnam's great rulers.

• 11:30 AM - Travel to Tam Cốc Wharf.

• 11:45 AM - Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch.

• 01:30 PM - Board a sampan boat to visit the three popular caves and take in the surrounding countryside.

• 03:00 PM - Return to Tam Cốc Wharf.

• 03:15 PM - Ride a bike along the countryside roads and explore the village area.

• 04:00 PM - Board a shuttle bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

• 06:30 PM - End of the trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Hanoi tour guide

• Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

• Travel to Hoa Lu, Tam Cốc, and return to Hanoi

• All entrance tickets to the sites indicated in the itinerary

• Complimentary water bottles on the bus

• Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine

What's Not Included

• Biking (costs USD 3 per bike for 45 minutes)

• Beverages, tax, and insurance

• Pick-up and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter

• Tips, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Sunglasses and sunscreen.

• Camera.

• A pair of shoes and short trousers for biking around the country road.

Know before you go

From 02/03/2019 to 02/10/2019, guests will be charged a 30% extra fee due to the Lunar New Year in Vietnam.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Trường Yên, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.