Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc Tour from Hanoi with Sampan Ride

1 Day Round trip from Hoa Lư Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and admire the King Dinh and Le Temples
  • 02 Sail by sampan along the Ngo Dong River past karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages
  • 03 Pass through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves in Tam Cốc
  • 04 Enjoy a leisurely cycle through country roads around the village
  • 05 Taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a buffet lunch at a local restaurant

Head to the former capital of Vietnam on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Admire the King Dinh and Le Temples at Hoa Lư, then ride a sampan boat along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Cốc. Marvel at the karst hills, beautiful rice fields, and idyllic villages, enjoy a leisurely cycle through the countryside, and taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Admire the King Dinh and Le Temples at Hoa Lư, then ride a sampan boat along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Cốc.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and Tam Cốc Sampan Cruise

  • Meet your tour guide at 7:45 AM at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and begin your 120-kilometre bus journey.

  • Arrive at Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, at 10:30 AM. Admire the dilapidated ruins surrounded by spectacular scenery and visit the King Dinh and Le temples.

  • Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant at 12:00 PM. Savour the intense flavours of Vietnamese food, then continue to Tam Cốc.

  • Board sampan boats at Tam Cốc and gently sail along the Ngo Dong River. See the wonderful scenery of karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages as you pass by Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves.

  • Embark on a leisurely cycle at 3:00 PM through country roads around the village.

  • At 4:00 PM, get on a shuttle bus and return to Hanoi.

  • Return to your hotel at 6:30 PM, where your trip ends.

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, Ngo Dong River, karst hills and rice fields

Where this trip takes you

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, Ngo Dong River, karst hills and rice fields

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hoa Lư 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

  • Vietnamese lunch

  • 2 bottles of water

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Service charge

  • Boat trip

  • Bicycle

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Government taxes

  • Personal expenses

  • Peak season surcharge (New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas)

  • Entrance fee (220,000 VND)

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel outside the Old Quarter

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hoa Lư, Nại Hiên Đông, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Hoa Lư.

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