Full-Day Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc Tour with Mua Mountain and Sunset Swim

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb 500 steps on Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking mountainous view
• 02 Cruise through Tam Cốc on a sampan boat past Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba
• 03 Cycle through rice fields and villages to visit the beautiful Thai Vi Temple
• 04 Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Đại Cồ Việt in the 10th and 11th centuries
• 05 Enjoy swimming at a sunset party with complimentary tea and fruits

Discover Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc on a full-day trip from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and light adventure. Climb 500 steps on Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking mountainous view, then enjoy a sampan boat ride through the rice paddies and rural landscape of Tam Cốc. Cycle through villages to Thai Vi Temple and learn more about Vietnam's history. The day also includes a traditional Vietnamese set lunch and swimming at a sunset party.

Climb 500 steps on Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking mountainous view, then enjoy a sampan boat ride through the rice paddies and rural landscape of Tam Cốc.

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, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hoa Lư, Mua Mountain, Tam Cốc, and Thai Vi Temple

• 7:30-8:00: Pick up guests from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.

• 10:10: Arrive at Hoa Lư, the ancient capital.

• 10:20: Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Đại Cồ Việt in the 10th and 11th centuries.

• 11:15: Climb Mua Mountain via 500 steps and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountainous view.

• 12:30: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese set lunch at a local bungalow.

• 13:40: Take a sampan boat trip in Tam Cốc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca, the first cave; Hang Hai, the second cave; and Hang Ba, the third cave.

• 15:10: Cycle through the rice fields and villages to visit Thai Vi Temple.

• 16:00: Enjoy swimming at the sunset party with complimentary tea and fruits.

• 16:45: Leave Tam Cốc for Hanoi.

• 19:00: The tour ends in Hanoi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Return transportation in an air-conditioned bus from Hanoi Old Quarter

• Professional English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

• Entrance and sightseeing fees

• Boat trip in Tam Cốc and Mua Cave ticket

• Bike

• Swimming and sunset party

• Set menu lunch at the swimming pool bungalow

• Travel insurance

• 1 traditional hat

• Wet hand towels, cold water bottles, and sweet cake on the bus

What's Not Included

• Beverages, tips, and personal expenses

• Pickup and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter

What to bring

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat

• Swimwear

• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• Please note that the itinerary and schedule are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
• Customers should provide their hotel name and address when booking.

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.