Vietnam · Boating

Ninh Binh Full Day Tour visit Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Boat & Bike

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc
  • 02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • 03 Boat trip through Tam Coc’s caves and countryside scenery
  • 04 Bike ride around the countryside village
  • 05 Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
  • 07 English-speaking tour guide
  • 08 Entrance fees included as mentioned in the itinerary

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and gentle outdoor adventure. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, then continue to Tam Coc to admire its dramatic limestone landscapes and peaceful countryside.

Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before boarding a sampan boat ride through caves and along the river. Round out the day with a bike ride around the village, offering a closer look at rural life before returning to Hanoi.

Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before boarding a sampan boat ride through caves and along the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI DEPARTURE

7h30 - 8h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi Old Quarter for departure to Hoa Lu.

HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL EXPLORE

08:30 Starting drive to Ninh Binh Province

10:00 Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

10:15 Visiting King Dinh and temple.

11:30 Arriving in Tam Coc Wharf.

11:45 Having buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine.

TAM COC BOAT TOUR

13:00 Getting on Sampan boats through caves and visiting countryside landscape

15:00 Back to Tam Coc Wharf to chill out.

15:15 Biking on country road around village

16:00 Getting on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi

18:30 Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends

Important note: Please check available before booking this tour!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine/Private Car Transfer Roundtrip (Depend each option)
  • Sightseeing & Entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Have a lunch at local restaurant
  • Boat trip at Tam Coc to see nature views
  • Biking Tour around countryside village
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam

What's Not Included

  • Beverages in Lunch, Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area Only between 07h00 am to 07h20 am.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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