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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the ancient capital town of Hoa Lư
• 02 Try famous Vietnamese delicacies in a traditional buffet lunch
• 03 Take a boat trip to visit Tam Cốc
• 04 Go biking and check out the three different caves

Go on a trip to the most tranquil spots of Ninh Bình - Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc from Hanoi, Vietnam. Visit the ancient site of Hoa Lư, learn about Vietnam's history at the Dinh and Le temples, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch. Then take a boat ride through Tam Cốc along the Ngo Dong River, admire the beautiful scenery, and explore the area by bike, including its famous three limestone caves.

Then take a boat ride through Tam Cốc along the Ngo Dong River, admire the beautiful scenery, and explore the area by bike, including its famous three limestone caves.

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 No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital and Tam Cốc Boat & Bike Tour

• 7.30 - 8.00: Arrive at the meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for the day tour.
• 10.00: Reach Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. Visit the Dinh and Le temples, where you can learn more about the history of Vietnam and the wars against invaders.
• 12.10: Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a buffet with plenty of traditional Vietnamese foods such as spring rolls, goat meat, burned rice, and more.
• 13.00 - 13.05: Continue to Tam Cốc and take a private traditional sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River. Enjoy the beautiful views along the way.
• 15.00 - 15.25: Take a biking tour to explore the Tam Cốc area and enjoy a Vietnamese tea break. Tam Cốc translates to "three caves" and is situated in Ninh Bình Province in Vietnam.
• 16.00: Get on a tourist bus to return to Hanoi.
• 18.00 - 18.30: Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter
• Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Boat trip to Tam Cốc
• Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
• English-speaking local Vietnamese tour guide
• Buffet lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tip for the guide and driver

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• Special meal requests, including diet or vegetarian options, should be sent before your departure date.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.