General Information

Tour Route:  Hanoi – Ninh Binh

Duration:  1 Day
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish
Start/ End: Hanoi
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell you your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and take sampan trip on Tam Coc.

8:00AM, pick up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh city, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.

Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

Time permits, you can also visit Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc. Return to Hanoi late afternoon.

Optional: Riding a bike through the countryside in Tam Coc  or climbing up to Hang Mua, you will wallow in a wonderful landscape of mountain, valley and river, enjoy the spectacular views from Hang Mua over Tam Coc and Ninh Binh’s stunning countryside.

Tour price

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc tour in private

Biking optional: extra $3/person.

Tour inclusive

• Transferring as per program, pick up and drop off at hotel
• Entrance fees & boat trip
• Lunch at the restaurant
• English speaking guide
• Mineral water

Tour exclusive

• Drinks, personal expenses and other not mentioned above
• Travel insurance,
• Tips