Phat Diem Catheral and Tam Coc Private Day Tour from Hanoi

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Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh offers a blend of cultural and natural experiences starting with a visit to Phat Diem Cathedral, known for its unique architecture that fuses traditional Vietnamese religious design with Western church styles. The cathedral complex includes multiple churches, a bell tower, artificial stone caves, and a serene lake, reflecting over a century of history. After lunch featuring Vietnamese traditional dishes at a local restaurant, the journey continues to Tam Coc, often called "Ha Long Bay on Land," where a bamboo boat ride along the river reveals stunning limestone karsts and the three famous caves—Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave. The tour also includes a cycling segment through the surrounding village, providing insight into local life. Private car transfers between Hanoi and Ninh Binh, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and bottled water are included, making this a well-rounded option for travelers interested in history, architecture, and scenic landscapes in northern Vietnam.

Inclusions

  • Private Car Transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Return
  • English Speaking Guide during the tour
  • Lunch with vietnamese traditional dishes
  • Bottle of water on roundtrip transfer
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
  • Visit Phat Diem Catheral & Boat Trip at Tam Coc

Exclusions

  • Beverages and Personal expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide is appreciated

Itinerary

Stop 1

We will pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for departure to Phat Diem Catheral in Ninh Binh. It take about 2 hours drive from Old Quarter to Ninh Binh.

sublime combination of Eastern and Western architecture

We will arrive Phat Diem Catheral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Vietnam, with the age of more than 100 years
and guests can see the sublime combination of Eastern and Western architecture.
Phat Diem Cathedral, also known as Phat Diem Stone Church, is a 22-hectare complex. It comprises several Catholic works and sanctuaries, such as ponds, lakes, churches, and artificial caves, which were erected between 1875 and 1899. Unlike the traditional architecture of other cathedrals in Vietnam, the highlight of Phat Diem Cathedral's architecture is the combination of Eastern and Western styles. The grounds of the cathedral include a main church, 5 small churches, a bell tower, and an artificial stone cave. There is a lake in front of the cathedral and a mountain behind.

beauty of Tam Coc by bamboo boat

Then we keep driving to Tam Coc Area is an appealing destination for visitors in Northern Vietnam.
Guests will take a rest and have lunch at local restaurant with vietnamese traditional food. After lunch, guests will see the beauty of Tam Coc by bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land. The phrase “Tam Coc'' refers to three caves: Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave. They were created by the erosion of cliffs over millions of years by rain, waves, and geological changes. Visiting these marvelous caves is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Tam Coc, Vietnam.

And last, we continue the tour for cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

Stop 4

At the end of the day, we will say good bye Tam Coc, Ninh Binh and get on private transfer back to Hanoi. After 2 hours drive, we will arrive at Hanoi and droip off guests at same hotel/places . End tour.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking We will pick up guests all places around hotels in Hanoi City. Please ready at your hotel
  • lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for the tour.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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