Ninh Binh Private Tour : Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1 Day Tour from Hanoi

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Why we love it?

This private one-day tour from Hanoi offers an immersive experience in northern Vietnam’s cultural and natural highlights. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, where history unfolds amid historic temples and landscapes. The tour includes a nearly two-hour boat trip along the Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc’s three caves, providing scenic views of limestone karsts and rice paddies. Guests can also explore the countryside by bike or on foot to experience local village life firsthand, and there is an option to hike up Mua Cave mountain for panoramic views of the region. This tour suits travelers interested in history, nature, and active exploration within a manageable day trip from Hanoi.

Inclusions

  • Minivan/Private Car Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Ninh Binh
  • Bottled water on roundtrip transfer
  • Entrance Fees and English Tour Guide during the trip
  • Set lunch meal with vietnamese foods
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (If guests book tour included)
  • Bike and Boat Trip at Tam Coc (If guests book tour included)
  • Hike up top of Mua Cave mountain to see amazing view (If guests book tour included)

Exclusions

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance & Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Itinerary

Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1 Day Tour from Hanoi

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.

Please Note

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • We will pick up customers from hotels/places in Hanoi City

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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