Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Tour

Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview

Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu

Visit the King Dinh and King Le temples

Explore caves on a sampan boat

Bike around countryside villages

Additional Info

Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu

Visit the King Dinh and King Le temples

Explore caves on a sampan boat

Bike around countryside villages

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam

Depart Hanoi in the early morning and head to Ninh Binh province where you’ll visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Later, on arrival at the Tam Coc wharf you’ll explore the caves by sampan boat. Cycle to Bich Dong before returning to Hanoi. A Vietnamese buffet is included.

Detailed Itinerary

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM: Pick-up at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if your hotel is located out side of Hanoi Old Quarter Area, the meeting point is at the office)

8:30 AM: Head out on the drive to Ninh Binh province

10:00 AM: Arrive at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu

10:15 AM: Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le

11:30 AM: Arrive at Tam Coc wharf

11:45 AM: Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine

1:00 PM: 1.5-hour Sampan boat trip through the caves and countryside landscape

3:00 PM: Return to Tam Coc wharf for a short break

3:15 PM: Bike around countryside villages (if you don’t want to bike you can enjoy a cup of tea in a local restaurant or visit a local market)

4:00 PM: Shuttle leaves for Hanoi

Around 6:30 PM: Arrive at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Be sure to bring sunglasses, sun cream, and your camera. You’ll also need shoes and short trousers for the cycling part of the tour.

Please note that you will be sitting in a bamboo sampan boat for around 1.5 hours, with a local rower, on the visit to Tam Coc Cave.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Hoa Lu Temple, Ninh Binh Vietnam

Hoa Lu Tample

Duration: 1 hour

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