Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam.
Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Biking
Boat trip
Climate-controlled transportation vehicle
English speaking guide
Lunch
Pick-up at hotels in Old Quarter area
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanoi
Return
Itinerary
1
Hanoi
7:45am - 8:30am: We pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
30 minutes
2
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
10:30am: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh Tien Hoang ( 923 - 979 ) King temple and Le Dai Hanh (941 - 1005) King temple.
In the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
4 hours
3
Tam Coc
12:00pm: Have buffet lunch at local restaurant. After lunch you will get on local boat - rowed by the local people - in Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
If you like to go biking, it is a good idea. You will have chance to visit real villages and amazing landscapes by bicycle about 30 - 45 minutes (from Restaurant).
04:00pm: We take the car come back Ha Noi.
06:30pm: We arrive Ha Noi and finish the tour.
5 hours
Classic Hoa Lu Tam Coc One Day tour depart from Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi
About
Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam.
Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
