Day Tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
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Embark on a full-day journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, where cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes come together. This tour offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s rich history and the serene beauty of the Northern countryside.
Begin your day with a visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. Explore the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le, nestled among picturesque limestone mountains.
Continue to Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land,” where you’ll board a sampan boat rowed by locals. As you glide along the river, marvel at the dramatic karst formations, limestone caves, and lush rice paddies that define this unique landscape.
Hoa Lư Capital
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch, then hop on a bicycle to explore the nearby villages and countryside, getting a closer look at rural life in Ninh Binh.
Tam Coc Boat Ride
Bicycle in Ninh Binh
Highlights:
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Discover Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital in the 10th–11th centuries
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Visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le
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Savor a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch
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Cycle through peaceful villages and scenic countryside
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Enjoy a sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s caves, limestone cliffs, and rice fields
Price:
Tour Group Price (USD)/person Group 17 guests (Limousine Transfer) 36$ Group 22 guests (Limousine Transfer) 34$ Group 35 guests (Bus Transfer) 30$ Terms
WHAT TO BRING
- Long sleeve clothes
- Hat or umbrella
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children from 9 or older are considered adult
- Children from 4 to 8: 75% of the tour cost for an adult
- Child under 4: free of charge (An additional fee is required when opting for a separate bus seat)
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 1 day before departure: No charge
- No show: 100% charge
Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
For an unforgettable and hassle-free Ninh Binh one-day tour from Hanoi, we use the limousine bus with pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Our 17-seater bus offers unparalleled comfort with soft seats and a spacious interior. The bus is equipped with high-speed WiFi and USB ports for your convenience.
- Distance: 90km
- Driving time: 2 – 2,5 hours with a short break halfway
- Capacity: 10, 17, 19 passengers
- Bottle water
Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh Bus for Hanoi to Ninh Binh Lunch
- During the tour, you will be served a buffet lunch with most Vietnamese dishes such as roasted chicken, stir-fry goat, fried fish, and a load of salad, and vegetables.
- Vegetarian food is also available
Buffet lunch for Ninh Binh tour
Included/Exclude
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese food.
- Shuttle bus with pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- Boat trip on Ngo Dong River rowing by local people
- Bicycle ride
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Beverages and other meals are not indicated in the program.
- Tax
- Personal expenses
- Tipping/ Gratuities
Tour Plan
Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
7.30 – 8.00: Shuttle bus pick up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, heading to Ninh Binh with a short break on the halfway.
10:15 Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital, visit the Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, the last remaining structures from the 10th-century capital, learn about the history and cultural life of Vietnam.
12:00 Have buffet lunch at a local restaurant
13:30 Take a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three enormous caves on the Ngo Dong river (named: Hang Ca, Hang Hai & Hang Ba) and the limestone karst formation on the water. In the harvest season, there would be amazing rice fields on the banks of the river (in the harvest season)
Optional: Cycling through the rice fields and local villages nearby
16:00 Leave Tam Coc and get on the shuttle bus back to Hanoi
18:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.
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