Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh 1 Day Tour

• Visit Hoa Lu - Vietnam’s ancient capital
• Buffet lunch with local and Asian dishes
• Enjoy a sampan boat trip through Tam Coc's caves and river
• Biking tour through local villages and rice fields
• Luxury bus transfers with air-conditioning and professional guide

Detailed itinerary of Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - 1 Day Tour: 

07:15 - 08:00: Our driver and English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or from our travel office for the transfer to Ninh Binh. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to reach Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh Province.

09:00 - 09:15: Take a short 20-minute break to relax and refresh.

10:15 - 10:30: Arrive Cozy Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. 
(Note: If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you to Hoa Lu by car, where our tour guide will meet you and accompany you during the visit. Afterward, you will return to the restaurant by car.)

11:30: Continue with a 30-minute cycling tour around the village to observe the peaceful local life, then return to restaurant.

12:00:  Enjoy a delicious lunch at Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods. (Vegetarian options are always available).

   

13:00 - 13:30: Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride through Tam Coc. During the trip, you will be amazed by the charming scenery of rice paddies, winding river, clear water, floating clouds, blue sky, and a stunning cave system. Together, they create a natural masterpiece that Vietnamese people proudly call "Halong Bay on land."

16:00: Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi.

18:00 - 18:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour.

What to bring: A Camera, A hat & sunscreen, An Umbrella or raincoat / Appropriate clothing for the season / Please do not wear shorts into temple.
 
NOTE:

• Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to the weather conditions or external factors.
• On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the walking street, therefore our Luxury D-car / Thaco Limousine/ Shutter Bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.