With a 2-hour drive from Hanoi, Ninh Binh becomes a favorite stop-over for tourists when traveling to Vietnam. On this private full-day tour, you will get a chance to explore Ninh Binh’s most popular spots: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc. Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, you will have the opportunity to see time-honored temples and mausoleum. While in Tam Coc, the sampan boat trip will take you in the the natural scenery of vast rice paddies, mysterious caves and majestic limestone cliffs. Join us for a memorable experience in Vietnam.
Highlights
- Explore the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture
- See temple remnants of the ancient royal dynasties at Hoa Lu
- Float along the Ngo Dong River to discover the natural beauty of Tam Coc
- Opt for a countryside bike tour to Bich Dong Pagoda
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hanoi, Ninh Binh | Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Follow by King Dinh and King Le... | L |
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Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Follow by King Dinh and King Le temples, Hop on a sampan boat to Tam Coc, cycling to Bich Dong
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.
We also cycle to 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.
The natural landscape of Tam Coc runs in a small rowing boat plying the River Ngo Dong, where in addition to the impressive landscape we can also contemplate the rice fields. This zone of Vietnam has more than 350 hectares (including Tam Coc and Bich Dong).Undoubtedly the most impressive of Tam Coc are rice fields when at its best, with a bright green with yellow, ending in the beginning of the cliffs of the rock formations.We call the paddy fields of Tam Coc as the Green Sea.
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Situated in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, far about 100 km from Hanoi capital to the south, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is specially the national-level important cultural-historical relics. This is also the first capital of the centralized feudal state in Vietnam with numerous historical landmarks. Though having been chosen as the capital of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) for a short time - within 42 years, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital witnessed such significantly important events related to the destiny of the country.
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Inclusions
Transport
Car, Boating, Bikking
- Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
- Private pick-up and drop off at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Round-trip private transport between Hanoi and Hoa Lu/Tam Coc
- All entrance tickets to sites indicated in the description
- Complimentary bottles of water on the car
- Have lunch at local restaurant
- Private English-speaking tour guide during the trip
- Biking from Tam Coc to Bich Dong
Exclusions
- International in/out flights
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
- Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
- Single supplement surcharges
- Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
- Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
- New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
- New Year surcharges: Jan 01
- Lunar New Year surcharges
- Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
- Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
- Beverage
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Other services not mentioned above
Day 1:Hanoi, Ninh Binh
The natural landscape of Tam Coc runs in a small rowing boat plying the River Ngo Dong, where in addition to the impressive landscape we can also contemplate the rice fields. This zone of Vietnam has more than 350 hectares (including Tam Coc and Bich Dong).
Undoubtedly the most impressive of Tam Coc are rice fields when at its best, with a bright green with yellow, ending in the beginning of the cliffs of the rock formations.
We call the paddy fields of Tam Coc as the Green Sea.
Situated in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, far about 100 km from Hanoi capital to the south, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is specially the national-level important cultural-historical relics. This is also the first capital of the centralized feudal state in Vietnam with numerous historical landmarks. Though having been chosen as the capital of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) for a short time - within 42 years, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital witnessed such significantly important events related to the destiny of the country.
