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Ninh Binh Scenic Tour: Exploring Ancient Hoa Lu and Spectacular Tam Coc
4.9
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Hoa Lu District
Embark on a scenic tour of Ninh Binh province, exploring the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the breathtaking Tam Coc. Discover the rich history, stunning landscapes, and immerse yourself in the Vietnamese countryside.
Embark on a scenic tour of Ninh Binh province, exploring the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the breathtaking Tam Coc. Discover the rich history, stunning landscapes, and immerse yourself in the Vietnamese countryside.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hoa Lu District - This area served as the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. Visitors can explore two temples dedicated to past kings, constructed in the 17th century. Gain insights into the culture and history with guidance from your tour guide.
- Tam Coc - Embark on a sampan boat journey along the Ngo Dong River,…
- Hoa Lu District - This area served as the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. Visitors can explore two temples dedicated to past kings, constructed in the 17th century. Gain insights into the culture and history with guidance from your tour guide.
- Tam Coc - Embark on a sampan boat journey along the Ngo Dong River, passing through three stunning emerald water caves. Delight in the scenic mountainous views from your boat.
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Ninh Binh - 7:30 AM: Departure from a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
9:20 AM: Arrival at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
9:30 AM: Tour the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and enjoy a cycling experience around the area
11:30 AM: Savor a buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
1:15 PM: Experience a Sampan boat ride through the caves and take in the picturesque countryside
3:30 PM: Depart from Tam Coc back to Hanoi
6:00 PM: Return to Hanoi, concluding an unforgettable full-day excursion
What to bring:
• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• Camera
• Comfortable walking shoes and trousers for the biking trip
• Some cash for additional expenses
What's Included
- Travel Insurance included for peace of mind
- Scenic Bicycle Ride adventure
- Delicious Lunch provided
- Knowledgeable English-speaking Tour Guide
- Comfortable round-trip Air-Conditioned Shuttle Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Travel Insurance included for peace of mind
- Scenic Bicycle Ride adventure
- Delicious Lunch provided
- Knowledgeable English-speaking Tour Guide
- Comfortable round-trip Air-Conditioned Shuttle Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter
What's Not Included
- Beverages, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Others are not mentioned above
- Infant seats (5$ per seat)
- Beverages, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Others are not mentioned above
- Infant seats (5$ per seat)
Additional Information
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are among the most beautiful landscapes in Ninh Binh province, which is 100km away from Hanoi. Hoa Lu is renowned as once the ancient capital featuring the royal palace grounds of the Le and Dinh dynasties in the 10th century. Tam Coc which means three caves in Vietnamese is well-known for its spectacular canals, karstic rock…
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are among the most beautiful landscapes in Ninh Binh province, which is 100km away from Hanoi. Hoa Lu is renowned as once the ancient capital featuring the royal palace grounds of the Le and Dinh dynasties in the 10th century. Tam Coc which means three caves in Vietnamese is well-known for its spectacular canals, karstic rock formations, rice fields stretching along the Ngo Dong River and the limestone grottoes that would take your breath away. Visit these locations to learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture.
Highlight
- Visit the ancient King temples in the Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Enjoy Vietnamese buffet lunch in local restaurants
- Have a sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong river
- Bike around the rice fields and the village
- Customer should bring some cash in VND to purchase the personal souvenirs and extra drink if needed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Hoa Lu District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(72 Ratings)
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Bridget
Feb 5, 2026
Stephen is a wonderful guide. Upbeat and organized. The activities were great fun. Lovely area! - Stephen is a wonderful guide. Upbeat and fun. Great activities. Lovely area and nice to get out of the city. Highly recommend.
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Shangh82
Feb 5, 2026
Must-do tour with Vu! - Vu was absolutely amazing. It's a long all-day tour but completely worth it. Vu gave clear, concise overview and description of what the day would look like in the beginning and each step of the way. He was knowledgeable on history and geography. Water is provided but definitely bring more and hydrate. A small bookbag or crossbody is ideal for sunblock, bug spray, water, phone, etc. Vu is funny and personable giving each person attention. The motorcoach is extremely nice and comfortable. The hiking, biking, boating, pagodas/temples are all incredible. The set lunch was delicious and abundant. Must-do!
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Sunshine58613595057
Feb 5, 2026
Must do tour if in Hanoi - The tour was amazing! We were able to see all that Ninh Binh has to offer. Stephen, our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Claudio
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing day! - I spent a very unforgettable experience with Aloha and our guide Augustine. He is careful, funny, oriented in offering all what a group could need. I really appreciate his comments about traditions, historical events and also his personal experience..
The different activities were really beautiful: boat, bike, pagoda and temple visits. I enjoy this day, I recommend this agency to spent a beautiful day!
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Sadrasc
Dec 30, 2024
Tam Coc Explore Ninh Binh - We had a good time with team and Hieu visiting different types of Pagoda and story of them, hiking the mountain with thousands of steps, going through beautiful Tam Coc river by friendly Vietnamese paddling with their foot which is so cool companying with beauty of nature and caves.
All made this experience unique finished by a nice cycling inside the village.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Sadra
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579kevinf
Oct 12, 2024
Very worthwhile tour - Had a great day on this tour
Beautiful scenery with lots of history and photo opportunities
Food was delicious and plenty of it
Our guide Mr. Hieu was very informative and funny
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A9968zeraymondm
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour of Ninh Binh with Hieu! - Hieu was an exceptional tour guide who made our day trip truly unforgettable. From his in-depth knowledge of the local history to his charming personality, Hieu went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience. He took us to hidden gems off the beaten path, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the culture and beauty of the region. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the tour. I highly recommend Hieu to anyone looking for an insightful and enjoyable day trip. Thank you, Hieu, for an incredible adventure!
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Lyndajr1965
Feb 10, 2024
Beautiful Nimh Binh - Fabulous day trip with Fun as our guide. Comfortable transport , wonderful scenery and information . The views were amazing and the woman rowing our boat was a machine 😄. Would recommend 😄
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Flyerblue
Jan 30, 2026
Nice to be out of Hanoi, but still crowded - Long bus ride from Hanoi after battling to get out of the congestion. Stopped at an ancient temple in Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) but it wasn't a patch on anything we'd seen in Thailand.
Lunch next which offered a good buffet choice, though none of it was actually hot. Warm at best.
Then we went for a short bike ride to see a pagoda. It was nice to be on bikes, even if not for that long.
After that we drove to Tam Coc for a sampan ride. I thought this would be the highlight of the day but it was mass tourism in the extreme. Thousands of people doing the same trip at once in hundreds of little rowed boats. Totally crowded. And this is low season! The driver was keen to sell us embroidered pictures which were nice, but double the price they were sold at in the bus parking lot. He also asked repeatedly for a tip.
It was interesting to see women working in the rice fields from a very close vantage point. After that it's the 3-hour trip back that you've got to look forward to. WiFi on the bus helps pass the time!
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Saviano_v
Dec 31, 2023
Un giorno a ninh - a little too uncomfortable while Off was acceptable perhaps it should have lasted a little longer the journey on the river with the boats was interesting only that the day wasn't one of the best
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