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Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full-Day Deluxe Tour: Explore Ninh Binh's History and Limestone Caves
4.5
85 Ratings
Ninh Binh
Embark on a cultural expedition to the Ninh Binh area of Vietnam with a day-long tour originating from Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu, the former capital, and gain valuable insights about its history. Savor a native lunch featuring goat meat, then continue the adventure with a boat ride to the three limestone caves of Tam Coc.
Embark on a cultural expedition to the Ninh Binh area of Vietnam with a day-long tour originating from Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu, the former capital, and gain valuable insights about its history. Savor a native lunch featuring goat meat, then continue the adventure with a boat ride to the three limestone caves of Tam Coc.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 10h45- 11h00 arrive Hoa Lu that is the first capital of VietNam in 10th century. The guide will take you to inside Dinh’s Temples(Worship Dinh King) and Le King’s Temple (worship Le King) where you can have more understanding about our history.7h45 to 8h30 pick up at your hotel then depart to Ninh Binh…
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 10h45- 11h00 arrive Hoa Lu that is the first capital of VietNam in 10th century. The guide will take you to inside Dinh’s Temples(Worship Dinh King) and Le King’s Temple (worship Le King) where you can have more understanding about our history.7h45 to 8h30 pick up at your hotel then depart to Ninh Binh on the way you can see the picture of rural in VietNam with fertilizer green fields,buffalos are eating grass,ducks are swimming…..
12h00 – 12h15 get on bus to Restaurant,then have luch with special Vietnamese foods.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - 13h30 – 13h45 get on small boat for visiting Tam Coc about nearly two hours .The local people will take you to discover beauty of landscape where is callel “Ha Long Bay On Land” and sightseeing two green rice fields with great lime stones and wonderful caves. Finish visting by small boat you have about 30 minutes for shopping at some embroidery shops where they sell handcraft goods or biking for visiting Bich Dong pagoda. 16h15 – 16h30 get on bus to come back Ha Noi,
19h00 – 19h15 Arriving Ha Noi bus takes you back your hotel.The end of the tour.
What's Included
- Biking from Tam Coc to Bich Dong
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter hotels only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- Lunch
- Boat trip on the Ngo Dong River
- Biking from Tam Coc to Bich Dong
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter hotels only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- Lunch
- Boat trip on the Ngo Dong River
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old quarter (any other location out of city center can be arranged for an additional cost, or you can meet at 12 Cau Go -Coffee Chill between 8:05am and 8:15am)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old quarter (any other location out of city center can be arranged for an additional cost, or you can meet at 12 Cau Go -Coffee Chill between 8:05am and 8:15am)
Location
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Hoa Lu
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
4.5
(85 Ratings)
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331humk
Oct 2, 2024
I had such an mazing time on this trip! Even though I’m not the most active person, every moment felt completely worth i - I had an incredible experience on my recent trip to Tam Coc! Our guide was fantastic, sharing fascinating historical insights and ensuring everyone understood everything clearly. The well-organized tour started with an early bus arrival and a pleasant rest stop with some unique items-like mini owl statues and dried mango in translucent packaging-that you can’t find in Hanoi or Sapa, so l made sure to grab a few We explored Hoa Lu, enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, and then went on a peaceful boat ride through Tam Coc, despite high water levels. The highlight was the scenery was breathtaking and distinctly different from Ha Long Bay. Overall, it was a perfect mix of history, nature, and great company!
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496celinar
Oct 1, 2024
This tour left me with unforgettable memories. - Our guide was fantastic, sharing a wealth of intriguing historical facts while keeping the group entertained with his humor. The tour was well-organized, featuring a comfortable bus and an excellent buffet lunch with plenty of options; however, drinks at the restaurant were not included. While the weather was quite hot at 35 degrees, and I experienced some back pain from sitting for an extended period, I thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking views throughout the journey. The boat ride was delightful and surprisingly serene. I left the tour feeling very happy and satisfied with the overall experience. Our guide, was incredibly friendly and helpful, while our driver maintained a professional demeanor, making the ride feel smooth and enjoyable. The actual locations we visited were stunning. We got to cycle and boat through the beautiful, green landscape of Tam Coc. Although we couldn’t explore all the caves due to high water levels, it didn’t detract from the experience. Although we couldn’t explore all the caves because of the high water levels, it didn’t dampen my spirits.
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Jet03905369249
Jan 1, 2024
Amazing experience, great service - The day trip was nicely organised by Harry’s company. Comfortable bus with good English guide made our tour truly memorable. We covered three destinations Hoa Lu, Mua Caves and Tam Coc, all destinations were serene and way too beautiful. Lunch buffet was good as well, decent vegetarian options. All in all will highly recommend their service for a memorable day tour of Ninh Binh.
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Northstar66730690189
Dec 8, 2023
Ninh Binh Tour - A fabulous day full of awesome activities. Ninh-Binh Tour just cannot be given a miss if you're travelling to Hanoi. I have never experienced a boat-ride as wonderful and adventurous as the Tom Cac one. The natural beauty of the surroundings, the thrill of sailing through the limestone caves with their fascinating stalactites, the dextrous rowing by the boatmen ( with their feet!!!!) all made for an unforgettable experience.
Our guide, Mr Duc, made our trip to Dinh King temple very interesting by providing its historical background. Mr Duc is an extremely experienced guide who was up to any challenge that cropped up during the tour.
Our last stop was 'The Three Pagodas'. Oh my goodness, nothing could have prepared for the absolutely stunning artistry of the interiors!!! And to top it all, we were privileged to view the Pagodas in the background of the glorious setting Sun. The whole experience (topped with my religious fervour for Buddha) was spellbinding. Didn't want to leave the place.
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Rebecca_r
Aug 12, 2023
Great day trip! - Lovely day trip! The hike was a bit tough but very doable. The river tour was a definite highlight. Duc was a phenomenal tour guide!
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H6571egirenec
Jul 4, 2023
A worthwhile tour - Tam Coc is amazing. The sampan boats, biking were awesome. Mind blowing scenery and views. Hoa Lu was interesting and an ok visit . You could easily spend an entire day there. Overall would definitely recommend. **Maybe ask your guide to hurry along the Hoa Lu visit and spend more time at the other locations.**
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Karishma1kanga
May 7, 2023
Had a great time - It was so convenient. The pick up and drop were right at our hotel. Bus was comfortable. Well paced out. All good and travel arrangements were taken care of. The guide was enthusiastic and explained everything very well. Very much worth it
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Kainazs2023
May 7, 2023
Breathtaking views - One of the best experiences we've had in Vietnam! The Tam Coc cruise was breathtaking and our guide Duc was really informative and patient. He even gave us extra time to relax since it was a very hot day. Introduced us to great food at the buffet and made our experience better!
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667pipit
Oct 25, 2023
A great nice day tour with remarkable touch to the nature! - I could say one of the must do thing in Vietnam, especially if you enjoy the outdoor, little bit hike , nature and get in touch with mother of earth. Harry has been very helping long since before our departure to Hanoi. Has made our trip went easy and flexible. The tour guide on the spot were also remarkable and fun to be with. The whole tour was fully prepared with nice ambience and people to be with. Definitely was a great day for us!
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Sandralee_k
Apr 15, 2023
This tour needs a ‘weather permitting’ clause enforced! - Unfortunately, this trip was memorable for the wrong reasons. Given the outdoor nature of the activities, the weather made the tour of the ancient temple uncomfortable, the bike ride undoable, and the boat trip which should have been unforgettable, disappointing. Duc was a lovely guide in unfortunate circumstances. We returned to Hà Nội deflated.
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