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Hoa Lư Tam Coc Full Day: Discover the Rich Northern Vietnamese History and Karst Cave Formations
4.3
143 Ratings
Ninh Hai
Embark on a comprehensive day-long journey to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc to delve into the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of rural northern Vietnam. Hoa Lu boasts a heritage as a former capital, while Tam Coc, translated as ‘three caves,’ is renowned for its spectacular limestone formations and caverns navigable by riverboat.
Embark on a comprehensive day-long journey to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc to delve into the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of rural northern Vietnam. Hoa Lu boasts a heritage as a former capital, while Tam Coc, translated as ‘three caves,’ is renowned for its spectacular limestone formations and caverns navigable by riverboat.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tam Coc - 7:10 AM to 7:35 AM: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh. Along the way, enjoy views of Vietnam’s rural landscape with lush green fields, grazing buffalos, and swimming ducks. At 10:30 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Your guide will take you inside Dinh’s Temple and Le King’s Temple,…
- Tam Coc - 7:10 AM to 7:35 AM: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh. Along the way, enjoy views of Vietnam’s rural landscape with lush green fields, grazing buffalos, and swimming ducks. At 10:30 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Your guide will take you inside Dinh’s Temple and Le King’s Temple, where you can learn more about our history. At 11:30 AM, board the bus to Tam Coc and enjoy lunch with special Vietnamese dishes. At 2:00 PM, take a small boat to explore Tam Coc for about two and a half hours. Local people will guide you through the beautiful landscape known as “Ha Long Bay On Land,” where you can see green rice fields, limestone formations, and stunning caves. After the boat tour, you will have about 30 minutes to shop at embroidery stores selling handcrafted goods or to relax and observe the daily life of the locals. At 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM, board the bus to return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital city, Hoa Lu, on an immersive 2-hour adventure. Capture stunning photos on the Tam Coc river voyage – a true treat for budding nature photographers. Discover the full diversity of Vietnamese natural landscapes as you pass through limestone karsts and stone caves. Visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties and explore ancient relics from when Hoa Lu was the country’s capital. Enjoy convenient roundtrip hotel transfers from Hanoi and the services of an informative guide.
What's Included
- Complimentary water bottles on board
- Biking adventure from Tam Coc to Bich Dong
- Round-trip transport from Hanoi to Hoa Lu/Tam Coc
- Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- English-speaking guide included
- Boat ride on Ngo Dong River
- Complimentary water bottles on board
- Biking adventure from Tam Coc to Bich Dong
- Round-trip transport from Hanoi to Hoa Lu/Tam Coc
- Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- English-speaking guide included
- Boat ride on Ngo Dong River
What's Not Included
- Beverages
- Pick-up and drop off outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Beverages
- Pick-up and drop off outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Additional Information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Be sure to bring sunglasses, sun cream, and your camera. You’ll also need shoes and short trousers for the cycling part of the tour.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Be sure to bring sunglasses, sun cream, and your camera. You’ll also need shoes and short trousers for the cycling part of the tour.
Location
Tam Coc
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
4.3
(143 Ratings)
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Kemadg
Oct 2, 2024
I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty and history of the erea. - Our tour began at Hoa Lu Temple, where i had the chance to explore both the ancient temple dedicated toKing Dinh and the newer one honoring King Le. Before lunch, we went on a relaxing bike ride through a charming village and peaceful lotus flies, which made me feel completely connected to the local culture. Then, we arrived at the beautiful Tam Coc River, surrounded by rice paddies, and enjoyed a serene 1.5-hour boat ride, often called “Ha Long Bay on land”. What made this tour truly special for me was the perfect blend of adventure, history, and stunning scenery. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable about the area’s history, which really added depth to the experience. Hiking up to the dragon statues was challenging, but the breathtaking view at the top made it all worth it. I even tried rowing the boat, and while it seemed simple at first, it was much harder than I expected! Lunch was decent, though drinks weren’t included, but honestly, that didn’t take away from the overall experience. I loved every moment of this tour and would recommend it to anyone looking to discover the beauty and culture of Vietnam in a meaningful way.
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Alulag2024
Oct 1, 2024
Had a wonderful and amazing time exploring Hoa Lu, Tam Coc - Our tour guide brought incredible energy and knowledge, making the entire experience both fun and informative. He had a great sense of humor, spoke fluent English and Japanese, and ensured we stayed sate and together throughout the tour. On our way to Tam Coc, he gave a fascinating overview of Vietnam’s landscape. I loved learning about the difference between temples and pagodas in Vietnam, as well as the rich history of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital during the 10th and 11th centuries. The heat and humidity in September were intense. Despite the hot weather, he offered flexible options for exploring Caves, making sure everyone was comfortable. The peaceful boat ride through Tam Coc was a highlight, and he even shared an edited video of our trip, which was a wonderful surprise memories we’ll cherish forever. This tour is perfect for anyone who loves history, nature, and great company!
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180hi_un
Aug 27, 2023
Wonderful tour ,very worth it - Great services.excellent tour.Very organized tour in Ning Binh. Our guide, Tim, was very knowledgeable and has shared the history and culture of Vietnam. He is enthusiastic, outgoing, and a good communicator. The modern bus was clean and comfortable. It was raining during our tour but it was still a pleasant experience highly recommended.
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Charlesgl6502xy
Aug 26, 2023
Highly recommended, Excellent guide - Perfect trip Hoa Lu tam coc mua cave .The excursion is totally recommended. They picked us up on time in a very comfortable bus. The guide was very attentive and friendly and he involved us a lot when he explained the information to us. The views and places to visit are incredible. Of course, I recommend that you bring a hat or umbrella for a time on the river boat , many thanks.
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Amberjt809eq
Jul 5, 2023
Great time with my friends. Tam Coc is amazing! - Tour was great guide nice and friendly and on time . Boat ride was nice !! The view in the boat around green mountains is beautiful and amazing. Feelers very long and boring in the end . Hard to sit in hard surfaces. There’s bicycle tour but you can do it if you can land is very old in the village
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Chalermpolt2014
Nov 24, 2022
Amazing 1 day tour , perfect arrangement - Tam Coc is one of amazing program in our trip to Hanoi , the tour operator arrange our trip smoothly. Besides Ninh Binh and Tam Coc , they also organize us the Halong bay cruise and also pick up and transfer from Hanoi airport. All the program is perfect.
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Rossella_c
Nov 3, 2022
It was an amazing day,... - It was an amazing day, beautiful landscapes and experiences. Our guide has been fantastic all day long, very polite, funny and polite, even with some of participants that were not very respectful
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Charles_y
Oct 31, 2022
An afternoon on the river. - A day well spent with the highlight being the the afternoon boat ride. Stunning scenery all around. Excellent lunch as well as time for bicycling along the river. Highly recommend.
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613_smailg
Sep 30, 2022
Best service in years - Our tour to the Hoa Lu and tam Coc went better than what we expected and we had high expectations. Service was top notch and they took care of any problem we had during our trip. Highly recommend for your plans.
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Loneshaban
Sep 23, 2022
Amazing tour. Very informative with great views of tam coc and ninh binh. The viewpoint is nice. Our tour guide Giang wa - Amazing tour. Very informative with great views of tam coc and ninh binh. The viewpoint is nice. Our tour guide Giang was excellent, his English is very good and gave us a lot about the history of the sights as well as tips about hanoi/Vietnam. Highly recommended tour.
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