Hoa Lu and Tam Coc Full-Day Tour

Itinerary

Having picked you up at your hotel in Hanoi, we'll hit the road southwards towards the Ninh Binh region. During the two hour journey, we'll make a 20 minute stop so that you can hop out and buy some traditional Vietnamese souvenirs, such as lacquerware, paintings or embroidery.

Once we arrive in Hoa Lu, we'll visit the citadel, of what was once the Vietnamese capital in the 10th century. Temples, pagodas and other monuments so characteristic of the beautiful architecture of the region abound.

Towards midday, we'll make our way to Tam Coc to eat in a local restaurant. And having eaten we'll take a rowboat along the calm waters of the Ngo Dong river. Throughout the route you'll see three caves known as the 'magic grottoes': Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. And during the journey, you'll feel the historic importance of the region thanks to explications from your expert guide.

After an incredible day filled with beautiful mountain and river scenery, you'll head back to Hanoi, where you'll return to your hotel around 6 pm.

Meeting point & hotel pick up

This tour includes pick up from the hotels in the historic centre of Hanoi. If your hotel is located outside of the city centre, please come to the meeting point at 63 Hang Trong, in the Hoan Kiem area.

Important Information

In Tam Coc, there is one rice harvest per year. They sow the seeds in February and harvest in May, making these months the best time to visit the area. But the landscape is spectacular, and the visit truly worthwhile at any time of year.