Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc from Hanoi

Spend a full day discovering some of Vietnam's most spectacular sights: Hoa Lu, the country's ancient capital, and Tam Coc's stunning scenery and rice fields and caves. An unforgettable tour of Ninh Binh!

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off for hotels in the centre of Hanoi
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Boat tour of Tam Coc
Admission tickets
Lunch

Not included

Drinks
Port taxes:15USD per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 6 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Tour Details

Having picked you up at your hotel in Hanoi at the scheduled time, 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 to explore the rice fields. 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 historical importance of this breathtakingly beautiful region.

After an incredible day filled with beautiful mountain and river scenery, you'll head back to Hanoi, where you'll return to your hotel 11 hours after departure.

Rice Fields in Tam Coc

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.

Meeting Point & Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup 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.