Guided Tours

Full-Day Guided Tour of Hoa Lu & Tam Coc from Hanoi with Lunch

Name: Full-Day Guided Tour of Hoa Lu & Tam Coc from Hanoi with Lunch
Start: 2025-04-04T08:30:00
End: 2025-04-04T18:30:00
Location: Hanoi

On a guided tour with round-trip transfers from Hanoi, explore Hoa Lu, savor Vietnamese cuisine, and enjoy a sampan ride through 3 caves in Tam Coc.

Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, and its 10th-century temples of the Dinh and Early Le dynasties on this full-day guided tour.

Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc.

Cruise along the Hoang Long River in a traditional sampan boat, soaking in the views of expansive rice fields and towering mountains.

Marvel at nature's artistry at Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, the Three Caves of Tam Coc and learn about the limestone karst from your guide.

Fun Fact: The structure of the temples is in the shape of the Chinese character 国, which means nation, symbolizing the wish for eternal peace in the country.

10-hr guided tour of Hoa Lu & Tam Coc

English-speaking guide

Round-trip hotel transfers from Hanoi

Lunch

Sampan boat ride

Entry to attractions

Cycling (available at an extra cost)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover Ancient Majesty: From Hanoi to Hoa Lu

Embark on a day-long escapade with convenient transfers from the bustling Hanoi to the serene Ninh Binh province, a land resplendent with verdant rice fields and towering limestone peaks. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, your day begins with a visit to Hoa Lu, the erstwhile capital of Vietnam during the 10th century. Meander through the remnants of dynastic grandeur, embodied in the unique architecture of 2 beautiful temples dedicated to the powerful kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. While in Hoa Lu, marvel at the terrestrial counterpart of Halong Bay – karst formations emerging from the ground instead of water, offering an extraordinary natural spectacle.

Savor & Sail: Vietnamese Lunch & Sampan Boat Ride

Savor a slice of Vietnamese culture over a traditional lunch at Tam Coc. Post lunch, you'll be in for an extraordinary adventure – a customary sampan boat ride along the serene Hoang Long River. Set sail on a small wooden boat along the river, flanked by mountains and lush rice fields. Glide through a network of caves – Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba – named intriguingly in the order of their discovery. Each has its unique allure, with Hang Ca, the longest one, stretching a remarkable 127m. As you traverse through its length, delight in the play of natural daylight mingling with the artificial lighting system, casting an otherworldly glow within the cave.

Itinerary

7:45am to 8:30pm: Hanoi Old Quarter

Ninh Binh province

Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh Temples

12:30pm: Tam Coc for lunch

Hoang Long River Cruise

Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves sightseeing

6:30pm: Return to Hanoi

Important Information

Bring along your hat, raincoat, and personal medication.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

While booking, please provide your name and address of your hotel.

This is applicable to all hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem district.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

Meeting point (For Hotels not in the pickup zone)

Meet your guide at Hanoi Opera House at 8.00 am.

Address: 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Đối Diện 6C Phan Chu Trinh. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses #02, #04, and more to get you there.