Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves on Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave by Limousine, have a Vietnamese lunch and bike to traditional villages
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English
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Hanoi
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Limousin Bus
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All meals during the tour
Overview
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Tam Coc and ride a Sampan boat to impressive caves. Experience local life as you cycle through picturesque villages, explore ancient temples, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch.
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc
- Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Climb up to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy a stunning panoramic view
- Cycle through the peaceful countryside in Ninh Binh without much traffic
Itinerary
7:30 Start your tour early with pickup at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Hop into the luxury van to visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam.
10:30 Visit Dinh king Temple and Le king Temple from the 10th century, and hear about the heroic histories of the two Kings during the Chinese Wars. At midday, sit down for lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
14:00 Continue to Tam Coc and take the sampan go (traditional river boat) along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves. Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around traditional villages and Tam Coc town.
15:30 Visit Mua cave, which attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Coc, and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
17:00 In the evening, return back to Ha Noi.
TOUR INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Boat trip to Tam Coc
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Live guide
- Lunch
- Bottles of mineral water per person
- Biking visit to villages and Tam Coc town
- Bike rental
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
The dry season, which runs from November to April, is the ideal time to explore these locations because of the excellent temperature and lush surroundings.
Ninety kilometres separate Ninh Binh from Hanoi in the south. From Hanoi to Ninh Binh1, a shuttle bus is available.
Vietnam’s former capital during the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties was Hoa Lu. King Dinh and Le temples are open for visits.
Tam Coc is known as “Ha Long among the rice paddies”. You can take a boat journey there and see the river’s rice fields and limestone karsts up close
A magnificent sweeping vista of the Ngo Dong river may be seen from Mua Cave. The Mua Cave can be reached at its summit via 500 steps of climbing. Kindly be advised that there isn’t an elevator.
By bicycle, you can tour the nearby villages and Ninh Binh’s rice fields1. On the summit of Mua Cave1, you can also capture breathtaking pictures.
Fried rice and local goat meat are two of Ninh Binh’s best-known dishes.
For riding and hiking, it is advised to have comfortable walking shoes and clothing. For the outdoor activities, don’t forget to pack your own sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and umbrella.
