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

Amazing! Our guide Henry is so kind and he has a lot knowledge of general culture. The lunch was decent, but nothing s...

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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!

Details

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

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

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September 30, 2026
Alba Lara
Tordera, Spain
The activity went very well. The guide was fantastic, fun, and funny; he created a great atmosphere.
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August 19, 2026
Daniela
Melbourne, Australia
Amazing! Our guide Henry is so kind and he has a lot knowledge of general culture. The lunch was decent, but nothing special.
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May 18, 2026
Valentina Cazzolla
Italy
Beautiful experience, amazing landscapes, the guide (Martin) expert and friendly
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May 2, 2026
Xavier
Spain
Everything was great except for the bike ride: it was short and on paved roads. Excellent, Jenny!
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April 21, 2026
Alejandro Ruiz Bermudez
Spain
The tour guide was a 10/10. She warned us about potential scams by locals. She also explained the history of the site very well and gave us time to ta...
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April 20, 2026
Joaquín Amela Navarro
Barcelona, Spain
The excursion was fantastic. The guide (Angela) gave excellent explanations and was attentive to our needs.
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March 26, 2026
Sebastian
MedellÍn, Colombia
Everything was great on this excursion, I really enjoyed it.
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April 26, 2024
Maria Paloma
Sevilla, Spain
Although the excursion was in English and we did not understand that language, the guide translated some information for us on his cell phone. He was ...
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January 13, 2020
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
Good excursion. The scenery is spectacular. Aside from taking you down the river by boat, you can ride a bike among the paddy fields. The food in the ...
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April 28, 2019
Anónimo
Murcia, Spain
Carlos, nuestro guía, es una excelente persona, y al ser el primer vietnamita que hablaba español le hicimos preguntas de toda clase sobre este hermos...
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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.

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Tour Details

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.

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc