Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour takes you to the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty, holding power from 968 to 1009. Some of the ancient sanctuaries and tombs from this period have survived the years and can still be seen today. Apart from the historical interest, the scenery in Ninh Binh is truly incredible, often referred to as Halong Bay on land. The landscape features winding rivers, rice paddies and towering peaks which rear up from the land.

Destination:

Ninh Binh Province - River valley known as the 'Halong Bay on land'

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Departure date: Daily
Destination: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Duration: 1 day
Tour price: US $60 per person

Full day: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

You will be collected at 07:30 from your hotel, and you will begin your journey to Ninh Binh (approximately 2 hours driving). As you leave behind the city, you will notice a change in the landscape, houses and high rises giving way to the beautiful roadside scenery. On arrival in Ninh Binh City, you will pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam. Here you will visit two temples dedicated to the two kings: King Dinh and King Le. These temples showcase the unique architecture of ancient Vietnam.

Next, you will go to Tam Coc where you will have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then you will board a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which translates “three caves.” The two and a half hour boat trip takes you along the glassy river surrounded by majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as past rural scenes of rice paddies and deserted green fields. Tam Coc really has it all. The fresh air and stunning views make for a peaceful yet invigorating experience. The journey will also be packed full of fantastic photo opportunities.

Continue your exploration with a 45-minute cycling tour around the village to discover the life of the local people.

Later, return to the Limousine Bus and head to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Ascend almost 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc awaits.

Board the bus again for the journey back to Hanoi, and by the evening, you'll be dropped off at your hotel, concluding a day filled with exploration, cultural experiences, and breathtaking views.

Tour Includes:

Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip transportation from selected hotels
Door to door pick-up drop-off service
Experienced English-speaking guide
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
Bottled water
All sightseeing tickets
Hiking tour to Mua Cave
Cycling tour in Tam Coc
Bamboo rowboat tour in Tam Coc
All Taxes and Fees
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
(Optional) Child seats are required

Tour Excludes:

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
International & domestic flights and taxes
Beverage
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.

What To Take:

Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Helen B

Wrote a review 7 - 2024

Bespoke Tour; Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island and Lan ha Bay

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

I can highly recommend Mr Linh's Adventures and our Travel Consultant Helen. From first contacting Helen I knew we were in good hands, she expertly managed our expectations to maximise our time without over stretching the itinerary. Helen crafted a bespoke 7 night plan that incorporated Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay with private guides as well as free time so we could explore under our own steam.

Accommodation included hotels, homestays and a cruise on Lan Ha Bay and all were excellent.

Our dietary requirements (two of us are gluten and dairy free) were communicated to all involved in our trip and we were very well catered for.

Whilst we were on Cat Ba Island sailing was postponed due to a tropical storm which meant staying an extra night over and above our tour arrangements. Helen negotiated a great rate at the hotel we were already at, so there was no need to change accommodation or even rooms and ensured our return to Hanoi went smoothly once we could sail again the following day.

Last minute add on's to our Hanoi part of the trip were seamlessly added in and having some extra time in Ho Chi Minh City Helen arranged a private tour to the Chu Chi Tunnels.

Our guides and drivers were all excellent, and we cannot praise them enough, particularly with how engaging they were with our children (ages 10 & 12). The local and national knowledge they shared was brilliant and we left them with a much richer knowledge of Vietnam.

We spent a total of two weeks in Vietnam and Helen took care of over half of our holiday. Booking our trip North this way took all of the stress out of it and we are so glad we did.

Date of experience: 7 2024

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Wrote a review 12 - 2024

Adventures with Mr Linh Adventures

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

We signed up for 4D3N Caobang (Trip 1) and 9D8N Sapa and Ninh Binh (Trip 2). We were looking for a reliable tour agent for our maiden trip to Vietnam. We were impressed with friendliest and seamless services extended by Helen (pre, during and post), Mr Mike and Mr Hai (guides) and Mr Nguoc (driver) of Mr Linh Adventures. From homestays, to beautiful mountains, majestic waterfalls, ancient sites, dinner with families etc. Mr Linh Adventures had met satisfactorily of our requirements for our quest for adventures of a different kind. We will miss Vietnam and the team from Mr Linh Adventures but we are bringing back great memories created during our stay.

Date of experience: 12 2024

Jamie N

Wrote a review 10 - 2024

Fantastic North and Central Vietnam travel plan

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

Helen at Mr Linh’s adventure tours arranged the most amazing custom trip for me and my daughter - it combined some group trips (to Ninh Binh), and private trekking guides (in Cat Ba park and My Son) and was the perfect way to see the north and central part of Vietnam. Everything was perfect! Thank you Helen!

Date of experience: 10 2024

Tony E

Wrote a review 2 - 2024

We received what was promised.... and then some!

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

Our group of 14 friends spent 3 days in Ninh Binh with Mr Linh’s Adventures and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We stayed at the Tam Coc Garden Homestay in a bungalow which was clean, comfortable and welcoming, and on the second night we stayed in the Bai Dinh Hotel and Pagoda complex. We have never seen anything like it and may not again. The hotel is large and well laid out, with great food and friendly staff. With the corona virus not a great number of people are travelling so we were spoilt for service.
The pagoda complex is unique, interesting, and huge. That in itself was worth the trip, and without Mr Linh’s Adventures we would never have known it was there!
We visited ancient monuments relating to the dynasties of Dinh and Le prior to the 10th century, we went for two boat rides through caves (ever been on a boat rowed by a person using their feet?), hiked to the top of Ngoa Mountain (486 steps and fantastic views) and where the more adventurous went out to the dragon’s tail or stood on the pinnacles to have their photo taken.
We visited the biggest pagoda in Vietnam, we visited the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, the cave ‘of the early man’ (over 7,000 ago), and had a short hike to the 1,000 yo tree.
Great trip with a good driver (Mr Duy) and a friendly, knowledgeable guide (Mr Long). The trip was very well organised and gave more than promised.

Date of experience: 2 2020

ElaineBristol

Wrote a review 5 - 2024

Personalised Tour - Outstanding

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

We recently travelled from the North to South Vietnam over 13 days with a private tour guide throughout. We had booked our flights and had some idea of what we wanted to see but contacted Mr LInh Adventures who came up with an itinerary to suit and it was all brilliant. We had a local tour guide at each area we traveled starting with Billy who met us at Hanoi airport and whose knowledge and friendliness was great and a perfect start to our welcome in to Vietnam. We had the highlights of Hanoi in 1 day and then followed on to Lan Ha Bay for an overnight cruise with Calypso then met the following day and drove to Ninh Binh for an overnight stay and then a day in the Tam Coc countryside before boarding an overnight train (met by next guide Hoa, to Phong Nha and spending a day at the national park (zip wire, dark cave, mud bath and paradise cave) over night at the lake house and then a day travelling to Hue via the Vinh Moc tunnel and crossing North to South. Next day greeted by Long and a day around Imperial Citadel, tombs, local market overnight in Hue and then on to Elephant Springs, Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills and on to Hoi An. Next day met by Miss Phuong with a day round the local Tra Que Village on bikes (stunning local area) and then she accompanied us the next morning to DaNang airport. Met in Ho Chi Minh by Chin who accompanied us around Ho Chi Minh City, the following day to Mekong Delta and last day to Cu Chi Tunnels. The itinerary was action packed each day but with very informative local guides giving you the best out of your limited travel time and lunch was included where they booked you in to the local restaurants that they recommend and had some lovely local specialty foods. Don't feel we would have been able to see anywhere near as much had we tried to arrange things ourselves individually and also had the knowledge that they were their to assist with any problems that may occur. We had a fantastic trip and wouldnt hesitate to use again if and when we return to visit Vietnam as there is still so much to see. Ideally 3 weeks would be good to include Sapa, 2 nights on cruise at Halong Bay, more time in Hoi An for leisure time and beach (such a pretty area).

Date of experience: 4 2019

Carlos D

Wrote a review 7 - 2024

Fantastic tour and amazing tour guide!

Review of: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Day Tour

From the moment we booked our toor, Mr Linh was very helpful and flexible! The driver and guide were amazing, responsible, thoughtful and very professional!
Allways punctual and very knowledgable.
My wife and I started in Hanoi where they picked us up from the airport, we spent one night in Hanoi and even though we didnt have much time available on the day we arrived Long (our guide) arranged for some funny and nice walks and activities.
We then headed to Ha longn bay for the boat trip (with another company) and after 2 nights away Long was punctual to pick us up from the port! They drove us to Ninh Binh and we spent the most amazing time in Vietnam there! We went canoing through amazing caves, ate delicious food and saw the best natural scenarios! Long was absolutely key in making our trip so special as well as our driver Nam that drove super safe and responsibly all the time, also the second night the power was off in our neighbourhood so they immediately chaged our hotel upgrading us to an amazing 4 star hotel. After 3 days they drove us to the airport.
We definitely recommend Mr Linh's!
The price is not cheap but is def worth it for the safety and all the fun!

Date of experience: 7 2016

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