Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 day tour

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Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 Day Tour

Duration: 1 day | Transport: Shuttle Bus / Limousine Bus | Departure: Daily
From: Hanoi → To: Ninh Binh

The Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 Day Tour combines history and natural beauty in Ninh Binh. Travelers will explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visit temples of past kings, and enjoy a boat trip through Tam Coc’s rice paddies and limestone caves. With daily departures from Hanoi by limousine or shuttle bus, it’s the perfect short escape to Vietnam’s.

Discover the charm of Ninh Binh with the Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 Day Tour, a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural wonders just a few hours from Hanoi. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this journey captures the essence of Vietnam’s ancient history and breathtaking landscapes.

Your adventure begins in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you’ll visit ancient temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, learning about their legacies while admiring the traditional architecture set against a backdrop of limestone mountains.

The journey continues to Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land.” A peaceful sampan boat ride takes you along the Ngo Dong River, gliding past endless rice paddies and through limestone caves carved by nature over centuries. The serene landscape, with towering karst formations and golden fields in harvest season, makes for an unforgettable experience.

🏞️ Overview

Join our Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 Day Tour, a perfect getaway from Hanoi to explore the ancient capital of Vietnam and the stunning natural beauty of Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, once the political and economic center in the 10th century, and enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the iconic limestone karsts of Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”

This tour offers a great combination of history, nature, and culture — ideal for travelers seeking a full-day experience in Northern Vietnam.

Highlights

🏯 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Learn about the Dinh and Le dynasties

🚣 Enjoy a traditional sampan boat trip through the three caves of Tam Coc

🚴 Biking tour through quiet villages and rice paddies

🍱 Delight in a Vietnamese buffet or set menu lunch (vegetarian option available)

Along the way, you’ll also have opportunities to cycle through local villages, enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and capture stunning photos of the countryside.

With daily departures from Hanoi and comfortable transfers by limousine or shuttle bus, the Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 Day Tour is the perfect escape to discover the timeless beauty of Northern Vietnam.

Schedule

ITINERARY: 

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Hoa Lu _ Tam Coc 1 day tour

HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people 

Cycling around the village

Cycling around the village

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

Tam Coc Ninh Binh

Tam Coc Ninh Binh

15h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

18h00 – 18h30: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends

Note: The schedule might shuffle the sightseeing stops based on the day, but don’t worry – we’ll ensure you visit every spot listed in the plan.

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Price list

PRICE: VNĐ/ PAX

HOA LƯ – TAM CỐC 1 DAY TOUR

Type of TourismPriceNote
Standard Tour28$
– Bus 29/35 seats
– Wait at Mua Cave
Superior Tour32$
– Limousine bus 17/22 seats
Deluxe Tour44$
– Limousine bus 11 seats
– Setmenu lunch
Luxury Tour48$
– Travel by Dcar Limousine (7–9 passengers)
– Set menu meal included
– Green rice cake, cold towel, personal life jacket, and seat cushion for the boat ride
Note: With the Standard package, the tour shares the same bus with the Hoa Lư – Tam Coc – Hang Mua 1-day tour. However, this package does not include Hang Mua entrance fee, so you will wait at the base while others visit.
► INCLUSION:

– Transport: Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Shuttle bus/ Limousine bus as tour options.
– English speaking guide during the trip
– A bottle of water per person
– Entrance fees
– Cycling activity
– Buffet Lunch at NinhBinh Restaurant

EXCLUSION:

– Drink, Tips for guide and driver. (tip is up to you)
– Personal expenses, travel insurance.
– Private Tour / Private Car/ Private Limousine available on request with extra cost.

CHILDEN’S POLICY

– From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents
(Surcharged 15 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old)
– From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
– From 9 years old  and up : 100% of adults

Setmenu Lunch - Luxury Tour

Setmenu Lunch – Luxury Tour

Setmenu Lunch - Deluxe Tour

Setmenu Lunch – Deluxe Tour

Buffet lunch for Standard and Superior Tour

Buffet lunch for Standard and Superior Tour

Limousine Dcar 9 – 11 seats – Luxury Tour

Limousine Dcar 9 – 11 seats – Deluxe & Luxury Tour

Limousine 17 / 22 seats - Deluxe tour

Limousine 17 / 22 seats – Superior Tour

Limousine 17 / 22 seats - Deluxe tour

Limousine 17 / 22 seats – Superior Tour

Shuttle bus - Standard tour

Shuttle bus – Standard tour

📌 Why Book With Us?

As a trusted tour operator in Northern Vietnam, The Sinh Tour ensures a smooth and authentic experience. Our tours are operated daily with professional guides, comfortable transport, and transparent prices. Book now and discover Ninh Binh with ease.

✅What to bring:

– A Cemara, A hat & sunscreen, An Umbrella or raincoat
– Appropriate clothing for the season
– Please not wearing shorts into temple.

✅How to make a booking this tour with us !

– Customers will be easy to make a booking and payment at our website by instant booking and confirmation.
– Cutomers can contact us by email “thesinhtour@gmail.com” for booking with more request, special offer for a big group. 

✅How to pay a deposit / full payment / balance payment !

Pay a Deposit (20%): Customers will make a deposit payment easy at our website when booking (Deposit payment by a payment link is available on upon request)

Balance (rest) of payment (80%): The balance (rest) of payment will be required to pay before 3 days in advance (3 days prior to the tour departure date). The balance (rest) of payent will be paid at our travel office or by a payment link sent to your email upon request.

Booking with full payment at once (100%): If you want to make booking with full payment at once, please book it by email and let us know your request of full payment at once, and then we are going to send you a payment link to your email to get full payment at once. This way will help you to save your time and also help you to save your money.

✅Cancellation by Customer:

– More than 5 days prior to the tour departure date: FREE of charge
– From 2 to 5 days prior to the tour departure date: 20% of total rates
– Less than 2 days prior to the tour departure date: 100% of total rates
– No-Show: 100% of total rates

✅Cancellation due to bad weather:

– If the cancellation be announced by the Management be cause of too bad weather, before the tour departure (none of the services has been used): 100% refund.
– During the trip (some services have been used: transfer, lunch, etc.): used services will be charged, the rest will be refunded.
– The final cost will be confirmed by your consultant via email. In all cases, please contact us directly for any urgent help. We are here to support you with all of our best!

✅Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

– In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.

– Please kindly inform us in advance If you have any specific food request (vegetarian, allergic,  etc.), feel free to let us know so we can serve your demands with the best.

✅Dear Value Customers,
=> You are very safe and easy to make direct booking with us directly at our website and go ahead to pay a deposit payment of 20% of total booking cost at OnePay Secure System. All the payment is totally safe because all the payment made at OnePay Secure System, so your card is protected and NONE can see your card information. (OnePAY is a Leading Payment Processing Company in Vietnam since 2006 – All the payment made easy and easy to make any refund back to customer card)
=> If you need more information for this tour, or if you have any special request, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: thesinhtour@gmail.com – Mobile/ Whatsapp/ Zalo at: +84977001984 – You also can click here at: Ninh Binh Tours for more tour information options at the website homepage.

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc 1 day tour
  • Price: 28 USD
  • Depart: Daily
  • Time: 1 Day
  • Vehicle: Bus
  • Schedule: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
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