Day Tour | Discover Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with a Cycling Experience from Hanoi

– GENERAL INFORMATION –

Tour: Full-day tour

Departure time: 07:00 AM Daily.

Duration: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

*Once you confirm the booking, we will inform you about the time and meeting point.

Meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, Old Quarter Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, or designated meeting points based on your hotel (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)

*If you are outside the free pickup area or during peak hours, you may need to meet at a designated location.

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Escape the vibrant streets of Hanoi and discover the history and natural beauty of Ninh Binh on this memorable full-day adventure. Travel to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, where you can explore the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le and learn about Vietnam's early dynasties while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. Continue your journey with a relaxing cycling experience through traditional villages and scenic rural landscapes before enjoying a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take a traditional bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc, often known as “Ha Long Bay on Land,” and admire its spectacular limestone mountains, peaceful rivers, rice fields, and fascinating cave system. Combining history, local culture, countryside cycling, authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and breathtaking natural scenery, this full-day tour is an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the essential highlights of Ninh Binh in one unforgettable day.

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Our guide will pick you up from the meeting point. We will take you to Ninh Binh province, about 120 km from Hanoi.

- 7:00 AM: 4B Trang Thi Street - 22 Trang Thi Street 

- 7:10 AM: 174 Phung Hung Street - 1 Duong Thanh Street - 2 Le Van Linh Street

- 7:20 AM: 24-26 Tran Nhat Duat Street - 6 O Quan Chuong Street - Techcombank Cho Gao Street - 2-4 Nguyen Huu Huan

- 7:30 AM: 160 Tran Quang Khai Street - 204 Tran Quang Khai Street

- 7:40 AM: Hanoi Opera House

*Note: Please arrive at your selected meeting point on time to avoid missing the departure. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at each pick-up point.

 

9:00 AM: Short rest for 20 minutes to relax.

 

10:30 AM: The first destination of this trip is the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, which was the first capital of Vietnam. After arriving, you will start cycling for 20 minutes to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. You will be impressed by the unique architecture as you enter the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere of Hoa Lu.

(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to the restaurant for lunch)

 

11:30 AM: Continue the journey with a 30-minute bike ride around the village to explore the local life.

 

12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant with many local dishes such as goat meat, fried rice... Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch. Buffet is served in a modern and elegant atmosphere with many local foods. 

 

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Visit Tam Coc by bamboo boat for about 1.5 hours. During the boat trip, you will be amazed by the charming beauty here with rice fields, rivers, clouds, sky, and stunning cave systems. All create a masterpiece that Vietnamese people call "Halong Bay on land".

 

4:00 PM: Return to the bus to go back to Hanoi.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and be taken back to the meeting point. The trip ends!

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

Included:

• Full transportation by Limousine/regular car.
• English-speaking guide.
• Water, wet wipes on the car.
• Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a 5-star restaurant.
• Biking activity.
• Entrance fee.

Excluded:

• Drinks for lunch.
• Tips for guide and driver.
• Or any services and items not mentioned above.