Full Day Impressions of Tam Coc and Hoa Lu


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From $146.16

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Hanoi, Hanoi

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Dramatic landscapes at the pinnacle of its definition are merely a full day away from Hanoi. Also known as the Dry Ha Long Bay, the Tam Coc region near Ninh Binh gets us every single time without hesitation once sailing along the cliffs and eroded caves.
• Breathtaking landscapes on Vietnam’s mainland await;
• See the cliffs and caves of Tam Coc by rowing boat;
• Experience why Ninh Binh is known as the Dry Ha Long Bay;
• Learn about the importance of the region’s pagodas;
• A delicious lunch at a local restaurant is included


What's Included

A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

All applicable taxes and service charges

Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)

Sampran trip at Tam Coc

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.

What's Not Included

Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point

Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.

Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program

Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated

Transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, otherwise supplementary charges will be applied

Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 80

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Hanoi city centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the capital, harbour and the Hanoi International Airport are excluded.
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes.
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Hanoi city centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the capital, harbour and the Hanoi International Airport are excluded.
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Your English-speaking guide and dedicated driver welcome you to your booked accommodation in downtown Hanoi for a leisurely drive in the direction of Ninh Binh. Along the way, moments of traditional Vietnamese life pass the revue, and with your guide eagerly explaining the ins and outs of his / her beloved Vietnam. After approximately 110 kilometres – with samples of the most beautiful landscapes of the Red River Delta passing you by just before reaching Ninh Binh- it is time to exchange the car seat for a more aquatic-based touring.

• Admission Ticket Free

Tam Coc
Continue on a sampan and explore the stunning beauty of Tam Coc or 'The Three Caves'. This majestic site is also known as "Dry Ha Long Bay" or "Ha Long Bay on land" for its resemblance to the famous Ha Long bay with its impressive rock formations jutting out of the rice paddies. Enjoy the beauty of imposing limestone structures lying amid rice fields as you move along the Ngo Dong River and through the caves.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, where the impressive temples of the Vietnamese royal dynasties of Dinh and Le are waiting to be explored. Little remains of the once imperial citadel of Hoa Lu, built when the city was the country's administrative centre. Now, Hoa Lu and the surrounding province of Ninh Binh are more commonly known for their unusual landscape. The three-level Bich Dong pagoda built in the 15th century will offer you some fascinating views of the surroundings. The energetic among us may undertake the climb of some 200 steps for a rewarding view for exploring the temples of Dinh Tien Hoang and Dai Hanh.

In the late afternoon, we drive the 110 kilometres back to Hanoi and your home far away from home – your hotel room in the Vietnamese capital.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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