1 day · Hanoi → Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc
The ancient capital and the 'Ha Long Bay on land': temples at Hoa Lu, a rowing-boat ride through Tam Coc's caves and a bicycle ride through the paddies.
Highlights
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh and Le kings
- Tam Coc boat ride through three caves
- Cycling through the countryside
- Halal food available at lunch
Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
Meals: B, L, D- 07:45–08:30 meet your guide; drive to Ninh Binh (about 90 km) with a 20-minute rest stop.
- Hoa Lu: temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th-century capital.
- 12:30 lunch at a restaurant (halal food available).
- 14:00 Tam Coc: boat trip through three small caves, then a bicycle ride around the villages.
- 19:30 arrive back in Hanoi; dinner at a halal-friendly restaurant.
Included
- Round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel
- English-speaking guide
- Meals as detailed in the itinerary
Not included
- International airfare to/from Hanoi and airport taxes
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Visa fees where applicable
Food
Halal-friendly: halal meals at a trusted Hanoi restaurant (Ha Long cruise lunch is not halal-certified; vegetarian and fish options are available on request).
Children & group policy
- Under 2 years: free of charge
- 3–5 years: 50% of adult fare (no bed) or 75% (with bed)
- 6–9 years: 75% of adult fare (no bed) or 90–100% (with bed)
- Groups: every 25 paying adults, 1 free place for the tour leader (twin-share basis)