Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc and learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture on a full-day tour. Hoa Lu is an ancient capital, and Tam Coc, which means “3 caves,” features karst formations and caves you’ll explore by boat. Explore Hoalu Ancient complex with Dinh and Le Temple to learn more about two dynasties of Vietnam.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to hotel for overnight.
Day free at your own arrangement.
You can use the bicycle at the villa to discover Hanoi Old Quarters or the village nearby. Long Bien Boutique Villa is an iconic sumptuous villa located at the bank of Red River, just 2km from Hanoi Old Quarters. A Luxury villa with 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 fully equipped kitchens. It's definitely an ideal choice for leisure travellers by going through Long Bien Bridge and immersing in the tranquil vibe here.
Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (B/L) - S.I.C
Breakfast at villa with Vietnamese local Pho. Then transfer you to the pickup location for day tour to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Tam Coc with a stunning boat trip.
08:00 – 08:30 – start 120km modern bus-journey through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way.
10:30 – Arrive Hoa Lu, once ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the dilapidated ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery creating a mystical atmosphere that will besure to titillate your imagination, visit King Dinh and Le Temple.
12:00 – Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant, a great place to savour the intense flavours of Vietnamese food then go to Tam Coc for a stunning boat trip.
13:00 – Board the sampan boats, owned by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”.
15:00 – Leisurely cycling on country road around village 16:00 – Get on shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
18:30 – Drop off at Long Bien Boutique Villa for overnight.
Day 3: Hanoi free day & transfer to the airport
Free day at your leisure and transfer you to the airport for your flight departure.