Tour Code: SHAN91006 - Full Day
Tour type: Cultural Tour, Nature Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Highlight:
● Scenic Boat Ride: Glide through Tam Coc's stunning limestone caves and rice paddies for breathtaking views.
● Cultural Exploration: Visit ancient temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le in Hoa Lu.
● Bich Dong Pagoda: Discover this unique pagoda nestled in lush greenery, featuring three separate temples.
● Local Cuisine: Savor delicious traditional dishes at a riverside restaurant.
Tour Overview:
Embark on a captivating journey to Tam Coc - Bich Dong in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam’s “Inland Ha Long Bay.” Enjoy a scenic two-hour boat ride through stunning limestone caves and lush rice paddies. After a delicious local lunch, explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visiting temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, as well as the picturesque Bich Dong Pagoda nestled in nature.
Tour Description:
Take a two-hour ride south of Ha Noi to Tam Coc - Bich Dong in Ninh Binh Province, known as Vietnam’s “Inland Ha Long Bay.” This UNESCO World Heritage site features a stunning system of limestone caves and historical relics from the Tran Dynasty.
Experience an exciting day highlighted by a two-hour boat ride along the Tam Coc Stream. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you glide through the river, surrounded by lush rice paddies and majestic limestone mountain peaks. Tam Coc means "three grottos": Ca grotto, Hai grotto, and Ba grotto. As the boat enters these grottos, you will feel a refreshing coolness, with stalactites resembling iridescent pearls. The grottos are adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and colors that sparkle like gemstones.
After a delicious lunch of local cuisine at a riverside restaurant, we will take a short trip down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital of the 10th and 11th centuries. Here, you will visit two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, as well as Bich Dong Pagoda, which consists of three separate temples built in harmony with the mountain landscape, surrounded by the lush green canopy of ancient trees.
Departure: 08:00
Duration: 8.5 hours
Price: VND 2,630,000/pax ~ USD 107/pax (min.2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Boat
Lunch
English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price
