Discover Hoa Lu and Tam Coc during a guided tour from Hanoi with lunch.

Get picked up at your hotel in the morning and head out to Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). There is a beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh city, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam. Visit the two temples, the Temple of King Dinh and King Le, and admire their unique architecture from ancient times.

Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (2.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments with very good opportunities for photo lovers.

If time permits, you can also visit the Bich Dong pagoda nearby and climb up the mountain to have a wonderful perspective view of the Bich Dong and Tam Coc. Return to Hanoi will be in the late afternoon.