--- title: "Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 104 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 115 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hoa-lu-tam-coc-boat-trip-and-bicycle-ride/ --- # Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride In our comparison: #115 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview After only 2 hours driving, you will leave the hectic city of Hanoi behind to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the countryside. Hoa Lu Temple, which used to be the ancient capital of Vietnam during 10th and 11th centuries, is now dedicated to worshiping King Dinh and Le. You will then enjoy a boat trip in Tam Coc's river, with both sides covered in rice fields, on a traditional sampan boat skillfully rowed by the locals and ride a bicycle across rice fields to watch farmers working. This is a day trip from Hanoi that brings you a combined experience of Vietnam history and natural beauty featuring the best of Ninh Binh and a diversity of activities. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00, 07:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Buffet lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wati Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00, 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.7 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 97 of 104. - 5 stars: 86 (83%) - 4 stars: 11 (11%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## What's included - Professional English-speaking guide - Buffet lunch - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Air-conditioned vehicle - 1 bottle of water per person ## Not included - Drinks - Gratuities - Buffalo ride for photo taking. - Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside of the Old Quarter, Hanoi) ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi Opera House** (pass by, no stop) - We pick up customers in Hanoi Old Quarter between 8:00 - 8:35 am. (Drop-off service included) => Hotels in Quan Thanh, Nguyen Truong To, and Hang Bun: Pickup service between 7:30 - 7:45 am. Drop off services are not included. => Hotels outside the above area => Please go to... 2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (2h; admission included) - In the morning, visit Hoa Lu temple and learn about Vietnamese history. 12:00 pm: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese food and Ninh Binh traditional goat meat. The meal is provided without drinks. Drinks are ordered from and paid directly to the restaurant as in the menu.... 3. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (2h; admission included) - In the afternoon, enjoy a sampan boat trip of 1-2 hours along Ngo Dong river, a famous icon of Tam Coc and Vietnam's natural beauty to travelers from all over the world. Tam Coc also belongs to Trang An complex, a UNESCO world heritage site. Then take a bicycle ride to... 4. **Old Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - 4:00 pm, return to the bus to go back to Hanoi. 6:00 - 7:00 pm, drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. The trip ends. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Hotels outside the Old Quarter, please go to the Opera House at 07:50am to meet up. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Dress code is casual, sporty. ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #115 of 121** | €45 | 10h | 4.7 (104) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared | | [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared | Ranked #115 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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