---
title: "Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip and Bike"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 75
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 93 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-daily-tour-hoa-lu-tam-coc-boat-trip-and-bike/
---

# Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip and Bike

In our comparison: #93 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are among the most beautiful landscapes in Ninh Binh province, which is 100km away from Hanoi. Hoa Lu is renowned as once the ancient capital featuring the royal palace grounds of the Le and Dinh dynasties in the 10th century. Tam Coc which means three caves in Vietnamese is well-known for its spectacular canals, karstic rock formations, rice fields stretching along the Ngo Dong River and the limestone grottoes that would take your breath away. Visit these locations to learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture.

Highlight 
 • Visit the ancient King temples in the Hoa Lu ancient capital 
 • Enjoy Vietnamese buffet lunch in local restaurants 
 • Have a sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong river 
 • Bike around the rice fields and the village

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.88 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 75.

- 5 stars: 68 (91%)
- 4 stars: 5 (7%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Travel insurance
- Bicycle ride
- Lunch
- English speaking tour guide
- Round air-conditional shuttle bus trip and transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter

## Not included

- Beverages, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Others are not mentioned above
- Infant seats (5$ per seat)

## Itinerary

1. **Hoa Lu District** (50m) - It was the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11th century. you will visit two kings temples that was built in 17 century. Learn about culture and history from your tour guide
2. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 45m; admission included) - Have a sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong River to pass three emerald water caves. Enjoy seeing the mountainous landscape from your boat.
3. **Ninh Binh** (pass by, no stop) - 7.30: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter 09:20: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital 09:30: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and cyling around Hoa Lu capital 11:30: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. 13.15: Enjoy the Sampan boats through the caves...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customer should bring some cash in VND to purchase the personal souvenirs and extra drink if needed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #93 of 121** | €54 | 10h | 4.88 (75) | 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 #93 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €531, median €56; typical length 11h. 15 of 121 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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