Day Trips from Hanoi to Hoa Lu

Discover the World Heritage–listed treasures of Ninh Binh province on this unforgettable day trip with a small-group. You’ll visit tombs from the Dinh and Le dynasties in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. After lunch in Tam Coc, board a sampan for a tranquil boat ride past a majestic landscape of limestone caves, home to Bich Dong Pagoda. Numbers are limited to ensure personalized attention from the guide.

Visit the famed temples of Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital in Ninh Binh province. This full-day tour from Hanoi promises stunning natural scenery while you relax on a sampan boat ride down the Ngo Dong River, traveling from Tam Coc to three limestone caves. Then see Hoa Lu’s royal palace grounds and learn from your guide about the Le and Dinh dynasties. Finish with lunch and a countryside bike ride.