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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Tam Coc 3 Caves 1-Day Classic Tour

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Tam Coc 3 Caves 1-Day Classic Tour

A peaceful, relaxing exploration designed for slow travelers! Visit the 10th-century royal capital Hoa Lu and drift gently along the Tam Coc river through three natural caves.

โ˜…4.95 ยท 310+ reviews ๐Ÿƒ Classic & Relaxing ๐Ÿš™ Relaxing Classic โฑ Full Day (07:30 โ€“ 19:00) From $46 / adult
DurationFull Day (07:30 โ€“ 19:00)
Departure07:30 AM or 08:00 AM
Group / Option2โ€“6 pax / Jeep or Small Group
PickupDoor-to-door Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel Pickup
DifficultyEasy
GuideEnglish-speaking (Eco Trip Asia)
๐Ÿ“ธ More Tour Highlights (Countryside Jeep, Tam Coc Boat & Hang Mua) 6 Authentic Tour Photos
4.95/5
310+ reviews ยท Official Sub-Brand of Eco Trip Asia

Tour overview

A peaceful, unhurried exploration designed for slow travelers, families and seniors. Visit the 10th-century royal capital Hoa Lu and drift gently along the Tam Coc river through three natural caves.

Best for

Families with childrenSenior travellersRelaxed pace seekers

Highlights

  • Discover the 10th-century roots of unified Vietnam in Hoa Lu
  • Scenic 2-hour Tam Coc boat ride rowed by local foot-rowing artisans
  • Gentle pace perfect for couples, families with kids, and senior travelers
  • Traditional buffet lunch in local restaurant
  • Complimentary countryside bicycle ride through emerald rice fields

Detailed itinerary

  1. 1 07:00 โ€“ 07:30

    Hotel Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter

    Morning pickup from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

  2. 2 10:00 โ€“ 11:45

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital & Dinh / Le royal temples.

  3. 3 12:00 โ€“ 13:15

    Buffet Lunch

    Enjoy buffet lunch with local specialties.

  4. 4 13:30 โ€“ 16:00

    Tam Coc 2-Hour Sampan Boat & Village Cycling

    Tam Coc 2-hour sampan boat ride through Hang Ca, Hang Hai & Hang Ba, followed by village cycling.

  5. 5 16:30 โ€“ 19:00

    Return to Hanoi

    Depart back to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel.

Timings are approximate. Your Eco Trip Asia guide may adjust the order of stops for weather, traffic or the best photography light.

Prices & booking policy

OptionPrice per person
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Group Tour (Adult 9+ years)$46 โ‰ˆ 1.242.000ฤ‘
๐Ÿ‘‘ Private Tour (Adult 9+ years)$79 โ‰ˆ 2.133.000ฤ‘
Child (5โ€“8 years)$35 (75% of adult price)
Child (under 5 years)Free
  • Instant Confirmation: Confirm directly via WhatsApp with zero upfront deposit required
  • Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before departure
  • Pickup: Door-to-door Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel Pickup

Whatโ€™s included & not included

Whatโ€™s Included

  • A/C vehicle, English guide, all tickets & Tam Coc boat ride
  • Buffet lunch with vegetarian options
  • Insurance & drinking water

Whatโ€™s Not Included

  • Beverages & personal expenses
  • Tips

Important information & what to bring

  • Pickup at 07:30 AM in Hanoi Old Quarter

What to bring

  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

Places youโ€™ll visit on this tour

Read our local guides to the destinations included on this itinerary.

Tam Coc ("Three Caves") โ€” Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Tam Cแป‘c โ€“ Bรญch ฤแป™ng

Tam Coc ("Three Caves")

Ninh Binhโ€™s iconic Ngo Dong River & golden rice valley

4 tours visit here
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital โ€” Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Cแป‘ ฤ‘รด Hoa Lฦฐ

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Vietnamโ€™s 10th-century royal fortress framed by limestone walls

4 tours visit here
Thung Nham Bird Park โ€” Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Vฦฐแปn Chim Thung Nham

Thung Nham Bird Park

Sunset stork sanctuary, But Cave & tropical orchard valley near Tam Coc

2 tours visit here

Frequently asked questions

How do I book and confirm?

Click "๐Ÿš€ Reserve Your Soviet Jeep" or use the booking form on this page to send your preferred date, option (Group or Private) and hotel name. We confirm instantly on WhatsApp (+84 879 617 691) with zero upfront deposit required.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.

How much do children pay?

Children aged 5โ€“8 pay 75% of the adult price ($35 on this tour). Children under 5 join free.

Is hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter included?

Yes! Door-to-door pickup and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter are included. Simply enter your hotel name when booking.

See all FAQs โ†’

Traveller reviews

Loved by travellers on our Ninh Binh Jeep & Boat tours

From the seat of an open-air vintage Jeep, Ninh Binh unfolds one quiet rural lane at a time โ€” emerald rice paddies, lotus ponds, Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, Tam Cocโ€™s winding river caves and the Dragon Peak of Hang Mua. Here is what recent guests had to say about travelling with our Eco Trip Asia team.

4.98/5
Based on 1,250+ verified reviews across TripAdvisor, Google Maps & GetYourGuide
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โ€œRiding the open-air vintage Jeep through Ninh Binhโ€™s quiet villages to Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda was magical! Then the 2-hour Tam Coc boat ride and climbing Mua Cave gave us the best views in Vietnam. Highly recommend Eco Trip Asia!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sarah & David Jenkins ยท United Kingdom
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โ€œMost tour companies skip the backroads, but Ninh Binh Jeep Tours by Eco Trip Asia took us through emerald rice paddies and karst cliffs that felt like a fairytale movie set. The local set-menu lunch was delicious!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Marcus Lindqvist ยท Sweden
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โ€œTam Coc was so peaceful with the local rowers paddling with their feet. Visiting Bich Dong Pagoda and Thai Vi Temple by open-air Jeep brought the whole day to life. Super easy booking over WhatsApp with Eco Trip Asia!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Elena Rostova ยท Australia
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โ€œThe sheer size of Bai Dinh Pagoda and the 500 Arhat statues was breathtaking. The lunch had tons of vegetarian options. Highly recommend booking directly through Eco Trip Asia's Ninh Binh Jeep division!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Chloe & Liam Oโ€™Connor ยท Ireland
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โ€œWe took hundreds of cinematic photos from the open-air Jeep, at Hang Mua Dragon Peak and in the Tam Coc caves. The guide was respectful, on time, and knew all the best vantage points without crowds. 10/10!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Kenji & Yumi Takahashi ยท Japan
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โ€œThe limestone tunnels in Tam Coc and Trang An are a natural wonder. Very comfortable Limo Green transportation from Hanoi and awesome vintage Jeep ride in Ninh Binh. Thank you Eco Trip Asia!โ€
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Jean-Luc & Sophie Dubois ยท France
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โ€œIt was fantastic. The open-air Jeep takes you to truly beautiful rural lanes in Ninh Binh and gives you a real taste of the countryside around Tam Coc and Bich Dong Pagoda.โ€
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Sandra ยท Netherlands
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โ€œI recommend the tour first because an open-air Jeep can go places a tour bus would struggle โ€” right through rice fields to Thai Vi Temple โ€” and our Eco Trip Asia guide was outstanding.โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Roberta ยท United Kingdom
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โ€œGreat staff! From the 06:40 AM Limo Green pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter to the 2-hour Jeep ride and Tam Coc sampan boat, everything ran like clockwork.โ€
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Matt ยท Australia

Read all verified guest reviews TripAdvisor Reviews โ†—

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