Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Hoa Lu is some 110km or 2.5 hours bus from Hanoi. Located near the Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu is the site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided good defence for this kingdom against the invaders.
Not much of this ancient kingdom is left standing. There are two 17th century temples, modelled after their 11th-century originals that are on most itineraries to Hoa Lu. They are the Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (King Dinh temple) and Le Hoan Temple (King Le Temple).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Old Quarter
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at 8 AM
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
08:00 – 08:30 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 120km modern bus-journey through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. 10:30 – Arrive Hoa Lu, once ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the dilapidated ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery creating a mystical atmosphere that will besure to titillate your imagination, visit King Dinh and Le Temple. 12:00 – Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant, a great place to savor the intense flavours of Vietnamese food then go to Tam Coc for a stunning boat trip. 13:00 – Board the sampan boats, owned by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba”. 15:00 – Leisurely cycling on country road around village 16:00 – Get on shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 18:30 – Drop off at your hotel/ accommodation’s door steps in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Options
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc 1 Day Tours
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up & Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter,food for Lunch,guide,entrance fee
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful travel experience
Massimo M,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Agency very knowledgeable, able to organize anything you ask in detail. We were in pairs and we used it for a 1-day excursion to Tam Coc, 1 day for the cruise in Lan Ha Bay and 2 days to Salgono and the Mekong Delta, with driver and guides also speaking Italian prepared and attentive to every need and ready to meet any request. We also enjoyed 2 internal flights with Vietnam Airlines perfectly organized by them Absolutely highly recommended Thank you Asiatica Travel and see you next trip to Southeast Asia Massimo Mancini
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