Discover Hoa Lu Tam Coc & Halong Bay

Today you will visit one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam - Tam Coc and Hoa Lu.

Start the day with 8.00am – 8.30am pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a 2-hour drive through the lush countryside to Ninh Binh. 

Upon arrival, you will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam, and the remaining two temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le. You will learn more about the history of Vietnam dating back a thousand years, and why this area was chosen for the capital of Vietnam. Then, you will proceed to Tam Coc caves (16km from Hoa Lu) where you will have a lavish buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, you will take a relaxing sampan boat in Tam Coc, famous as “Halong Bay on land”. The 90-minute boat ride offers you endless photo opportunities. When you return to the dock, take a short break before cycling for approximately 45 minutes along country lanes to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush paddy fields and discover the real countryside of Vietnam. 

Afterwards, you get on the shuttle bus for the return to Hanoi. The full-day Hoa Lu Tam Coc concludes with drop-off at your Hanoi hotel. Spend your evening time on discovering the city on your own.

Halong Bay is one of the best attractive destinations in Vietnam that you should not miss when you visit Northern Vietnam.

08.00 - 08.30 AM: Guide and bus of Incredible Asia Journeys will pick you up, you will set out by air-conditioned bus to Tuan Chau for Halong Bay day trip cruise. The 3.5-hour scenic drive gives you the chance to enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta, and see the daily rural life of Vietnamese farmers with rice fields and water buffaloes.   

Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor, you will begin the most beautiful day cruise in Halong Bay, aptly named the “Incredible Asia Journey Cruise”, sailing out into the mystical bay. After a short introductory talk by the tour guide, you will enjoy a wonderful local seafood lunch onboard (Vegetarian food is available if requested). The nearly 4-hour relaxing cruise gives you the chance to discover the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site with its thousands of limestone islets and mountains. We cruise through emerald waters, passing by the Dog Stone, Burning Incense Islet and Fighting-Cock Islet, the famous symbol of Halong Bay. 

After lunch, we stop at Ba Hang Fishing Village for a trip by kayak or bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Visit the magnificent Thien Cung Cave, (Heavenly Palace Cave) to explore huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites before returning to your Incredible Aisa Journey Cruise. 

You will enjoy a tea break and sample some green bean cake, which is a local specialty the northern provinces while watching an unforgettable sunset over the legendary Halong Bay.

Afterwards, you get on the shuttle bus to come back Hanoi. Today our Hoa Lu Tam Coc & Halong Bay 2 Days ends with drop-off at your Hanoi hotel.