Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full Day Tour: Small Group Tour & Buffet Lunch
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Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full Day Tour: Small Group Tour & Buffet Lunch
By Swallow Travel
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Ages 5-88, max of 25 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- • English speaking tour guide
- • Entrance fees & Mineral water bottles
- • Buffet lunch
- • Riding bicycle
- • Boat trip on the river
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Ninh Binh Tours
What's not included- • Beverages, Tips( not compulsory), and Personal Expenses
- • Other things are not mentioned clearly in the packages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Our pickup and drop off service at the hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter or some districts nearby
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104400P14- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- When you visit any temples, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104400P14
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Itinerary
- 110.30-11.00: You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long –present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. 12:00: Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc named Duc Tuan restaurant. The food is served with Asian stype, local dishes, organic vegetable. The Duc Tuan is located on the river overview Tam Coc, you can enjoy the view of overal riverside until you finish your lunch 13:30: After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colours. The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life. 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( about 5km for return way) (if you don't want to bike you can enjoy a cup of tea in a local restaurant or visit a local market by yourself) - Optional activities: Buffalow rides 16:00: Leave Tam Coc and go back to Hanoi.
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- Adventure374289984850 contributionsAmazing experience! Thank you!This travel agency gave me and my family an amazing experience! I thank all the staff specially Rosie for arranging the whole tour for our family of 12. They are very professional, attentive, and value for your money. I could not have arranged the tour any better. Surely they love what they do and the people of Vietnam are very wonderful. I highly recommend and trust them for our next getaway!!!Written 21 July 2024
- lara4wallace0 contributions100% would recommendCould not recommend Swallow Travel more. The communication from Rosie could not have been more efficient and excellent.Written 26 May 2024
- Z753AOianc0 contributionsGood People to Travel With.The communication for this trip was exceptional. The travel company (Swallow) was able to organise a taxi into Hanoi from the airport at a reasonable rate. The trip was great. The guide was very pleasant and had a good command of English.Hotel was good and most importantly, very central in Sapa.Written 29 April 2024
- StevenTheGreatWhite0 contributions11 Day Tour VietnamThe trip from start to finish was ran perfectly by Swallow Travel. None of the pick ups or transfers were 1 second late. I made a few changes throughout the trip which were dealt with swiftly and professionally.Written 23 January 2024
- C2092RAtinan0 contributionsExcellent service. Highly recommendAll hotels have been an excellent choice and superb. We have been very impressed with the care you have shown us in Vietnam Cambodia Laos with swallow travel'. Thanks heapsWritten 22 January 2024
- John M0 contributionsSwallow travel's 14 day beach holiday was fantasticSwallow travels 14 day Beach holiday was great value. Anh looked after wonderfully and everything worked like clockwork. Her care and attention to detail was much appreciated. The accommodation chosen was excellent.Written 26 December 2023
- lisamB4538AO0 contributionsBest tour agentsI cannot thank Swallow travel enough for the amazing trip they organised for my mother and I. We had never been to Vietnam and choose the 10 day trip. From start to finish the company was professional and so helpful . Being a Vietnam company they knew all the small working parts and everything was organised so well. We had small group day trips booked which were perfect to beat the crowds and massive bus loads They messaged us every day to check in. We will be using them every time we travel Vietnam. Thank youWritten 17 November 2023
- Sherpa7393340 contributionsVietnam in 16 daysDefinitely would recommend this travel agent. Communication was prompt. We asked for an extra night in Saigon which was sorted for us. Because of the flights being delayed, we arrived in Hanoi at 2 am in the morning. Our agent updated pick up time from the airport and changed schedule for Halong Bay and Sapa by 1 day which allowed us to relax on the first day in Hanoi. LEGEND. Tour was very well organised. We didn’t have to worry about anything. We enjoyed every location we visited. We had enough free time as well. Great way to visit so many different places in Vietnam in only 16 days.Written 10 October 2023
- Fnitaf130 contributionsGreat agency to use when travelling to VietnamThe tour organised by Swallow travel was superb, Had no issues at all, seamless... Pick up / Drop off was always on time.Written 9 October 2023
- 737gerardo0 contributionsVietnam Family Holiday - AmazingWe have just returned from a 20 day trip from Vietnam traveling which was all organized by Swallow Travel and our experience was amazing. From the moment I made contact with the fantastic Rosie, nothing was too much trouble and the communication was outstanding, Rosie organized everything for us- hotels, internal flights, transfers, tour guides- all we had to do was be in our hotel lobby at a certain time to be collected. It made travelling with our children (9/13/15) so stress free and easy. All of the above mentioned hotels, guides etc were brilliant and made our trip so memorable - we would never have experienced the amount Vietnam has to offer without Rosie and Swallow Travel. We can't compliment Rosie and her team enough and will certainly avail of their expertise and care again in the future.Written 14 August 2023
- DarronN19680 contributionsBoat needs an update, terrible experience!This boat is in terrible condition, roaches and mildew are abundant. The beds are hard and the bedding is rough. The bathrooms are poor at best and the one towel you will get smells poor. They only provide AC from approximately 9pm and it shut off before 6am. On a positive note, the crew is great and the food is unique, fresh and flavorful.Written 1 August 2023
- X8739IBterryc0 contributionsExcellent Service!Long overdue review for Swallow Travel. Organized our tour of Vietnam. Outstanding service in every way. Five stars. Don't hesitate to use them. Would travel with them again. Only thing worth nothing is reduced baggage allowance for domestic flights in Vietnam of which we took many - maximum of 20 kg (which was less than our international flight over there and back at 25 kg) so we paid extra baggage fees at times.Written 25 July 2023
- S2973TZstephanied0 contributionsTHE PERFECT 2 WEEK HOLIDAY AROUND VIETNAMWe booked this organised private tour in Vietnam as first time travellers outside of Europe. Swallow travel organised everything for us from hotels, day tours and transportation. We had a WhatsApp group so the communication was perfect every time that something occurred. Highly recommend! Very good prices and flexible to your needs for a perfect holiday!Written 26 June 2023
- 596geraldinek0 contributionsAmazing trip to Vietnam & CambodiaOur second trip with Swallow Travel - both organized by the wonderful Rosie Dinh- covered Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels & Cambodia. Itinerary was super with just the perfect amount of time in each place. Rosie was always available via WhatsApp for any queries along with her team in Cambodia . Hotels very good, transport all excellent & very smooth, guides excellent. Can’t recommend this company & Rosie highly enough- would definitely use them againWritten 26 May 2023
- shepherd970 contributionsExcellent travel company taking care of all logisticsI don't often take the time to write reviews but I need to single out Swallow Travel and Rosie in particular, she organised our 14 day tour of Vietnam and all the varied tours and trips we wanted to do in between, including Halong bay, Nin Binh, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta... too many to list! Their company is highly professional, very clear, timely and transparent communication. On the trips the tour guides were entertaining and kept everyone in check and more than happy to impart their knowledge about their beautiful country, buses were all clean and air conditioned, hotels were spot on and locations really good as a base to explore by yourself. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company if you are travelling to Asia.Written 17 May 2023
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At the beginning, I wanted to book Trang An and Mua Cave. But my dad and mom didn't wanr to hike up the cave. So I booked this one. And it was a fantastic day trip!!! The scenery is gorgeous. The services is excellent!!!! After this trip, I also booked a private Hanoi day trip with them. And Rose ( our guide) is amazing 💕 ask for Rose if you are Asian group 😂 she brought my mom to a big flower garden. My mom took millions of photos there and told me ' well done' when she was back to our hotel.
Written 5 October 2019
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Dear Notsolazysunday,
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Swallow Travel. How wonderful to hear your enjoyed the tour wish us. We do hope to have a chance to organize tour for you in the future. Thank you very much for your recommendation and support.
Best Regards,
Swallow Travel Team
Written 13 November 2019
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dmshep66
Caistor, UK242 contributions
Full day out from Hanoi, with a 2 hour drive south to Minh Binh. Short 'comfort' stops en route and then a visit to 2 old temples from the first and second emperors.
Then, an air-conditioned lunch which was excellent, both in quality and variety.
Next was a 15 minute drive to collect bicycles and half an hour to cycle around fantastic scenery.
Finally, a boat ride through the limestone karst with women (mainly) rowing with their hands and feet! This was for about 1 hour 40 mins!
Very hot day, but great day out.
Then, an air-conditioned lunch which was excellent, both in quality and variety.
Next was a 15 minute drive to collect bicycles and half an hour to cycle around fantastic scenery.
Finally, a boat ride through the limestone karst with women (mainly) rowing with their hands and feet! This was for about 1 hour 40 mins!
Very hot day, but great day out.
Written 8 August 2019
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Dear dmshep66,
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Swallow Travel.
It is our pleasure to serve you and your feedback will help us improve our services. If you require any further support or assistance, we’ll be more than happy to be of service. We do hope to have a chance to organize tour for you in the soonest future.
Written 13 November 2019
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Luke H
Wollongong, Australia14 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Awesome guide and driver, lots of good information, lots of laughs, would definitely recommend this tour
Written 27 December 2019
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Dear Luke,
On behalf of Swallow Travel, I would like to say thank you for your feedback. It will help us improve our services. We do hope to have a chance to organize tour for you in the soonest future.
Best regards, Swallow Travel Team.
Written 20 April 2020
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John nguyen
6 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
My partner and I had a wonderful time on our recent tour to Hoa Lu tam coc. We were picked up promptly in the morning and met awesome friend tour guide, Sam. She is funny and light hearted throughout the day. She made the trip memorable one. We enjoyed relaxing day at the beautiful ancient temples, feasting at Vietnamese traditional buffet, cruising along the stunning the river and cycling through the rice paddies. We would both recommend this full day trip t anyone looking for a da trip outside of Hanoi. You cant go wrong!
Written 5 October 2019
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Dear Long,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that you are satisfied with our service and assistance. It is our pleasure to serve you and your feedback will help us improve our services. We are looking forward to serving you again!
Best Regards,
Swallow Travel
Written 13 November 2019
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Fiona L
8 contributions
Sept 2019
One of the less crowded and popular tourist places in Hanoi but still an unforgettable trip.
We started this tour with visiting some temples. The temples were pretty cool as our guide explained the history. ***For females, you aren't allowed to wear short skirts/shorts so you have to cover up which will be provided***
Afterwards, we went to the lunch buffet. Not my favorite and I didn't get full from it.
We then did a bicycling tour. This was probably the highlight of my tour as we biked around the island and took some neat pictures of the rice paddies.
Afterwards, we did a boat trip along the river. The boat was accompanied by one small rower. We got a 15 year old girl which made the experience bitter sweet. The first 30 minutes of the boat was fantastic and amazing, but afterwards, it got boring. The entire boat ride was almost 2 hours which was too long in my opinion.
For a day trip, this was an okay tour. The bicycle rice paddies was my favorite part. The temples were a good chance of pace. If anything, I would make the boat ride cut in half.
Regardless, I enjoyed this trip and it was a good escape and introduction to Ha Long Bay.
We started this tour with visiting some temples. The temples were pretty cool as our guide explained the history. ***For females, you aren't allowed to wear short skirts/shorts so you have to cover up which will be provided***
Afterwards, we went to the lunch buffet. Not my favorite and I didn't get full from it.
We then did a bicycling tour. This was probably the highlight of my tour as we biked around the island and took some neat pictures of the rice paddies.
Afterwards, we did a boat trip along the river. The boat was accompanied by one small rower. We got a 15 year old girl which made the experience bitter sweet. The first 30 minutes of the boat was fantastic and amazing, but afterwards, it got boring. The entire boat ride was almost 2 hours which was too long in my opinion.
For a day trip, this was an okay tour. The bicycle rice paddies was my favorite part. The temples were a good chance of pace. If anything, I would make the boat ride cut in half.
Regardless, I enjoyed this trip and it was a good escape and introduction to Ha Long Bay.
Written 3 October 2019
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Dear Fiona,
On behalf of Swallow Travel, I would like to say thank you for your feedback. It will help us improve our services.
We do hope to have a chance to organize tour for you in the soonest future.
Best regards,
Swallow Travel Team.
Written 13 November 2019
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Nick H
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Nice trip. Started at 7:30 AM when we where picked up at the hotel. The first activity was visiting a temple. The tourguide was funny and knowledgeable. The second trip was the riverboat trip. This was nice, but the man rowing was a bit rude and demanded a big tip.
The cycling activity was short but nice. Afterwards we went back to the hotel where we arrived at 9:00 PM
The cycling activity was short but nice. Afterwards we went back to the hotel where we arrived at 9:00 PM
Written 2 October 2022
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Dear Nick,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Your feedback will help us improve our services. We will check with the tour guide about this. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to you with the man rowing the boat. On behalf of Swallow Travel team, thank you once again for touring with us. We welcome your feedback. We hope you are highly satisfied with our service and that you recommend touring with Swallow Travel to your friends and family. We are looking forward to serving you again for other trips in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar( Indochina countries).
Best regards,
Swallow Travel team,
Written 5 October 2022
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Nathan H
10 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Overall this trip was very good, the temples were a bit under whelming at the start of the trip, while picturesque they are some what smaller then I imagined and are just small out buildings with statues of previous kings and family in them, nether the less an informative part of the trip.
Next was lunch in a local restaurant, we were the first to arrive there and when we were there many more groups arriving so we were lucky as I imagine it gets busy. That aside the food was an all you can eat buffet with fresh food served and a vast variety.
Next we did the boat trip down the river, very busy with and popular with many tourist groups how ever it wasn’t too over crowded considering. The boat last around 90 minutes between large cliffs and through low caves. The only disappointing Thing is that it wasn’t rice season so the pictures you see advertising aren’t quite accurate depending on what time of year you visit!
Lastly was the cycling for around 45 minutes. You could either stay with the group or explore the local town yourself, some bikes were very good quality but useable nether the less. You cycle along the road for around 15 minutes then you can either turn back and go back along the road of head off road on a rough cycle track which takes you a more scenic route, which I did and was worth it. The track runs along the river and between mountains and far enough away from the road so that’s it’s tranquil again, a good experience.
Maybe the best part of the trip was the guide HUY. Very honest with scenarios, for instance with people taking your photo graph doing various activities and if you pose you are then agreeing to buy or on the boat trip there are people trying to sell you snacks and drinks on boats and even if you don’t want one they’ll tell you that you should buy your personal rower something which he advised all the do it keep it and sell it on later so it’s best just to tip them, along with how much is acceptable should you wish to tip etc. HUY was also very knowledgable and answered any questions that were directed at him along the trip. As well as being extremely helpful before and after the trip by phoning me ahead to inform me how long the bus would be before pick up etc and was happy to drop me in a different location when the tour had finished and to a street that he recommended for good food!
Definitely worth the money and a worthwhile trip.
Next was lunch in a local restaurant, we were the first to arrive there and when we were there many more groups arriving so we were lucky as I imagine it gets busy. That aside the food was an all you can eat buffet with fresh food served and a vast variety.
Next we did the boat trip down the river, very busy with and popular with many tourist groups how ever it wasn’t too over crowded considering. The boat last around 90 minutes between large cliffs and through low caves. The only disappointing Thing is that it wasn’t rice season so the pictures you see advertising aren’t quite accurate depending on what time of year you visit!
Lastly was the cycling for around 45 minutes. You could either stay with the group or explore the local town yourself, some bikes were very good quality but useable nether the less. You cycle along the road for around 15 minutes then you can either turn back and go back along the road of head off road on a rough cycle track which takes you a more scenic route, which I did and was worth it. The track runs along the river and between mountains and far enough away from the road so that’s it’s tranquil again, a good experience.
Maybe the best part of the trip was the guide HUY. Very honest with scenarios, for instance with people taking your photo graph doing various activities and if you pose you are then agreeing to buy or on the boat trip there are people trying to sell you snacks and drinks on boats and even if you don’t want one they’ll tell you that you should buy your personal rower something which he advised all the do it keep it and sell it on later so it’s best just to tip them, along with how much is acceptable should you wish to tip etc. HUY was also very knowledgable and answered any questions that were directed at him along the trip. As well as being extremely helpful before and after the trip by phoning me ahead to inform me how long the bus would be before pick up etc and was happy to drop me in a different location when the tour had finished and to a street that he recommended for good food!
Definitely worth the money and a worthwhile trip.
Written 27 November 2019
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Dear Sir/Madam,
On behalf of Swallow Travel, I would like to say thank you for your feedback. It will help us improve our services. We do hope to have a chance to organize tour for you in the soonest future.
Best regards, Swallow Travel Team.
Written 20 April 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I would prefer not to partake in bike riding, can I be exempt and still do the rest of this tour by staying on bus etc?
Written 18 September 2019
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