Full Day Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Small Group Tour & Buffet Lunch Depart Hanoi in the early morning and head to Ninh Binh province where you’ll visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Later, on arrival at the Tam Coc wharf you’ll explore the caves by sampan boat. Cycle to Bich Dong before returning to Hanoi. A Vietnamese buffet is included. 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM: Pick-up at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if your hotel is located out side of Hanoi Old Quarter Area, the meeting point is at the office) 8:30 AM: Head out on the drive to Ninh Binh province 10:00 AM: Arrive at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu 10:15 AM: Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le 11:30 AM: Arrive at Tam Coc wharf 11:45 AM: Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine 13:00 : 1.5-hour Sampan boat trip through the caves and countryside landscape 15:00 : Return to Tam Coc wharf for a short break 15:15 : Bike around countryside villages (if you don't want to bike you can enjoy a cup of tea in a local restaurant or visit a local market) 16:00 : Shuttle leaves for Hanoi Around 18:30 - 19:00: Arrive at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter