Phat Diem Cathedral and Tam Coc Private Day Tour from Hanoi

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Live guideEnglish
• Duration10 hours and 30 minutes
• CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelEasy
• Age4 and over

• Food on board
• Private boat

Timeline: how the party goes

1. Hanoi

   We will pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for departure to Phat Diem Catheral in Ninh Binh. It take about 2 hours drive from Old Quarter to Ninh Binh.

2. Kim Sơn

   We will arrive Phat Diem Catheral is one of the oldest cathedrals in Vietnam, with the age of more than 100 years and guests can see the sublime combination of Eastern and Western architecture. Phat Diem Cathedral, also known as Phat Diem Stone Church, is a 22-hectare complex. It comprises several Catholic works and sanctuaries, such as ponds, lakes, churches, and artificial caves, which were erected between 1875 and 1899. Unlike the traditional architecture of other cathedrals in Vietnam, the highlight of Phat Diem Cathedral's architecture is the combination of Eastern and Western styles. The grounds of the cathedral include a main church, 5 small churches, a bell tower, and an artificial stone cave. There is a lake in front of the cathedral and a mountain behind.

3. Ninh Hai

   Then we keep driving to Tam Coc Area is an appealing destination for visitors in Northern Vietnam. Guests will take a rest and have lunch at local restaurant with vietnamese traditional food. After lunch, guests will see the beauty of Tam Coc by bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land. The phrase “Tam Coc'' refers to three caves: Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave. They were created by the erosion of cliffs over millions of years by rain, waves, and geological changes. Visiting these marvelous caves is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Tam Coc, Vietnam. And last, we continue the tour for cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

4. Hanoi

   At the end of the day, we will say good bye Tam Coc, Ninh Binh and get on private transfer back to Hanoi. After 2 hours drive, we will arrive at Hanoi and droip off guests at same hotel/places . End tour.

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infant seats unavailable

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