Embark on a day trip from Ninh Binh province, and head approximately 100 km southeast of Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Learn about the history of the region, float among the rice patties, discover caves. Enjoy a buffet lunch with local treats and comfortable air-conditioned transport along the way. For a span of 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu reigned as the esteemed capital of Vietnam. In close proximity, Tam Coc is often referred to as "Ha Long among the rice paddies." Enjoy being transported by rowboat along the serene Tam Coc stream, gliding past emerald fields and the towering bases of mountains, and ultimately entering the enchanting mouths of caves. Be met with delightful surprises, from shimmering stalactites to glistening stalagmites, mere inches from the tranquil waters