Towering Tam Coc

I have always had a fascination with karst formations. But before Tam Coc the limestone cliffs that I have seen( in the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia) were surrounded by sea water. So it was with much anticipation that I took this tour to Tam Coc where the karst formations has a river that runs through it.

The tour did not disappoint! We were taken on a 3 hour boat ride along a river that was surrounded by towering limestone cliffs on both sides. Along the way, the boat passed through 3 caves. We were also treated to the sight of boatmen paddling with their feet. Actually had a much better time here than in Halong Bay.

Make time for a visit to Tam Coc. It is a short 2.5 hours road trip from Hanoi.