Ninh Binh Day Tour: Trang An, Bai Dinh & Mua Cave from Hanoi

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11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and discover the peaceful beauty of Ninh Binh on this full-day small group tour. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, to learn about Buddhism and admire its impressive statues. Enjoy a relaxing bamboo boat ride through the Trang An grottoes, surrounded by stunning caves, limestone mountains, temples, and pagodas. Finish your adventure by hiking 500 steps up to Mua Cave on Lying Dragon Mountain, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside.

What's Included

Entrance fees for sightseeing as itinenary
Boat Trip and Hike up mountain and relaxing
English speaking tour guide
Limousine Bus Transfer Hanoi to Ninh Binh & Return
Lunch meal at local restaurant with vietnamese cuisine
Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.

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Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter Area, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    07:10 AM – 07:20 AM: Meet your friendly guide for pickup at your hotel, then depart for Ninh Binh province, located about 100 km from Hanoi Old Quarter. The drive takes approximately 2 hours, including a short break along the way.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bai Dinh Pagoda

    10:30 AM: Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, home to 500 Arhat statues and the country’s biggest bronze Buddha statue, standing 10 meters tall and weighing 100 tons. After taking an electric car to the entrance, enjoy a guided walking tour to explore the pagoda and learn about Buddhism. 12:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    1:00 PM: Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, famous for its stunning tunnel cave system. This breathtaking landscape was even chosen as a filming location for the 2016 movie “Kong: Skull Island.” Enjoy a peaceful 2.5-hour boat trip through the winding caves and limestone karsts, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of this unique destination.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    3:45 PM: Continue to Mua Cave, where you’ll climb 500 stone steps to reach the summit. From here, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Tam Coc, the surrounding countryside, and the winding Ngo Dong River—a truly unforgettable sight.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    At the end of the day, guests will bid farewell to Ninh Binh and board our tourist bus for the return trip to Hanoi, arriving between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM. You will be comfortably dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour concludes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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