Hanoi: 2-Day Private tour to explore Vietnam's Buddhist heritage

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi - Trang An - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Overnight at luxury resort ( L/D )
4 stops
1
Hanoi
7:00 - 9:00 AM: Pick-up from your Hanoi hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province by private car
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Trang An Grottoes
Arrive in Ninh Binh and have delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Boat tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Trang An Scenic Complex. Explore tranquil rivers, limestone cliffs, and caves while admiring the spectacular "Ha Long Bay on Land".
4 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda: Visit Southeast Asia's largest bronze Buddha statue, a 13-story pagoda, and various Buddhist temples.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Ninh Binh
Check-in to a luxury resort near Trang An. Experience wellness programs like spas, yoga, and meditation. Dinner & Free Time – Relax at the resort.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ninh Binh - Yen Tu Mountain - Hanoi ( B/L )
5 stops
5
Ninh Binh
Breakfast at the resort and check-out Transfer to Yen Tu Mountain by private vehicle Transfer
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Arrive and explore the Bamboo Forest Monastery (Chuklam Monastery), nestled on the mountainside. Stroll through the peaceful courtyard for approximately 30 minutes, admiring its architectural beauty and learning about the unique influence of Zen Buddhism on Vietnamese spiritual life. Reach the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred pilgrimage site with rich cultural and spiritual significance. Have a delicious local lunch at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain. Take the cable car with your guide and visit Hoa Yen Pagoda and Mot Mai Pagoda. Take a scenic cable car through lush forests and mountain slopes to the summit, visit the Bronze Pagoda, trek, and enjoy the panoramic views and begin your spiritual ascent. Descend via cable car and return to your vehicle.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Hoa Yen Temple (534 meters above sea level). This temple, once home to the monk Tran Nhon Dzong, is a place of both historical significance and natural beauty. Climbing the stone steps under the shade of ancient pine trees reveals panoramic views overlooking the valley. Mot Mai (Single-Roofed Pagoda), a small temple perched on a rocky cliff. It is renowned for its tranquility and spiritual retreat. Head to the second cable car station to get closer to the summit. After disembarking, a short walk leads to the statue of An Gi-saeng, the mythical figure who is said to have attained enlightenment on this mountain. Surrounded by mist and mountain air, it is a cultural monument and a scenic spot. 
Admission ticket free
8
The final section of the tour follows the stone steps to the legendary Dong Pagoda (Bronze Pagoda), perched atop the 1,068-meter peak. Built entirely of bronze, this small temple stands against the sky, a sacred place for incense burning, contemplation, and panoramic views of the entire northern landscape. On a clear day, you can even see as far as Ha Long Bay. 
Admission ticket free
9
Hanoi
Depart the cable car and return to your vehicle. Return to Hanoi, drop off at your hotel, and conclude the tour.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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