Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Discover Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Caves from Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam
  • 02 Take a boat trip through the Trang An cave complex
  • 03 Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch
  • 04 Climb 500 stone steps to Mua Cave
  • 05 Admire panoramic views over Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River
  • 06 Travel round-trip from Hanoi by Limousine Bus
  • 07 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage landscape

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and spend a full day exploring the natural and cultural highlights of Ninh Binh. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, known as the largest pagoda in Vietnam, then continue to Trang An for a scenic boat trip through its cave complex and dramatic limestone landscape.

The day also includes a Vietnamese buffet lunch and a climb up to Mua Cave, where 500 stone steps lead to sweeping views over Tam Coc, the countryside, and the Ngo Dong River. With hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, this tour offers a convenient way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most celebrated regions.

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, known as the largest pagoda in Vietnam, then continue to Trang An for a scenic boat trip through its cave complex and dramatic limestone landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7h00 - 7h20: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relaxArrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. You will have free time with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion. 

Have a Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

Get on the tourist bus continue going to Trang An wharf, take boat trip to visit Trang An Cave complex. isit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape natural view.  Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. Get on the Limousine Bus to return to Hanoi 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Old Quarter by Limousine Bus
  • All Entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
  • Buffet Lunch with Special Vietnamese cuisine
  • Sampan Boat trip to visit Trang An Grottoes + Electric car visit Bai Dinh pagoda.
  • Expert English speaking tour guide
  • Climb up to the mountain, visit Mua Caves
  • Free a bottle of mineral water on the bus

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses & beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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.
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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