Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Hanoi Bai Dinh Pagoda and Natural Trang An excursion sightseeing full day

1 Day Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the biggest pagodas in Vietnam
02 See the 500 La Han statues and giant bronze Buddha statue
03 Enjoy a local lunch in Ninh Binh
04 Take a rowing boat ride through the Trang An Scenic Landscape
05 Explore cave areas including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou
06 Travel through mountain, river, and green field scenery often called “Halong on land”
07 Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi included

Discover two of northern Vietnam’s most memorable spiritual and natural highlights on this full-day excursion from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest pagoda complexes in Vietnam, known for its impressive Buddhist statues and long rows of La Han figures, then continue to the Trang An Scenic Landscape for a peaceful boat journey through rivers, caves, and dramatic limestone scenery.

Along the way, enjoy a local lunch and take in the striking landscapes that have made Trang An a UNESCO-recognized natural heritage area. This day trip combines culture, scenery, and gentle sightseeing in one rewarding experience.

Discover two of northern Vietnam’s most memorable spiritual and natural highlights on this full-day excursion from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bai Dinh Pagoda & Trang An

Explore the center of Buddhism Bai Dinh pagoda and Trang An grottoes

8:30: pick up at your hotel to depart for Ninh Binh province (100km) for our day tour of Bai Dinh pagoda & Trang An ecosystem. We spend time to visit the 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 height, 100 tons weight.

Have lunch at local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel.

Continue to visit Trang An Scenic Landscape complex nearby which recently recognized as an UNESCO World natural heritage, get on a rowing boat (small sampan) traveling along the small river with scenic mountain and green fields landscape. Boat takes you to visit cave complex of Trang An: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, the scenery of mountain and rivers – Halong on land of Ninh Binh.

Late afternoon, drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. End this tour of Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda around 18.00.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fee

What's Not Included

drinks is excluded in lunch
Gratuities

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. sur, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
We offer free pick up service at front door hotel for all customers, tell us your hotel's stay and we'll come and pick you there