Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Bai Dinh and Trang An Tour with Pagoda, Caves and Cycling

1 Day Round trip from Xã Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bai Dinh, the largest pagoda complex in Southeast Asia
  • 02 Explore both the old temple and the newly built temple at Bai Dinh
  • 03 Take in panoramic views from the summit of Dinh Mountain
  • 04 Cruise through Trang An Grottoes past limestone karsts and cave systems
  • 05 Cycle along rural roads, canals, and small villages in the Ninh Bình countryside

Visit the magnificent Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Buddhist temple complex on Bai Dinh Mountain in Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam, and explore both the old temple and the newly created larger temple that attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. Walk up to the summit for sweeping views over the river valley and limestone karsts, then continue to Trang An Grottoes, a spectacular landscape of limestone peaks and valleys near the southern edge of the Red River Delta. This full-day experience also includes a scenic boat ride through caves and a cycling journey along rural roads and small villages.

Sail along the exquisite river to visit numerous caves such as Hang Tối Cave, Sáng Cave, Hang Nấu Rượu Cave, and Ba Giọt Cave.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Ninh Bình, Bái Đính
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Grottoes Discovery

  • Pick up from the hotel at 7:45 am.

  • Enjoy a 100 km journey by modern bus through the verdant landscape of the Vietnamese countryside.

  • Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, the largest pagoda not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia.

  • Walk up to the mountain summit to see two huge bronze bells weighing 27 tons and 36 tons, three 50-ton bronze statues of Tam Thế, and the 100-ton statue of Buddha Sakyamuni made of gold and bronze.

  • Witness the panoramic view of the picturesque landscape at the foothill of Dinh Mountain, surrounded by an amazing river valley below and dotted with limestone karsts.

  • Enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant with special dishes such as goat meat and pork stored in a vessel.

  • Leave for Trang An Grottoes.

  • Sail along the exquisite river to visit numerous caves such as Hang Tối Cave, Sáng Cave, Hang Nấu Rượu Cave, and Ba Giọt Cave.

  • Discover the abundance of fauna and flora in this region.

  • Cycle through rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and small villages, with a backdrop of a maze of limestone mountains.

Return to the hotel.

Bái Đính Temple summit, Dinh Mountain river valley, Tràng An caves and limestone karsts

Where this trip takes you

Bái Đính Temple summit, Dinh Mountain river valley, Tràng An caves and limestone karsts

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Xã 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off services

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking guide

  • Buffet lunch

  • Boat ride

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Beverages

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for the tour guide

  • Personal expenses

  • Bicycle

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Xã, Gia Sinh, Gia Viễn, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Xã.

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