Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Bái Đính and Tràng An Tour from Hanoi with Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bái Đính Pagoda, one of the biggest pagodas in Vietnam
02 See the giant bronze Buddha statue and 500 Arhan statues at the sanctuary
03 Relax on a boat trip through Tràng An's spectacular caves and natural archways
04 Pass through Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave
05 Enjoy a local lunch with specialties such as goat meat and pork storage vessel

Discover Ninh Bình on a day trip from Hanoi that combines spiritual heritage with a scenic boating experience. Visit Bái Đính Pagoda, one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam, and learn about local beliefs and religions from your Vietnamese tour guide. Then enjoy a relaxing boat ride through Tràng An's spectacular network of caves, grottoes, and natural archways, often described as the mainland's answer to Halong Bay. The tour also includes a local lunch featuring regional specialties.

Then enjoy a relaxing boat ride through Tràng An's spectacular network of caves, grottoes, and natural archways, often described as the mainland's answer to Halong Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Bái Đính

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Bái Đính Pagoda and Tràng An Boat Trip

7:30 - 8:30: Pick up from your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Bình with your Vietnamese tour guide. On the way, take a short break.
10:30: Arrive at the Buddha sanctuary of Bái Đính Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam, with 500 Arhan statues. You can see the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam, measuring 10 meters in height and weighing 100 tons. Your Vietnamese tour guide will also introduce you to beliefs and religions in Vietnam.
12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant with special dishes such as goat meat, pork storage vessel, and more.
13:30: Relax on a boat trip through Tràng An's spectacular network of caves, archways, and grottoes, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave. Alternate between darkness and light as you enjoy stunning views of the mainland's answer to Halong Bay.
16:00: Return to the bus and begin the journey back to Hanoi.
18:30: Arrive back in Hanoi and drop off at your address. Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Bái Đính Pagoda, Tràng An boat caves, Sang Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off by modern air-conditioned bus at hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter
English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide service
Lunch
Entrance fee
Boat fee
Electric car

What's Not Included

Drinks
Tax
Tips
Travel insurance
Other items not mentioned above

Know before you go

Carry a hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, and adequate cash.
Children aged 10 and above will be charged the adult fee.
Children aged 5-9 will be charged 75% of the adult fee.
Children under 5 are free of charge.
Only 1 child may share with 2 adults. The second child will be charged 75% of the adult fee.

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