Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Ninh Binh Day Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An boat trip

10 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, a major Buddhist complex
  • 03 See 500 Arhat statues and giant bronze Buddha figures
  • 04 Learn about beliefs and religions in Vietnam from your guide
  • 05 Enjoy a buffet lunch with local dishes
  • 06 Take a boat trip through the limestone landscapes of Trang An
  • 07 Travel by air-conditioned limousine bus from Hanoi Old Quarter

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day trip from Hanoi, combining spiritual heritage with scenic landscapes. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the region’s most impressive Buddhist complexes, where you can admire hundreds of Arhat statues and massive bronze Buddha figures while learning about beliefs and religions in Vietnam.

After a local buffet lunch, continue to Trang An for a relaxing boat trip through its striking limestone scenery and tunnel caves. With round-trip transport included from Hanoi Old Quarter, this day tour offers an easy way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most memorable destinations.

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day trip from Hanoi, combining spiritual heritage with scenic landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7.30 – 08.00: Pick up in hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

10.30: Arrive in Buddha Sanctuary place of Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest one not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. You can see a large number of 500 Arhats statues and the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight and three hug bronze statues of Tam The. Tour guide also gives you an introduction of beliefs and religions in Vietnam.

12.30: Have buffet lunch at a local restaurant with some special dishes such as goat meat, goat soup, deep fried rice…

13.30: Leave for Trang An eco-tourism attraction. You will blow your mind by many breathtaking tunnel caves, specialy 1000 meter - cave long.

16.30: Take return shuttle bus to Hanoi

18.30: Drop off the hotel. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Good air-conditioned limousine bus round trip and transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine
  • Boat trip in Trang An Landscape
  • Good English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Electric car for 2 ways at Bai Dinh Pagoda

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, tips & personal expenses
  • Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
  • Others are not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Dress code is formal
  • Departure Point: 62 Yen Phu, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
  • Address: 62 Yen Phu, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
  • Directions: Ninh Binh
  • Dates: See Availability
  • Return point: Hanoi

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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