Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Bái Đính and Tràng An Tour with Pagoda Visit and Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Xã Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the largest pagoda temple complex in South East Asia at Bái Đính
02 See 500 stone statues of Arhats, a 27-ton bell tower, and the Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy
03 Take a 2-hour boat ride through Tràng An's mirrored waters, limestone outcrops, and caves
04 Ride along rural roads and canal banks through small villages beneath limestone mountains

Journey through the ancient landscapes of Bái Đính and Tràng An on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the largest pagoda temple complex in South East Asia, admire the impressive limestone formations of Dinh Mountain, and explore the vast Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex. Complete the experience with a peaceful boat ride through Tràng An's mirrored waters and a ride along rural roads beside canals and small villages with your local tour guide.

Witness a spectacular labyrinth of mirrored waters studded with towering, jungle-clad limestone outcrops, and gently row down the river through numerous caves.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Bái Đính

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Bái Đính Pagoda Complex and Tràng An

08:00 - 08:30 am - Meet your Vietnamese tour guide at the hotel and begin a 100 km journey by modern bus through the verdant countryside. Enjoy short breaks along the way.
11:00 am - Arrive near the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex. Take electric cars to explore this massive architectural site, home to 500 stone statues of Arhats, a 27-ton bell tower, a 36-ton bronze bell, and the Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Walk up to the mountain summit to see the bronze statue of Lord Buddha.
13:00 pm - Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00 pm - Embark on a 2-hour boat ride in Trang An. Witness a spectacular labyrinth of mirrored waters studded with towering, jungle-clad limestone outcrops, and gently row down the river through numerous caves.
16:15 pm - Ride along rural roads beside the extensive canal network and through small villages, with a backdrop of maze-like limestone mountains.
17:30 pm - Board the shuttle bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
20:00 pm - Drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.