1-Day Bai Dinh and Trang An Tour with Sampan Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Xã Easy pace

Revel in the picturesque landscape of Trang An

Take a pleasant boat ride to explore old caves

Witness glimmering buddha statues at Bai Din Pagoda Complex

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia
02 See 500 stone statues of "La Han," giant bronze bells, and the 100-ton Buddha Sakyamuni statue
03 Cruise through Trang An's limestone karst landscape, paddy fields, and cave systems by traditional sampan boat
04 Enjoy panoramic countryside views from the limestone mountains
05 Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch with local specialties

Visit the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia at the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, where magnificent Buddha statues and remarkable Vietnamese architecture stand against beautiful river valley scenery. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese buffet lunch before continuing to Trang An, where limestone massifs rise dramatically from paddy fields. Explore mystical valleys, fresh-water ponds, and surrounding jungle landscapes as you row through caves on a traditional sampan boat. This full-day experience combines spiritual heritage, countryside views, and cave exploration in Ninh Bình.

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 Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Boat Journey

07:45 AM - Meet your tour guide at your hotel in the morning.
08:30 AM - Embark on a 100 km bus journey through the verdant landscape of the Vietnamese countryside. Take a short break en route.
10:30 AM - Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, scenically set on the foothills of Dinh Mountain and surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley. It is Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist complex and consists of several beautiful temples and remarkable Buddha statues. Visit the highlights of the pagoda complex: 500 stone statues of "La Han," two huge bronze bells weighing 27 tons and 36 tons, and three bronze statues of Tam The.
Walk up the mountains to enjoy the panoramic view of the landscape dotted with limestone mountains and see the 100-ton statue of Buddha Sakyamuni made of bronze.
12:30 PM - Enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch in a Vietnamese restaurant with special dishes such as goat meat and pork stored in a vessel.
01:30 PM - Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, a majestic limestone massif that rises dramatically from paddy fields.
Explore mystical valleys, numerous fresh-water ponds, and the surrounding jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan boat gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves.
04:30 PM - Take the shuttle bus to Hanoi.
07:00 PM - Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Xã 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Fully escorted tour with an English-speaking Hanoi tour guide
Pick-up from hotel/accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Transfer by modern air-conditioned bus, Hanoi - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Hanoi
A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
2 bottles of water per person
All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda
Boat trip in Trang An

What's Not Included

Cycling in the countryside
Pick-up from hotel/stay outside the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Beverages and travel insurance
Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses
All expenses not indicated in our itinerary

What to bring

Sunblock
Sports shoes
Cash for personal expenses
Hat or umbrella

Know before you go

Trang An is an eco-tourism attraction located in the east of Ninh Binh, covering an area of 2,000 ha. Bai Dinh Pagoda is one of the biggest pagodas in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with hundreds of statues.

In the caves, every passage brings a surprise as the light transforms the view into that of another world and time. The fauna and flora are rich, and the sight of a goat jumping from one cliff to another is common.

Highlights

Boat ride to explore outstanding natural scenery of limestone karst landscapes.
Pay a visit to the glimmering pagoda complex housing magnificent architectural examples.
Tranquil cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages.

Notes

Depart from Hanoi (Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Old Quarter).
Cycling is optional.
The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Doctors and pharmacies are not available.
Cancellation policies confirmed by agents apply.
Please check the invoice from your agent or hotel carefully, as we will be unable to provide a verbal agreement due to language barriers.
From 02/03/2019 to 02/10/2019, you will be charged a 30% extra fee (Lunar New Year in Vietnam).