Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Bái Đính, Tràng An and Mua Cave Tour with Boat Ride

12 Hours Round trip from Xã Easy pace

Marvel at the view from the Dragon Mountain

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Head to Bái Đính Pagoda, Vietnam's biggest pagoda
02 Take a scenic boat trip through the Tràng An Cave complex
03 Cycle through the old villages of the Tràng An area
04 Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Cốc and the Ngô Đồng River

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda to see Vietnam's biggest pagoda and its largest bronze Buddha statue, then continue to Tràng An for a scenic boat ride through the cave complex. Explore the villages around the Tràng An area by bicycle and climb to Mua Cave for expansive views over Tam Cốc, the countryside, and the Ngô Đồng River. This full-day tour combines spiritual heritage, natural beauty, and light adventure in Ninh Bình.

Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Cốc and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the countryside and the Ngô Đồng River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bái Đính Pagoda, Tràng An Boat Ride and Mua Cave

Board a limousine bus with your Hanoi tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Centre and depart for Bái Đính Pagoda.
Arrive at Bái Đính Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam, with 500 La Han statues. You will have free time with the tour guide to explore this pagoda and learn more about Buddhism.
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch.
Travel to Tràng An Wharf, where you will take a boat ride to the Tràng An Cave complex.
Ride a bicycle through the old villages of the Tràng An area after returning to Tràng An Wharf.
Visit Mua Cave, which is popular among visitors for its fascinating stories. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Cốc and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the countryside and the Ngô Đồng River.
Get on the limousine bus to return to Hanoi.

Arrive in Hanoi, where you will be dropped off in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Where this trip takes you

Bái Đính Pagoda, Tràng An boat ride, Mua Cave, Tam Cốc

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Xã 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center
Electric car visit at Bái Đính Pagoda
2.5-hour boat trip to visit Tràng An Grottoes
All entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary
English-speaking Hanoi tour guide
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
02 bottles of mineral water (0.5 litre per person per day)
01 traditional hat per person during the trip
Vietnamese tea break

What's Not Included

Drinks
VAT
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Other things not mentioned in our tour program

What to bring

Camera
Sunblock cream & sunglasses
Umbrella or raincoat

Know before you go

Appropriate clothing for the season
Do not wear shorts when visiting the temple
Payment policy
- The price excludes any additional bank or gateway fees.
- Promotion is subject to availability upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations become effective only once the Hanoi Explore Travel Sales Office receives notification of cancellation in writing. The following cancellation policy shall apply:
- Cancel 24 hours prior to the arrival date for a 100% refund.
- No-show: 100% charge.
- Booking modification at least 1 day prior to the arrival date: no charge.
- In case of bad weather, if Hanoi Explore Travel cancels your booking, a 100% refund will be made.
The itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and the actual situation to ensure visitor safety.