Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

11-Hour Ninh Bình Tour with Bai Dinh and Tràng An Boat Trip

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

Exploring grotto in Trang An by bamboo boat in Ninh Bình

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bai Dinh, the largest pagoda in Vietnam with hundreds of Buddhist statues
02 See the 10-metre-tall bronze Buddha statue at Bai Dinh Pagoda
03 Take a scenic boat trip through the cave complex of Tràng An
04 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of rivers, mountains, and water caves
05 Enjoy a local lunch featuring Ninh Bình's traditional goat meat dishes

Visit Bai Dinh, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, to understand the influence of Buddhism on Vietnamese culture and history. Home to hundreds of statues, it is also an important pilgrimage destination for locals. Then discover Tràng An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a scenic 2-hour boat trip along the river through its remarkable landscape.

The scenery of Tràng An is a unique combination of deep turquoise river water between mountains, water caves, and clear blue sky that you will not find anywhere else.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

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 Tràng An Boat Tour

8:00 - 8:30 AM: Get picked up from your hotel in the Old Quarter. The drive to Ninh Bình takes approximately 2 hours.
10:30 AM: Meet your Ninh Bình tour guide and head to Bai Dinh Pagoda, which has hundreds of Buddhist statues, including the biggest bronze Buddha statue, standing 10 metres tall.
12:30 PM: Take a break and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Ninh Bình dishes made from goat meat.
1:30 PM: Continue the trip to Tràng An.
Take a boat trip along the Tràng An River to enjoy the cave complex. The scenery of Tràng An is a unique combination of deep turquoise river water between mountains, water caves, and clear blue sky that you will not find anywhere else. The boat trip lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is rowed by local people.
Return to the bus and head back to Hanoi.
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.