1-Day Ninh Bình and Tràng An Tour with Bai Dinh Temple Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Bai Dinh Temple, the largest temple in Vietnam
• 02 See hundreds of Buddhist statues, including a 10-metre-tall bronze Buddha
• 03 Enjoy traditional Ninh Bình dishes at a local restaurant
• 04 Take a scenic boat trip along the Trang An River
• 05 Explore the cave complex amid rugged mountains and water caves

Discover the main attractions of Ninh Bình and Tràng An on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit Bai Dinh Temple, the largest temple in Vietnam, home to hundreds of Buddhist statues, including a 10-metre-tall bronze Buddha. Enjoy traditional Ninh Bình dishes at a local restaurant, then take a scenic boat trip along the Trang An River to explore its cave complex, framed by rugged mountains, water caves, and clear blue skies.

The scenery here is a unique combination of deep turquoise river water, rugged mountains, water caves, and clear blue skies.

From the itinerary

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

1

Day 01

Bai Dinh Temple and Trang An Cave Complex

• Meet your guide at your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The drive to Ninh Bình takes approximately 2 hours.
• Visit Bai Dinh Temple, which has hundreds of Buddhist statues, including the biggest bronze Buddha statue, standing 10 metres tall.
• Break for lunch at around 12:30 PM at a local restaurant serving traditional Ninh Bình dishes made from goat meat.
• Continue to Tràng An. Upon arrival, take a boat trip along the Trang An River to visit the cave complex. The scenery here is a unique combination of deep turquoise river water, rugged mountains, water caves, and clear blue skies. The boat trip lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is rowed by local people.
• Return to the bus and head back to Hanoi.
• Conclude the tour with drop-off at your accommodation in Hanoi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch

• English-speaking Ninh Bình tour guide

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees

• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Tips

• Drinks

• Personal expenses

• Electric-car service in Bai Dinh (USD 3 per person)

Know before you go

Payment terms:

• First payment: 20% of the booking amount.

• Second payment: 30% of the booking amount after 15-30 days.

• Third payment: 50% of the booking amount before the arrival date.

Cancellation policy: up to the arrival date

• Over 45 days: no charge.

• Within 45 days: 30% cancellation fee will be charged.

• Within 35 days: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.

• Within 15 days: 75% cancellation fee will be charged.

• Within 07 days or no-show: 100% cancellation fee will be charged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old Quarter, Hàng Ngang, Hàng ?ào, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.