Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Ninh Binh Getaway- Unforgetable Experience Full Day Tour

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam
  • 03 Boat trip through the Trang An cave complex
  • 04 Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave
  • 05 Panoramic views over Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River
  • 06 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • 07 Roundtrip transfer included
  • 08 English-speaking tour guide during the trip

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi that blends spiritual heritage, dramatic landscapes, and light adventure. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most impressive temple complexes, then continue to Trang An for a scenic boat trip through its cave-filled limestone landscape.

The day also includes time at Mua Cave, where a climb up the stone steps rewards you with sweeping views over Tam Coc, the countryside, and the Ngo Dong River. With roundtrip transport, lunch, and a guide included, this is an easy and memorable way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful regions.

Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ha Noi - Ninh Binh

7h30 - 8h15 AM: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Ninh Binh Place ( about 100km in the south of Hanoi City )

10h30 - 10h40: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. You will have free time with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion. 11h50 - 12h00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

12h50 - 13h00: Get on the tourist bus continue going to Trang An wharf, take boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex

15h35 - 15h40: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 16h45 - 17h00: Get on our tourist bus to return Ha Noi. 19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip Transfer Hanoi -Ninh Binh by Limousine/Private Car
  • Bottled water on roundtrip transfer
  • English tour guide during the trip
  • Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
  • Electric car at Bai Dinh pagoda for main route (If guests book tour included)
  • Boat Trip at Trang An Cave Complex (If guests book tour included)
  • Trek up top to mountain see whole view at Mua Cave (FOL ALL GUESTS)
  • Boat Trip at Tam Coc (If guests book tour included)
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (If guests book tour included)

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • We will pick up customers at hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter. If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House for meeting point.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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