Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

From Hanoi: Ninh Binh 1 Day Tour To Visit Bai Dinh & Trang An

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam
  • 02 See 500 La Han statues and a giant bronze Buddha statue
  • 03 Enjoy a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • 04 Take a boat trip through the Trang An cave complex
  • 05 Cycle around traditional villages near Trang An
  • 06 Travel roundtrip from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide

Discover two of Ninh Binh’s most celebrated highlights on this full-day trip from Hanoi. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, known as the largest pagoda in Vietnam, where you can explore its impressive Buddhist architecture, see hundreds of La Han statues, and learn more about the spiritual traditions of the site.

Then continue to Trang An for a scenic boat trip through its cave complex and peaceful waterways, followed by time to explore the surrounding area by bicycle and enjoy a Vietnamese tea break. With roundtrip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers an easy way to experience both culture and nature in a single day.

Discover two of Ninh Binh’s most celebrated highlights on this full-day trip from Hanoi.

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, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI PICK UP

7h30 - 8h00: Our car will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Bai Dinh pagoda.

BAI DINH PAGODA

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.

TRANG AN BOAT TOUR

13h00 - 13h10: Get on car continue going to Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex

14h45 - 15h00: Come back to Trang An wharf, take your bicycle to visit traditional villages around Trang An area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.

16h45 - 17h00: Get on our car to return Ha Noi.

19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi city.  Tour finish!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine/ Private Car Roundtrip Hanoi & Ninh Binh (Depend on each option)
  • Bottle of Mineral Water on Transfer
  • Have lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine.
  • English speaking Guide & Entrance fees as program
  • Sharing Boat Trip in Trang An Complex Area
  • Standard Electric Car Tickets in Bai Dinh Pagoda
  • FOR GROUP TOUR : Pick Up : 7h00AM to 7h20AM. Return : 18h30PM to 18h45PM
  • FOR PRIVATE TOUR : Time Pick Up/Return : Depend on each time you book

What's Not Included

  • Drinks for lunch, Personal Expenses & Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area only.

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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