Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Hanoi to Ninh Binh Private Day Tour : Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam
  • 03 Enjoy a boat trip in Trang An Eco
  • 04 Hike up Mua Cave mountain for panoramic views
  • 05 See the Tam Coc area from above
  • 06 Roundtrip private transport included
  • 07 Lunch and entrance fees included
  • 08 English-speaking guide during the trip

Escape the city on a private day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, combining culture, scenery, and light adventure in one rewarding itinerary. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, known as the biggest pagoda in Vietnam, enjoy a boat trip in Trang An Eco, and hike at Mua Cave for sweeping views over the Tam Coc area.

This 11-hour experience is a popular choice for travellers looking to explore famous highlights not too far from Hanoi. With private roundtrip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, it offers a convenient way to discover some of Ninh Binh’s most well-known attractions in a single day.

Escape the city on a private day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, combining culture, scenery, and light adventure in one rewarding itinerary.

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 No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

7.00 - 7.30: Pick-up at Hanoi to travel to Halong. Serenity Cruises provide free pick-up service at your hotels in the Old Quarter. Then our bus will take you go over Chuong Duong Bridge to enter 5B highway. It takes only 2.5 hours for traveling excluding 15-minute break at the stopover.

10.15: Check-in at Serenity Cruises. You will complete check-in at slot 26 – Tuan Chau Harbor before boarding Serenity Cruises. While Serenity Cruises sails into Halong Bay, the guests will have chance to enjoy Halong Bay’s majestic beauty with our welcoming drink.

11.15: Drop anchor at Gia Luan port to visit Hoa Cuong Cave. Sailing past limestone karsts covered in lush green foliage, Serenity Cruises bring you to Gia Luan Port. We will drop anchor and go explore Trung Trang Cave. On the ceiling of the cave, there are many stalactites with the shapes as the great sculptures of nature. It is also in this cave where archaeologist found the traces of ancient primates from thousands years ago. 

12.45: Come back to Serenity Cruises and savor Buffet Lunch on cruise. Fabulous Buffet Lunch will be served on board while you are surrounded by the secluded Lan Ha Bay dotted with beautiful limestone karsts. 14;00: Go kayaking in Bright Dark Cave or Frog Pond area. Kayaking is probably a familiar activity to foreigners but a lot of Vietnamese people are not accustomed with it. It is actually a kind of sport that helps we build better muscles when still enjoy the comfort brought by natural and peaceful surrounding. 16;00: Travel back to Tuan Chau harbor. 16.45: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi. 

19.00: Finish your journey and say farewell.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Minivan/Private Car Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Ninh Binh
  • Bottled water on roundtrip transfer
  • Set lunch meal with vietnamese foods
  • Entrance Fees and English Tour Guide during the trip
  • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda (If guests book tour included)
  • Bike and Boat Trip at Trang An (If guests book tour included)
  • Hike up top of Mua Cave mountain to see amazing view (If guests book tour included)

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance & 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 guests at any places in Hanoi City (10km away Hanoi Old Quarter Area)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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