Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam
  • 03 Enjoy a boat trip through the Trang An Heritage Site
  • 04 Climb the stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
  • 05 See Tam Coc, the countryside, and the Ngo Dong River from above
  • 06 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine included
  • 07 Round-trip transfer by limousine bus
  • 08 English-speaking tour guide during the tour

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of Ninh Binh on this full-day journey from Hanoi. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most impressive Buddhist sites, then continue to Trang An for a scenic boat trip through limestone landscapes, caves, and peaceful waterways.

The day also includes a stop 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 round-trip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and a guided experience included, this is a convenient way to explore one of northern Vietnam’s most celebrated destinations.

The day also includes a stop 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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 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

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 complex15h35 - 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 · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine Bus between Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • Bottle of mineral water on transfer
  • English speaking tour guide during the tour
  • Sightseeing & entrance fees as program
  • Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Boat trip to visit Trang An Heritage Site
  • Standard Electric Car Tickets to Main Gate in Bai Dinh Pagoda
  • HikE up mountain to see wholeview of local area at Mua Cave

What's Not Included

  • Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • 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 all customers from hotels/airbnb in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if outside.

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 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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