Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small-group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit the impressive Bai Dinh Pagoda complex
  • 03 Enjoy a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An landscape
  • 04 Climb nearly 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint
  • 05 Take in panoramic views over Tam Coc and Lying Dragon Mountain
  • 06 Lunch with local Vietnamese food included
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most celebrated sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Visit the vast Bai Dinh Pagoda, cruise through the dramatic river and cave landscapes of Trang An, and climb to the viewpoint at Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc.

With transport, lunch, entrance fees, and a boat trip included, this small-group experience combines culture, scenery, and light adventure in one memorable day.

With transport, lunch, entrance fees, and a boat trip included, this small-group experience combines culture, scenery, and light adventure in one memorable day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation 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

07h30 – 8h00: Pick up & transfers to Ninh Binh 09h15: Have a short break on the way. 10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Buddha Statue… 

11h45: Have lunch. Vegetarian foods is always available on the lunch. 13h00: Visit Trang An tourist attraction which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system - Halong bay onland. With around 2 hours hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded by the beauty here. 15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. 16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 

19h00 - 19h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi Old quarter

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…Visit Trang An tourist attraction which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system - Halong bay onland. With around 2 hours hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded by the beauty here.

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

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Bus/Private Car
  • English speaking Guide & Entrance Fees as Program.
  • Have a lunch with delicious local vietnamese food
  • Boat Trip in Trang An Heritage site
  • Visit Mua Cave for amazing viewpoint
  • Electric Car to the main gate in Bai Dinh Pagoda

What's Not Included

  • Beverage, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • Surcharge Holiday

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
  • Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House

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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