Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

10-Hour Ninh Bình Tour with Bái Đính, Tràng An and Mua Cave

10 Hours Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bái Đính Pagoda, one of Southeast Asia's largest and most famous pagodas
02 Enjoy a boat trip through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Tràng An
03 Climb nearly 500 steps to Mua Cave and Dragon Peak
04 Take in panoramic views over Tam Cốc and the surrounding lotus paddy fields

Venture on this trip to Ninh Bình and step back into an ancient chapter of Vietnam, before Hanoi took over this role 1,000 years ago. With solemn temples, hard-working and hospitable people, tranquil paddy fields, and especially an incredible karst landscape, Ninh Bình is called "Halong Bay on Land" by many tourists. This full-day experience combines the grandeur of Bái Đính Pagoda, a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Tràng An landscape, and a climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Cốc.

This full-day experience combines the grandeur of Bái Đính Pagoda, a scenic boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Tràng An landscape, and a climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Cốc.

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What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bái Đính, Tràng An Boat Trip, and Mua Cave

07h25 - 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide, then depart for Ninh Bình province.
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
09h15: Have a short break for 15 - 20 minutes to relax.
10h30: Visit Bái Đính Pagoda, the most famous and biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia, where many records have been set, such as the 500 Stone Arhat Statues, the 36-ton bronze Bell, and the 100-ton Buddha Statue.
12h30: Have a buffet lunch at Ninh Bình Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style, with many local food options such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13h30: Visit Tràng An, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Tràng An has a wonderful tunnel cave system unlike anywhere else. With a 2-hour boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
16h00: Get back to the limousine bus, then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps.
You can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Cốc from here. Besides, you can breathe fresh air at the lovely lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summertime.
17h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
19h30: Get dropped off at hotels in Hanoi. Tour ends.