Trang An – Bai Dinh Day Tour | Ninh Binh Heritage

Visit Southeast Asia’s largest pagoda
Explore and understand how Buddhism influences Vietnamese culture
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy an unforgettable boat ride through the caves in Trang An
An easy way to visit this rural area from Hanoi
Lunch and bottled water are included
Cycle along the banks of the canals on rural roads

07:45 – 08:15 AM:
Tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi city, then depart for Ninh Binh province, about 120 km away.

10:30 AM:
Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam. The site has 500 La Han statues and one of the biggest bronze Buddha statues in Vietnam, about 10 meters in height and 100 tons in weight.

Have lunch in a local restaurant with local specialties such as goat meat and pork dishes.

13:00 PM:
Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction. Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave. Enjoy the scenery of mountains and rivers, often described as Halong Bay on land in Ninh Binh.

15:30 PM:
Enjoy leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with limestone mountains in the background.

Note: Biking tour is only available for the Superior option.

16:30 PM:
Take the return shuttle bus to Hanoi.

Around 19:30 PM:
Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

About this experience

Experience two of Ninh Binh’s signature sights on a day trip from Hanoi. Visit the Bai Dinh pagoda complex, then explore the dramatic karst mountains and waterways of Trang An by boat.

Highlights

• Discover the architecture and Buddhist heritage of Bai Dinh.
• Travel by boat through the river and cave scenery of Trang An.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Countryside cycling is available only with selected tour options.

Indicative price

From US$36. Hotel pickup and some activities depend on the selected package.

How to book

Send your preferred date, number of guests and pickup address. We will confirm the selected package, meeting arrangements and availability before booking.

- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.