Ninh Binh tour with Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An-Tam Coc, and Mua Cave
Overview
Join a guided tour to explore Vietnam's largest Buddhist complex, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trang An/Tam Coc.
Highlights
- The tour begins with a visit to the impressive Bai Dinh Pagoda, a significant Buddhist site in Vietnam
- You'll appreciate the tranquil spiritual atmosphere and grand temple halls at this remarkable location
- A delightful Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local delicacies is part of your experience
- There will be a serene sampan boat ride through the UNESCO-listed Trang An/Tam Coc Landscape Complex
- Lastly, you can challenge yourself with a climb to Mua Cave for a panoramic view of Tam Coc’s scenic landscape
Your guide and driver will collect you from the Hanoi Old Quarter area. If you're staying outside the Old Quarter, please make your way to the Hanoi Opera House for collection.
Next, you'll visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s largest Buddhist complexes. You'll have the chance to admire its striking architecture, giant bronze Buddha statues, grand temple halls, and tranquil spiritual atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese Buddhism and the history of this remarkable site.
Following this, you'll savour a delightful Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local delicacies. After lunch, you'll embark on a relaxing sampan boat ride through the spectacular Trang An/Tam Coc Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You'll cruise along serene rivers, passing through limestone mountains, verdant valleys, and intriguing caves. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit Mua Cave. Here, you can challenge yourself with around 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. Your reward? A jaw-dropping panoramic view of Tam Coc’s rice fields, limestone mountains, and the Ngo Dong River.
Finally, you'll leave Ninh Binh and unwind on the journey back to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, this marks the end of your tour.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Cruise
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off beyond specified area
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
Meeting & pickup
Free pick-up is available in Hanoi Old Quarter. For locations outside the Old Quarter, please come to Hanoi Opera House for the meeting point.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- The tour is not recommended for wheelchair users due to uneven surfaces, stairs, and some difficult to access areas
Extra fees to be paid on site:
- The electric shuttle bus at Bai Dinh Pagoda is not included in the tour price. Guests may use it at their own expense
Know in advance:
- The Trang An/Tam Coc boat ride is shared with other visitors and is subject to weather and local operating conditions
- The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather, traffic, local regulations, or operational conditions
- Private tours include an English-speaking tour guide, while other languages are available at an additional surcharge of VND 1,500,000–2,000,000, depending on the language requested
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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