Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi

Ninh Binh 1 Day

Bai Dinh Pagoda main hall – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc or Trang An Day Trip from Hanoi

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Official itineraryfrom the supplied PDF

Listed inclusionsmatched to the programme

English-speaking guideas stated in the programme

Local supportbefore and during the tour

Overview

Visit Ninh Binh’s historic temples and karst scenery, with a sampan journey through river caves and countryside viewpoints. This 1 day programme is presented as Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi, with English-language support and the listed services included. Timing and visit order may change with weather, traffic or local operating conditions.

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Highlights

See Bai Dinh Pagoda, Southeast Asia’s largest pagoda complex, home to massive bronze bells and hundreds of Arhat statues.
Take in a 2-hour boat journey through the mystical cave systems of the Trang An Landscape Complex.
Trek 500 steps up to the top of Hang Múa for an unforgettable bird's-eye view of limestone karsts and lush paddy fields.

What to expect 1-day itinerary

1 Day 1 Bai Dinh – Trang An - Mua Cave

07h25 – 8h00 — Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh 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 — Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue….

12h30 — Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

13h30 — Explore TrangAn which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, Guests will be persuaded by the beauty here.

16h00 — Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.

17h30 — Get on the bus to Head back to Hanoi.

19h30 — Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends.

What's included

Roundtrip transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh.
English speaking guide during the trip.
A bottle of water per person.
Entrance fees.
2 ways-electric car.
Buffet Lunch.
Free to use conical hat/rain-coat depending on weather.

Drinks,Travel insurance, tax.
Tips for tour guide and personal expense.
Holiday surcharge.

Good to know

Please noteCancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. 100% charged for cancellation with in 24 hours before departure or no show.
SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.

Traveller reviews

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      EXCELLENT  
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   Helen Gemmell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a brilliant trip. Was able to see the real Vietnam visiting the rice fields, water wheel, market, weaving and real house.
Guide was excellent - very friendly and informative.
  
 
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   Mai Phạm 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 3-day trip to Pù Luông was amazing! Stunning rice terraces, peaceful villages, and friendly locals made it unforgettable. The homestay was cozy, and the food was delicious. Trekking through nature was refreshing. A perfect getaway!
  
 
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   Alejandro Lopez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really impressed with the way this tour operator works. I have traveled to many places in Vietnam and they supported me very well. Thank you for that. If you need a reputable place to travel, contact them. I highly recommend them :)
  
 
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   GAVIN WELCH 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did a 3 day 2 night tour in November and Nga Lila was a great tour guide. She was caring and very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Book a tour and you will be not disappointed. Thanks again.
  
 
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   Shirl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great tour in Pu Loung with Nga. She was super friendly, informative and just so nice. We had 2 days, walking through a farm, traditional village, cycling, lunch with a family, Buffalo ride, water wheels, rafting. A great experience, highly recommend the tour with Nga.

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   Ivan S 
 
 
 
 Verified Maravillas de Pu Luong
La experiencia fue genial, sobre todo por la atención y simpatía de Hanna. Sin duda repetía.
  
 
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   Antoine B 
 
 
 
 Verified Une belle journée
Merci a Eddie pour cette super expérience !
  
 
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   Dorte P 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
Amazing with a wonderful guide Eddie. We enjoyed it a lot.
  
 
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   Vladimir B 
 
 
 
 Verified Hana our tour Guide was outstanding
Hana Was my best guide while in North Vietnam . She had the best English overall, very knowledgeable and a true Nature lover . She went the extra mile to ensure an experimce of True Vietnam .
  
 
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   Sabrina R 
 
 
 
 Verified Lovely experience
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie who kindly took us around Pu Luong to visit the villages, learning about their history and artwork, followed by trekking, wonderful lunch on a raft and a lovely swim at the waterfall. We really enjoyed our time!
  
 
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   Boyd v 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic
Beautiful day! Saw beautiful things, when I come back I will definitely visit it again. Hana guided the day well!
  
 
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   Explore06226362858 
 
 
 
 Verified A Wonderful Day with an Excellent Guide
We had a wonderful day with our guide. He was extremely professional, kind, patient, and pleasant throughout the entire day. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and made sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. We truly had a lovely day with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent guide. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable and memorable!
  
 
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   Eve s 
 
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary
Hana was an extraordinary guide! Super attentive and friendly! The trip was super complete...from walking through the rice paddies to being able to enter a Thai house where the owners offered us tea...from seeing cotton weaving to having lunch on the raft with delicious food, it will be unforgettable! Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Lea C 
 
 
 
 Verified Half day with Hana
Great experience, thanks to Hana for her good humor, her explanations about the culture of the places visited. The group was great, we had an excellent half day! I recommend it 100% 😁