Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi
Overview
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13 hours
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A worthwhile day trip to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and take a sampan boat trip along Trang An River in Ninh Binh, a beautiful province which features a multitude of attractions within a short distance. Bai Dinh is the largest pagoda complex with hundreds of Buddha statues and also a venerated destination for pilgrimages in Vietnam while Trang An River is the center of Trang An Complex - UNESCO World Heritage. Take this trip and you will learn more about the influence of Buddhism on the culture and witness the unbelievable beauty of nature landscape of Vietnam.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is sporty, casual
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach/ minivan
Professional English-speaking guide
Lunch (without drinks)
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Two-way electric car in Bai Dinh.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter)
All activities mentioned in the program.
Gratuities
Drinks
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hanoi Opera House
We pick up customers in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 - 8:00 am. (Drop-off service included) => Hotels in Quan Thanh, Nguyen Truong To, and Hang Bun: Pickup service between 7:30 - 7:45 am. Drop off services are not included. => Hotels outside the above area => Please go to the Opera House front (1 Trang Tien) at 8:00 am to meet the bus and guide. Depart for Ninh Binh after collecting all participants.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
10:45 am, arrive at the first stop and visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. Take the electric car to the entrance of the Pagoda Head for lunch at a local restaurant (buffet style) afterwards.
Options
Deluxe Tour From Hanoi
This is a standard tour option including entrance fees, English-speaking guide, lunch, electric car, and transportation.
Pickup included
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trang Am River Cruise
Robert E,
Jan 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00The caves Trang Am were awesome and floating in them was very exciting and a bit scary. There were some points were attention was definitely required: low hanging stalactites and other low hanging formations. The five passenger boats were also low with seats lower to the floor than a typical row boat but the style of the craft meets the demands of the environment though after some time you can feel uncomfortable because of the compact sitting position. The scenery was beautiful and the karst mountains were beautiful and should be seen.
Fabulous day north of Hanoi
Annette R,
Dec 10, 2023
- Viator
5.00Very long day - full of activities. Our tour guide Dylan was excellent. 2 hour journey from Hanoi. Scenery was great. Pagoda was amazing - travelled by electric trolley train to pagoda then walked around with Dylan explains the history. Buffet lunch was outstanding. Over 20 different dishes. Unique experience on the river 2 hours 4 guests to a canoe rowed by an elderly lady. We had the opportunity to row which was fun racing other guests on our tour bus. King Kong Island outstanding as was going through the caves. Last stop was a bike ride or trek up a mountain for great views. Overall well worth doing this tour
Avoid at any cost if you want to live
Kumudu J,
Oct 2, 2023
- Viator
1.00Tour guide’s English was very bad and could understand only a word here and there. Driver was driving at an uncomfortable speed on bumps and bends with no consideration to passengers. Also no rain courts provided even though we had to face poring rain. Lunch was blunt with goat meat.. We were put on a dangerous shaky bamboo boat and had to abandon the last cave where we had to almost lay in sleeping position to avoid a bump on the head. The tour guide pleaded not to complain as he will loose his job. They put 4 people an a shaky boat which can sink any time and the poor rowing ladies spoke no English. They were refusing to take us back and forcefully trying to take us on the third cave as there was a penalty on the poor ladies who were rowing. Had to shout at them and use google translate and take the whole commotion on video tape to escape the situation. Only when we mentioned police they agreed to take us back with much reluctance.
Very long day, wouldn't recommend
Colleen D,
Apr 26, 2023
- Viator
2.00We were picked up 7.10am & dropped off 7.30pm absolutely exhausted. The temple was good however the boat ride @ Tranh An would have been better if a 1 hour return trip instead of 2 hours. Unfortunately the information regarding these tours do not give a complete picture of what to expect.
A must tour for every Vietnamese visitor
Rajan S,
Jan 21, 2020
- Viator
5.00Quite an enjoyable outing. The Bai Dinh temple tour is a must for every visitor to Vietnam.The experience in the Trang An boat ride thro the water caves is another thrilling experience. Worth the dollar spent. The guide was knowledgeable and was willing to share his experience.
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