Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

+ Visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda - one of the biggest temples in Southeast Asia.

+ Have the Vietnamese buffet lunch at the local restaurant.

+ Visit Trang An complex by bamboo boat for 2 hours, enjoy the beauty of the caves, limestone mountains, temples and pagodas

+ Visit Mua Cave by hiking 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain to enjoy stunning view

>> Comfortable Shuttle transfer

>> Enthusiastic and experienced English speaking guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional English speaking tour guide

All sightseeing fees

Vietnamese buffet lunch

One bottles of water on bus/person/day

Boat trip Trang An,Mua Cave and Bai Dinh ticket

Shuttle bus 2 ways

Beverages, tips & personal expenses

Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi Old quarter

Others are not mentioned above

Holiday surcharge: 100,000vnd/person on 30th April , 1st May, 24th Dec, 31st Dec, 1st Jan

Surcharges: 150,000vnd/pax on VN Lunar New Year: 16+17+18+19 Feb 2026

Compulsory tips for boatman (VND50,000/pax)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Hanoi

7:00 – 7:30: Our limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Bai Dinh Pagoda

10:30: 10h30 : Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues , 36 ton – bronze Bell, 100 ton – Budhha Statue… 12h30 : Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

1,139 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1057

Incredible experience
Komal C,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit
A must see
Sonya M,
Mar 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit
Efficient Itinerary
DeWei Y,
Oct 28, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Pick up, transport to and between activities, conduct of activities and drop off at the conclusion of the tour were efficient.
Great day trip
denis c,
Feb 22, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.
Good value trip
Judith D,
Feb 13, 2023
- Viator
4.00
A good value day out - definitely worth the trip. I would have liked longer at mua cave the steps to the top are hard work unless you are fit so time for a drink at the cafes after would be appreciated. The river trip is lovely and the option of a short bike ride to the temple was appreciated too. Tour guide made a good effort to ensure everyone had a good time. I paid around £30 via Viator for the trip and think it was great value