Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
1:45 pm, take a relaxing boat ride along Trang An River with a sampan boat.
4:00 - 4:30 pm, depart from Ninh Binh. 7:00 pm, drop off at your hotels/ meeting location.
Climb 500 stone steps to the scenic overlook atop Ngoa Long Mountain to reward yourself with a stunning panorama of Ngo Dong River and the paddy fields below, and to add to the incredible 360-degree view, there are a few worship sites along the ascent, offering visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s long-standing legacy of Buddhism.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter between 06:50 and 07:30 am. Please find more details in the itinerary.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(85)
Ed is good tour guide, He is very kind and caring person. He can speak English and mandarin very well 👍 highly recommended
The tour was very good. Our tour guide ED helped us throughout the trip. He was very kind and approachable in the trip. Many thanks to ED.
This was a nice day trip out of Hanoi and the operator took care of all the logistics. Our tour guide Long was young and didn't have much knowledge of the history or meaning behind each destination, as there was no explanation or context about any of the places we went to. We simply arrived at each location and were told that we had a certain amount of time to freely roam around ourselves. This was acceptable given the price however we would've liked to hear more of the histories. The tour was quite fast paced which we didn't mind and expected for large groups of this size, but may be too rushed or tiring for families or older travellers.
I had a very disappointing experience with Wati Travelers in Vietnam. The guides we encountered were extremely unprofessional and displayed very poor behavior. They seemed totally uneducated about their own culture and history, and did not know how to communicate respectfully with tourists. This was not an issue with just one guide – unfortunately, all the guides we interacted with were quite rude, unhelpful, and showed no interest in educating or engaging us during the trip. Instead of making the journey enjoyable and informative, their attitude made us feel unwelcome. For a travel company, professional and knowledgeable guides are the most important factor, but Wati Travelers completely failed in this regard. I would not recommend this agency to anyone looking for a meaningful or enjoyable travel experience in Vietnam Our guide name was" Doan" and avoid travelling with him or any other guide as i want to experience some sports but there guide said us let us play come some other time
Very well organized tour. A lot of beauty and things to explore. As a solo traveler there were certain things that were to taxing for me to do, however there was a tour guide trainee who stayed with me all day. He was a gem!!!
The trip with Thomas today , 05/04/2025 was amazing. He was the best guide ever. Lots of information given and very knowledgeable- the views were amazing . I would recommend this trip especially if all tour guides are as good as Thomas. Also what a great driver on the lively coach.
Hai was very knowledgeable and patient in answering the questions and making sure we could see all 3 sites. The boat ride through the caves in Trang A was very scenic. I would recommend tours led by him in the future.
Really good views especially on boat trip. Temples are good also. You need to a little bit hurry to do all that things and may miss some good memories
My Ninh Binh tour was amazing, thanks to our incredible guide, Hai. His deep knowledge and passion brought the stunning landscapes and history to life. Hai’s kindness and personal touch made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend him for anyone visiting Ninh Binh!
Both Bai din & Trang An, were magical experiences. We loved the serenity and the wonderful experiences at these locations. the Bin Din Temple is almost a marvel and being a Buddhist i count myself lucky to have been there & would love to go there again to spend more time as the tour allowed only about 2hrs. Trang An, almost a natural marvel with many natural water tunnels, various buildings and artifacts from the Trang Dynasty are very interesting but the Tours give us only 2 and Half hours to cover a very large area. It is recommended that you take at least 3 to 4 hours to cover this area in detail. Overall these two locations need to be visited by anyone visiting Hanoi .
