Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi
Description
07:30 – 08:30 Tour guide picks you up Depart for BaiDinh pagoda and Trang An eco-tourism site. Have short break en-route to free your legs. Arrive in Buddha Sanctuary place of Bai Dinh pagoda, one of the biggest pagoda in Vietnam. 12:30 Have lunch in a restaurant with local special dishes including goat meat. Leave for Trang An eco-tourism attraction. You will be amazed by neglected area while having a boat trip through cave chains: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Sinh Cave…experiencing mysterious views of the so-called “Ha Long Bay in land” 19:30 Back in Hanoi, get dropped off. (Depending on the specific traffic situation on the tour day) Tour ends.
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Itinerary
07:30 – 08:30: Tour guide picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh province. Short break en route.
Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda – one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam. Visit Buddha Sanctuary, admire impressive architecture and hundreds of statues.
Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties, including goat meat.
Take a boat trip through scenic cave systems: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave. Experience the stunning landscapes often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”
Hike ~500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of rice fields & karst peaks.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup is available from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Meeting point (for travelers outside Old Quarter): 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Pickup time: 7:00 – 7:10 AM Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fees may apply depending on the travel date. During peak periods (26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027), the extra cost is 100,000 VND/person for Big Group, 200,000 VND for Small Group, 250,000 VND for Dcar (Luxury Limousine), and 500,000 VND for Private Tour. All extra fees are paid on-site.
Reviews(235)
The tour was amazing! Hai Dang and our driver did really well and was pleasantly helpful. Hai Dang explained and gave plenty of great information about Hanoi and Ninh Binh. The admission fees are all included, except for the electric car in Bai Dinh. The stops were all amazing in their own way especially the Mua Cave. It would have been nice to have a bit more time in Mua cave as getting to both tops of the mountain takes time so there’s not much time left for the lotus lake. All in it was great and a very peaceful and adventurous experience especially with an awesome tour guide like Hai Dang!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a peaceful and adventurous experience exploring Ninh Binh with Hai Dang and our driver 🌿⛰️✨ Hai Dang will be very happy to know his knowledge and helpfulness made your trip even more memorable. We also truly appreciate your feedback about the time at Mua Cave — your comments are very valuable to us. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon! 💛
Made looking at everything easy without the wait, good guiding and direction
Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that our smooth guiding and clear direction made exploring Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave easy and wait-free for you. Providing a seamless, hassle-free experience is exactly what we aim for, and we hope to welcome you back for more wonderful adventures in the future! ✈️🌸
I enjoyed this tour immensely! The buffet had various options. We did stop at a silk bamboo place which I think was a waste of time otherwise | loved the trip! A day filled with lots of driving while exploring Vietnam. Thank you Aaron for your great communication and easy booking!
Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave immensely, and a huge thanks from Aaron for the shoutout about the smooth booking. We also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the silk and bamboo stop, and we will definitely share this with our team to improve our future itineraries. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful adventure in Vietnam! 🌟
We had a nice tour with Tom to Ninh Binh, Trang An and Bai Dinh Pagoda. Tom was great Tour Guider. She was very helpful and kind during the whole tour. Atmosphere was really great and funny. Trang An is so beautiful place to visit. You can't miss it. I would recommend this trip to everyone!
Thank you for your lovely review💛 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Trang An and had a fun time with Tom throughout the tour. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you again on another Vietnam adventure 🌸✨
Absolutely excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
Thank you so much! We’re really happy to hear you had such a wonderful day exploring Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave and enjoyed the buffet lunch as well 🍽️ Your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you again on another great journey from Hanoi !
Experienced tons of activities with a limited period of time. Recommended for those who wanted seek adventure and fun. Definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the many activities and had an adventurous day exploring Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave. Really appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another fun journey in Vietnam soon!
The schedule and itinerary worked really well especially on a hot day. The lunch was good. Not much shopping which is great. The tour guide is knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the well-planned itinerary, especially on a hot day, and that the lunch and guide met your expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another great trip with SST Travel soon!
There are 3 attractions and a ride on the road which is a unique experience. The guide was fun and took care of everyone. The lunch included was a buffet which had a variety of food. The driver had good skill and the car was comfortable. Overall, I think it is a worthy trip to join. 這是一個物超所值的一天團。有限的時間內可以遊覽三個景點以及體會馬路旁踩單車。所包含的自助午餐，食物種類多樣。
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the 3 attractions, cycling experience, buffet lunch, and the comfortable journey with our guide and driver. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another great trip with SST Travel soon! 非常感谢您的好评! 很高兴您喜欢这次行程中的三个景点、自行车体验、自助午餐以及导游和司机提供的舒适旅程。 感谢您的支持，期待在SST Travel再次与您相遇，开启下一段精彩旅程！
It was such a wonderful journey. The people at SST Travel are very kind. They were very courteous during the trip. Please try to use SST Travel!
レビューをお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます！🌟 SSTトラベルのサービスにご満足いただけたとのこと、スタッフ一同大変嬉しく思っております。😊✨ お客様からの温かいお言葉は、私たちにとって何よりの励みになります。 これからも丁寧な対応を心がけ、素晴らしい旅の思い出作りをお手伝いさせていただきます。 またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております！ありがとうございました。💓
This trip was arranged by Victor, with prior contact, information and delivery.
謝謝您的好評. 很高興您喜歡寧平的山水美景與整趟行程的安排✨也很欣慰Victor在行前聯絡、資訊提供與接送服務上都有幫助到您 💛期待未來還能在越南再次歡迎您.
