Day Tour | Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Scenic Tour in Ninh Binh

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour

Departure time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Duration: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Meeting point: The guide and driver will pick you from designated pick-up points based on your hotel address (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)
*Note: Please arrive at your selected meeting point on time to avoid missing the departure. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at each pick-up point.

 

- ABOUT THIS SERVICE - 

Escape Hanoi and explore the spiritual and natural beauty of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most impressive Buddhist complexes, and admire its magnificent bronze Buddha statue, 500 stone Arhat statues, and giant bells. Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local specialties, with vegetarian options available, before continuing to Trang An. Cruise through Trang An’s UNESCO-listed landscapes on a traditional boat ride, passing through spectacular limestone karsts, lush valleys, and cave systems featured in Kong: Skull Island. With round-trip transportation, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and a shared boat ride included, this tour offers a memorable combination of cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and relaxation.

 

- DETAILED ITINERARY -

07:30 AM - 08:00 AM: The tour guide and driver will pick you up from the dessignated meeting point or at the Opera House meeting point at 08:00 AM and transfer you to Ninh Binh. (The tour guide will inform you about the meeting point before the departure date)

 

09:15 AM: You will have a 15-20 minute break to rest and relax at a stopover.

 

10:30 AM: The first destination in today's journey exploring Ninh Binh is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous temples in Vietnam, known for its numerous Asian and Vietnamese records. At the pagoda, you can admire 500 stone Arhats statues, a bell tower weighing 27 tons, a bronze bell weighing 36 tons, and the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia.

 

12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties at a private restaurant: Trang An Heritage Garden. The vegetarian option is available

 

1:30 PM: Continue your journey to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2014. Here, you will have 1.5 hours to explore the magnificent cave system by traditional boat, which was featured in the movie "Skull Island," the 2016 remake of Kong.

 

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: The bus and guide will take you back to Hanoi.

 

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: You will finish the tour at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

 

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

INCLUDED:

• Buffet lunch with local specialties.
• Round-trip electric car ride at Bai Dinh Pagoda.
• Entrance fees & boat ride at Trang An (shared boat with 04 - 05 guests per boat).
• Round-trip transportation Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi and between sightseeing points.
• Professional English & Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
• Free Wi-Fi and 01 complimentary bottle of water per guest per leg of the trip on the bus.
• Free use of conical hats and raincoats during the trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Drinks.
• Tips for the driver and guide.
• Personal expenses.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the list above.
• Surcharges on holidays.