Day Tour | Discover Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi

ー GENERAL INFORMATION ー

Departure time: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM.

• After you confirm the reservation, we will inform you about the meeting time and location.

Meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Old Quarter, Hanoi, or hotels in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

*If you are outside the free pickup area or during peak hours, you may have to gather at a designated location.

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi and discover the breathtaking natural landscapes, spiritual heritage, and rural charm of Ninh Binh on this unforgettable full-day adventure. Visit the magnificent Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Southeast Asia's most impressive Buddhist complexes, and admire its विशाल temples, monumental Buddha statues, and remarkable bronze bell. Continue your journey with a relaxing boat trip through Tam Coc, often referred to as the “Halong Bay on land,” where limestone mountains, peaceful rice fields, and dramatic caves create a spectacular natural landscape. Glide along the Ngo Dong River through the famous Three Caves before heading to Mua Cave and climbing Ngoa Long Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding valley. Combining cultural discovery, scenic boat cruising, outdoor exploration, and spectacular viewpoints, this day tour is an ideal way to experience the very best of Ninh Binh in one memorable journey.

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

7:00 – 7:45 AM: The car and tour guide pick up guests at their hotels in the Old Quarter, then depart for Ninh Binh – one of the famous tourist destinations in the Red River Delta area, located about 110km south of Hanoi.

10:00 AM: The group arrives at the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex to visit the Tam The and Phap Chu temples, each with an area of up to 1,000m2. You will also see the statues of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Phat Ba Quan Am), Shakyamuni Buddha (Phat Thich Ca Mau Ni), the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, three Tam The statues (each weighing 50 tons), and the largest bell in Southeast Asia (weighing 36 tons).

 

12:00 PM: Guests enjoy lunch featuring local specialties at a restaurant.

1:30 PM: Guests board a boat to visit Tam Coc. Tam Coc means "Three Caves": Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave). The entire round-trip water journey takes about two hours. Rowing boats will take visitors through Hang Ca, the largest and most beautiful cave, which is 127m long, situated under a large mountain across the Ngo Dong River. Visitors will feel the fresh, cool air of the countryside as they go deep inside the cave, with sparkling stalactites dripping from the ceiling like magical jewels. The water journey continues through Hang Hai and Hang Ba, which are equally magnificent.

 

3:30 PM: Guests continue the journey to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). At Mua Cave, you will visit the cave and climb to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the majestic panorama of the mountain region, offering a view over the valley from the top.

 

4:30 PM: Guests board the bus to return to Hanoi.

6:30 – 7:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi, concluding the tour.

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

 

INCLUDED:

• New generation, air-conditioned car/van with a professional driver serving according to the program.
• Bottled water provided on the vehicle.
• English-Vietnamese speaking tour guide serving throughout the program.
• Buffet lunch at a restaurant.
• Entrance tickets for attractions.
• Free cycling.

EXCLUDED:

• Private boat at Trang An.
• Drinks during meal.
• Round-trip electric car ticket at Bai Dinh Pagoda (150,000 VND/person) and other personal expenses.
• Any other costs not mentioned above.

• Elderly individuals should avoid participating in the 9 km trekking activity due to the long and challenging path.
• Persons with disabilities and children should refrain from participating in trekking activities.

CHILDREN POLICY:

• Parents are responsible for any incurred expenses for the child (if any).
• Note: Two adults are permitted to accompany only one child under 5 years old, a second child will be charged at 50% of the tour price.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Cancellation before the departure date: 50% charge.
• Cancellation overnight from midnight (00:00) until the morning when guests depart for the tour: 100% charge.