Full Day Trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda to Van Long or Thien Ha Grotto

5.0 (6 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

-Exploring biggest pagoda Bai Dinh pagoda – the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with the tallest Bell tower, longest Arhat Statue Corridor, the biggest Buddha statue made of gold and bronze….
-Exploring Van Long Natural Reserve - protected area by the government. There is a rich fauna and flora there with huge lake together with limestone mountains making spectacular scenery ever. The boat will take you to go through water cave with sparkling stalactites inside the cave with different shapes
-Or Optional Visiting Thien Ha grotto- The unique grotto in Northern Vietnam including dry grotto with magnificent stalactites, then you will have a adventurous boat ride in water cave 500 meter inside the mountain to discover the hidden charm there.

Options

Option 2: Bai Dinh- Thien Ha

Bai Dinh - Thien Ha Grotto: This option will included Bai Dinh pagoda and short ride to Thien Ha grotto – the unique grotto in Northern Vietnam
Pickup included

Option 1: Bai Dinh - Van Long

Bai Dinh - Van Long: This option will included Bai Dinh pagoda and Boat ride to Van Long Natural Reserve
Pickup included

What's included

  • Buffet Lunch at local restaurant with many choice
  • English speaking tour guide during the trip
  • Round trip transfer (from 4 – 19 seat bus) with 2 complimentary bottles of water/trip
  • Government Tax 8%
  • Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda,Boat fee and entrance ticket in Van Long Reserve and Thien Ha Grotto
  • Drinks, travel insurance
  • Tip for boat rower, tour guide
  • Others not clearly mentioned above
  • Surcharge for Holidays 300.000/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)

What to expect

  1. Ninh Binh Province
    3h
    From 8.00 – 8.30 am, tour guide picks you up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to National Express Way to see the daily life of people in Red River Delta, have a short break to have some coffee or stretch your legs.
  2. Bai Dinh Pagoda
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will get on electric car to explore Bai Dinh pagoda – the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with the tallest Bell tower, longest Arhat Statue Corridor, the biggest Buddha statue made of gold and bronze…tour guide will introduce you about Buddhism philosophy in Vietnam and the way people practice Buddhism to have a good life.

    Then you will back the restaurant enjoy local lunch with a lot of choice
  3. Van Long Nature Reserve
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Option 1: Car taking you to Van Long Natural Reserve. This is the protected area by the government. There is a rich fauna and flora there with huge lake together with limestone mountains making spectacular scenery ever. The boat will take you to go through water cave with sparkling stalactites inside the cave with different shapes. There, you may see many species of birds living in peace and fly in the sky.
    Option 2: Car Taking you to boat station to get on bamboo boat to have a short ride to Thien Ha grotto – the unique grotto in Northern Vietnam including dry grotto with magnificent stalactites, then you will have a adventurous boat ride in water cave 500 meter inside the mountain to discover the hidden charm there. This is the unforgettable experience for you. Getting out of the grotto, you get on boat once again to pass the beautiful rice field, the reeds. You can see many species of birds flying in the sky and finally pass the Melaleuca forests with a nice canal
  4. Hanoi
    3h
    You will have 2 more hours from Ninh Binh to go Back Hanoi.
    About 18.00 – 18.30 pm, you are dropped off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all customers at the hotel, leave your hotel information so local supplier can arrange pick up

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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