Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An/Tam Coc & Mua Cave

1. Hanoi
   2h
   07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel Pickup in Hanoi
   
   Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Begin the scenic journey to Ninh Binh province, often called “Ha Long Bay on Land” thanks to its stunning limestone karsts and peaceful countryside.
2. Bai Dinh Pagoda
   2h · Admission ticket included
   10:15 – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
   
   Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Vietnam.
   Explore the impressive temple grounds featuring giant Buddha statues, beautiful courtyards, and hundreds of stone Arhat statues lining the corridors. Learn about the spiritual significance of this important pilgrimage site.
   
   12:00 – Vietnamese Lunch
   
   Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes such as goat meat, fried rice, fresh vegetables, and seasonal specialties.
   
   Vegetarian options are available.
3. Trang An Grottoes
   2h · Admission ticket included
   13:30 – Trang An Boat Ride
   
   Continue to the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.
   
   Relax on a traditional sampan boat rowed by a local boatman and glide through a spectacular landscape of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and mysterious caves.
   
   Highlights of the boat trip include:
   
   Passing through several natural caves
   
   Visiting hidden temples along the river
   
   Experiencing one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscapes
4. Mua Caves
   2h · Admission ticket included
   15:30 – Climb Mua Cave
   
   Arrive at Hang Múa, one of the most famous viewpoints in Ninh Binh.
   
   Climb about 500 stone steps to reach the top of the mountain where you will be rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and limestone peaks.
   
   This is one of the best photo spots in Northern Vietnam.
   
   17:00 – Return to Hanoi
   
   Relax on the comfortable drive back to Hanoi.
   
   19:00 – 19:30 | Drop-off in Hanoi
   
   Arrive back in Hanoi Old Quarter and drop off at your hotel.
   
   End of an unforgettable day exploring the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh.

Pickup details

We offer hotel pickup and drop-off service for travelers staying in the Hanoi Old Quarter area. Pickup time is between 07:30 AM and 08:00 AM depending on the location of your hotel.

Our team will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and meeting details. On the day of the tour, the driver or tour guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby and hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

If your hotel is located outside the Old Quarter area, you can come to our office at No. 216 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam or meet us at Hanoi Opera House to join the tour. After the tour ends, we will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter area or at the original meeting point.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness