Ninh Binh Day Trip Bai Dinh Trang An and Mua Cave

About this boat trip in Hanoi

• Headset guide, Reading material, Live guideEnglish
• Duration8 hours
• CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
• Pick-upHotel pick-up available
• Activity levelModerate
• Age5 and over

• Food on board

Timeline: how the party goes

1. Hanoi

   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. Gia Sinh

   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. Ninh Binh

   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. Ninh Binh

   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.

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Where the boat leaves in Hanoi

Frequently asked questions