The Best Trang An Cruise & Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour

Duration icon Duration: Full Day
Trip code icon Trip Code: ORG_NBTRAO1
Map marker icon Best places to visit: Hanoi → Bai Dinh → Trang an → Hanoi

Overview

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city as you take a day trip to Ninh Binh’s most iconic sites. Row boating  along the tranquil waters of Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its majestic limestone mountains and mysterious caves. And then, immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam. Therefore, this will be an ideal choice for those who love nature and want to explore culture in a short trip, organized by a professional travel company.

Highlights:

  • Experience a relaxing boat rowing through the Trang An cave system.
  • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in Vietnam.
  • Admire the majestic limestone landscape and spiritual sites.

Trang An Cruise & Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour Travel Map

Trang An Cruise & Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour Travel Map

Itinerary Details

Your full day experiences in Ninh Binh (L)

Your full day experiences in Ninh Binh (L)

Morning Activities:

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then, the group will depart to Ninh Binh to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. The pagoda is located at the western gate of the Hoa Lu ancient capital and in the north of the Trang An World Heritage Site.

The Bai Dinh Pagoda complex includes an ancient pagoda and a new pagoda built in 2003. In addition, the pagoda is located on the mountainside, among immense valleys, lakes and rocky mountains. In addition, the new pagoda architecture is majestic and massive but imbued with traditional identity. That is why this place soon became a famous destination.

In particular, Bai Dinh Pagoda is a large pagoda complex with many Asian and Vietnamese records. Such as: the pagoda has the largest gold-plated bronze Buddha statue in Asia, the pagoda has the longest La Han corridor in Asia, the largest bronze Maitreya statue in Southeast Asia, … Moreover, this is also the largest pagoda and holds the most records in Vietnam.

Afternoon Activities:

After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties. You will have a short break on the spot and continue to Trang An. When you arrive, you will experience sitting on a boat to explore Trang An destination for 2 hours.

Trang An scenic complex is a comprehensive tourist area consisting of cultural and natural heritages recognized by UNESCO. In particular, Trang An has unique natural landscapes. From mountains, ecosystems, forests, vegetation, rice fields, lakes and river cruises.

The light boat drifts on the winding rivers, taking you to visit the majestic natural landscapes, mysterious caves. Such as: Sang Cave, Toi Cave and Nau Ruou Cave, … and ancient temples hidden among the limestone mountains.

After experiencing a series of interesting activities, you get in the car to return to the hotel in Hanoi. Returning to Hanoi, you end the exciting one-day tour program.

Inclusions

  • PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned
  • Experience English speaking guide
  • Meals as mentioned above (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Entrance fees
  • Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day
  • Permission
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • Bank fees if payment by credit card
  • No extra charge after final confirmation

Exclusions

  • Domestic Air Fare if any
  • Accommodation in Ninh Binh
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
  • Other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Tips are welcomed!
  • Travel Insurance

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