From Hanoi: Bai Dinh, Trang An Mua Cave – A Scenic Day Tour – Dong Bac, Vietnam

EXPERIENCE

7:20–7:50 AM: Enjoy hassle-free pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. If you’re staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet at the Hanoi Opera House by 7:50 AM for pick-up

Discover the cultural and natural wonders of Ninh Binh province on this guided day trip from Hanoi. Begin with a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam. Admire the grandeur of the towering pagoda, the 500 Arhat statues carved from blue stone, a massive 36-ton bronze bell, and the 10-meter-tall, 100-ton Buddha statue.

After exploring the temple, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Indulge in a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options.

Next, visit the stunning Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 film Kong: Skull Island. Board a traditional wooden boat to glide through serene rivers, passing through mysterious caves and alongside towering limestone karsts draped in lush tropical vegetation.

Your adventure continues with a climb up 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc’s golden fields and rugged mountain scenery.

7:00 PM: Return to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where the tour concludes with drop-off.

Note: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels is between 7:20–7:50 AM. Guests outside the Old Quarter should meet at the Hanoi Opera House by 7:50 AM

HIGHLIGHTS

Marvel at the towering limestone karst formations of Trang An
Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam
Admire breathtaking views of majestic mountains from the Mua Cave viewpoint
Delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch, including vegetarian options
Take a scenic wooden boat ride through the grottoes of Trang An

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