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Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave

Ninh Binh day trip by limousine

Bai Dinh Pagoda, a boat trip through Trang An and the panoramic view from Mua Cave — three of Ninh Binh's best-known sights in one day.

DurationFull day (about 12 hours)
RouteHanoi · Ninh Binh
MealsBuffet lunch
Pick-upHanoi Old Quarter hotels

Itinerary

  1. 07:25 – 08:00

    Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or the Opera House area, then depart for Ninh Binh. Exact pick-up time depends on your hotel location.

  2. 09:15

    Short 15–20 minute rest stop on the way.

  3. 10:30

    Visit Bai Dinh, one of the largest Buddhist complexes in Southeast Asia, home to 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-tonne bronze bell and a 100-tonne bronze Buddha.

  4. 12:30

    Buffet lunch at a spacious local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialities — goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice and fresh salads. Vegetarian dishes are always available.

  5. 13:30

    A 2-hour boat journey through Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, known for its remarkable network of water caves and tunnels.

  6. 16:00

    Continue to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Climb almost 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a sweeping panoramic view over Tam Coc and, in summer, the lotus fields below.

  7. 17:30

    Return to Hanoi.

  8. 19:30

    Drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Included

  • Limousine van (11, 17 or 22 seats, depending on group size)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Electric car at Bai Dinh (both ways)
  • Buffet lunch
  • Conical hat or raincoat to borrow, depending on the weather

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

  • The order of the itinerary may change depending on the weather or your guide's arrangements.