Explore the breathtaking beauty of Ninh Binh province on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through Vietnam’s picturesque rice fields, offering glimpses of local life. Visit the Bai Dinh pagoda complex, Southeast Asia’s largest, renowned for its stunning architecture and sacred atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialties before heading to Trang An eco-tourism for a boat trip through limestone cliffs and mystical caves. The tour concludes with a return to Hanoi, leaving you with lasting memories of Ninh Binh’s natural wonders.
- Visit the largest pagoda and glimmering massive pagoda complex of magnificent architecture ever built
- Happy trip with a professional and enthusiastic tour guide and Enjoying a lot of special local food in a restaurant with a Buffet Lunch
- Transfer with a modern Limousine bus
- Well-preserved nature for the ultimate sightseeing experience
- Explore the picturesque Trang An Ecotourism Landscape by Bamboo Boat Ride
One Day Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda And Trang An Boat From Hanoi
- Time 7.30 am – 6.30 pm
What to expect
Ninh Binh is a popular destination in Northern Vietnam, especially for those who love ecotourism type. This day tour to Trang An and Bai Dinh provides you with the chance to witness Trang An Tourism Complex, which is greatly famous as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit Bai Dinh Pagoda which is considered the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam. You shall be able to grasp the scenic views of Ninh Binh’s picturesque mountains and rivers and fill your heart with immense peace.
Itinerary
- 7.30 am – 8.00 am Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the way, you will have chances to capture the image of Vietnam rice fields with the hard-working farmers. On the way, the bus stops to have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
- 10.30 am: We arrive at Bai Dinh pagoda complex, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away.
- These pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the nation: 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats); 2 huge bronze bells, one weighing 27 tons, the other weighing 36 tons; three bronze statues of Tam The (50 tons each).
- With sacred atmospheres and intriguing Buddhist story which presented by our tour guide, you cannot fail to be enchanted. The visit ends with a walk up the summit mountain to see the 100 100-toned statue of Buddha Sakyamuni made of bronze and enjoy the panoramic view of the picturesque landscape dotted with limestone mountains.
- 12.00 pm: Have lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, and chicken fried rice. Vegetarian meals are always available in the buffet lunch, please inform us at the time of booking.
- 1.30 pm: Our driver will transfer you to Trang An eco-tourism. Upon arrival, we will take a boat trip around Trang An to immerse in limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside-like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields. On a boat rowed by local people, you will have chances to visit cave complexes: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave with boat route 1, or Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Dai Cave with route 2. Free your soul while enjoying the scenery of the mountains and rivers of Ninh Binh-Halong Bay on land.
- 4.00 pm: Get back on the bus to go back to Hanoi.
- 6.30 pm: You will arrive at your hotel in Hanoi, and end a meaningful and memorable day with a discovery of Ninh Binh province. Our tour guide says goodbye and see you next time.