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Discover the beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh on a guided tour. Visit the Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Enjoy a boat ride through the Trang An complex and explore the caves.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
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Itinerary
Pickup location:
Ninh Bình
Van
(30 minutes)
Bai Dinh Temple
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Mua Caves
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Local restaurant
Break time, Lunch, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Trang An
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (3 hours)
Van
(30 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Ninh Bình
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Take in the stunning views of the rice fields and surrounding landscapes
- Visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam
- Enjoy a boat ride through the Trang An complex and explore the caves
- See the 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats) at the Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Learn about Buddhism and the history of the Bai Dinh Pagoda from your guide
Full description
Embark on a full-day tour of the Ninh Binh region. Visit the Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Enjoy a boat ride through the Trang An Grottoes and a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Start your trip with a pickup from your accommodation in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh. Depart for Mua Cave and after your relaxing ride, walk up 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint. Gaze over the rice valleys and the surrounding landscapes before heading back down to the next stop.
Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complex, scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain. Be mesmerized by views of the river valley below and the rock karsts that make the landscape even more impressive.
Witness Vietnamese tradition at the pagoda complex with its ornate architecture of 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, the Quan Yin statue with a thousand arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue. Listen to your guide as they tell you about Buddhism.
After visiting Bai Dinh, enjoy lunch at a restaurant featuring local cuisine. Then depart for Trang An and board a small boat to float next to limestone cliffs, mysterious caves, peaceful streams, and lush rice paddies. The boat ride takes you to the Sang, Toi, Ba Giot, and Nau Ruou caves.
Following your boat ride, conclude your tour with a ride back to your hotel in Ninh Binh.
Start your trip with a pickup from your accommodation in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh. Depart for Mua Cave and after your relaxing ride, walk up 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint. Gaze over the rice valleys and the surrounding landscapes before heading back down to the next stop.
Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complex, scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain. Be mesmerized by views of the river valley below and the rock karsts that make the landscape even more impressive.
Witness Vietnamese tradition at the pagoda complex with its ornate architecture of 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, the Quan Yin statue with a thousand arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue. Listen to your guide as they tell you about Buddhism.
After visiting Bai Dinh, enjoy lunch at a restaurant featuring local cuisine. Then depart for Trang An and board a small boat to float next to limestone cliffs, mysterious caves, peaceful streams, and lush rice paddies. The boat ride takes you to the Sang, Toi, Ba Giot, and Nau Ruou caves.
Following your boat ride, conclude your tour with a ride back to your hotel in Ninh Binh.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Boat ride in Trang An
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- English-speaking guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Drinks at lunch
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
- Be prepared for different weather conditions, bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Stay hydrated, bring a water bottle.
- Respect the local customs and wildlife during the tour.