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Highlights
- Guided tour of the extensive Bai Dinh Pagoda complex
- Boat ride through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trang An
- Passage through the cave systems used as film locations
- Lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialties
- Round-trip transportation from Hanoi Old Quarter
About this experience
Departure from Hanoi
Your day begins with a hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7h00 and 7h50. You will travel by bus toward Ninh Binh, with a scheduled short break of 15 to 20 minutes to stretch your legs and use the facilities.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, you will visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. This complex is recognized for various regional records and features a collection of 500 stone Arhat statues, a bell tower housing significant bronze bells, and a golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Lunch and Trang An
At midday, you will head to the Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat for lunch, where local specialties are served. Vegetarian options are available. Following lunch, you will proceed to the Trang An World Heritage Site for a 1.5-hour boat tour. This experience takes you through a series of caves, including the area featured in the 2016 film Skull Island.
Return Journey
After your boat trip, you will depart Ninh Binh around 16h00 to 16h30, arriving back in Hanoi between 18h30 and 19h00 for drop-off at your hotel.
Overview
Discover the Wonders of Ninh Binh
Located in the northern region of Vietnam, Ninh Binh is a destination characterized by its dramatic limestone karsts and winding waterways. This full-day excursion provides a structured way to experience two of the most significant sites in the province: the sprawling Bai Dinh Pagoda and the serene Trang An landscape complex. Travelers are picked up from their accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter, ensuring a stress-free start to the journey.
Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex
Your first major stop is the Bai Dinh Pagoda. This site is widely known for its architectural scale and historical significance within Vietnam. As you walk through the grounds, you will encounter the long corridor of 500 Arhat statues, meticulously crafted from stone. The pagoda also houses impressive bronze artifacts, including large bells, and a striking golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy. It serves as an important spiritual site and offers insight into local religious architecture.
Trang An and Local Cuisine
Following your morning exploration, the tour moves to the Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat for a traditional lunch. This buffet-style meal features local specialties, with provisions made for vegetarian guests. After refueling, the afternoon is dedicated to the Trang An landscape complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will board a boat for a 1.5-hour journey through the waterways. The highlight of this route is the network of natural tunnel caves carved into the limestone mountains. Visitors may recognize these formations, as they were used as filming locations for the 2016 production, Skull Island.
Practical Information for Your Trip
This trip is designed for comfort and convenience, with air-conditioned shuttle transport and a guided schedule. Please be aware that the itinerary is subject to change based on local weather conditions, which is common in this region. If you are traveling on a weekend, note that the Hanoi Old Quarter may have restricted vehicle access due to pedestrian-only zones; in such cases, your driver will drop you off at the nearest accessible point. Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Buffet lunch at Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat
- Boat tour in Trang An
- Transportation from Hanoi Old Quarter
- English-speaking guide
Good to know
Know before you go
- Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.
- On weekends, road closures for walking streets may require drop-off at the closest suitable point in the Old Quarter.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Voucher
Mobile or printed voucher
Meeting point
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
Activity details
- Intensity: Moderate
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