Ninh Binh Discovery: Hoa Lu – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Mua Cave

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Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh on this full-day tour. From ancient temples to towering limestone mountains and serene river landscapes, this experience offers an unforgettable glimpse of northern Vietnam.

Itinerary

07:00 – 07:40 – Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Begin the 110–kilometer journey through the peaceful countryside in a modern, comfortable bus. A short break will be made en route.

10:00 – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex

Arrive at Bai Dinh, the largest pagoda complex in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Located at the base of Dinh Mountain, the complex offers breathtaking views of valleys, rivers, and limestone formations.

Explore several remarkable highlights of this impressive Buddhist complex:

• 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats)

• Two giant bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons

• The thousand-eyed, thousand-armed Quan Yin statue

• The massive Gautama Buddha statue

This area is so large it requires a full day to explore in depth. During this tour, you will visit the most significant and culturally important landmarks.

12:00 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a buffet-style meal featuring delicious regional Vietnamese cuisine.

13:30 – Explore Trang An Grottoes

Continue to the stunning Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area features a majestic limestone mountain system covering 20 square kilometers. Hidden among the cliffs are serene valleys, freshwater ponds, and lush forests.
Board a traditional sampan boat and gently float along the river as you pass through impressive caves such as Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave. You will also see Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.

15:30 – Visit Mua Cave and Ngoa Long Mountain

Start your trek up Ngoa Long Mountain, where the viewpoint offers one of the most spectacular views in northern Vietnam. From the summit, admire panoramic scenery of rice fields, rivers, and limestone peaks.

16:30 – Return to Hanoi

Board the bus for the return journey.

18:30 – Arrival in Hanoi

Drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. The tour concludes.

Inclusion

• Pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter by Bus or Limousine Bus

• Fully escorted tour with professional English-speaking guide

• Two bottles of water per person

• Buffet lunch at a local restaurant

• All entrance fees listed in the itinerary

Exclusion

• Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips for the guide

• Electric car at Bai Dinh Pagoda (5 United States Dollars per person)

• Limousine bus upgrade (19-seat vehicle) additional 5 United States Dollars per person

• Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75 percent of adult price

• Children from 9 years old and above: charged as adults

• Children under 5 years old: free of charge (excluding entrance tickets, meals, and bus seat)

Tour Price

30 United States Dollars per person