Trang An Grottoes and Bai Dinh Pagoda Day Trip From Hanoi
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12 hours


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Overview

Discover stunning natural landscape and Vietnam’s biggest Buddhist complex on this day tour from Hanoi. Spend the morning exploring the vast Bai Dinh Pagoda, then head to the UNESCO-listed Trang An, often called the “Halong Bay on land,” after lunch. Enjoy a boat ride through the scenic landscape of limestone karsts and grottoes.

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Fantastic excursion, incredible caves.

Pierre F, Apr 2026

Well organized walk, and despite many tourists, were able to appreciate the calm.

Must-see

PATE D, Feb 2026

Walk giving access to beautiful landscapes. Certainly many banks, 4 per boat, piloted by professional rowers. Price correct 300k. Free scooter parking. Part of Ninh binh's must-sees. We did the 2-hour stop for temples, caves, included. There were few people but the site is planned to accommodate a lot of tourists (barriers planned for long lines). So find out about possible attendance first.

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Great trip and definitely worth doing if visiting Tam Coc!

dorothyb874, Jan 2025

What a brilliant day trip including the boat trip through the three caves. Our boat woman was skilled, fun and delightful. We were lucky to go the 1000m cave with no boats ahead of us: very special.

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Tour 1 was quieter and serene

Vacation617440, Dec 2024

It starts off a bit chaotic getting bundled onto the boats but after you set off its really nice. Be prepared to do some rowing its part of the fun! Tour 1 was much quieter and you go through more small caves, however a few of the stops for “temples” were disappointing (just small shrines). If you want the better tour but don’t mind the crowds i would say 2 or 3 is better but definitely way busier. Fairly priced for a 3 hour activity and cheap to get a taxi to/from Ninh Binh.

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Itinerary

  • Trang An Grottoes

    Stop At: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Gia Sinh, Ninh Binh Province

    This vast expanse of religious monuments, completed in 2014, is Vietnam's largest Buddhist complex. Highlights include a 40-ton (36-tonne) bell, a 32-foot (10-meter) Buddha, a 13-storey pagoda, and an avenue lined with 500 statues.

    You'll break for an included lunch at 12:30pm – your chance to sample local specialties including goat meat.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Stop At: Trang An Grottoes, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province

    It's about half an hour's drive to the Trang An eco-tourism complex, and its staggering UNESCO-listed karst landscapes, replete with secret grottoes, towering peaks, and tranquil streams.

    Relax on a boat trip through Trang An's spectacular network of caves, archways, and grottoes, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave. Alternate between darkness and light as you experience stunning views of the mainland's answer to Halong Bay.

    It's a 2-hour journey back to Hanoi, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel around 6:30-7:30pm.

    8 hours
    Admission Included
  • Bai Dinh Pagoda

    Visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda

    2 hours
    Admission Included
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Location

Address

67 P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Trang An and Bai Dinh Pagoda from Hanoi
  • Includes entrance fees and a boat ride in Trang An
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Round-trip transfers from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel
  • Inclusions

    • Pick up & Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter,food for Lunch,guide and entrance fee

    Additional Information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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