
Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour worth booking?
Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour is a 12-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Visiting the biggest pagoda in Vietnam - Bai Dinh pagoda. Tasting the delicious buffet Lunch at local restaurant. Leisurely time on rowing boat in Trang An where you can step on King Kong Skull island. Stunning landscape along the rowing boat trip. Taking photo on the rice fields of water buffalo, farmer's daily lives. Let's enjoy this trip with return transportation and Buffet Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
What you get
- Bottled water
- Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Hanoi
- Lunch
- Mua Cave hiking
- Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda
- A fully escorted tour with professional English speaking guide.
About this experience
Visiting the biggest pagoda in Vietnam - Bai Dinh pagoda. Tasting the delicious buffet Lunch at local restaurant. Leisurely time on rowing boat in Trang An where you can step on King Kong Skull island. Stunning landscape along the rowing boat trip. Taking photo on the rice fields of water buffalo, farmer's daily lives. Let's enjoy this trip with return transportation and Buffet Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Hanoi
- Lunch
- Mua Cave hiking
- Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda
- A fully escorted tour with professional English speaking guide.
- Complimentary water in the bus
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes.
- English speaking tour guide
- Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
- Rowing Boat trip in Trang An
Not included
- All meals & beverages not specifically mentioned.
- Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter not included
- Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
- Travel insurance.
- Visa application (where applicable) and personal travel documents are the sole responsibility of travelers.
What you'll see and do
Bai Dinh Pagoda
07:45 - 08:30 - Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 100km modern bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-break en route. 10:30 - Arrive Glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of 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. This pagoda complexes stunningly boast a array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it take a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national: + 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats) + 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tones + Three bronze statues of Tam The (50 tons each) The visit ends with a walk-up the summit mountain to see the 100 tones statue of Buddha Sakyamuni made of bronze and enjoy the panoramic view of picturesque landscape dotted with limestone mountains. 12:30 – Enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch in a Vietnamese restaurant with some special dishes such as goat meat, pork storage vessel….
720 minutes here
Trang An Landscape Complex
13:30 -Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle. Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Hang Toi ( Dack ) cave, 320 meter long, Sang (light) cave, 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking wine) cave, 250 meter long… Every passages bring new surprise of mystery hidden inside isolated valleys of tranquility that likely transformed to the other world and time. The fauna and flora is rich and a scene of a goat jumping from one cliff to the other is a common sight. 16:30 - Take the returns shuttle bus to Hanoi. 19:00 - Drop off at your hotel/ accommodation's door steps in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
180 minutes here
Mua Caves
Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of "miniature of Great Wall" in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountain peak. You will spend about one hour to do trekking up to top of mountain for overview the panoramic landscape of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and Ninh Binh city.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vietnam Real Tour
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Trang An
Of the best experiences, if not the best, you can do in Vietnam. No matter what they tell you, there are many tourists, if it is crowded, along with Halong Bay, your visit can not be forgiven. Well worth what you pay, which is little, for the three hours of travel, choose the route that is. Really, great.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Awesome
Awesome tour.A lot of activities to do.Fantastic places to see.A full tour everything was fantastic.
via Viator
Great tour and guide.
The whole tour was memorable and our tour guide was fantastic. There were enough toilet stops and we were able to stock up on drinks etc. The bus driver drove very well and we safely.
via Viator
The trip covered our need...
The trip covered our need exactly: A day in nature away from the city! Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area & other aspects of vietnamese culture. Organization was excellent. The operator got in touch with us directly after booking and we felt safe the entire way. Lunch was okay - it was a buffet owned by the travel organization and offered some vegetarian/vegan options. We would have appreciated some more vegan proteins. The only drawback was that cycling was _not_ part of the tour. As far as we understood it, it would have taken place at the temple complex but it was understandable that this would have taken too much time
via Viator
Holiday to Vietnam - Hanoi
This was an excellent tour. The bus guide was funny and knowledgeable. The locations were very interesting and beautiful. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour to everyone visiting Hanoi.
Response from the operator: Dear Raymond Thank you so much for letting a great chance arranging this trip. We are now so glad to receive your review on here. We see that you did enjoy Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Day Tour With Kong Skull Island tour so much. We are happier to see that you have got the nice time while touring, from Bai Dinh pagoda - one of the biggest pagoda in Vietnam, local tasty food at local restaurant, rowing boat trip in Trang An, and some nice picture on Kong skull island. Thank you so much for your enjoyment, and also thanks to your recommendation what helps other traveller more confident to choose this tour while travelling in Hanoi. We hope to have more opportunity to meet and bring you pther lovely destination in Vietnam. Hope you have a good day! Best wishes! Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Vietnam Real Tour, who run 12 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.
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Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour?
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Included: Bottled water; Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Hanoi; Lunch; Mua Cave hiking; and Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda. Not included: All meals & beverages not specifically mentioned; Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter not included; Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above; and Travel insurance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 395 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Landscape Complex - Mua cave 1 Day Tour?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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