Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers
Hanoi, Vietnam

Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers

Outty Ranking 63 4.9 · 9 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $72
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Outty Ranking

63/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers worth booking?

Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $72 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (9)
Duration
10 hours
From
$72 per person

7.00-7.45 AM: Pick up around Old quarter & departure to Ninh Binh city to visit Bai Dinh and Trang An, around 98 kms from Hanoi. 10.00AM: Our tour guide and driver will take you to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the large pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze with 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight 12.00-13.00: We will have lunch in local restaurant with local dishes (Goat, pork) 14.30: We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An. Upon on arrival, we will tak the boat trip around Trang An to visit cave complex (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave) all caves are in mystery and wildness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside in Vietnam 16:00: Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi. 16:30: Back to Hanoi at your address, 18.30 - 19.00: Arriving back your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Finish!

What you get

    About this experience

    7.00-7.45 AM: Pick up around Old quarter & departure to Ninh Binh city to visit Bai Dinh and Trang An, around 98 kms from Hanoi. 10.00AM: Our tour guide and driver will take you to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the large pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze with 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight 12.00-13.00: We will have lunch in local restaurant with local dishes (Goat, pork) 14.30: We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An. Upon on arrival, we will tak the boat trip around Trang An to visit cave complex (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave) all caves are in mystery and wildness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside in Vietnam 16:00: Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi. 16:30: Back to Hanoi at your address, 18.30 - 19.00: Arriving back your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Finish!

    What's included

    Included

    • Boat trip
    • Lunch
    • Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda
    • All ticket & Entrance fees
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Not included

    • Tips, personal expense, drinks.
    • Surcharge: 15USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027

    What you'll see and do

    1. Bai Dinh Pagoda

      Bái Đính Temple Spiritual and Cultural Complex is a complex of Buddhist temples on Bai Dinh Mountain in Gia Viễn District, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Trang An Landscape Complex

      Going by small bamboo boat trip along the Sao Khe River through limestone caves. It's a relaxing trip, but many caves have also been enlarged to accommodate boats. Boat trips take two hours, and there are two possible routes, both visiting caves and temples. Bring a hat and sunscreen as the boats lack shade. Trang An is 7km northwest of Ninh Binh

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house: 7.30 - 8.15 AM (Free)

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house: 7.30 - 8.15 AM (Free)

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Vietnam Tonkin Travel

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Surcharge: 30USD per person on 24th & 31st, Dec. And on Tet's holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
    • Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
    • 07.00 – 7.45AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7.45AM to get on the bus.
    • Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamtonkintravel@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
    • Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Theresia_P · June 2023

    Good day out

    The tour guide Tuan was very knowledgeable and gave good support to the group. Would highly recommend him to anyone who would like to do this tour

    via Viator

    Martin D · January 2020

    Nihn Bihn

    The tour was very well organised. The guide was polite, friendly and efficient. The mini bus was well driven and extremely comfortable.

    via Tripadvisor

    InyourFace_JG · November 2019

    Wonderful Day at Trang An

    We read so many different reviews and some of them were not very nice- but this tour is really amazing. Tom was the best guide. Everything was perfectly planned. The bus was spacious and the group was only 12 people. The temple was nice to visit, the lunch was very ok, and the boat trip through Trang An was just breathtaking. Thank you so much for taking us! Hope we can come back some time.

    via Tripadvisor

    nairbdg · July 2019

    Crazy experience

    Worth the money. Do it. The tour guide is very friendly and explains a lot about Vietnamese history.

    via Tripadvisor

    Joshua_Keihl · June 2019

    Kong Skull island tour

    A very interesting full day trip to Ninh Binh. Trang An is very beautiful & well worth a world heritage site. Boat trip here was relax & the trip to visit & take photos from Kong Skull island was great!

    Response from the operator: Dear Joshua, Warmest greeting from Vietnam Tonkin Travel, Thank you so much for your brilliant review. Yes, Ninh Binh, Trang An & Skull island was great & a must do. We do the tours every day & Almost clients was very happy with that like you. We will forward your feedback to our staff & make sure they will very happy, Wish you all the best, Vietnam tonkin travel team,

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $72 to $75
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Vietnam Tonkin Travel, who run 10 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.9 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Vietnam Tonkin Travel runs

    Why this scores 63

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)36
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)47
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)52
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

    How much does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers cost?

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    Prices start at $72 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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 9 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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers?

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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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers?

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    Around 3 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers 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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers?

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    Included: Boat trip; Lunch; Electric car in Bai Dinh Pagoda; All ticket & Entrance fees; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Tips, personal expense, drinks; and Surcharge: 15USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 401 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers offered in?

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    It runs in 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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers?

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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 - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An full day trip from Hanoi with luxury transfers?

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    Across 9 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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