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Hanoi Adventure: Explore Hoa Lu & Bai Dinh
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Embark on a full-day tour to Bai Dinh pagoda, the largest Buddhism center in Southeast Asia, and explore the majestic caves of Trang An. Marvel at the stunning architecture and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of this ecological tourist site.
Embark on a full-day tour to Bai Dinh pagoda, the largest Buddhism center in Southeast Asia, and explore the majestic caves of Trang An. Marvel at the stunning architecture and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of this ecological tourist site.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be prepared during this time as the bus will be picking up from multiple hotels, so timing may vary. Travel to Ninh Binh takes approximately 3 hours on the highway with 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit the Hoa…
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be prepared during this time as the bus will be picking up from multiple hotels, so timing may vary. Travel to Ninh Binh takes approximately 3 hours on the highway with 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel from the 11th Century, the first capital of Vietnam, featuring the King Dinh Temple and remnants of the Citadel. Alternatively, you can choose to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest in Indochina, if selected.
- Trang An Grottoes - Discover Trang An or Tam Coc (if selected) with a 2-hour boat trip rowed by a local. This World Heritage site includes water caves and historic sites along the riverbank.
- Mua Caves - Explore Mua Cave, a small waterfall, and trek up Ngoa Long Mountain with 500 steps to enjoy a breathtaking view of Tam Coc Valley.
- Hanoi - After completing the Mua Cave mountain trek, return to Hanoi by bus, a 3-hour journey via the highway. Arrive between 19:00 and 19:30, with drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Except banning streets)
- Round trip transfer with AC bus/coach with complimentary water
- English speaking guide with tour guide license
- All entrance tickets (Depend on option you choose)
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- Government Tax 8%
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Except banning streets)
- Round trip transfer with AC bus/coach with complimentary water
- English speaking guide with tour guide license
- All entrance tickets (Depend on option you choose)
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- Government Tax 8%
What's Not Included
- Beverages, travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Surcharge for Holidays 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
- Beverages, travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Surcharge for Holidays 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
Additional Information
- A shuttle bus will pick you up and drop you off within Hanoi Old Quarter, except for certain restricted streets. There will be a 25-minute stop at a café and shopping mall for refreshments, coffee, breakfast, or shopping before proceeding to visit Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
- Explore the…
- A shuttle bus will pick you up and drop you off within Hanoi Old Quarter, except for certain restricted streets. There will be a 25-minute stop at a café and shopping mall for refreshments, coffee, breakfast, or shopping before proceeding to visit Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh.
- An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
- Explore the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, which dates back 1,000 years (if this option is selected).
- Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest in Indochina, featuring impressive statues (if this option is selected).
- Enjoy a delightful boat trip on the river, surrounded by stunning limestone mountains (if this option is selected).
- Trek up to Hang Mua (Dragon Mountain) for a breathtaking view of the entire Tam Coc Valley, including rice fields and the river (if this option is selected).
- Savor a buffet lunch with a wide variety of local dishes.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
20 P. Hàng Muối
Phố Hàng Muối
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(219 Ratings)
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Kimse7823tn
Mar 31, 2026
A Perfect Ninh Binh Experience – Highly Recommended! - I had such an amazing experience on the Ninh Binh tour! Everything was organized so smoothly, and the service was truly outstanding from start to finish. The staff made sure we were comfortable the entire time, and you can really tell they care about giving guests the best experience.
Our tour guide was also excellent—very knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English really well, which made everything easy to understand and more enjoyable. They explained the history and places in a way that kept us engaged the whole time.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Vietnam. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip
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Nataliebr6428tb
Mar 29, 2026
Excellent - It was an amazing day with an amazing tour guide, Phuong. He is so nice and takes care of everyone. The highlight of the tour for me is the Trang An boat, feels like you’re in a postcard.
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Navigator630437
Mar 28, 2026
Excellent service by our guide Phuong - Wonderful experience of day-tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi
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Faraway56279953201
Mar 25, 2026
ninh binh - i had a amazing experience with tour guide son ngyuen.. he s knowledgeable and made our tour easy and charming
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Curious37648827252
Mar 24, 2026
Highly recommended - It's a very interesting trip, Ningping's landscape is very beautiful, it's worth a visit, Mr. Ben's guides are very good and interesting, so you can trust
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S1011shbend
Mar 23, 2026
Great Tour and Guide! - We had a great time on our Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi. It was great to see so many amazing sights and activities and learn the history surrounding the area all in one day. Our guide, Mr Son, was amazing! Definitely the best tour and guide we had throughout our trip.
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Brunon282
Mar 21, 2026
Elena and Bruno from Portugal loved this - Our guide Luca was simply 5 stars on this tour. He showed us the highlights of ninh binh with a lot of dedication and knowledge! We will recommend to our friends!
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Marselas2026
Mar 18, 2026
Smart choice, best tour experience - We spent one day tour in Ninh Binh and this is one of best decisions we made in our visit in Hanoi. Our favorite was seeing Trang An, which is famous by Kong: Skull Island. Such a breathtaking landscape and beautiful caves. Our tour guide, Minh, is a very helpful guy, informative, and handy. We love the way he keeps us safe and enjoy our trip during the tour. Thank you Minh and also our lovely driver!
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Trail00216342386
Mar 12, 2026
Nice trip - Very nice trip, good comuniciation and good organisation with Henry
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Uros_w
Mar 10, 2026
Good ture - Son was very good guide. Told us some history of Ninh Bin and everything went smoothly. Some other turist lost his mobilephone and Son tried to help. You know you are not alone.
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