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Bai Dinh Pagoda: Explore Ninh Binh's Beauty
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Embark on a day trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An River in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Explore the largest pagoda complex, witness the beauty of nature, and discover the cultural influence of Buddhism.
Embark on a day trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An River in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Explore the largest pagoda complex, witness the beauty of nature, and discover the cultural influence of Buddhism.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hanoi Opera House - Customers are picked up in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 - 8:00 am. (Drop-off service is included)
=> For hotels in Quan Thanh, Nguyen Truong To, and Hang Bun: Pickup service is available between 7:30 - 7:45 am. Drop-off services are not included.
=> For hotels outside the mentioned areas => Please proceed to the Opera House…
- Hanoi Opera House - Customers are picked up in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 - 8:00 am. (Drop-off service is included)
=> For hotels in Quan Thanh, Nguyen Truong To, and Hang Bun: Pickup service is available between 7:30 - 7:45 am. Drop-off services are not included.
=> For hotels outside the mentioned areas => Please proceed to the Opera House front (1 Trang Tien) at 8:00 am to meet the bus and guide.
Depart for Ninh Binh after gathering all participants.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda - Arrive at the first stop at 10:45 am and visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. Use the electric car to reach the Pagoda entrance.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (buffet style) afterwards.
- Trang An Grottoes - At 1:45 pm, enjoy a peaceful boat ride along Trang An River on a sampan boat.
- Trang An Landscape Complex - Depart from Ninh Binh between 4:00 - 4:30 pm.
At 7:00 pm, drop off at your hotels or meeting location.
- Mua Caves - Climb 500 stone steps to the scenic overlook atop Ngoa Long Mountain for a breathtaking view of Ngo Dong River and the paddy fields below. Along the ascent, there are several worship sites, offering visitors insight into Vietnam’s rich Buddhist heritage.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch (without drinks)
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Two-way electric car in Bai Dinh
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter)
- All activities mentioned in the program
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch (without drinks)
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Two-way electric car in Bai Dinh
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter)
- All activities mentioned in the program
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
A day trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and a sampan boat journey down Trang An River in Ninh Binh is worth experiencing. The province of Ninh Binh, known for its stunning sights within a small radius, is home to Bai Dinh – the largest pagoda complex featuring hundreds of Buddha statues and a revered pilgrimage site in Vietnam. At the heart of the UNESCO World…
A day trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and a sampan boat journey down Trang An River in Ninh Binh is worth experiencing. The province of Ninh Binh, known for its stunning sights within a small radius, is home to Bai Dinh – the largest pagoda complex featuring hundreds of Buddha statues and a revered pilgrimage site in Vietnam. At the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Trang An Complex sits the Trang An River. On this journey, you’ll get a deeper appreciation for Buddhism’s impact on culture and witness the breathtaking natural landscapes of Vietnam.
- Dress code is sporty, casual
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
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
4.4
(83 Ratings)
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Kenneth_m
Sep 11, 2025
Very well organized tour.... - Very well organized tour. A lot of beauty and things to explore. As a solo traveler there were certain things that were to taxing for me to do, however there was a tour guide trainee who stayed with me all day. He was a gem!!!
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Departure47524806839
Apr 5, 2025
Fantastic!! - The trip with Thomas today , 05/04/2025 was amazing. He was the best guide ever. Lots of information given and very knowledgeable- the views were amazing .
I would recommend this trip especially if all tour guides are as good as Thomas. Also what a great driver on the lively coach.
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904carmelc
Dec 17, 2024
Great trip to see awesome sites with Hai - Hai was very knowledgeable and patient in answering the questions and making sure we could see all 3 sites. The boat ride through the caves in Trang A was very scenic. I would recommend tours led by him in the future.
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J7281nvchristinal
Dec 17, 2024
Bai Dinh and Trang An tour - My Ninh Binh tour was amazing, thanks to our incredible guide, Hai. His deep knowledge and passion brought the stunning landscapes and history to life. Hai’s kindness and personal touch made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend him for anyone visiting Ninh Binh!
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Er0shinis
May 17, 2024
Magical Hanoi - Both Bai din & Trang An, were magical experiences. We loved the serenity and the wonderful experiences at these locations. the Bin Din Temple is almost a marvel and being a Buddhist i count myself lucky to have been there & would love to go there again to spend more time as the tour allowed only about 2hrs.
Trang An, almost a natural marvel with many natural water tunnels, various buildings and artifacts from the Trang Dynasty are very interesting but the Tours give us only 2 and Half hours to cover a very large area. It is recommended that you take at least 3 to 4 hours to cover this area in detail.
Overall these two locations need to be visited by anyone visiting Hanoi .
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Robert_e
Jan 22, 2024
Trang Am River Cruise - The caves Trang Am were awesome and floating in them was very exciting and a bit scary. There were some points were attention was definitely required: low hanging stalactites and other low hanging formations. The five passenger boats were also low with seats lower to the floor than a typical row boat but the style of the craft meets the demands of the environment though after some time you can feel uncomfortable because of the compact sitting position.
The scenery was beautiful and the karst mountains were beautiful and should be seen.
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Annette_r
Dec 10, 2023
Fabulous day north of Hanoi - Very long day - full of activities. Our tour guide Dylan was excellent. 2 hour journey from Hanoi. Scenery was great. Pagoda was amazing - travelled by electric trolley train to pagoda then walked around with Dylan explains the history. Buffet lunch was outstanding. Over 20 different dishes. Unique experience on the river 2 hours 4 guests to a canoe rowed by an elderly lady. We had the opportunity to row which was fun racing other guests on our tour bus. King Kong Island outstanding as was going through the caves. Last stop was a bike ride or trek up a mountain for great views. Overall well worth doing this tour
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211og_nk
Dec 17, 2024
Good - Really good views especially on boat trip. Temples are good also. You need to a little bit hurry to do all that things and may miss some good memories
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Wing
Oct 21, 2025
Overall OK considering how packed the itinerary was, but could be improved - This was a nice day trip out of Hanoi and the operator took care of all the logistics. Our tour guide Long was young and didn't have much knowledge of the history or meaning behind each destination, as there was no explanation or context about any of the places we went to. We simply arrived at each location and were told that we had a certain amount of time to freely roam around ourselves. This was acceptable given the price however we would've liked to hear more of the histories. The tour was quite fast paced which we didn't mind and expected for large groups of this size, but may be too rushed or tiring for families or older travellers.
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Voyager10308328218
Sep 15, 2025
Very very bad - I had a very disappointing experience with Wati Travelers in Vietnam. The guides we encountered were extremely unprofessional and displayed very poor behavior. They seemed totally uneducated about their own culture and history, and did not know how to communicate respectfully with tourists.
This was not an issue with just one guide – unfortunately, all the guides we interacted with were quite rude, unhelpful, and showed no interest in educating or engaging us during the trip. Instead of making the journey enjoyable and informative, their attitude made us feel unwelcome.
For a travel company, professional and knowledgeable guides are the most important factor, but Wati Travelers completely failed in this regard. I would not recommend this agency to anyone looking for a meaningful or enjoyable travel experience in Vietnam
Our guide name was" Doan" and avoid travelling with him or any other guide as i want to experience some sports but there guide said us let us play come some other time
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