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Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour

 Hanoi, Trang An, Hanoi
 Code: VNNG14

Overview

Ninh Binh in the north of Vietnam may be one of the country's smaller provinces, but it is packed with ancient mysticism and gorgeous scenery reaching every corner. You will visit two of its star attractions on the Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An day tour from Hanoi, including everything you need for a beautiful and educational look into Ninh Binh’s architecture and nature.

As the biggest Buddhist complex in Vietnam, Bai Dinh pagoda spreads its beauty across evocative temples and statues, promoting a strong sense of religious and architectural splendour. Nearby, the Trang An river hosts locals on sampan boats, who row visitors through the incredible and iconic scenery of Ninh Binh, encompassing towering limestone mountains crowning the placid flow of the water.

Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour is one of the best group tours in Vietnam which brings you the best experience for your trip in North Vietnam. 

Vietnam Escape Tours provides the following Hanoi – Trang An boat and Bai Dinh Pagoda tour with the guarantee of quality, based on our experience and excellent TripAdvisor reviews. Escape the ordinary with us.

Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour Highlights

  •   Taking the comfortable ride between Hanoi and Ninh Binh through the gorgeous Red River Delta
  •   Uncovering the history and prestige of Bai Dinh Pagoda through a walking tour of the complex
  •   Eating a delicious and filling lunch of Ninh Binh and northern Vietnam specialty cuisine
  •   Riding serenely along the Trang An River and appreciating the natural splendour on all sides
  •   Learning of the history and culture of two fabulous areas with an experienced and friendly guide

Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour Summary

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 Activities: Take a walking tour of Bai Dinh Pagoda, followed by lunch and a boat trip around Trang An before heading back to Hanoi.

8:00 – 8:30 am: We begin our Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An day tour at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, where we will collect you and take you across the alluring scenery of the Red River Delta en route to Ninh Binh province.

10:30 am: We arrive first at Bai Dinh Pagoda, sitting amongst the vast greenery of central Ninh Binh and displaying its incredible architecture over a staggering 540 hectares. We explore the vast temple complex, officially the largest in Vietnam, through its many temples, pagodas and collection of more than 500 Buddhist statues. Our guide will point out the attractive features of Bai Dinh’s architecture, which spans both ancient and modern approaches and features specialised materials from Ninh Binh’s ceramic, bronze and embroidery villages.

(An electric car service is available for those who do not wish to walk around the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex – at an additional cost of $3 USD per person)

12:30 pm: After a morning of exploration, we sit down to a refreshing lunch of traditional Ninh Binh fare while soaking in the verdant mountain views stretching around us.

1:30 pm: Following this, the Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An trip moves to its second destination, the gorgeous river and grottoes of Trang An. We arrive at the head of the river before boarding a sampan boat and forging a path into another, highly luxuriant world. The river cruise lasts between 2 and 3 hours, giving you plenty of opportunities to delve into the splendour of soaring mountain ranges and wild expanses of the forest reflected beautifully in the calm, emerald water. Along the way, there will be spots of magnificent architecture springing out of the river, providing the perfect combination of natural and man-made splendour in Ninh Binh’s green heart.

4:00 – 4:30 pm: Back at the head of the river, we board our bus and head back to Hanoi, all alongside sweeping Red River Delta views at sunset.

6:00 – 6:30 pm: In the early evening time, we arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and the Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour will conclude.  The staff at Vietnam Escape Tours would like to extend our thanks to you for choosing this tour; we wish you well during your future travels around beautiful Vietnam!

 Meals:  Lunch

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Full Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Boat Trip – Hanoi (L)

 Activities: Take a walking tour of Bai Dinh Pagoda, followed by lunch and a boat trip around Trang An before heading back to Hanoi.

8:00 – 8:30 am: We begin our Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An day tour at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, where we will collect you and take you across the alluring scenery of the Red River Delta en route to Ninh Binh province.

10:30 am: We arrive first at Bai Dinh Pagoda, sitting amongst the vast greenery of central Ninh Binh and displaying its incredible architecture over a staggering 540 hectares. We explore the vast temple complex, officially the largest in Vietnam, through its many temples, pagodas and collection of more than 500 Buddhist statues. Our guide will point out the attractive features of Bai Dinh’s architecture, which spans both ancient and modern approaches and features specialised materials from Ninh Binh’s ceramic, bronze and embroidery villages.

(An electric car service is available for those who do not wish to walk around the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex – at an additional cost of $3 USD per person)

12:30 pm: After a morning of exploration, we sit down to a refreshing lunch of traditional Ninh Binh fare while soaking in the verdant mountain views stretching around us.

1:30 pm: Following this, the Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An trip moves to its second destination, the gorgeous river and grottoes of Trang An. We arrive at the head of the river before boarding a sampan boat and forging a path into another, highly luxuriant world. The river cruise lasts between 2 and 3 hours, giving you plenty of opportunities to delve into the splendour of soaring mountain ranges and wild expanses of the forest reflected beautifully in the calm, emerald water. Along the way, there will be spots of magnificent architecture springing out of the river, providing the perfect combination of natural and man-made splendour in Ninh Binh’s green heart.

4:00 – 4:30 pm: Back at the head of the river, we board our bus and head back to Hanoi, all alongside sweeping Red River Delta views at sunset.

6:00 – 6:30 pm: In the early evening time, we arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and the Bai Dinh Trang An Day Tour will conclude.  The staff at Vietnam Escape Tours would like to extend our thanks to you for choosing this tour; we wish you well during your future travels around beautiful Vietnam!

 Meals:  Lunch

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Trip Notes

Inclusions

  •   Shuttle bus: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi Old Quarter with complimentary bottled water
  •   Professional English-speaking guide
  •   Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
  •   Guided tour of Bai Dinh Pagoda
  •   Boat trip in Trang An
  •   Lunch

Exclusions

  •   Electric car service at Bai Dinh Pagoda ($3 USD per person)
  •   Pick-up and drop-off for hotels outside of Hanoi Old Quarter
  •   Travel insurance 
  •   Personal expenses
  •   Tips for the guide and driver
  •   Meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  •   All other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Accommodation

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