From Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh Temple – Trang An Boat Tour – Mua Cave

7:30 Our driver will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi and start the 110km bus journey through Vietnam's rural landscape and countryside with a short break en route
- Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complex, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Scenically set on the foothills of Dinh Mountain, and surrounded by limestone karsts and amazing views of the exquisite river valley below, Bai Dinh pagoda will take your breath away.
12:00 - Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local dishes served with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options are available on request.
13:30 - Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, with outstanding natural beauty this majestic limestone massif rises 20 square kilometers dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine natural landscapes, mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungles stretching as far as the eye can see.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.
15:30 - Visit the Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for the spectacular views of rice paddies and mountain valleys.
17:15 - Return to our bus and return to Ha Noi
19:30 - Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. Trip ends.
What's Included:
Pick-up from your hotel/accommodation in the Ninh Binh and transfer by bus.
A fully escorted tour with professional, English speaking guide, 2 bottles of water per person
Lunch with Vietnamese dishes.
All entrance fees for activities are indicated in our itinerary.
Additional Info
Bai Dinh Pagoda is magnificent and requires a lot of walking so comfortable clothes are needed. When visiting the pagoda, there are some restrictions for clothing, such as:
A. No sleeveless clothes
B. If wearing a skirt or dress, it should be below your knees.
C. If wearing shorts, they should not be short. The length should be 3/4 way to your knees or longer.
To be able to explore and admire the scenery at Ninh Binh Mua Cave. You will mountain have to conquer 486 steps - fear not: there is plenty to see as you climb the including natural and ancient stone architecture.
The road to the top of Mua Mountain is quite tricky and many rocks are loose, so you must pay attention and ensure a safe trip.
Guests should wear sports shoes or comfortable clothes because climbing nearly 500 steps will surely make you feel tired! Do not forget to bring a small water bottle to avoid dehydration, water bottles are also included.
Excluded:
Beverages & travel insurance, Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
Electric car at Bai Dinh Pagoda 60.000 VND
Optional Limousine Bus 100.000 VND/pax/Return
Child policy:
Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged 75%.
From 9 years old and above, the charge is 100%