Ninh Binh

Highlight

Discover the largest pagoda in Vietnam, the stunning Bai Dinh Pagoda. Explore the breathtaking Trang An Cave Complex, known for its scenic boat cave tours. Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch and try local specialties along the way. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers from Hanoi and the expertise of a professional private guide for an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary

07:30 – 08:00: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay, and we'll begin a scenic 110km bus journey through the beautiful countryside. We'll take a short break along the way.
10:00: Arrive at the Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex, the largest pagoda in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Nestled at the foot of Dinh Mountain, the pagoda offers breathtaking views of the river valley and surrounding limestone karsts. The complex features some of the most impressive Vietnamese architecture ever built, but we’ll focus on the highlights:

• 500 stone statues of La Han (Arhats)

• Two massive bronze bells weighing 27 tons and 36 tons

• The Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes

• The Gautama Buddha statue

12:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch at our restaurant, featuring local specialties.
13:30: Head to the Trang An Grottoes, a stunning 20-square-kilometer area with towering limestone mountains rising from the rice paddies. You'll board a traditional sampan boat, rowed gently along the river, passing through several caves and temples, including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.

15:30: Visit Mua Cave and take on the trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the rice valley and surrounding nature.
16:30: Return to the bus and head back to Hanoi.
18:30: Drop-off at your stay. The trip ends.

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