Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Ecological Tourism Area 1-Day Tour from Hanoi

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Updated: 2026-10-13 08:49:37

Explore Ninh Binh on a one-day journey from Hanoi featuring two prominent destinations: Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Ecological Tourism Area. Visitors will tour the famous pagoda complex, renowned for its grand architecture, serene atmosphere, and impressive Buddhist structures; then experience a boat trip to explore Trang An, admiring limestone mountains, caves, and stunning river landscapes. This is an ideal choice for travelers looking to combine cultural, spiritual, and natural sightseeing in a single day.

Destination: Hanoi

Duration: 1 day

Departure: Daily departure

Route: HANOI – BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN ECOLOGICAL TOURISM AREA

Itinerary / Purchase steps

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Hanoi (Lunch included) · - 07:00 – 07:30 VIETBRIDGE tour guide picks you up at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter and Opera House area, then departs for Ninh Binh. The vehicle will stop for a 20-30 minute break along the way. - 10:30 Arrive at Bai Dinh. Your VIETBRIDGE guide will lead you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – a temple famous for many records: The entire Bai Dinh Pagoda complex covers 107 hectares, including the Tam The and Phap Chu Halls which span thousands of square meters; the pagoda features the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia (weighing 100 tons) and three Tam The statues, each weighing 50 tons. - 12:30 Return to the restaurant to rest and enjoy a buffet lunch. Afternoon The vehicle takes you to the Trang An wharf to board a boat and explore the Trang An Ecological Tourism Area – where limestone ridges, valleys, and rivers intertwine to create a mystical and enchanting space. Relax on the boat while visiting four natural caves among the most beautiful in the Trang An area: Hang Lim, Hang Vang, Hang Thanh Truot, and finally Hang Dai. You will also stop at spiritual sites such as Suoi Tien Temple and Vu Lam Palace. This route is perfect for young travelers and photography enthusiasts; you will enjoy a complete rowing experience through the caves and can capture beautiful moments and photos during your journey to Trang An. - 17:00 – 17:30 VIETBRIDGE guide assists you back onto the vehicle to bid farewell to Ninh Binh and return to Hanoi. - 19:30 – 20:00 Arrive in Hanoi, concluding the exciting Bai Dinh – Trang An tour – see you again next time!

Included

  • Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle for transfers as per the itinerary.
  • Meals: 01 buffet lunch as per the itinerary.
  • Tour Guide: Professional and enthusiastic guide accompanying you throughout the trip.
  • Sightseeing Tickets: Entrance fee to Trang An Ecological Tourism Area and boat trip tickets.
  • Drinking Water: 01 bottle of water per person per day.
  • Insurance: Travel insurance as per regulations.

Excluded

  • VAT: Value Added Tax invoice.
  • Electric Car Fee: Bai Dinh Pagoda 150,000 VND/guest.
  • Tips: For driver and guide (voluntary, recommended from 50,000 VND/guest/day; for foreign guests, 3 USD/guest/day).
  • Personal Expenses: Drinks and any additional costs outside the itinerary.

Notes

  • Ages 1 – 4: Free service, only a surcharge of 200,000 VND for a seat on the vehicle; families are responsible for any additional costs.
  • Ages 5 – 9: 75% of the tour price (includes a separate seat, meal, and sightseeing tickets).
  • Ages 10 and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
  • *Regulations on child age calculation:
  • Child age is rounded by year (under 12 months is rounded to one year).
  • A child aged X is a child who has not yet had their Xth birthday (on their Xth birthday, they are considered to be X years old).
  • Children who have passed their Xth birthday are counted as X+1 years old.