One-Day Cultural & Scenic Tour to Ninh Binh

Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An or Tam Coc Boat Ride

Itinerary

⏰ Departure: 8:30 – 9:00 AM (Flexible pick-up time)
Your private driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. The journey to Ninh Binh takes approximately 2.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Along the way, enjoy the views of peaceful countryside landscapes and rural villages.

🛕 11:00 AM – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
Begin your cultural exploration at Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest and most significant Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia.
This spiritual site is known for:

• The largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia

• Hundreds of intricately carved Arhat statues

• Grand architecture blending traditional and modern elements

• A peaceful, majestic atmosphere nestled among limestone hills

Your guide will share insights into the cultural and spiritual importance of the site during your walk through the complex.

🍽 1:00 PM – Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring regional specialties and fresh local ingredients.

🚣‍♀️ 2:00 PM – Scenic Boat Ride: Trang An or Tam Coc (Your Choice)

You may choose one of the following scenic boat experiences:

Option 1: Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex

Hop on a small sampan boat rowed by locals, and journey through a maze of peaceful rivers winding through limestone mountains.

• Pass through a series of naturally formed caves

• Admire the serene landscape of karst peaks, jungle, and historical temples

• A tranquil, unforgettable experience immersed in nature

Option 2: Tam Coc (Known as “Halong Bay on Land”)

Sail along the Ngo Dong River, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and vast green rice fields.

• Glide beneath caves carved by water over millennia

• A perfect option during rice season (May–June) for breathtaking golden scenery

• Peaceful and picturesque, with fewer crowds

🚐 4:00 PM – Return to Hanoi
Relax in your private car after a fulfilling day of discovery. Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi is expected around 6:30 PM.

Tour Inclusions

• Private, air-conditioned round-trip transportation

• Professional English-speaking tour guide

• All entrance fees

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Bottled water in the car

Tour Exclusions

• Personal expenses

• Beverages during lunch

• Tips for tour guide/driver.

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