Hanoi - Ninh Binh Day Trip: Explore Buddhist Temples & Bronze Buddha in Vietnam

Journey to the province of Ninh Binh to visit Bai Dinh, a sprawling compound of Buddhist temples that is home to Vietnam’s most enormous bronze Buddha image. Subsequently, traverse the concealed caverns of Trang An by sampan, accompanied by an experienced area guide, as you delve into the astonishing labyrinth of grottos.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bai Dinh Pagoda - Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter then journey southward to Ninh Binh Province, where presents you an ancient land enriched with cultural and geographic wonders that were recently World Heritage Site listed.

Upon arrival at approximately 10:00 A.M, you will start your tour by visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, one of the largest pagodas not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. This place is scenically set on the foothill of Dinh Mountain, surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below, and dotted with limestone karsts, which will take your breath away. The pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent refined Vietnamese architecture which will take a full day to explore. With sacred atmospheres and an intriguing Buddhism story told by your guide, you cannot fail to be enchanted. Some of the highlights are:

  • 500 stone statues of \
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • No extra fees or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Accommodation in Hanoi
Location
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Gia Vien District
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rph03
Jun 22, 2024
A trip of a life time - Beautiful country - I started contact the company 8 months before the trip. My agent was Nhi Dang, sale11. I was reluctant and worried of scam by booking online. However, after reading all the reviews and even the manager wrote to me, I felt at ease to proceed the booking. I expressed our preferences and Nhi and the team delivered. Our trip was for 14 days. We arrived to saigon and departed from Hanoi. We communicated via emails and Như always had the quick response. We had a smooth operation transverse from the south to the north Vietnam. It was beautiful. They were professional, punctual and polite. We would like to extend our gratitude to Hiệu our driver and Hoàng our tour guide. They worked really hard and always cheerful. This was my very first time coming back to Vietnam after 38 years living abroad. Asia Travel and Leisure, especially Nhi and her team who organised everything and turned our holiday into a trip of a lifetime. My daughter and my husband fell in love with the country. My daughter kept saying “ I miss Vietnam, will come back again!” Thank you for making our trip memorable and enjoyable. We definitely could not do all that on our own. Nhi even came to greet us in Saigon and gave us a welcoming gift. It was such a nice gesture. We will book with this company again and will prefer them to our friends and family. Tips: We opt to pay online via credit card and it was safe. I searched up the hotels that they booked for us and requested to change some of them to hotels that we prefer. We found Vietnam airline was unorganized so make sure you pay to reserve your seats ahead of time.
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Pnd1997
Jun 20, 2024
Ninh Binh/Tam Coc/Lotus Farm/500 steps to the mountain - the trip to Ninh Binh/Tam Coc was amazing. My family was constantly praising the driver Mr. Hieu- they thought he is the best driver, and Son (Sunny) our awesome tour guide made the trip so pleasant. it was a 100F boiling temperature, but Son's enthusiastic has lifted up the spirit of everyone to endure the heat to do the boat tour, my family also did the 500 steps to the mountain, and the lotus farm was so beautiful. It was a great tour
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R7869qhsarat
May 2, 2024
Great trip and lovely "Thao Daon" - It was amazing ten 10 days trip. Thanks for Thao Dawn ( the tour planner) who was great immediate responsive, following up on my mood on daily basis 😀, extremely committed and dedicated, never miss a time. I loved Vietnam and planning yo go again coming year. Thaw planned for 5* stars trop with private car and driver and tour guide for my best convenient and safety. I very been to Hanoi, Sapa, halong bay, and saigon. Unforgettable trip. My advice is first: let Thao handle for you an amazing memories, second: EAT AS YOU GO. Vietnamese food is known to be one of the best in its region. Thanks a million Thao
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Garylh4163qg
Apr 18, 2024
Stunning views from the Lying Dragon - Usually I would not go in for a guided tour like this. But man, I am glad I made an exception. Honestly, Asia Travel (Vietnam Travel), really knows how to take care of their clients. The guides and the driver that were assigned to us were fantastic. On this particular trip we were accompanied and totally entertained by Peter Parker. We learned way more than we thought we would. Highly recommend this tour and this company. -Gary Lewis
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Partheshd2023
Apr 18, 2024
Great experience - Wonderful trip arranged by Chloe. Our tour was very well organized. The guides were very helpful. Especially Mr. Hoang in Hanoi was just great.
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P257kyjulies
Jan 26, 2024
Only way to see Vietnam - I cant say enough good things about working with Vietnam Travel. The go above and beyond to make sure every aspect of the trip is taken care of and first class. This was the highlight of our trip! Incredible unspoiled scenery! Ourguide Sonny was extremely knowledgeable, friendly,
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Discover702159
Nov 14, 2023
Our pleasant and Enjoyable Experience in Vietnam, - As we are family of 3-people, my wife, my son and myself and as this is our first time coming to Vietnam, Mr. Alex Giang of Asia Travel & Leisure had worked out and proposed an itinerary for us to experience and enjoy our first-time travel in Vietnam. By the way, we've ound Mr. Alex via searched on-line. Mr. Alex had recommended a private tour package for us, "The Ninh Binh Tour plus 1-night accommodations at as our hotel was in Hanoi. To make the story short, we accepted thehis proposal and confirmed the Tour booking with him. Mr. Alex was very helpful and had assisted us all the way from the start until we've arrived in Vietnam. He was always in-touched with us all the time and that made us comfortable and worries free. It was an exciting travel for us from Hanoi to Ninh Binh as it will takes 2-hrs to reached there. On the way to Ninh Binh, we saw some interesting views such as so many motorbikes traveling around the busy Honoi City, people eating at sidewalks & beautiful mountain and hills as our transport drives us along the way to Ninh Binh. Overall, we enjoyed our 2 days-1 Night Tour in Ninh Binh, especially the exhausting and thrilling climed on a 500 steps stairs all the way up to the top of the hill, the exiciting journey of boat ride into a 1000M long cave, the long walk hours around the Pagoda, and peaceful 1-Night stay at the Tam Coc Rice Field Resort and so more. Our personal Tour guide, Mr. Andy was cheerful from the first time we've met him. He was very attentive to our needs. He ensure that we are safe and comfortable along the journey of this Tour and he was knowlegdgeable of his scope of work. Overall, we were comfortable with him as we find him as a Honest person. We will definite come back to Vietnam. Thank you Asia Travel and Leisure.
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Annazy3286qt
Jun 13, 2023
Huge thank you to Asia Travel & Leisure Group / Vietnam Travel - Another unforgettable experience given by Asia Travel & Leisure Group. Every moment was perfectly planed and designed by this amazing team. Transportation, tour guide , dinning and extra activities - all of it will stay in our memories as one of the best vacations we ever had :) 100% recommended to all who are looking into this option and planning next trip to Vietnam. Our assigned trip advisor Ms Linh from Vietnam Travel team provided excellent support and arrangements to make it happened. Huge Thank you to all group :)
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Kaybp9680ih
May 6, 2023
21 day tour of Vietnam. - Mary D. (Sales5@vietnamtravel.com) planned our amazing 21 day Vietnam itinerary. Private van for two senior couples. English speaking tour guides with 3 in country flights. Tour guides were wonderful. Hotels that Mary picked had good breakfasts with 1st class service. Mary and the guides were very attentive to our needs & requests. I would highly recommend this company for planning your trip to Vietnam. Reasonable pricing.
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Kien
Mar 30, 2023
Our Dream Vacation Coming Home - We deeply appreciate the caring efforts, expert guidance and professional assistance of Travel Consultant Nga (Vicky) Phan in organizing our Dream Vacation touring VietNam-Cambodia-Thailand. We are very grateful to Ms. Nga for her meticulous planning and diligent coordinating efforts in creating this special first class private tour for our group. We sincerely value the professional honesty of Ms. Nga and the integrity of Asia Travel & Leisure/VietNam Travel Agency. We appreciate the professional dedication and caring customer service of their professional drivers and tour guides in ensuring a safe, secured and exciting trip for all of us each and every day. The touring program itineraries and cultural shows were very interesting, and the inclusive cost of the entire trip was most reasonable for a Private First Class Tour.
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