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title: Bai Dinh- Mua Cave and Trang An boat trip
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 72
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 37
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 91 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/bai-dinh-mua-cave-and-trang-an-boat-trip/
---

# Bai Dinh- Mua Cave and Trang An boat trip

In our comparison: #91 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

- Visit Bai Dinh pagoda- the second biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia
- Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Enjoy the boat trip to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex
- Visit Mua Cave - Climb up 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain to enjoy the mountainous picturesque
- Have a sampan boat on the river to discover the majestic natural caves

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Buffet lunch
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €72 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.86 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 37.

- 5 stars: 35 (95%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Good air-conditioned limousine bus round trip from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Buffet lunch
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Electric car for 2 ways at Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Complimentary water bottles, cold water, wet towel and cookie on the bus

## Not included

- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Acohol drink, Tip and personal expenses
- Pick up and drop off out site of Hanoi Old Quarter

## Itinerary

1. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - It takes 1 hour spend to climbing up the top of mountain to enjoy Ninh Binh Lanscape of mountainous, river and city views. You also hang around at the foot of the mountain to see lotus farm and dry cave.
2. **Bai Dinh Pagoda** (2h; admission included) - It is the second biggest pagoda in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. You see the huge Buddhist statues and nice views.
3. **Trang An Grottoes** (3h; admission included) - Trang An is one of nature world heritage as UNESCO recognized in 2015. You enjoy the sampan boat trip for almost 3 hours to pass Emerald water caves.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is formal

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #91 of 121** | €72 | 10h | 4.86 (37) | shared |
| [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared |
| [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared |
| [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared |

Ranked #91 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €531, median €56; typical length 11h. 15 of 121 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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