--- title: Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 51 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/discover-trang-an-natural-world-heritage-bich-dong-pagoda-cycling-day-tour/ --- # Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour In our comparison: #51 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Trang An natural World Heritage on a small boat rowed by a local man you will cross the caves through the caves to enjoy all the beauty of the immense water, lyrical scenery, sacred and mysterious temples of this amazing scenic. The caves are also stunning, there was an area where the ceiling of the caves was literally touching the boat.  Tour Highlight: • Small group tour with maximum personal experience . • High-quality transfer service. • Visit the local family and learn the Vietnamese culture through their daily activities. • Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history and understand the origin of Buddhism. • Discover Trang An – the “Halong Bay on land - World Natural Heritage site” • Unique and unforgettable biking route passing through villages, rice fields and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00, 07:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amazing Ninh Binh - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00, 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.96 from 82 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 81 of 82. - 5 stars: 80 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - WiFi on board - Lunch - Air-conditioned vehicle - Use of bicycle ## Not included - Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter (20 USD – 480.000 VND fees for a group) - Motorbike option (16 USD – 390.000 VND/car) - Animal Cart option (16 USD – 390.000 VND /pax) - Travel insurance - Other optional activities or tours ## Itinerary 1. **Old Quarter** (30m) - 07.15 – 07.45 Pick-up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh 2. **Ninh Binh Province** (1h) - 09:30 - 10.00 Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living... 3. **Bich Dong Pagoda** (1h; admission included) - 11:30 Visit Bich Dong Pagoda under the introduction of our local guide, and you will get to know more about Vietnam's history and understand the origin of Buddhism. 4. **Ninh Binh Province** (1h 30m) - 12:30 Come to restaurant, refresh and enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. 5. **Trang An Grottoes** (2h; admission included) - 14:30 Arrive in Trang An and spend about 2 hours exploring Trang An, the core of a world natural heritage site, in a small boat rowed by local people. Visit many limestones, water caves, and temples along the Sao Khe River. 6. **Ninh Binh Province** (2h) - 16:30 Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 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. ## Meeting point Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotel in the Old Quarter. If you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please move to the Hanoi Opera House, walk along Trang Tien street until you reach the magnificent Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien street in Hoan Kiem district. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 121** | €72 | 10h | 4.96 (82) | 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 #51 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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