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title: Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 246
duration_minutes: 660
duration_max_minutes: 720
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 100 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/exploring-bai-dinh-pagoda-trang-an-mua-cave-with-buffet-lunch-1-day-from-hanoi/
---

# Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

In our comparison: #100 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

07:30 – 08:30 Tour guide picks you up 
Depart for BaiDinh pagoda and Trang An eco-tourism site. 
Have short break en-route to free your legs. 
Arrive in Buddha Sanctuary place of Bai Dinh pagoda, one of the biggest pagoda in Vietnam.
12:30 Have lunch in a restaurant with local special dishes including goat meat. 
Leave for Trang An eco-tourism attraction. 
You will be amazed by neglected area while having a boat trip through cave chains: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Sinh Cave…experiencing mysterious views of the so-called “Ha Long Bay in land”
19:30 Back in Hanoi, get dropped off. (Depending on the specific traffic situation on the tour day)
Tour ends.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 11h–12h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 246 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SST TRAVEL
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.87 from 246 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 241 of 246.

- 5 stars: 227 (92%)
- 4 stars: 14 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

## What's included

- Entrance fee and boat fee
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Professional English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

## Not included

- Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the package
- Electric car (Bai Dinh Pagoda)
- Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)

## Itinerary

1. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - 07:30 – 08:30: Tour guide picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh province. Short break en route.
2. **Bai Dinh Pagoda** (pass by, no stop) - Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda – one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam. Visit Buddha Sanctuary, admire impressive architecture and hundreds of statues.
3. **Ninh Binh** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties, including goat meat.
4. **Trang An Landscape Complex** (pass by, no stop) - Take a boat trip through scenic cave systems: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave. Experience the stunning landscapes often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”
5. **Mua Caves** (pass by, no stop) - Hike ~500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of rice fields & karst peaks.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- 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

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fees may apply depending on the travel date. During peak periods (26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027), the extra cost is 100,000 VND/person for Big Group, 200,000 VND for Small Group, 250,000 VND for Dcar (Luxury Limousine), and 500,000 VND for Private Tour. All extra fees are paid on-site.

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #100 of 121** | €44 | 11h–12h | 4.87 (246) | 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 #100 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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