From Hanoi: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip
ID: GYG419955-761418
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Escape bustling Hanoi on a day trip to the serene Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Buddha Sakyamuni, and Mua Cave, including a local guide, transportation, meals, and entry fees.
08:00 – 08:30 – Our guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the 100 km modern bus journey through the verdant countryside, taking a short-break en route.
11:00 – Arrive at Bai Dinh pagoda complex and take an electric car to view the massive architecture of this site, including – the 500 stone statues of Arhats; the Bell tower with 27 tons and 36 tons bronze bells; and the Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Walk up the mountain summit to the bronze statue of Buddha Sakyamuni – 10 metres tall and weighing 100 tons. The amazing views, sacred atmosphere and intriguing stories of Buddhism by our local guide cannot fail to enchant.
13:00 – Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a local restaurant
14:00 – Embark on a 2-hour sampan boat journey in Trang An – a spectacular labyrinth of emerald waters reflecting the towering, jungle-clad limestone outcrops. You will be gently rowed down this exquisite river through numerous caves : Hang Toi, 320 metres long; Sang cave, 90 metres long; and Hang Nau Ruou, 250 metres long. Every turn reveals a new surprise hidden mysteriously within the isolated tranquil valleys which will transport you to another world and time.
16:15 – Leisurely cycling on country lanes alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with a maze of limestone mountains as backdrop.
17:30 – Return to shuttle bus for return trip to Hanoi
20:00 – Drop off at your accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the limestone karst formations of Dinh Mountain
- Explore the largest pagoda temple complex in Vietnam
- Sail upstream to the grottoes of Tràng An by traditional sampan
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
- Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- The driver will be holding a paper with your full name on it.
- Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
- Shuttle bus will pickup all around Hanoi Old Quarter Hotels
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
