From Hanoi: Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An – SIC

07:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, head to Ninh Binh.

09:00 AM: We’ll stop for a short break within 15 – 20 minutes, allowing you some time to stretch and relax.

10:30 AM: You will discover the grandeur of Bai Dinh Pagoda, renowned as Southeast Asia’s largest and most illustrious pagoda, boasting numerous records with its 500 Stone Arhat Statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue.

12:30 AM: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant.

01:30 PM: Then, we will venture into Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its spectacular tunnel cave system and natural beauty, which famously served as a location for the 2016 “Skull Island” film. Enjoy a boat trip navigating through breathtaking caves such as Light Cave (Hang Sang), Dark Cave (Hang Toi), and Cooking Wine Cave (Hang Nau Ruou), set against the backdrop of a verdant river and landscapes.

04:00 PM: Continue to explore the local life with a 45-minute cycling tour around the village, gaining a closer look at the daily routines of the residents.

04:45 PM: Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi.

07:00 PM: We will take you back to Hanoi and we’ll ensure you’re dropped off at your hotel. End of tour.