Temples & Pagodas in Ninh Binh: 6 We Would Book Twice

1.Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · from $38Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ninh Binh for three major sights: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave, and Trang An. You’ll climb about 500 steps for broad views, eat a buffet lunch, and ride a local-rowed sampan through caves and temples. Guides such as Duc, Kate, Ruby, and Jadon have led recent departures, with small-group options available.

“Liam was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and helpful. All the arrangements were great and it was a really interesting day out. Would totally recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, boating through Trang An’s cave network, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes Hanoi Old Quarter pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, boat tickets, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes such as goat meat. Guides may include Ruby, Jack, or Quyen.

“The tour was beyond my expectations. I’ve been to SaPa Funsipan, so I was expecting similar experience. But Black Lady Mountain blew it out of the sky. There is so much to see and the facilities were amazing. Unfortunately, because of the diRead more”

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3.Trang An Eco-tourism -Bai Dinh pagoda & Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Bai Dinh Pagoda, enjoy lunch, cruise Trang An’s cave-lined waterways and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with small-group departures available. Guides such as Harry, Sy, Tezzy, Nemo and Hai, also called Brian, have led recent departures, though your guide will vary.

“Great. See so much and learned so much about the area. Guide was great.”

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4.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Ruby, Duong, Jun, or Aaron, depending on the day. Choose a shared, VIP Dcar, or private tour, then visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, climb Mua Cave, and row through Trang An or Tam Coc. Lunch and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included.

“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”

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5.Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $79

Leave Hanoi with guides Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee for a 10-hour Ninh Binh outing by limousine bus, bicycle, and rowboat. Ride past rice fields, visit a local family and Bich Dong Pagoda, enjoy lunch, then cruise Trang An's caves and temples. Pickup is offered in Hanoi's Old Quarter, with groups capped at eight.

“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”

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6.Ninh Binh full day-Hoa Lu temple & biking, Tam Coc boat trip, Dragon mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $55

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi in a small group of up to 17 people. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle briefly through rural lanes, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, and climb 500 steps at Mua Mountain. Guides may include Happy, Bao, or Dragon.

“It was a beautiful adventure and all good organizer, and Mr. Bao was excellent, thanks for all the support, we were well and satisfied, Tank you! 🙏”

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