1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave From Hanoi
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1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave From Hanoi
By Authentic Hanoi Travel
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Ages 4-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Pick up/drop off at hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter Area (Group Tour)
- Electric car at Bai Dinh pagoda for main route (If guests book tour included)
- Boat Trip at Trang An Cave Complex (If guests book tour included)
- Boat Trip at Tam Coc (If guests book tour included)
- Trek to Mua Cave top to see whole view of Local Area (If guests book tour included)
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (If guests book tour included)
- Bottled water on roundtrip transfer
- English tour guide during the trip
- Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
- Limousine Bus/Minivan/Private Car Transfer Roundtrip (Depend each option)
- Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
- Entry/Admission - Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - Trang An Grottoes
- Entry/Admission - Mua Caves
- Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
What's not included- Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips
- Surcharge for holidays
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, VietnamIf you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting points and our office in Old Quarter.
- Option 2Authentic Hanoi Travel, 39 Ng. Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, VietnamIf you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting points and our office in Old Quarter.
Pickup details- We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101924P35- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101924P35
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- 7watersiders0 contributionsBus from Hanoi to Bac HaDo not get Whuan group for travel from Hanoi to Bac ha Arrived at bus station and no bus Avoid their payment Vexere as took money but no travel busWritten 14 February 2025
- toniq1730 contributionsPoor experience, saved by stunning surroundingsThe experience as a whole was not amazing by any means. The room was comfortable and relatively clean. Having a balcony was wonderful and very enjoyable. However, the tour was poor. The locations are incredibly crowded and uninteresting. There is no guide at all, just herding crowds into the locations with absolutely no information about what you are visiting. On board activities also were deficient, such as cooking or squid fishing were a disappointment. An tour without a soul, through an stunning natural location.Written 7 February 2025
- normBreese_Illinois0 contributionsVery relaxing dayThe whole crew especially Bella were so accommodating and genuinely wanted to make your day special on this very beautiful cruise.Written 31 January 2025
- D7156RNdineshk0 contributionsHalong ay cruise Ok not wowNot a 4* standard rating, rooms dated and compact but clean. TV was not functional, poor WI-FI. Disappointed with the choice of breakfast and evening dinner ala cart Dishes were appetising. The lunch spread was good. There was a lack of choice for vegetarians in the canapés. There was not soft drinks ie orange juice or coffee provided for breakfast, this was chargeable. Drink prices were not value for money it was very expensive. A very rushed and hectic tour. Minimum 2 nights 3 days is required to enjoy the Halong Bay and sites. Translation was not clear enough could be improved.Written 20 January 2025
- nickfC9369MW0 contributionsA dream cruise through Halong and Lon Ha bays!This was first class all the way, from the luxury car service that picked us up at our hotel in Hanoi, to arrival at their private dock where they had a live band playing to greet us on the boat, to the luxurious boat itself, with beautiful decor and plenty of comfy places to sit or even lay down and lounge under umbrellas on the top deck, to the incredible Buffett lunch, afternoon kayaking, cooking class and happy hour, and then zipping back to Hanoi in time for dinner! Perfect in every way and totally recommend this. So worth paying a premium for alll this amd only cruise that goes to both bays!!Written 17 January 2025
- elvicem0 contributionsGreat experience at Crown Legend CruiseIt was a great experience on Crown Legend Cruise with great views * Food was fresh and clean * smooth sailing with safety *Good trip planning *Clean rooms and washrooms *Stunning view with guideWritten 7 January 2025
- Navigator379820067840 contributionsWell organised and great amenitiesExcellent accommodation on board and very helpful and friendly staff. Very well organised overall. Would recommend!Written 7 January 2025
- benjamintL1946DA0 contributionsCruise ServiceBad cruise service. They’re paid to walk around. Cruise will charge you for water bottle and then make you refill it yourself.Written 5 January 2025
- ronaldk6210 contributionsBad experience with Le Journey PremiumVery old ship in bad conditions e. g. some stairs broken, missing parts of furniture. Cabins are dirty. The tour gide did not know the travel itinerary and was not engaged. Other crew members were very friendly. Food ok, for us too much western. We cannot recommend the trip. They sell as 4 star, reality is one to 2 stars. Ship was Le Journey Premium.Written 4 January 2025
- P4245XQmichellel0 contributionsGreat ExperienceKevin and his team were great! Helped organize our family trip to Hanoi and even recommended places to go and restaurants to eat at. He helped make our planning easy and smooth.Written 1 January 2025
- 855pritm0 contributionsGood but expensiveThe room was nice. The common areas good. Service good. Drinks expensive. Kayak trip to beach was nice. The evening entertainment was ok. It was a little cold in the evening so couldn’t enjoy drinks outside before dinner but was fine inside. Overall a good tour but expensive.Written 1 January 2025
- robertsI5506FL0 contributionsThe private tour is leagues beyond the group experienceI’m so glad I decided to keep researching tour options until I found this. I was close to booking the standard offering but decided to go with this at the last minute, and it was the greatest decision. We were able to take a route without tourists due to the boat speed and size, and the places we stopped are only available for private boats or overnight tours. It was peaceful and quiet, not to mention the meal we were served exceeded all expectations, it was Michelin quality. We saw others hopping on the group boats, many didn’t have bathrooms and only had bench seating. Meanwhile we had a boat to ourselves with a private cabin/bathroom, a covered dining area and all the comforts you’d hope for. Certainly recommend this experience.Written 30 December 2024
- abhimanyur2150 contributionsAmazing Trip Thanks to Kevin and Authentic Hanoi TravelAuthentic Hanoi Travel made our Ha Long Bay trip absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we reached out to them, everything was smooth and stress-free. Kevin was a superstar—seriously, he went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Whether it was sorting out our ride on a super comfy limousine bus or getting us an incredible room on the Aqua Elegance cruise, Kevin handled it all like a pro. He even checked in with us throughout the trip to make sure everything was going great. The cruise itself was a highlight. Aqua Elegance served up some of the best food we’ve ever had—every meal was a treat. The staff, especially Daniel and Andy, were fantastic. They were so friendly and knew so much about Ha Long Bay, which made the whole experience even more special. Ha Long Bay is breathtaking. Those limestone formations and peaceful waters are something you have to see to believe. We also got to meet some really cool people on the cruise, which added even more fun to the trip. What really stood out, though, was how patient and accommodating the team was. Kevin made sure we felt taken care of and didn’t leave a single question unanswered. Thanks to him and his crew, this trip was everything we hoped for and more. There are tons of companies offering trips to Ha Long Bay, and we contacted four or five before booking. What made the difference for us was communication. While most companies either took ages to reply or left us hanging, Authentic Hanoi Travel kept us in the loop the entire time. It made the whole process so much smoother, and honestly, that’s why we chose them—and we’re so glad we did.Written 27 December 2024
- raymondd6220 contributionsBeware of booking in Halong bayThe boat was the most disappointing part of our holiday , you had too pay for tea and coffee and bottled water ,they supplied 2 bottles of water in room, meals were not that great ,vegetables cold . That they had filled them selves ,after being told only to drink sealed bottled water while in Vietnam. . The room we were in ,you could hear the generator all night which you could put up with ,but the smell of oil was unpleasant felt like I was sleeping in a garage . Then at night hearing rats running across ceiling wasn’t pleasant . Spoke with other travellers they also heard rats Was supposed to have tai chia lesson in early mornng , but instructor was not available . This boat was a disgrace and would only be good for D grade backpackersWritten 19 December 2024
- secil830 contributionsHighly recommended.It was a very well organized trip. The staff was very friendly. They did a great kob. The buffet was delicious. Everything fresh and a lot of options. Transfer was very comfortable.Written 9 December 2024
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Aden S
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Overall, a memorable day ! The Bai Dinh pagoda was great to walk around and get a sense of Vietnamese culture, and Trang An & Mua Caves were stunning landscapes - so glad we got to see these, especially Trang An and Mua Caves at sunset (!!)
**Viet was a good and friendly guide (was great at communication/organising pick up), but after going to Trang An, we were given to one of his colleagues Zoom. This would have been good to know beforehand, we weren’t told until we were already on the way to Ninh Binh.
Zoom was also a great guide and handled challenges well, such as a bus breaking down and juggling the needs of the group, but we did have to wait for an hour on the bus for his group to be ready and Mua Caves was rushed as a result - this is why this review is 4 stars and not 5.**
We went on the 31st of December and there were lots of people around, but we got the sense that that’s pretty common - these are big tourist attractions.
Great way to see the highlights of Ninh Binh quickly, but be prepared for a long day (8am pick up, 8:30pm drop off but including 30 mins for a bus breakdown on the way back).
**Viet was a good and friendly guide (was great at communication/organising pick up), but after going to Trang An, we were given to one of his colleagues Zoom. This would have been good to know beforehand, we weren’t told until we were already on the way to Ninh Binh.
Zoom was also a great guide and handled challenges well, such as a bus breaking down and juggling the needs of the group, but we did have to wait for an hour on the bus for his group to be ready and Mua Caves was rushed as a result - this is why this review is 4 stars and not 5.**
We went on the 31st of December and there were lots of people around, but we got the sense that that’s pretty common - these are big tourist attractions.
Great way to see the highlights of Ninh Binh quickly, but be prepared for a long day (8am pick up, 8:30pm drop off but including 30 mins for a bus breakdown on the way back).
Written 1 January 2024
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Thanks so much for your feedback, Aden Strong
We are so happy that you enjoyed the 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave
Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam!
Best regards,
Luong
Written 6 January 2024
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Christian Z
16 contributions
I decided to book this your on very short notice and was already communicating with the operator via WhatsApp a few minutes later, which is always a good sign.
Since our small group was divided in different itineraries, we had two guides on board and they were very funny and entertaining. Whenever we had a question, no matter how silly, they had an answer.
Perhaps the most fascinating view for me was the Bai Dinh pagoda but the landscape near the caves was also very intriguing.
We got lucky that not many tourists were around as the river was filled with a fee boats only. The cherry on top was the climb to the viewpoint and to see the dragon. :)
The traditional hat helped to keep away the sun and the rain shower at the end of the trip, which was a win-win situation.
If you have a day to spare in Hanoi, you should definitely give this tour a try because the views will be worth it.
Since our small group was divided in different itineraries, we had two guides on board and they were very funny and entertaining. Whenever we had a question, no matter how silly, they had an answer.
Perhaps the most fascinating view for me was the Bai Dinh pagoda but the landscape near the caves was also very intriguing.
We got lucky that not many tourists were around as the river was filled with a fee boats only. The cherry on top was the climb to the viewpoint and to see the dragon. :)
The traditional hat helped to keep away the sun and the rain shower at the end of the trip, which was a win-win situation.
If you have a day to spare in Hanoi, you should definitely give this tour a try because the views will be worth it.
Written 2 June 2022
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Thanks so much for such a review, Christian!
That was our honnor and pleasure to have you on the trip.When we contact you to confirm the information of the tour, you always reply quickly and support us very friendly.
Once you kinda got lost at boat wharf and contacted me, that was great since we could call our tour guide to find you. You know well the situation in Ninh Binh and enjoyed the trip with all the positive side, we really appreciate that. You also shared with us beautiful pictures you took in Trang An :)
Wish you a safe trip back to work and see you again!
Best regards
Lương
Written 3 June 2022
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Fliss D
Wolverhampton56 contributions
This was an full tour that provided insight into Buddhism and also some great sights. It is worth noting that from Hanoi it is a 2.5 hour bus ride before you get to the first attraction and there is also a 30minute stop off at a pearl shop where you find out about pearls and their origins. The first venue is the pagoda, this was well worth the visit although we were disappointed that we did not go to the main pagoda not even to the bottom of it to take photos. Inside the smaller ones was fascinating with some statues weighing over 100 tonnes, they statues had to be signalled before the building.
My once concern is that we were herded round quickly and at times struggled to hear our guide. The river tour was stunning winding through the river and going through the caves, before our final stop being the serious climb to he dragon. This is not a walk for the faint hearted as the steps are steep and high - up and down, but the views are worth it.
An enjoyable visit but a long day
My once concern is that we were herded round quickly and at times struggled to hear our guide. The river tour was stunning winding through the river and going through the caves, before our final stop being the serious climb to he dragon. This is not a walk for the faint hearted as the steps are steep and high - up and down, but the views are worth it.
An enjoyable visit but a long day
Written 29 July 2022
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Thanks so much for your review!
Thanks for your details about the trip. I see you had an enjoyale long day. We will improve the service and take good care of the group. Hope you have a good time in Vietnam.
Best regards,
Luong
Written 15 August 2022
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Karin E
Edinburgh, UK3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
A day jam packed full of sight seeing, visiting beautiful pagodas, lakes, mountains and including a delicious lunch. The tour guide was very professional, and the car was an air conditioned “luxury” van. I would very much recommend this tour if you only have 1 day to see Nimh Binh and want to see as much as possible.
Written 7 January 2020
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Dear karine,
Many thanks for taking the time to share your wonderful experience trip with other travelers.
It is lovely to read such a glowing review, which I shall share with my team.
We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon in the near future!
Thanks
Best regards,
Linh - Local Tours Consultant
Written 12 January 2020
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tjlovetotravel
Singapore, Singapore150 contributions
Our guide Thang is excellent n so was our driver. Thang make sure we do not end up waiting too long due to the TET holiday so despite the fact we had to rush a little, it cut short our waiting time tremendously in the attraction places. Very professional n gave good commentary and all the places we visited are worth to visit while in Hanoi
Written 24 January 2023
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Thank you so much for your nice review for our service and our tour guide. We really happy to know you had a great trip in Ninh Binh with us. we hope to host you again.
Thanks
Best regards
Kevin ( Mr )
Written 25 January 2023
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Marian S
Rushworth, Australia124 contributions
Magnificent tour! Our tour guide Thang was magnificent, his English is great, he is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. Bai Dinh was beautiful! The buffet lunch was yummy! The boat ride was a bit long but the views and the tunnels were very tranquil and beautiful. We didn’t have the energy anymore to go up to the Mua Cave, instead we admired the lotus lake and relaxed with a cool drink.
Written 31 August 2023
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Thanks so much for your feedback, Marian!
We are so happy that you enjoy the tour, views, food, driver and tour guide. Thanks again for the great compliment for Thang - our tour guide.
The tour guide will support you during the trip. In case you also can contact the operator for quick reply.
Best regards,
Luong
Written 6 September 2023
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Adam L
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
Even in winter it was beautiful, amazing scenery. Very active day but you get a good amount of time to do and see everything. Tour guide tung was great and someone on the trip couldn't ride a bike so he put her on the back of his and continued on haha.
Written 4 January 2023
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Thank you so much for your nice review for our service and our tour guide. We really happy to know you had a great trip in Ninh Binh with us. we hope to host you again.
Thanks
Best regards
Kevin ( Mr )
Written 5 January 2023
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Sourabh Kulkarni
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The tour was really well organised. Mr. Thang was a very good guide. I got proper instructions on WhatsApp prior to the tour. The pick-up was prompt at 7:30am and all activities were as per the itinerary. Really enjoyed with the group and would definitely recommend this tour of Ninh Binh. Do try the climb to Mua Caves as the view from there is exquisite.
Written 26 February 2023
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Thank you so much for your great review for our serrvice and tour guide as well. We are also happy to know you had a great trip in Ninh Binh. We hope that we can serve you again next time. Take care and good luck to you !
Best regards
Kevin ( Mr )
Written 28 February 2023
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mariah r
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This was actually a surprisingly good trip! I definitely recommend upgrading to at least the limo bus, as it's an hour and a half/2 hour drive, and you want to be comfortable since it's a big day. Whilst it's a big day, it's really easy to do. The drive between spots is short, and it's just so stunning. Every experience was absolutely breathtaking and worthwhile, and the guides were really nice and helpful. I do recommend you wear clothes that are both nice for photos but you can move in, because it ends with a hike! (If you choose to do it, which you should).
Written 26 March 2023
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Dear Mariah Roberts,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review for our transfer and guide as well of the day tour to Ninh Binh. We are also happy to know you had a great trip in Ninh Binh. We hope that we can serve you again next time. Good luck to you.
Best regards
Kevin ( Mr )
Written 27 March 2023
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Nathan B
41 contributions
An excellent full day tour ! The company stayed in contact via WhatsApp from the moment we booked , on arrival at hotel and at the end of the trip to ensure full satisfaction.
Our day guide Mr Kenny was outstanding, very pleasant guy , very knowledgeable and took pride in what he does ensuring a multilingual satisfaction for all approach ! Couldn't have asked for a better guide !
The trip itself is incredible! We done this on vietnams independence day so attractions were busier than normal but vietnam has its own way of dealing with this so we never noticed and delays .
The landscape is just beautiful. The Pagoda and Bai dinh is a must when seeing this country . The boat trip throughout this land was certainly a highlight and the free supplied umbrella was very welcome in the 40c+ heat whilst on this !
A special mention to Mr Driver who expertly navigated throughout
100% recommend 👌
Our day guide Mr Kenny was outstanding, very pleasant guy , very knowledgeable and took pride in what he does ensuring a multilingual satisfaction for all approach ! Couldn't have asked for a better guide !
The trip itself is incredible! We done this on vietnams independence day so attractions were busier than normal but vietnam has its own way of dealing with this so we never noticed and delays .
The landscape is just beautiful. The Pagoda and Bai dinh is a must when seeing this country . The boat trip throughout this land was certainly a highlight and the free supplied umbrella was very welcome in the 40c+ heat whilst on this !
A special mention to Mr Driver who expertly navigated throughout
100% recommend 👌
Written 3 September 2024
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Thanks so much for your feedback, Nathan Bryce
We are so happy that you enjoyed the 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave
Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam!
Best regards,
Luong
Written 3 September 2024
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May I check how many people in a small group ? Per mini van/ bus ? Thanks
Written 23 March 2024
At what time does the tour start? And around what time is the way back? Thank you
Written 5 February 2023
I was pickup from my hotel at 8 am and return to hotel around 7 pm.
Written 7 February 2023
What is the difference between minivan and limousine? How many seats/ group of how many people in minivan tour vs limousine tour?
Written 12 December 2022
Some mini vans are also luxury designed, eg can have a massage seat!
I travelled in mini van from Hoi An to Saigon, they are not like a commercial van, they are comfortable, limousines are a sedan.
Written 13 December 2022
What if i can not ride the bicycle ? So, what else can i do at that place (trang am wharf)?
Written 17 May 2019
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