{"id":5662,"date":"2020-12-16T11:23:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T11:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T12:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:02:30","slug":"trang-an-boat-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Trang An boat tour: routes, prices and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trang An is, without a doubt, <strong>the best-known and most visited place in <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/\">Ninh Binh<\/a> province<\/strong>, offering visitors one of the most spectacular landscapes in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Famous for its limestone formations, rivers, caves and temples, we&#8217;re certain you&#8217;ll love it if you decide to come \u2014 it is, in essence, a larger, wilder version of Tam Coc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this post<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6fd115b1065\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6fd115b1065\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#trang_an_a_unesco_world_heritage_site\" >Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#the_trang_an_boat_tour_how_it_works\" >The Trang An boat tour: how it works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#trang_an_boat_tour_available_routes\" >Trang An boat tour: available routes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#route_1_9_caves_and_3_temples\" >Route 1: 9 caves and 3 temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#route_2_4_caves_3_temples\" >Route 2: 4 caves, 3 temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#route_3_the_longest_cave\" >Route 3: the longest cave<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#trang_an_boat_tour_prices_and_opening_hours\" >Trang An boat tour: prices and opening hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#when_is_the_best_time_for_the_trang_an_boat_tour\" >When is the best time for the Trang An boat tour?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#trang_an_or_tam_coc_which_one_to_choose\" >Trang An or Tam Coc: which one to choose?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#our_quick_recommendation\" >Our quick recommendation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#other_things_to_do_in_trang_an\" >Other things to do in Trang An<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#extra_tips_for_visiting_trang_an\" >Extra tips for visiting Trang An<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/trang-an-boat-tour\/#how_to_get_to_trang_an\" >How to get to Trang An<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trang_an_a_unesco_world_heritage_site\"><\/span>Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only is it one <strong>of the most beautiful places in Vietnam<\/strong> \u2014 ever since it appeared in the film <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3731562\/\">Kong: Skull Island<\/a><\/em>, and especially since its designation as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> in 2014, its popularity has skyrocketed, making it one of the most touristy spots in the country today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, Trang An is worth the visit for the balance it keeps between well-developed tourism and nature: the boats are still rowed by hand, and access and tours are generally well managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_trang_an_boat_tour_how_it_works\"><\/span>The Trang An boat tour: how it works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without question, <strong>the main activity in Trang An is the boat tour along the river<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a circular route that carries you through the area&#8217;s hidden corners and, in our view, beats the <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/tam-coc\/\">Tam Coc<\/a> ride: it&#8217;s not only better organized but also longer, for a similar price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tour-en-barca-trang-an-vietnam-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"tour en barca por trang an, vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tour-en-barca-trang-an-vietnam-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tour-en-barca-trang-an-vietnam-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tour-en-barca-trang-an-vietnam-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tour-en-barca-trang-an-vietnam.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trang_an_boat_tour_available_routes\"><\/span>Trang An boat tour: available routes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take the tour, head to the entrance of the tourist complex, where you&#8217;ll find the parking lot and the ticket office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once there, you&#8217;ll find information on the different routes you can choose for the trip \u2014 we break them down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route_1_9_caves_and_3_temples\"><\/span>Route 1: 9 caves and 3 temples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is <strong>the route with the most caves<\/strong>, designed especially for travelers with a passion for geology \u2014 or anyone who simply wants to squeeze the most out of the place. You&#8217;ll pass through 9 different caves, some very long and low-ceilinged, where you&#8217;ll need to duck slightly in the boat. It&#8217;s the route least focused on temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boat ride takes you along:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pier &#8211; Trinh Temple &#8211; Dark Cave (Hang Toi) &#8211; Bright Cave (Hang Sang) &#8211; Nau Ruou Cave &#8211; Tran Temple &#8211; Ba Giot Cave &#8211; Seo Cave &#8211; Son Duong Cave &#8211; Khong Palace &#8211; Bao Hieu Pagoda &#8211; Khong Cave &#8211; Tran Cave &#8211; Quy Hau Cave &#8211; Pier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route_2_4_caves_3_temples\"><\/span>Route 2: 4 caves, 3 temples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a real taste of Trang An, this balanced mix of caves and temples is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s ideal for admiring the Trang An landscape. Bear in mind it&#8217;s also <strong>the most popular route among tourists visiting Trang An<\/strong>, especially large Chinese tour groups, so it can feel overcrowded if you don&#8217;t get an early start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route takes you along:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pier &#8211; Lam Cave &#8211; Thanh Cao Son Temple &#8211; Vang Cave &#8211; Thanh Truot Cave &#8211; Suoi Tien Temple &#8211; Dai Cave &#8211; Vu Lam Temple  &#8211; Pier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route_3_the_longest_cave\"><\/span>Route 3: the longest cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This route takes you through <strong>the longest cave of them all<\/strong>, Dot Cave (Hang \u0110\u1ed9t), at around 1 km in length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approximate route is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pier &#8211; Trinh Temple &#8211; Dot Cave (the longest cave) &#8211; May Cave &#8211; Suoi Tien Temple &#8211; Dia Linh Mountain &#8211; Dai Cave &#8211; Vu Lam Temple  &#8211; Pier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, although the routes vary slightly, all of them are a good option \u2014 which one to pick comes down to personal taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They all last 2 to 3 hours, so we recommend bringing water and a snack, although you can buy some at a few points along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-ang-2.webp\" alt=\"visitando Trang an con un grupo\" class=\"wp-image-4240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-ang-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-ang-2-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-ang-2-768x574.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trang_an_boat_tour_prices_and_opening_hours\"><\/span>Trang An boat tour: prices and opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whichever route you choose, <strong>the entrance ticket has a single fixed price of 300,000 VND<\/strong> (~US$11.50) per person (2026). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each boat holds 4 people<\/strong>, so you&#8217;ll have to wait for someone else to arrive and pick your same route before setting off \u2014 but don&#8217;t worry, it doesn&#8217;t take long and it&#8217;s very well organized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also take the ride privately <strong>if you&#8217;d rather not share a boat, paying the full price of 800,000 VND<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_is_the_best_time_for_the_trang_an_boat_tour\"><\/span>When is the best time for the Trang An boat tour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend going <strong>early in the morning<\/strong>, before most of the tour buses arrive in the area. That way you can savor the silence and solitude of a landscape as overwhelming as Trang An&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trang_an_or_tam_coc_which_one_to_choose\"><\/span>Trang An or Tam Coc: which one to choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re visiting Ninh Binh, you&#8217;ve surely asked yourself this question. The truth is that both boat rides offer spectacular landscapes and karst formations, but the experience is quite different in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Here are the main differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.comparativa-ninhbinh {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  background-color: #eceadf;\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n}\n\n.comparativa-ninhbinh th {\n  background-color: #233619;\n  color: #eceadf;\n  padding: 12px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n\n.comparativa-ninhbinh td {\n  border: 1px solid #233619;\n  padding: 12px;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n\n.comparativa-ninhbinh td:first-child {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  background-color: rgba(35, 54, 25, 0.08);\n}\n\n.comparativa-ninhbinh tr:last-child td {\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #c12525;\n}\n\n.comparativa-ninhbinh caption {\n  caption-side: bottom;\n  padding: 10px;\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  color: #233619;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<table class=\"comparativa-ninhbinh\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th><\/th>\n      <th>Trang An<\/th>\n      <th>Tam Coc<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Duration<\/td>\n      <td>About 3 hours<\/td>\n      <td>Around 1 hour<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Route<\/td>\n      <td>Circular<\/td>\n      <td>Linear, out and back<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Price<\/td>\n      <td>300,000 VND<\/td>\n      <td>250,000 VND<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Organization<\/td>\n      <td>Very good<\/td>\n      <td>\n        Poor; they ask for tips and &#8220;encourage&#8221; you to buy something for your\n        rower at inflated prices\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Scenery<\/td>\n      <td>Excellent<\/td>\n      <td>Good; excellent during the rice harvest<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our_quick_recommendation\"><\/span>Our quick recommendation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After scenery and a longer ride? Trang An.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traveling during harvest season (May or September)? Tam Coc shines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want a mix of temples and caves? Trang An has more variety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other_things_to_do_in_trang_an\"><\/span>Other things to do in Trang An<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve finished your boat tour and still have time, a great option is to visit the nearby Hoa Lu citadel, briefly the main Vietnamese capital of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little farther out, the imposing <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/bai-dinh-pagoda\/\">Bai Dinh pagoda<\/a> is guaranteed to leave an impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you have a multitude of options for <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">things to do in Ninh Binh.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/ninh-binh-l1232\/desde-ninh-binh-excursion-de-un-dia-hoa-lu-trang-an-cueva-de-mua-t470357\/?partner_id=RY2YHEV&amp;cmp=short-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a tour that covers them all in a single trip.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-an-1.jpg\" alt=\"templo en trang an\" class=\"wp-image-4239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-an-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-an-1-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trang-an-1-768x578.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"extra_tips_for_visiting_trang_an\"><\/span>Extra tips for visiting Trang An<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few extra tips to make your boat trip a great experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bring water and something to eat, since the routes last around 3 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you go at midday, remember a cap or hat \u2014 or you&#8217;ll step off the boat lobster-red.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tipping isn&#8217;t required, although your rower will hugely appreciate it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike Tam Coc, the Trang An ride is well organized and, as a rule, no one will ask you for a tip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_to_trang_an\"><\/span>How to get to Trang An<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Trang An scenic landscape complex sits just a few kilometers from Ninh Binh city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/how-to-get-from-hanoi-to-ninh-binh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this post<\/a> we explain all the options for getting to Ninh Binh from Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good option if you&#8217;re short on time is to book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/hanoi-l205\/from-hanoi-full-day-ninh-binh-highlights-small-group-tour-t228715\/?partner_id=RY2YHEV&amp;utm_medium=travel_agent&amp;cmp=ninhbinh&amp;deeplink_id=ff0b911f-6e49-56ec-88a7-9b934dcb6b5c&amp;page_id=903be23e-be35-5435-97cf-064cfa937800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a full-day tour<\/a> of Trang An and Bai Dinh pagoda straight from the capital, with hotel pickup included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also start from Ninh Binh and combine it with the area&#8217;s other main sights <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/ninh-binh-l1232\/desde-ninh-binh-excursion-de-un-dia-hoa-lu-trang-an-cueva-de-mua-t470357\/?partner_id=RY2YHEV&amp;cmp=short-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">on this other tour.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re in Ninh Binh or Tam Coc, <strong>the best way to reach Trang An is by rented bicycle or motorbike<\/strong>, enjoying the gorgeous scenery over the few kilometers between them. If you&#8217;re not comfortable driving, ask your accommodation to arrange a private car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, wherever you arrive from, we&#8217;re certain you&#8217;re going to love this corner of Vietnam \u2014 don&#8217;t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Information reviewed and last updated on January 17, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trang An is, without a doubt, the best-known and most visited place in Ninh Binh province, offering visitors one of the most spectacular landscapes in Vietnam. 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