Trang An boat tour: A not to b e missed spectacular boat ride in Ninh Binh !
Trang An boat tour is the first activity of choice for traveler in Ninh Binh. Boat is special activity in Vietnam, attracting crowds of people from all over the world come to this city to admire a lot of caves and temples while you also can enjoy a peaceful boat trip. Limestone mountains grow out over the river, it makes a wonderful look – out over the river. It is therefore not uncommon to see a city with the interest of visitors.
This fascinating Trang An boat tour in Ninh Binh is a must for those who are passionate about traveling to Vietnam and seeking the serene natural beauty. To fully understand all the details for this wonderful experience, please read this article until the end!
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A glimpse at Trang An boat tour
Trang An tourism area is located in Trang An Village, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. This place is roughly 100 kilometers from the capital of Hanoi and about 7-8 kilometers from Ninh Binh city.
The beauty of Trang An is a harmonious combination of nature, cultural heritage and tranquility. This is the perfect destination for those who want to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in Vietnam’s serene countryside. The Trang An boat tour offers a scenic journey through Ninh Binh’s magnificent karst landscape. This is the best way to fully admire the beauty of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex as tourists can sit on a small wooden boat gliding on the calm water, passing limestone cliffs, visiting caves and temples.
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The time, opening hours, Trang An boat tour price?
- Trang An boat tour opening hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Duration: 2 – 3 hours
- The ticket counter is on the left of the sign. Each boat can hold a maximum of 4 people and price ticket is 250.000 VND/person. If you have 2 person, you will have to wait for 2 more people to start the journey.
- If you cannot find anyone, you will have to pay full price tickets of 1000,000 VND for each boat.
- The Children from 1m – 1.3m 120,000 VND/person. Children under 1m Free.
However, you should not be too worried about things. Because Trang An grottoes is always so crowded with visitors every seasons in the years, you can easily find two more guests to go with your boat. Each boat will have a guide or a boatman who sit at the back. You should wear a life jacket to ensure safety for your trip.
When is the best time for a Trang An boat tour?
Every season brings a different beauty to Trang An. You are welcome to visit and explore Trang An at the most suitable times, based on your availability.
- January to March: This is the best time to travel to Trang An when the weather is warm, pleasant and there are many festive activities taking place, which is very suitable for spring sightseeing and pagoda ceremonies at the beginning of the year as well as exploring traditional festivals here.
- April to June: This is the time for those who love tranquility. At that time, festivals have gone and it is no longer crowded, making it more peaceful. However, this is the hottest time of the year, so remember to fully save yourself with sun protection measures before coming to Trang An.
- July to September: This is the season when lotus flowers and water lilies begin to bloom, creating a scene of irresistible beauty. However, it rains a lot during this time of year, so the weather will be a little unpredictable. In order to be as prepared as possible, you must pay attention to weather forecast information.
- October to December: Despite the frequent chilly rain during this time of year, this place is still very beautiful. It will be unforgettable to sit on the boat, take in the chilly winter air, gaze upon the mist-veiled scenery of Trang An, which is as beautiful as getting lost in a fairyland.
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What to experience on the Trang An boat tour?
Traveling to Trang An, you will be sitting on a boat floating on the river, admiring the magnificent limestone mountain scenery, entering through mysterious caves and visiting sacred temples and pagodas, relics associated with the history of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
Visit Temples & Pagodas
- Trinh Temple: This 1,000-year-old sacred site is the first stop on the tour. It honors two heroes of the Dinh Dynasty, the General Supervisors who oversaw the king’s gold warehouse.
- Tran Temple: After Trinh Temple, you will continue to Tran Temple, the sacred temple worshiping the great saint Thanh Quy Minh, who is revered as the protector of the capital of Hoa Lu’s southern boundary. On the occasion of the third lunar month every year, the Tran temple festival is often held at this sacred temple.
- Khong Palace: This is the location of the shrine honoring seven loyal mandarins with the title Dinh Cong for their distinguished service to the Dinh dynasty. When you visit, you may also see a well-known, sacred tree that is thousands of years old.
- Vu Lam Palace: Nestled deep in the mountainous area of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. This is the place to worship all the kings and mandarins of the Tran Dynasty built by the locals.
Explore Caves at Trang An
- Bright Cave, Dark Cave, Si Cave, Wine Cave, Love Cave and other caves: Taking a boat ride deep into the caves, you will be amazed at the enchanted beauty of the stalactites and gorgeous rocks of all shapes formed over tens of millions of years, hanging from the ceilings of the caves. Each cave is associated with its own mysterious and thrilling stories that you can hear when visiting them.
Trang An boat tour routes: Which route to choose?
A large map with 3 optional tours is probably the first thing you will see when you set foot in here. Each tour has a different route and it will take you to different caves and temples. However, regardless of which route you choose, the price of tour is the same as the time of tour. Please see the details below:
Route 1 – 9 caves, 3 temples
- The longest and most northerly route
- Habour – Trinh Temple – Toi Cave– Sang Cave – Nau Ruou Cave – Tran Temple – Ba Giot Cave – Seo Cave– Son Duong Cave – Khong Palace – Bao Hieu Temple – Khong Cave – Tran Cave – Quy Hau Cave – Habour.
This route is designed for anyone who like exploring geological. Also, this choice will suit young travellers the most since you will spend a long time on the boat and constantly moving to new destinations and will take you through most of the caves.
Elders and children may easily get tired in this route, so you should consider the plan if you go with family. You will be impressed by the magnificent grottos, limestone karst and the ancient temple.
Route 2 – 4 caves, 3 temples
- Medium Lenght
- Boat Wharf – Lam Cave – Thanh Cao Son Temple – Vang Cave – Thanh Truot Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam Temple
Most of tourists choose this routes, because it is more suitable if you go with your family and the people who don’t have long time in a day.
Although its length is shorter than the first route, the beauty of the cave and scenery alongside the river will surely not disappoint you! After Route 2 you should visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, or Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – cultural and spiritual tourism area to do sightseeing and Buddha rites to Make Your Amazing Full Day Trip.
Route 3 – 3 caves, 3 temples
- Shortest length
- Boat Wharf – Trinh Temple – Dot Cave – May Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dia Linh Mountain – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam Temple
And the last option will be for a relaxing purpose. This route has the least of destination and shortest time spent, so you will have a quick view of the Trang An. If you want to see limestone mountains, photographers: you have to travel less and have more time to take photos , this road is definitely for you. Also, the pace of the trip is slower, so you have more time for sightseeing.
Tips to make your trip become more amazing
These are all the things you should know before go to Trang An to get an amazing boat trip in here:
- If you are planning to take a Trang An Tour from Hanoi in the middle of the day, please do not forget to bring umbrellas or hats to protect yourself from the sun or rain.
- We highly recommend that you should wear the life jacket. It is included in Trang An boat tour ticket.
- You should bring water and snacks as this trip will takes about 3 hours.
- Each boat has an extra paddle. If you want, you can use them to experience the traditional way of rowing under the instructions of locals.
- If you have not much time to Get A Detailed Itinerary from Hanoi to Trang An. To make it easy, we put all these at the end of this article.
Some attractions near by:
- Mua Cave – The Vietnamese “Great Wall of China”
- Bai Dinh Pagoda and Significant Records in Ninh Binh Viet Nam
How to get to Trang An boat tour
Previously, there was not any public transportation to Trang An. Therefore, you should use the facilities are listed here, it depends on your location.
From Hanoi
- There are many tour companies offering 1 day or 2 days tour in Ninh Binh city. If you choose Ninh Binh One Day Tours with Trang An, usually the means of transportation will be included in the service.
- Or, you can go by train from Hanoi. You need to buy a ticket from Hanoi train station at 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District. There are many time from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Station. The cost roundy 5USD per way for seating train. The train journey’s take 2 – 2.5 hours to get reach to Ninh Binh Station.
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From Ninh Binh city center
- If you are in Ninh Binh or Tam Coc, the best way to get Trang An is by motorbike or taxi. You can rent a motorbike in one day with 150,000 VND/day, taxi will cost about 15,000 VND/km.
- A tip for you is you should choose a metered taxi to avoid over-charge. Such as Mai Linh Taxi, Hoa Lu Taxi, Xuan Thanh Taxi, Van Xuan Taxi… which are famoust and best taxi in Ninh Binh.
Suggested itinerary Trang An boat tour from Hanoi in 1 day?
Typically tour provider will transfer you in a shuttle bus or private car and you can arrange the pick-up destination and date. Remember that, if you pay money for the service, you can deal fairly.
Yes, there are tours, and this may be the best way for you to go if you are short of time. Everything will be organised for you, including transport and meals. We would suggest having a look at this day trip from Hanoi. Here are a few of the suggestions:
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You will jolly well have to visit Trang An Boat Tour when you travel to Ninh Binh. These are all the things you should know before going for a boat tour in Trang An.
If you are still not sure how to plan a reasonable boat trip in Trang An, feel free to contact us, the Hanoi Explore Travel team for further information and advice!
Frequently Asked Questions
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- When is Trang An Grottoes open?
Trang An Grottoes is open: Sun – Sat 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Do you need to book in advance to visit Trang An Grottoes?
We recommend booking Trang An Grottoes tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with us you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
- What hotels are near Trang An Grottoes?
Hotels near Trang An Grottoes:
- An Phu Homestay
- Limestone View Homestay
- Trang An Precious Homestay
- The Vancouver Hotel Ninh Binh
- Friendly Home
- What restaurants are near Trang An Grottoes?
Restaurants near Trang An Grottoes:
- Bao Anh Restaurant
- Trung Tuyet Restaurant
- An Khang Banh Mi and Drinks
- Brick Coffee Shop
- Chookie’s
