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The 15 Best Trang An Boat Tours

38 tours  ·  from $22

Two hours in a metal sampan rowed by a woman using her feet, through caves you duck for. These 15 cover the three Trang An routes, the Bai Dinh pairing and the price of the seat, with a note on which ones leave Hanoi early enough to beat the crowd.

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - The morning ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

1.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46Our pick

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu cycling tour, then cruise through Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Ryan, Peter, Jack, Quy, and Henry are praised for clear explanations and good care.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - The morning bus ride from Hanoi
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

2.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a sampan ride through Tam Coc or Trang An caves, village cycling, and the steep climb at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Thang, Hai, and Hop are praised for clear English, good pacing, and friendly help throughout this busy but rewarding day.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - The 7 a.m. departure from Hanoi
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

3.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43Top rated

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh by shuttle, bicycle, bamboo boat, and foot. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, row through Trang An grottoes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, James, Tim, and Jason are praised for clear English and good group care.

“The tour guide hit on me via WhatsApp the minute he saw me arriving at by the pick-up point. Unsolicited & unprofessional. I felt like we were rushing through the activities & moving from one location to the next without the oppoRead more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - The morning ride from Hanoi to Hoa Lu
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

4.Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lang, Quy, or Henry. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural scenery, cruise Trang An by sampan, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Lunch, tickets, water, and Old Quarter transfers are included.

“Hero was an amazing guide!!! We had a wonderful time on this trip. The food was nothing special but the activities were all great. Would definitely recommend!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda and its oversized numbers
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

5.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes transport, tickets, lunch, water, and an English-speaking guide, with groups capped at 29.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Cycling through villages and rice fields
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

6.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a village bike ride, Vietnamese buffet lunch, and a boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc. Guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, and Mia are known for clear explanations and friendly help. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave.

“This is a great tour to do whilst in Hanoi. Giang, our guide, was knowledgable and made the whole day a lot of fun. The boat tour is incredible, heading through cave tunnels and the hike up Mia Caves deliver the best view from the top. The buffet lunch is really good to.”

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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Hoa Lu and the start of Vietnam’s royal story
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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

7.Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 610 reviews · from $28

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An to Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, and Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide such as Max, Dang, or Tom leads the day, with a buffet lunch, bamboo boat ride, and a 500-step climb to a grand viewpoint.

“We had big fun with Dang, who had lot of knowledge and also was very caring. He knew how to make pictures look good and also was of big help going up and down the stairs of Mua caves. We enjoyed the tour really much!!”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves - Trang An’s 90-minute boat journey
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

8.Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $62

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, visiting Hoa Lu temples, rowing through Trang An for 90 minutes, and climbing Mua Mountain for wide countryside views. Lunch, entrance fees, water, and Hanoi pickup are included.

“Great experience with Ken - very friendly, easy to communicate with. He ensured the itinerary was adjusted as per our energy. I think the boat tour was slightly longer than I’d have liked, especially since we had already done a Ha Long bay tour a day earlier.”

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Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave - The early pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

9.Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $36

Travel from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Tommy, Son, Alex, or Hannah/Thao, depending on the day. Visit Hoa Lu, ride by boat through Trang An or Tam Coc, cycle past rice fields, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch. The day runs about 11 to 12 hours.

“Our tour guide was Alex and he was really great! Loved the tour. Just enough variety to keep you happy.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda - The morning ride south from Hanoi
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Duc, Kate, Jadon, Ruby, or Liam for a full day in Ninh Binh. You’ll visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, climb Mua Cave for wide views, eat a local buffet lunch, and ride a sampan through Trang An’s caves. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and water are included.

“The overall trip was excellent, paying that little bit extra to have a smaller group was well worth it in my opinion. We were contacted the evening before by Maddie with confirmation of the day and plans. Liam our guide also then got in touch with the specific time for pick up. The transport was lovely, ontime, comfortable and spacious. Liam was extremely knowledgeable about all the areas we visited and answered all our questions, even helped with getting to somewhere we wanted to go the following day. All in all this was a great trip that I recommend.”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch - Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s 10th-century royal story
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

11.Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi in an air-conditioned van to Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, cruise Trang An by sampan, and climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps. English-speaking guides such as Thong, Moon, and Giang lead the day. Expect striking scenery, a busy schedule, and a basic buffet lunch.

“Our tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. It was worth every dime!! Ninh Binh was absolutely breathtaking, better than Ha Long Bay.”

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Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu) - A three-generation family visit
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Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An – Hoa Lu)

12.Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An – Hoa Lu)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $80

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a group of up to eight. Cycle through rice fields and karst peaks, visit a three-generation Vietnamese home, enjoy lunch, cruise Trang An by boat, and explore Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Phil.

“Tom was not only a hilarious tour guide, but he was also very knowledgeable and well aware of the history of Vietnam, and was able to answer many questions.”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip - Early pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

13.Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Quy, May, Mike, or Sam. Visit temple grounds, cycle through a village, eat a local buffet, cruise limestone waterways, and climb 500 steps for Tam Coc views.

“Got to do a lot of things. Had a lot of delicious vegan and vegetarian foods to choose from at the buffet. Climbed to the top of the mountains, everyone was super helpful and our guide handled everything. If you can't or don't want to cycle, you don't have to either. Really great experience. Definitely go. Learnt some history about hoa lu and had loads of opportunities to take pictures. The only thing I would say is to bring your own water if you don't want to buy any out (you're given water but it is hot and you'll likely get very warm climbing the mountains). The caves are beautiful…”

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Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking - Getting from Hanoi to the old capital at Hoa Lu
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Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

14.Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $49

Spend about 12 hours exploring Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave from Hanoi. An English-speaking guide, local lunch, water, entrance fees, a Trang An boat ride, and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included. Guide Tom is noted for his friendly help and strong timing.

“The tour is very enjoyable, boat ride is great with magnificent scenery and relaxing. The tourist guide and driver are professional, consider everybody different needs during the trip.”

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Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour - Bai Dinh Pagoda: enormous scale and a lot of walking
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Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour

15.Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 237 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

You’ll visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, cruise Trang An’s limestone valleys by bamboo boat, and climb roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides such as Max, Dang, Tom, and Lana lead the day. The $22 price covers transport, guide, water, and buffet lunch, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“Dang was a fantastic guide. He was funny and informative and made the day really enjoyable.”

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