3 most beautiful routes to visit Trang An by boat

Unveiling the beauty of Trang An by boat: a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Trang An boasts stunning natural landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and historical treasures, earning its recognition for cultural and natural significance. Exploring this wonderland is best done by boat, navigating various routes that showcase its diverse beauty. But which route reigns supreme? Can you craft your own adventure? Dive in with Booking Vietnam Tour to discover the possibilities!

Things to know when traveling to Trang An boat

If you are planning to travel to Trang An but don’t know how to go, you can refer to the article: How to travel to Trang An, Ninh Binh.

Trang An Marina is about 3km southeast of the main gate. This is a relatively long distance, however, many tourists choose to walk from the main gate to the boat wharf to be able to admire the scenery of Trang An on the way. If you want to save time and effort, you can choose to buy a combined tram ticket or rent a separate tram.

The ticket price to visit Trang An you buy at the gate or book online will include:

• Entrance ticket to the heritage site
• Boat tickets to visit selected travel route
• Environmental protection fee

Ticket prices to visit Trang An in 2024 are as follows:

• Adults: 250,000 VND/person
• Children from 1m to 1.3m: 120,000 VND/child
• Children under 1m: Free

Thus, the above ticket price to visit Trang An will not include the tram ticket price. Tram ticket prices in 2024 are (applicable to car sharing):

• Adults: 20,000 VND/person/time
• Children: 10,000 VND/child/time

Visitors can buy tram tickets at ticket counters located in front of the main gate of the heritage area. In addition, visitors can alsoRent a private electric car to visit Trang An. Private electric car rental prices range from 200,000 VND to 400,000 VND/trip depending on the number of guests.

After arriving at the wharf, you will be taken to visit Trang An according to the tour route chosen when purchasing tickets with the maximum number of guests on a boat visiting Trang An specified as follows:

• Regular tourist boat: 4 – 5 guests/boat
• Kayak bout: 2 passengers/boat (single boat) or 4 passengers/boat (double boat)

3 routes to travel to Trang An boat

Trang An has many beautiful caves with the obvious characteristic that they are all located in flooded areas because the formation of these caves is largely due to the impact of water flowing from the caves. The mountain top descends, bringing with it the typical essence of the limestone mountains, creating magical cave walls. Over millions of years, not only did it create countless caves, but the accumulated water also created a poetic river flowing around Trang An. Therefore, traveling by boat is the most popular choice when traveling to Trang An.

Route to visit Trang An boat number 1

Route 1 to visit Trang An by boat, lasting about 3.5 – 4.5 hours, is the most popular tourist route in Trang An, taking visitors to explore 9 caves and 4 famous spiritual spots including:

1. Dark Cave: The longest cave in Trang An Complex (about 1,200m), with many stalactites in magical shapes, is likened to an “underground palace”.
2. Bright Cave: The brightest cave in Trang An Complex, with lots of natural light filtering through the cave dome, creating a shimmering, magical scene.
3. Nau Ruou Cave: The cave is associated with the legend that King Dinh Tien Hoang allowed his troops to brew wine here to encourage warrior spirit before quelling the rebellion of 12 warlords.

4. Ba Giot Cave: The cave with shimmering, magical teardrop-shaped stalactites is considered a “fairyland” in Trang An Complex.
5. Once That: The cave has many stalactites hanging down like loose hair, creating a poetic and lyrical landscape.
6. Son Duong Cave: The cave with many unique shaped stalactites such as herds of elephants, herds of monkeys, etc., is known as the “rock zoo” in the heart of the mountain.
7. Khong Cave: The cave has many stalactites hanging down like curtains, creating a mysterious and sparkling space.
8. Hang Tran: The cave has many unique shaped stalactites, associated with the legend of King Dinh Tien Hoang hiding from the enemy in this cave.
9. Quy Hau Cave: The last cave on route 1, with many stalactites in magical shapes, is likened to a “crystal palace” in the heart of the mountain.
10. Tran Temple: The place to worship the Tran Dynasty kings, has a unique architecture combining temples, pagodas and tombs.
11. Bao Hieu Pagoda: The temple is ancient and peaceful, located on a small island in the middle of the river.
12. Phu Khong: A place to worship the Second Mother Goddess, visitors come to pray for fortune and peace.

13. Trinh Temple: The place to worship the Dinh Dynasty’s heroes, including 2 Left Thanh Tru and 2 Right Thanh Tru, who helped King Dinh Tien Hoang quell the rebellion of 12 warlords.

With the following routes: Trang An Marina – Trinh Temple – Dark Cave – Bright Cave – Wine Cooking Cave – Tran Temple – Ba Giot Cave – Seo Cave – Son Duong Cave – Khong Palace – Bao Hieu Pagoda -Hang No -Hang Tran – Quy Hau Cave – Trang An Marina form a closed circle.

Route to visit Trang An boat number 2

Trang An sightseeing route by boat number 2 takes visitors to explore 4 caves and 3 famous spiritual spots in about 2.5 – 3 hours. This is a shorter route than route 1, suitable for travelers who have little time or want to focus on exploring spiritual places.

The detailed route of line 2 is as follows:

1. Trang An Marina: Tourists board the boat and begin the journey to explore Trang An Heritage Complex.

2. Hang Lam: Boats take tourists through the archhang narrow, and admire the unique shaped stalactites.

3. Hang Vang: Tourists hear about the legend of King Dinh Tien Hoang sending his troops to ambush the enemy in this cave.

4. Thanh Slip Cave: The boat takes tourists into the cave with many stalactites in magical shapes, likened to an “underground palace” in the heart of the mountain.

5. Suoi Tien Temple: This is a temple worshiping Mother Lieu Hanh, a fairy who is said to have helped King Tran Thai Tong in the resistance war against the Mongol army.

6. Hang Dai: The boat takes tourists into Trang An’s largest cave, where there are many stalactites hanging down like curtains, creating a majestic landscape.

7. Vu Lam palace: This is an important historical site associated with the Tran Dynasty. Vu Lam Palace is where King Tran Nhan Tong often came to rest and practice. Here, visitors can learn about the life and activities of King Tran Nhan Tong and his contributions to the development of the Tran Dynasty.

8. Trang An Marina: The boat takes tourists back to the wharf, ending the tour.

Route to visit Trang An by boat number 3

Trang An sightseeing route by boat number 3 is a new route that has been exploited since 2017, taking visitors to explore wild caves and unique ecosystems in about 3 – 3.5 hours. This is a route less chosen by tourists than routes 1 and 2 but it brings new and interesting experiences.

The detailed route of line 3 is as follows:

1. Trang An Marina: Tourists board the boat and begin the journey to explore Trang An Heritage Complex.

2. Cloud Cave: The boat takes tourists into the longest cave in Trang An (about 1,300m), where there are many stalactites uniquely shaped like clouds.

3. Suoi Tien: Tourists visit the cool, clear blue water stream, which is considered a “fairyland”.

4. Dia Linh Cave: The boat takes tourists into the cave with many stalactites in magical shapes, likened to an “underground palace” in the heart of the mountain.

5. Hang Dai: The boat takes tourists into Trang An’s largest cave, where there are many stalactites hanging down like curtains, creating a majestic landscape.

6. Vu Lam palace: Tourists visit the palace of King Tran and learn about the history of the Tran Dynasty.

7. Trang An Marina: The boat takes tourists back to the wharf, ending the tour.

Can tourists choose flexible travel routes?

Currently, tourists cannot choose destinations into flexible routes when choosing to take a sightseeing boat. Visitors can only choose to visit one of the three pre-determined tour routes that Booking Vietnam Tour has provided above.

However, there are still some tips for you if you want to have a “flexible” travel route by asking questions about the places you want to go to the boat driver and asking them for advice and flexible support. However, this is also an “illegal” option, so I still advise you not to abuse this method.

So, is there any way to freely visit destinations in Trang An according to your preferences? The answer is yes. You can choose another, more free tour option, but you will need to drive the boat yourself and have certain experience – that is the service.“Kayaking” – this is a method of travel that allows you to freely explore the Trang An heritage complex at your own pace and see beautiful sights that you wouldn’t be able to see from a tour boat.

There are two main ways to kayak Trang An

Join the tour: There are many travel companies offering Trang An kayaking tours. These tours typically last from a few hours to a full day and include a guide, kayak, and safety equipment.

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Rowing your own Trang An boat: You can also rent your own kayak and explore Trang An at your own pace. However, it is important to have kayaking experience and be familiar with the area.

Trang An kayak rental fee Currently ranges from 250,000 VND – 400,000 VND, depending on boat type and rental period.

Single kayak:

• 2 hours: 250,000 VND
• 3 hours: 300,000 VND

Double kayak:

• 2 hours: 350,000 VND
• 3 hours: 400,000 VND

Thus, depending on your needs and preferences, you can chooseTake a boat tour or take a boat tour by yourself. No matter which way you choose, the experience of visiting Trang An by boat is definitely an unforgettable experience. You will see breathtaking scenery, learn about local culture and history and if you kayak yourself, you will have the experience of exercising your body to be healthier and more flexible!

What is the most beautiful season to visit Trang An?

Characterized by a diversity of natural forms as well as a rich system of cultural and historical relics, at each time of the year, Trang An has its own unique beauty. Booking Vietnam Tour will suggest you different advantages and disadvantages so you can choose the time to visit that best suits you.

Trang An spring

Spring in Trang Anis the most beautiful time of the year. Weather Quite cool and pleasant with average temperatures from 18°C to 25°C.

• View: Trees are budding and flowers are blooming brightly, creating a beautiful natural scene.
• Features: There are many festivals taking place in spring in Trang An such as Bai Dinh pagoda festival, Tran temple festival, etc.

Trang An autumn

Fall is a great time to travel to Trang An, with cool, dry weather and fresh air.

• View: The leaves turn bright yellow and red, creating a romantic scene.
• Featured: Autumn has very nice weather for both sightseeing as well as outdoor group activities, but it is the time when the number of tourists coming to Trang An is less than spring, so you will have space to visit and enjoy. Enjoy beautiful scenery more comfortably

Trang An summer

Summer in Trang An is quite hot, the temperature can reach 35°C, this is a common characteristic of Vietnam’s weather. However, Trang An’s summer air will still be pleasant thanks to the steam rising from the surrounding rivers. Not only that, the air in the caves will be very cool and less affected by weather factors. Therefore, you can still safely visit Trang An in the summer without worrying about the heat

• View: Summer is the season when lotus flowers bloom, creating extremely expensive “lotus fields”. This is one of the most sought after backgrounds when checking in for tourism in Trang An
• Features: There are many entertainment activities taking place in the summer in Trang An such as kayaking, checking in at lotus lagoon, checking in at dawn and dusk,…

Winter in Trang An

Winter in Trang An is quite cold, the temperature can drop to 10°C. Sitting on a tourist boat on the rivers in Trang An will bring a very strange cold feeling. You should also choose clear and cloudy days to travel because in the middle of winter weather plus a little rain will bring bitter cold!

• View: Vegetation and animals will be in a “hibernating” state, giving Trang An a quiet natural scene, creating a more mysterious and majestic feeling for the landscape.
• Featured: Winter is the time when the least number of tourists come to Trang An, so you will have extremely private and comfortable spaces. Above all, checking in at dawn and dusk in winter at Trang An is also very beautiful.

So,nIf you want to visit Trang An in cool, pleasant weather and with many entertainment activities, you should go to spring or autumn. But if you want a more private and quiet space, you should choose the off-peak Trang An travel occasions of the year such as summer or winter.

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Conclusion: Trang An travel experience from A-Z

Trang An natural and cultural heritage complex is characterized by majestic natural landscapes with many interesting sightseeing activities and experiences. One of the most attractive experiences to mention is probably sitting on a boat down the river through the attractive tourist attractions of Trang An. Hopefully, with the above detailed sharing from Booking Vietnam Tour, you can choose for yourself the most suitable method of visit, time of visit as well as route! See you again in Trang An as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need advice or support, please contact us immediately for answers about Trang An tourism in particular and Vietnam tourism in particular. in general!