Rowing a Boat to Explore the Hidden Charm of Trang An Grottoes

[Pham Thuy Duong]

Trang An is one of best place to see in Vietnam classic holidays. Boating through caves and temples in Trang An only lasted about 3 hours. During the journey; however, visitors will feel relaxed, comfortable and voyeuristic by the painting masterpiece of nature. 

Located in Ninh Binh province, Trang An is famous for beauty blend of lush greenery and abundant flora and fauna. For a long time, this place has become an exciting destination for families, friends and couples looking for a peaceful place to recuperate. 

From Hanoi, visitors can make a trip to Trang An and combine to other destinations in Ninh Binh: 

Trip 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Trang An Grottoes – Hanoi 
Morning: we drive to visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel which was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 980 AD and ancient sanctuaries and tombs can still be seen today. Apart from the historical importance, the area is naturally beautiful, referred to many as the “dry Halong Bay,” with limestone peaks and fertile green valleys. 

After lunch, take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grottoes in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth.
The end of the day, drive back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. 

Trip 2: Hanoi – Bai Đinh – Trang An Grottoes – Hanoi 
8h00: Our tour guide and car pick up at your address to depart for Ninh Binh province (120 Km)

10h20: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel...

13h00: Depart to visit Trang An grottoes - take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers – a Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

16h00: Getting on the car back to trip Hanoi city.

18h00: Arrival Hanoi, drop at hotel then finish our trip.

A trip to Trang An grottoes will be a brand- new experience for visitors to discover the beauty of nature and sightseeing the peaceful countryside of Vietnam; therefore, we would like to suggest you Trang An trips for your beautiful Vietnam tour. Don’t hesitate to contact us at website Holidaytoindochina.com or email [e-mail] for more Vietnam classic tours or Indochina classic tours.