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Trang An Boat Ride and Hoa Lu Temples
Activity Duration (8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in French, English
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Overview
What you'll do
Experience the tranquility of a boat ride through Trang An, followed by a visit to the ancient Hoa Lu Temples.
Tour Highlight
Approximately 80 miles south of Hanoi, Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its natural and historical significance. Experience this serene part of Vietnam without the crowds and noise of a large tour group on this private tour. Take a traditional sampan (wooden boat) through some of Tràng An's many riverside caves and explore the site of the ancient Vietnamese capital Hoa Lư, where temples have been erected in homage to the rulers of Đinh and Lê dynasties.
What is included?
- Private airconditioned transportation
- Lunch (Vietnamese food)
- Sightseeing and boat tickets
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Bottled water on the vehicle
- Entry/Admission Trang An Grottoes
- Entry/Admission Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
What is not included?
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and other meals
- Accommodation
- Tips & Gratuities
- Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly above.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and insect repellent is recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Hanoi Food Tour
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Itinerary
Ninh Binh Monuments & Memorials Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Trang An Boat Ride and Hoa Lu Temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. This monuments & memorials experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Trang An Grottoes
1
Trang An Grottoes
Stop: 3 hours
In the morning: you will be picked up by our tour guide and driver at your hotel in Hanoi at 7.30 AM. The drive through the Red River Delta to Ninh Binh takes you about 2,5 hours. Upon arrival at Trang An boat operation station, you will get on a small sampan boat and enjoy 3 hour row on a little river which goes through many small limestone caves. This is a very interesting discovery! The scenery is spectacular as you are rowing in between the towering karst formations of this newly recognized Unesco’s heritage. After the row, your lunch is served at a local restaurant where you will enjoy a Vietnamese meal with the local specialties.Read moreMore about Trang An Grottoes
2
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Stop: 60 minutes
In the afternoon: Hoa Lu was chosen as the capital of the nation in the tenth century. The heart of the ancient Vietnam surrounded by steep rock mountains lasted for 41 years before it was moved to Thang Long (today Hanoi). Visiting the area, you are not able to view the royal palaces which is described amazingly in Vietnamese history but the interesting temples which were erected by the locals many years ago. This is where the locals pay homage to the country founders. Here, you will be told an interesting story about the royal family and the fortune of Hoa Lu ancient capital. This piece of Vietnam history will surely make your day more interesting.
About 3.30 PM, you will get back on your private vehicle and make your way to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi, end of service.Read moreMore about Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
This concludes the tour.
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