It is not for nothing that the Trang An area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is nicknamed "Ha Long on Earth". This beautiful place is full of limestone domes, karst caves and small pagodas with water channels winding between them. Hop on one of the small boats and explore the fairy-tale-like places.

At present, Trang An can only be explored in depth by boat trip. Many of the trails and roads that led directly between the lobsters have been closed to tourists.

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Trang An boat trip

There are three boat trip routes to choose from in the Trang An area. Boats depart from this pier, and you can buy a ticket nearby. The boats leave every day from 7:00am to 4:00pm, so ideally arrive early in the morning to enjoy the cruise as much as possible on your own.

Which route to choose?

There are three routes on offer, and you can choose the one that suits you best:

Route 1 - The longest route of all, taking around three hours. You will pass through a total of nine caves and also reach three temples. It is especially suitable for cave enthusiasts.
Route 2 - The shortest route of all, it takes around two hours. You'll visit four caves and three temples, and you'll also cruise for an extended period of time through a beautiful karst landscape.
Route 3 - Boats sail through the longest cave in the complex, which is over a kilometer long and the most impressive. It takes you to a completely different part of the karst area than the two previous routes and the surrounding landscape is truly fascinating.

How much does a Trang An boat cruise cost?

Whichever route you choose, Trang An boat cruises cost a fixed amount of 250 000 vnd per adult, and it is advisable to give the boatman a small tip after the cruise. One boat can accommodate four people.

Transportation to Trang An

There is no public transport directly to Trang An. From Tam Coc you can arrive here on a rented scooter, sportier individuals can also ride a bicycle, or it is possible to take a taxi.