Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Ninh Bình and Tràng An Tour with Hoa Lư and Sampan Ride

1 Day Round trip from Ninh Bình Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a local sampan through the grottoes of Tràng An
  • 02 See spectacular landscapes of rice fields in Ninh Bình
  • 03 Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 04 Visit the Đinh and Lê Temples and traces of the old citadel

Travel through the highlights of Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Coc, and Tràng An on this full-day trip. Explore the Đinh and Lê Temples, see the traces of the Hoa Lư Citadel, and witness a landscape of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, more than 600 kinds of flora, and over 200 kinds of fauna. Row through the Tràng An grottoes and enjoy a local lunch along the way.

Enjoy the clear waters surrounded by magnificent forested mountains, where plenty of goats graze, as you row through the Tràng An grottoes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư
Languages Czech, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lư, Rural Landscapes, and Tràng An Sampan Ride

  • Pick up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Bình Province.
  • Visit Hoa Lư and the Đinh and Lê Temples, where you can also see the traces of the ancient citadel.
  • Head to a local restaurant for lunch.
  • Explore local villages and admire the spectacular landscapes of the rice fields.
  • Board your private sampan and head to the amazing site of Tràng An to visit its grottoes.
  • Enjoy the clear waters surrounded by magnificent forested mountains, where plenty of goats graze, as you row through the Tràng An grottoes.
  • End the trip and ride back to Hanoi with your driver at about 6 pm.
Tràng An grottoes, rice fields of Ninh Bình, Đinh and Lê Temples, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

Where this trip takes you

Tràng An grottoes, rice fields of Ninh Bình, Đinh and Lê Temples, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ninh Bình 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Vietnamese guide

  • Local lunch

  • Entrance fees

  • Sampan with rowers (4 people per sampan)

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

  • Drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Ninh Bình.

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