The 15 Best Boat Trips through the Trang An Caves

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Viet, or Linh. The day combines temples, a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride, optional village cycling, buffet lunch, and a steep climb to Tam Coc views.

“This was probably one of the main highlights of our Hanoi trip. It was so nice to turn off our brain and let Sunny guide us through Ninh Binh. Sunny was an awesome tour guide and hilarious. He kept us entertained and we learned so much about the history of Hanoi through his hilarious pop culture references. Literally had another tour guide after this trip and I said “I miss Sunny!””

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

2.Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, choosing Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu cycling tour. You’ll eat a Vietnamese buffet, float through Trang An’s caves, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Ryan, Peter, James, and Quy are known for clear explanations and warm care.

“I had a wonderful day in Hoi An! Our guide Thuan was so much fun and explained everything in a very clear and interesting way. We explored the area by bike, took a boat through the bay, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. It was the perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

3.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Gary, Thang, Hai, or Hop to explore Hoa Lu, cycle through Ninh Binh villages, eat lunch, and row through Tam Coc or Trang An. The day ends with a steep climb at Mua Cave and wide views over the Ngo Dong River.

“Great experience and definitely recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi. Our guide Gary/Hop was really informative on the vietnamese history and context of the tour spots which made it feel authentic, thank you”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Cave Boat Tours, Cave Boat Tours in Hanoi, Cave Boat Tours in Vietnam, Cave Tours, Cycling Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

4.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day outside Hanoi cycling around Hoa Lu, riding through Trang An’s caves, and climbing roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, Tim, James, and Jason have earned strong praise for clear English and lively commentary. Expect a busy schedule and a group of up to 32.

“Our trip was terrible. Fist is started with unexpected stop in some bamboo factory where they tried to sell us overpriced things and had us sit through a presentation of things. This all took 30 minutes, we could've depart 30min later if we hadRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

5.Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Spend 12 hours in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lang, Quy, Henry, Jason, or Hero. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural scenery, cruise Trang An’s caves by sampan, climb Mua Cave, and return to Hanoi by limousine bus.

“Everything was well organized and perfectly planned. Special thanks to our tour guide Quy who was both very fun and well informed.”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Buffet Experiences, Cave Boat Tours, Cave Boat Tours in Hanoi, Cave Boat Tours in Vietnam, Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, visit monumental Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, sightseeing fees, lunch, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Pick up, transport to and between activities, conduct of activities and drop off at the conclusion of the tour were efficient.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

7.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus for a full day of Hoa Lu temples, village cycling, a Vietnamese buffet, and a sampan ride through Trang An or Tam Coc. You’ll also climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, and Mia have led recent departures.

“The daytrip to Ninh Bin was fabulous, and our guide Quy was awesome, so friendly and kind and genuinely cared about our group, ensuring that everyone was comfortable and having a great time. He even stayed behind with us when we were hiking slow!! He also shared interesting info on the history of Vietnam, its language and traditions. The tour itself offered a variety of sightseeing and activities, from biking to hiking to the top of Mua mountain with its stunning views, to boating through caves at Trang An to get to the spectacular pagoda on the water. There was beauty everywhere. Not to be missed!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Boat Tours, Cave Boat Tours in Hanoi, Cave Boat Tours in Vietnam, Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

8.From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, Mua Cave’s 500-step viewpoint, and a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride through limestone caves. English or Vietnamese guides lead the day, with past guides including Thomas, Loi, Brian, and Tony.

“Had a great time, Brian was our guide and was lovely. He gave us historical information at the sites we visited and was very detailed in explaining where to go and what we were doing at each stop. Nicely arranged day and relaxing”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Ninh Binh Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

9.From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 610 reviews · from $28Best value

You’ll visit Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An by bamboo boat, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Max, Dang, or Tom. Expect a full day of history, caves, rice fields, pagodas, a buffet lunch, and 500 steps to one of Ninh Binh’s best views.

“Max our guide was excellent. He knows the history and helped us understand.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Boat Tours, Cave Boat Tours in Hanoi, Cave Boat Tours in Vietnam, Cave Tours, Full-Day, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

10.Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $41

This 10 to 11-hour small-group trip from Hanoi combines Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a guided village bike ride, a Vietnamese buffet, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, and Mua Cave’s famous dragon viewpoint. Guides such as Nam, Long, Bao, and Henry are praised for clear history and good humor.

“It was indeed an excellent experience that we would like to share to our friends and family for them to try in the future. We appreciate the tour guide Bao, who had a very great sense of humor, and shared many interesting information about the places we visited. Bus seats were comfortable, places we've been are very picturesque. We enjoyed the bike and boat rides. Great value for your money.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Luxury Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

11.Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $75

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc in a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit royal temples, cycle through rural villages, climb about 500 steps for a wide Ninh Binh view, and ride a sampan beneath limestone peaks. Confirm the cooking class before booking.

“The guide/tour company did not show up. I consider my two-star rating generous - I have provided it in recognition of the fact that the company fairly quickly admitted their error and refunded our money (or claimed to have refunded it - we Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Cave Tours, Ninh Binh Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

12.Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $50

Leave Hanoi for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a 1.5-hour boat ride through Trang An’s caves and limestone peaks, and Mua Cave’s 500-step viewpoint. You’ll travel by air-conditioned limousine, eat a Vietnamese buffet with vegan options, and receive an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide.

“We will recommend this trip if you don’t have too much time but still wants to experience the highlights of Ninh Binh.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Luxury Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

13.Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle, climb Ngoa Long Mountain at Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, and visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le Dynasty temples. An English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, boat ride, and bottled water are included.

“Wow what a great tour of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc. SST the travel company was communicative through the entire booking process and finalized details and pick up in Hanoi. They picked up and dropped off every single person on my tRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Boat Tours, Cave Boat Tours in Hanoi, Cave Boat Tours in Vietnam, Cave Tours, Full-Day, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

14.Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi in a 17-seat limousine bus with an English-speaking guide such as Tuan, Leo, Bao, or Martin. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through a village, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc for 1.5 hours, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave.

“Very nice location and tour. Just won't give 5 stars as they did not pick me up at my hotel, they made me walk 10 mins for pickup with 2 infants”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cave Tours, Hanoi Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Trang An & Mua Cave Tours, Vietnam Cave Tours

Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

15.Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $62

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, rowing through Trang An’s limestone scenery, and climbing Mua Mountain. The $62 tour includes transport, lunch, water, entrance fees, and optional bicycles. Ken is one guide associated with the trip.

“Great experience with Ken - very friendly, easy to communicate with. He ensured the itinerary was adjusted as per our energy. I think the boat tour was slightly longer than I’d have liked, especially since we had already done a Ha Long bay tour a day earlier.”

Check availability →Read our full review