Trang An Landscape Complex (Trang An Grottoes) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Trang An Landscape Complex. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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

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

• Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave

• Ninh Binh 1-Day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

• Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave Day Tour from Ha Noi

Admission tickets for the Trang An Landscape Complex cost 300,000 dong for adults and 150,000 dong for children who are between 3.2 and 4.2 feet (1–1.3 meters) tall. Kids under 3.2 feet (1 meter) tall enter for free. Day trips to Ninh Binh that visit Trang An Landscape Complex cost from US$48.

Yes, the Trang An Landscape Complex is worth visiting. The UNESCO World Heritage Site features steep, nearly vertical limestone peaks, deep valleys, and caves (some submerged), which collectively earned it the nickname Ha Long Bay on Land. The landscapes are best explored by boat or on caving excursions.

Per one customer who booked the Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave, "Fantastic trip, our guide (Jason) was very organised and knowledgeable. Pick-up was flexible, and the journey was stress-free. A really good way of seeing the sights and having a little adventure without worrying about getting around."

Trang An Landscape Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a landscape of steep, nearly vertical limestone peaks, deep valleys, and caves (some submerged). Within the Ninh Binh province, the complex is located about 56 miles (90 kilometers) from Hanoi.

The main attraction of the Trang An Landscape Complex is, well, the spectacular landscape. Many visitors join a boat tour to marvel at the limestone towers and caves, including Mua Cave and Hai Cave. There are also temples, pagodas, and small towns Ninh Binh and Tam Coc.

If you plan to visit Trang An from Hanoi, the most convenient way to travel is by joining a private tour that includes all transportation. There are trains and buses available: trains run from Hanoi station to Ninh Binh, the major town in the area.

Tam Coc is the name of two different places within the Trang An Landscape Complex: the village of Tam Coc—which has restaurants, souvenir shops, and accommodation—and the three caves, Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave (tam coc means three caves in Vietnamese).

The best time of year to visit the Trang An Landscape Complex is January to March. During this period, temperatures are at their mildest, but it’s still warm and dry. November to April is the dry season.

Trang An boat tours can last up to three hours, but some are shorter. Regardless of what operator you choose, you’ll see spectacular caves, hard-to-spot temples, and beautiful scenery. Boat tours run year-round, even during the wet season.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Trang An Landscape Complex. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Northern Vietnam:

• Ha Long Bay

• Ninh Binh

• Lan Ha Bay

• Hanoi Old Quarter

• Tam Coc

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Northern Vietnam.