Trang An or Tam Coc – Ideal One-Day Itinerary for Ninh Binh

7 thoughts on “Trang An or Tam Coc – Ideal One-Day Itinerary for Ninh Binh”

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   New Zealand

   Rajeev says:

   Normally all three are included in most organised tour packages being offered online. Tam Coq is more fun for adults. Kids may enjoy the Trang An although it’s much hyped. The coconut boat ride is just about 20-25 mins and will provide multiple additional options to spend 😀

   Ninh Binh may be entirely avoided.

   If travelling with kids, Bana Hill amusement park may be the best option to spend 1 or 2 days

   8 months ago at

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   Switzerland

   Cynthia8889 says:

   I actually just watched a YouTube video posted by “wanderlost”. Check it out, they explained so well the two boat rides and the differences. I plan on doing both but it is super helpful for someone having to decide between the two.

   9 months ago at

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     United States

     LisaK says:

     Replying to Cynthia8889

     @Cynthia8889 Cynthia8889 – thank you so much for recommending the Wanderlost YouTube video. That was perfect to help me decide. I went on to watch some other comparison videos but none showed you both options as clearly. I really appreciate you sharing.

     9 months ago at

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   United States

   Travel Expert ctm7944 says:

   The Hang Mua views are spectacular! You can take your time going up. There are view/lookout points along the way.

   Also, you can see the Tam Coc boat route down below.

   9 months ago at

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   United States

   Travel Expert ctm7944 says:

   Both Trang An + Tam Coc boat rides are World Heritage Sites and managed by the same company.

   With 2 kids some things to consider: Trang An boat rides are longer (about 2.5 hours) out in the sun.

   There are lots of restaurants very close to Tam Coc boat dock and not much near Trang An.

   Hoa Lu TA Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g303945-d11094481-r889441947-Hoa_Lu_Temple-Ninh_Binh_Ninh_Binh_Province.html

   I would skip it. But,read the reviews for yourself.

   9 months ago at

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   United States

   Travel Expert ctm7944 says:

   I had a Vegetarian meal at Father Cooking near the Tam Coc boat dock

   https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g12866457-d6780989-r889487680-Father_Cooking_Restaurant-Ninh_Hai_Hoa_Lu_District_Ninh_Binh_Province.html

   9 months ago at

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     United States

     LisaK says:

     Replying to ctm7944

     @ctm7944 CTM – if travelling without children, couple in 50s would you recommend Trang An or Tam Coc???? Thank you

     9 months ago at

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