The boat trip, caves, grottos and temples were amazing particularly the Torii gate in the water and the last temple. One cave is 1 kilometre to go through and that was equally such an experience! The lady who rowed the boat had very little English and was lovely all the trip. I understand other places bully people with vendors arriving to sell snacks on water. Absolutely none of this and this is not acceptable on a trip as you need to trust the person managing boat. The pink water lilies, green tea trees were an added bonus never mind the awe inspiring scenery of the limestone karsts from the boat. The day was misty rain but made no difference as there are umbrellas or bring rain poncho. Also good shoes for getting on and off boats at temples etc. Do go and visit here and be there at 9,00am as the place gets very busy later with day trips from Halong bay and Hanoi. We were there early and think this makes a big difference but not everyone plans to stay the night in the area to be able to do this .. This is a very busy organised operation but so worth the experience. It is also a busy Vietnamese tourist location. I noticed the Vietnamese when we were there do not tip the ladies rowing the boats. I know tipping is not generally standard here. However a tip of Vietnamese dollars if coming from Euro currency would make their day … it is a tough job rowing these boats and will not kill your budget much to give something.

The organization is quite methodical. The tour guide is friendly and gentle. The scene is beautiful, both majestic and lyrical. The cave is clean, long and has many exploration options. The downside is that parking tickets are too expensive.

Great time! 3 different options of route, but basically just pick one and hope for the best (I imagine they're all fab). I went solo, but boats have to be a minimum of 4, so you just wait for a sutlitable number of boat buddies & hope you're lucky!

Beautiful rivers and mountains. Our boat trip was nothing but amazing. The day we visited the place was not every busy, so the sencery was tranquil and we had a goof talk with the boatmen. Quite surprise to know that they are paid by trip, not a fixed salary. Really recommend this activity for sighseeing, and for supporting the locals

Navigating through its intricate canals surrounded by lush vegetation transported us to another world. The history impregnated in every corner of these caves left us breathless. A truly majestic experience that we recommend to all couples looking for a romantic getaway full of history and nature. Do not miss it!

Gliding by Sanpan through the wetlands and through the grotto was a delightful experience. It’s a tad touristy at the start and end with hawkers and cheap souvenir vendors but if you look past all that it’s a glimpse into another world. Once through the grotto you’re immersed in verdant green rice fields with white cranes, flowering trees and dramatic limestone cliffs. Our rower snapped off a plant stalk to show us a large cluster of brilliant pink eggs that we’d noticed throughout the ride. She did not speak English so we could not understand what it was and what she was telling us. Once back at the dock our guide explained that they were the eggs of American apple snails, a pest that the Chinese had planted there specifically to destroy the rice crops in Viet Nam. This was another instance of seeing the best and worst in a land replete with both.

This was an amazing experience. We were expected to row (not a big deal to me) and the couple in the boat with us were taking photos rather than helping to row for large parts of the tour. They also used umbrellas a good deal so just note your view could be partially obscured at some points. None of this detracted from the tour. I’ve never seen a place so beautiful. Try to go at a time when it it less busy. We went very early before the tourists were bussed in.

The beauty of this place cannot be expressed in words!! I definitely recommend everyone to visit. Allow at least half a day for the trip. By boat you sail between beautiful mountains through magical caves. All surrounded by beautiful nature and temples. On the way, we were accompanied by a famous lady with ship number 777, who brightened up our whole day. She explained everything to us beautifully, for which I thank her ♡

Majestic limestone cliffs, enchanting caves, and scenery so magnificent we almost forgot about the epic soreness in our rear ends. Those boat seats are no joke! A word to the wise: bring a cushion. Trust us. But seriously, this place is a must-see. The views were worth every numb-bum moment. Just imagine paddling through narrow caves, ducking under low ceilings, and feeling like tiny explorers in a massive, awe-inspiring world. If you're up for a little adventure (and can handle a sore backside), Trang An Grottoes won't disappoint.

We travelled with our extended family this April and found this to be the highlight of our trip. The boat ride was so picturesque and relaxing. We took the route that goes through the Kong mountains which didnt have too many caves. The largest cave we went in was around 340 m or so,but still worth every bit. The boat drivers do not understand much of English, but that was never a problem. They were able to communicate effectively. The pagoda's in between were amazing. Couple of points to note: 1.Wear a sunscreen and goggles because it can get very sunny and hot. Boats do have umbrellas ,so incase needed you can always use that. 2.Try to reach Ninn Binh earlier,because I found it too crowded in the afternoon. 3.some of stops in between have bathroom facilities as well .So no need to worry incase you are travelling with kids. So to sum up, I would say this is a must visit spot for anyone travelling to Ninn Binh.