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Hanoi Afternoon Escape: Trang An, Bac Pagoda and Lantern Boat (Hoi An)

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Activity provider: Up Travel
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Full-day tour in Hoi An, taking in Trang An and Hoa Lu. Run by Up Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Trang An
  • Hoa Lu
  • Runs 11 hours
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Afternoon Escape: Trang An, Bac Pagoda and Lantern Boat (Hoi An): Key Facts

PriceFrom $195 per person
Duration11 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Hanoi Afternoon Escape: Trang An, Bac Pagoda and Lantern Boat (Hoi An)

Full-day tour in Hoi An, taking in Trang An and Hoa Lu. Run by Up Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
11 hours
English
$195
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 11-hour experience from Hoi An, built around Trang An and Hoa Lu. It is run by Up Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Air-conditioned transportation, tour guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Boat tour in Trang An and Lantern night cruise with floating lantern experience. It does not cover Personal expenses, Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks and Tips for guide and driver, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Old Quarter. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Up Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location

Old Quarter

Car

(2 hours)

Trang An

Visit, Boat cruise (3 hours)

Hoa Lu

Visit, Dinner, Boat cruise (3 hours)

Arrive back at

Old Quarter

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Old Quarter

Car: (2 hours)

Trang An: Visit, Boat cruise (3 hours)

Hoa Lu: Visit, Dinner, Boat cruise (3 hours)

Arrive back at: Old Quarter

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Boat tour in Trang An
  • Lantern night cruise with floating lantern experience
  • Vietnamese tea and light snacks/sweets on board
  • Light local dinner or street food tasting
  • 01 bottle of drinking water/pax

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

Old Quarter

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 11 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$195
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 6 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Trang
July 31, 2026

Our family had an amazing experience with this tour. From the beginning the communication with the tour operator was professional and timely. We were happy to tailor the tour to our family group and were given a choice of vehicles to suit our needs. The driver was on time and very sweet, providing us with water and snacks for the drive. Our guide Son was knowledgeable and shared great insight into the places we visited, being a local he took us to a wonderful restaurant for dinner. Overall, we really enjoyed this experience, whilst the cost is a little higher, it was well worth it for the comf

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Pawel
July 27, 2026

We had an amazing trip with our guide Mike who was very friendly and profesional. For our group of 4 we decided to book a private tour and was totally worth it, because it give us more flexibility and calm, no-rush feeling. Ninh Binh boat ride was peaceful and relaxing. Amazing evening / night city of walk with street food. Totally recommend it!

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Silvia
August 18, 2026

Nos ha encantado absolutamente todo,la guía Anna ha sido formidable y encantadora.Hemos pasado un dia maravilloso,nos ha explicado todo lo que hemos visto detalladamente.Muchas gracias Anna por todo

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Traveller
July 29, 2026

We had such a wonderful time on this tour today and couldn’t recommend it more to those who would like a lovely afternoon trip to Ninh Binh. Everywhere was so beautiful and our guide Phong was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to keep it at our pace. Thank you for such a lovely trip ✨

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Traveller
July 24, 2026

Thanks to Mike for a great tour. We chose it because it departed at noon (rather than very early, which is difficult with family) and because it did two activities and did them well (rather than trying to cram in too much, rushing between sites). We paid extra to be picked up from our hotel, outside the main pickup area. Two-hour drive with a stop at a tourist shop for using the WC then we were placed onto the standard three-hour boat tour at Trang An (which is excellent, run by the local facilities). Trang An is breathtaking, truly. Then, a short drive to Hoa Lu, with a waterfront and nightli

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Old Quarter The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover personal expenses, alcoholic beverages and additional drinks and tips for guide and driver (optional). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No, a local rower takes you; Trang An's loop is two to three hours in a sampan through caves and you sit the whole way. A small tip for the rower is customary. Bring a hat and sunscreen, the boats are open, and wear shoes you can cycle in for the paddy-field ride between sights.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Air-conditioned transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Boat tour in Trang An, Lantern night cruise with floating lantern experience, Vietnamese tea and light snacks/sweets on board, Light local dinner or street food tasting, 01 bottle of drinking water/pax
The duration of the Hanoi Afternoon Escape: Trang An, Bac Pagoda and Lantern Boat (Hoi An) is typically 11 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$195