Tam Coc Boat Rides

These traditional rowboat rides along the Ngô Đồng River offer a different experience from Trang An. The rowers here use their feet instead of arms—an impressive display of skill and strength. The route takes you through flooded caverns and centuries-old temples, winding through rice fields with limestone formations towering above.

The booking system is unnecessarily complicated if you only want the boat ride without a full-day tour package, requiring visits to different ticket offices and shuttle arrangements. It’s also relatively expensive (around 500 baht per person). However, the unique rowing technique and scenic route make it worth the hassle. The experience is shorter than Trang An but equally photogenic.