Halong Bay cruise tours from Hanoi

The thousands of peaks, green and irregular, that emerge from the emerald waters, where you can see the colorful sails of tra***ional boats, give this bay an almost magical charm.

Halong Bay is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, thanks to a spectacular natural landscape. Explore the bay comfortably in a "reed", a tra***ional wooden sailboat. The beauty of the bay, included in the list of UNESCO heritage, is mainly due to the thousands of limestone islands that emerge from the sea.

Halong Bay is 150 kilometers east of Hanoi. At the Bai Chay dock, three hours by car, you can hire a guided tour with the largest comfort and accommodation previously arranged. You can also reach the bay by minibus or train and try to get a last minute offer for a boat trip in the area.



You can follow a guide through the illuminated ****s or climb the rocks of the islets. The steep cliffs can reach up to 90 meters in height. If you want to kayak around the bay, you can rent the equipment in one of the floating cabins. Most visits also go through a fisherman's houseboat to enjoy a lunch based on fresh ngans: Vietnamese-style clams. Buy fresh and dried fruits from street vendors who roam.



If you want to reach the most remote islands, it is best to take a night cruise. In the islands Tuan Chau and Cat Ba you can practice adventure sports and enjoy artificial beaches. Admire the sunset and watch the bay take on an ethereal halo with the silver moonlight. Immerse yourself to see the light effect of your movements in the phosphorescent waters.

Back on land, visit the elegant marina of Halong Bay and the nearby dolphinarium, or take a taxi to the Nha Tho Hon Gai temple.

It is recommended to book Halong Bay tour from Hanoi and the best time is between March and October. The intense fog of winter makes visibility difficult, although it is in itself a disturbing spectacle. When the fog slowly rises and reveals the shapes of the bay, it is easy to imagine that the steep peaks are good-natured giants that inhabit an imaginary landscape, out of this world.