Spread over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Bac Bo, the legendary Ha Long Bay covers the regions of Ha Long City, the township of Cam Pha and a part of the island district of Van Don. The bay encompasses 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. The natural beauty of Halong Bay has long been praised and was first recognized as the World Heritage in 1994 by UNESCO. In 2000, UNESCO recognized it as the World Heritage for the second time for its geographical and geomorphologic values. This confirms the global premier value of Halong Bay.
Two main kinds of islands can be distin-guished: limestone and schist, which formartion would date back to 250 or 280 million years ago. Viewed from above, Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art. While navigating on the green clear waters, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands, which shapes change depending on the angle and on the light. At the core of the islands, there are wonderful caves and grottoes to be discovered.
The world’s renowned travel guide, the Lonely Planet, has rated Vietnam ’ Mekong Delta region ninth out of the 10 best value destinations for 2012. Vietnam ’s rice basket, the Mekong Delta is a watery landscape of green fields and sleepy villages, everywhere crisscrossed by the brown canals and rivulets fed by the mighty Mekong River ,” the Lonely Planet said in its website
This trip provides us to explore the magnificent Halong Bay within only one day from Hanoi. Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear waters and enjoy 4 hour cruising in the bay and visit one of the most beautiful caves. The trip allows us to safe our time and still visits the most stunning area of Halong Bay.
Tour Duration: Day trip
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Level: Easy
This two day trip allows us to visits both Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island. It starts from Hanoi; we go to Halong Bay, explore this World Heritage site and then going to Cat Ba Island by Boat Cruise. The trip permits us to appreciate the best parts of Halong Bay and Cat Ba archipelago together with explore Military Hospital Cave, Cat Ba Island & Cat Ba National Park.
Address: East Hung Thang Road, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
Prices from: $40
Located in the New East Hung Thang Road, Cai Dam, Crown is built amidst the modern and huge area for future expansion of Bai Chay which will soon be called the Halong City, a World acclaimed Heritage site by the UNESCO…
Address: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Prices from: $35
Located in the heart of Tuan Chau Island – a largest and the only inhabited island in Halong bay which two times acclaimed as a Natural Heritage Site of the World.
Address: Ha Long Road, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
From: $105
Royal International Hotel & Villas belongs to a large Entertainment & Resort Complex right at Halong’s centre. It is situated on an area of 10 hectares and bounded by 1,500 meters of the coastal road.
Address: 74 Hau Can Str, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
Prices from: $30
Hoang Ha Hotel is one of the most popular budget hotels in Halong. Hoang Ha hotel was designed and built according to international standard 3 star hotel in the Yellow River is a beautiful hotel and the new interior, the most luxurious one in Ha Long.
Address: Ha Long Road, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
Prices from: $25
The hotel is located right on the shore, just 300m from the ferry station. It is also within easy walking distance to the central bank, post office and market…
Adress: Ha Long Str, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
Prices from: $30
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Bai Chay, just 50m to the sea. It is opposite to the Discotheque 2000 in Royal Park and within 5 minutes driving to Halong Jetty…
Address: Ha Long Road, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam
Prices from: $80
HaLong Pearl Hotel has been a celebrated landmark of Halong’s hospitality tradition for more than a decade. It boasts 181 elegant rooms and suites set amidst an airy, tranquil and lush ambiance. The Halong Pearl Hotel is popular with business travelers for its all-round event packages
Address: 01 Tuan Chau, Ha Long City, Vietnam
Prices from: $30
With great location, modern facilities and enthusiastic staff, the Atlantic Hotel is a reliable address for a pleasant stay in Halong. Atlantic Hotel enjoys fabulous backdrop with beautiful beach and booming nature. It also offers open view over the magnificent Halong Bay.
Trong Mai is situated on the south-west side of Ha Long Bay, 5km from the tourist wharf near to Dinh Huong Islet. The islet with the height of over 10 m looks like a pair of Cock & Hen in the sea. The image of the islet is the symbol of Ha Long Bay…