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Halong Bay Overview

Halong Bay Overview

If you travel to Vietnam and Hanoi, Halong Bay is a must-see destination for you as it is beauty. A comfortable 3½-hour drive from Hanoi capital city, Halong Bay or the Bay of the Descending Dragon, which was twice recognized as the UNESCO natural heritage, is one of Vietnam’s most prized treasures as well as the pride of all Vietnamese.Halong Bay, whose tranquil beauty encompasses indigo sea and more than 3,000 limestone islands and rocky outcrops, is both mystical and magnificent making it an exceptional feat of nature that almost never fails to impress.What To See And What To Do In Halong Bay?Halong Bay has something for every kind of travelers: shimmering beaches with sunlight and rain not lasting long for swimming opportunity; the permanent beauty of the island system multicolored with a variety of shapes and regarded as a water-color, a work of art for photo opportunities; the islands at different shapes and sizes provoking the imagination scattered all around the bay: Con Coc (Toad), Dinh Huong (Incense Burner), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks), etc., Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes), Thien Cung Grotto (Heavenly Palace) for exploration lovers.No trip to Halong Bay could be complete without a cruise to see 1,600 limestone karsts and various small islands and beaches in a different perspective, especially at sunrise or sunset, to enjoy the peace, fresh atmosphere and relaxation throughout the trip, to paddle a kayak to get access to these hidden lagoons that big boats cannot reach, to explore magnificent formations in the depths of a cave or even take part in a Vietnamese cooking class to know how to cook Vietnamese dishes by yourself.Besides, if you choose a cruise trip with Incredible Asia Journey, you might have the chance to explore the floating villages which have the unique lifestyle and investigate pearl farming process. You can buy pearls as a present for your family members, lover or friend at a very good price.Moreover, on a cruise trip, you can have one-of-a-kind experience that you might have never imagined. What can be more amazing than a steamy BBQ party by the caves in one of the gorgeous natural complexes of the world?Halong Bay includes Halong Bay center, Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. So there are Halong Bay cruises which travel in Halong Center, Bai Tu Long Cruises which travel in Bai Tu Long - The East of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruises which travel in Lan Ha Bay - The South of Halong Bay.What To Eat And Drink In Halong Bay?Halong Bay is a complex of limestone islands so it’s rich of seafood. When you travel on a cruise in Halong Bay, surely you will be served fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, mussel, scallop, etc.Food service in Halong Bay is wonderful. Don’t worry that you will have nothing to eat. Most of the cruises in Halong Bay serve excellent food even if you are a vegetarian.When To Visit Halong Bay?Depending on your own desire for a memorable holiday, the best time to visit Halong Bay may be different.If you want to participate in swimming off the boat and relaxing on sundecks in the warm weather in Halong, these months from April to October are the best time to go. To avoid the terrible tourist crowds, especially during Christmas and New Year break, the period from May to September -the low season for foreign travellers, is the rewarding time to visit Halong Bay.At that time, you can also find the better flight, cruise, and other service rates. However, your boat trip may be delayed or even cancelled due to bad weather during the peak typhoon season in September, make sure to have plan B for your trip in Hanoi capital city. Options for Visting Halong BayTravellers visiting Halong Bay may choose the different options depends on their time they have and the style of the cruise they may want to join in. Most of the Westerners like staying in an Overnight Halong Bay Cruise while Asian and Vietnamese like to spend their time on Halong Bay day trip ( Halong Bay 1 day cruise) so they can join in some activity on the mainland in the evening in Halong Bay City. In the evening on the mainland in Halong City, they may go to the night market or go to Tuan Chau Island for seeing some show like Crocodile Show, Dolphin Show or Water Music Show.Halong Bay Day TripAs mention above, Halong Bay Day Trip (Halong Bay 1 Day Tour) is suitable for most of the Asian people who like more activities in the evening so they can choose the Halong Bay Day trip and they can spend the time on the mainland in the evening.Halong Bay Day Trip bus will pick up travellers from Hanoi Old Quarter (If you do not stay in the Hanoi Old Quarter you may get a taxi to the Opera House then the bus will pick you up from there) at around 08.00 - 08.30 AM. It will take about 4-hour driving to Halong Bay including about 30 minutes for a break.You will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour around noon time where you will get on the cruise. Have a welcome drink then the cruise will starting cruising around the bay. The lunch will be served on the cruise before stopping for about 1 hour for visiting one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay - Thien Cung Cave.Then you will have an opportunity to join in the kayaking. If you do not wish to do kayaking you may take part in the sampan boat trip rowing by the local people. Get back to the cruise then continue to enjoy the time on the sundeck. You will have a chance to admire the most beautiful places in the world with thousands of islands merging from the sea. On the cruise trip, you will visit the Fighting Cocket Islet and many other Islets and limestone mountains with the different shape.About 04.00 -04.30 PM you will arrive back to Tuan Chau Harbour then take the bus back to Hanoi. If you intend to stay in Halong City you may use the private car. If not, you may get a taxi to the Halong City then the next day you may contact the tour guide to catch the bus to Hanoi. That can be arranged in advance when you book the tour with an agent or tour operator.Cruises that go to Halong Bay: V'Sirit Cruise, Indochina Sails, LaFairy Cruise, Aphrodite Cruise, Hera Cruise, Paradise Luxury Cruise, Alisa Cruise, Maya Cruise, and Rosa Cruise.Halong Bay 2 Day 1 Night Halong Bay 2 Day 1 Night Itinerary is a good option for travellers who want to discover and experience Halong Bay with more activities. Halong Bay 2 day 1 night gives you the best option for enjoying one of the most beautiful places in the world.Most of the Westerners like to stay in Halong Bay for an overnight on a cruise. Nowadays, there are a lot of options for the cruises from budget to deluxe and luxury cruise. The types of the cruises are various also so travellers can choose the best cruise for them from the wooden cruises to the metal cruises, from the private cruises to the bigger ones.A Halong Bay 1 Night Cruise Package starts with the pick-up by a cruise bus from Hanoi Old Quarter (You may choose the private car if your budget is better and that is convenient if you do not stay near the Hanoi Old Quarter). The transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay lasts for about almost 4 hours including 30 minutes for a break on the halfway.You will arrive at the harbour around noon time, hop on the cruise, have welcome drinks before check in your cabins. You will have lunch on the cruises with the different choices. You will start cruising around the bay to admire one of the World Natural Heritage Sites. Then you will take part in some activities in the afternoon such as visiting one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay - Sung Sot ( Amazing Cave), kayaking around different islands or in and out the Luon Cave ( Tunnel Cave).You will go back to the cruise and you may enjoy the most beautiful time on the sundeck to enjoy a glass of cocktail and seeing the sunset in Halong Bay.Have dinner and there will be some activities in the evening like squid fishing or seeing a film about Halong Bay and Vietnam.Get up in the morning and Tai Chi will be a good thing to do in the clean air and quiet places. That will be the best for your health. After your breakfast, the second-day follows with a visit to Tiv Top Island where you can go swimming or hiking to the top for the best view of Halong Bay and taking many nice photos. Go back to your cruise and check out the cabin before having lunch. Say goodbye to cruise team and you will get back to the bus for returning to Hanoi. The trip ends about 4.00- 5.00 PM in Hanoi.Halong Bay 3 Day 2 Night CruiseHalong Bay 3 Day 2 Night Cruise Itinerary is the best option for travellers who have more time for their Vietnam Trip. For this option, you will have more opportunities to discover the remote area of Halong Bay. This option is suitable for people who like more activities like kayaking and swimming.Day 1 and Day 3 are similar to Halong Bay 2 Day 1 Night but Day 2 of this itinerary you will be transferred to a day boat for moving to the remote area of Halong Bay where there are fewer tourists. The boat may stop in the different islands with the small sandy beaches where you can go swimming in quite private small island beaches. You also have more time for kayaking in the quiet area. That is a good option for the honeymoon couple.The day boat will go back to the meeting point for meeting the big cruise then you will stay overnight on the big cruise and meet more travellers who do the tour for 2 day 1 night. The next day itinerary of 3 day 2 night cruise is similar to Halong Bay 2 Day 1 Night Cruise Itinerary.

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Best Hotels in Cat Ba Island

Best Hotels in Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba is a beautiful island that attracts more than 2 million tourists visiting every year. Thus, a lot of hotels are open to meet that huge demand. But, what are the best hotels on Cat Ba island? We have put together all the best options for you in this post which are recommended by our travel experts.[incredible_toc]Come close to explore TOP-rated hotels on Cat Ba Island brought to you by Incredible Asia Journeys!1. Best Luxury hotels in Cat Ba Island1.1. M’Gallery Cat BaM'Gallery Cat Ba HotelThis hotel is located on the Cat Co 3 beach – the most beautiful and cleanest beach in Cat Ba. The hotel is decorated like the old traditional Vietnamese house, but of an upper level, making it look so subtle, noble, and dedicated, thus, it is considered the best hotel in Cat Ba. The best thing about M’Gallery Cat Ba Hotel is that all the rooms have a balcony with a beach and mountain view. Price range: 2,850,000 - 5,980,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 121 rooms- Conference rooms- 02 rooms with a capacity of 190 people/room- 02 Restaurants- 03 Bars- 02 Swimming pools- 01 Rooftop bar- Fitness Center1.2. Cat Ba Island Resort and SpaCat Ba Island Resort and SpaThis hotel is located in the Cat Co 1 beach and holds the largest number of bookings amongst all hotels in Cat Ba Island. From the hotel, you can reach the Beo ferry in 10 minutes by car to visit Ha Long Bay. It is also very near to Cat Ba main ferry which takes only 15 minutes walking.Price range: 1,700,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night/roomHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 165 rooms with full amenities: free wifi, air-conditioner, minibar, balcony, safety box, TV, hairdryer, etc.- Swimming pool- Bar- Fitness room (100meters)- Volleyball playing area- Garden- Conference room with a capacity of 200 people- Sauna room1.3. Cat Ba Sunrise ResortCat Ba Sunrise ResortThis is a family-owned resort, located in Cat Co 3 beach. There are some places you can visit near the hotel: Cat Co Beach 1, Cat Co Beach 2, Cat Ba ferry station, Canon Fort, etc.Price range: 1,700,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night/roomHotel’s facilities: - Swimming pool- 4,5-star indoor restaurant- Spa- Bar- Free wifi- Air Conditioner1.4. Paradise Cat Ba Paradise Cat BaParadise Cat Ba hotel is located at no.234, 1/4 street, Cat Ba town which is just over 1 kilometer away from 3 beautiful beaches, namely Cat Co 1, 2, and 3. It has a total of 90 rooms with a maximum capacity of 300 guests/day. This is a new hotel that was opened in April 2019, but, up to now, it has become one of the best hotels in Cat Ba with a lot of excellent reviews on the Internet. Price range: about 1,600,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Restaurant with a capacity of 200 people- Bar- Swimming Pool on the top floor with a view over Lan Ha Bay- Free wifi- Spa- Sauna room- Café shop2. Best mid-range hotels in Cat Ba Island2.1. Cocoon Inn Cat BaCocoon Inn Cat BaCocoon Inn Cat Ba Hotel is situated at no.48 Lo 2, Cat Ba Island. This is a very new hotel opened at the end of 2019 with a 3-star standard. From the hotel, you can easily reach Cat Co Beach 1, 2, and 3.Price range:- Private room: 500,000 VND/room/night- Dorm: 150,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 10 private rooms with balcony, 5 dorm rooms for 6 people, and 25 dorm rooms for 4 people- Room’s amenities: Air-conditioner, locker, private bathroom, free Wifi, fridge, private wardrobe - Restaurant: serve Asian breakfast and vegan food- Fitness Center- Bar- Garden2.2. Hung Long HotelHung Long HotelHung Long Hotel is situated at n.268, 1/4 street, Cat Ba town. It was put into operation in 2010 with 89 rooms of various sizes that face Lan Ha Bay. From Hung Long Hotel, you can walk to Cat Co Beach 2 and 3 and Cat Ba ferry station within 10 minutes. If you want to explore the local market, you can reach there with only a 5-minute drive.Price range: 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 88 rooms - Massage spa- 02 Conference room with a capacity of 250 people- Restaurant serving Asian and European breakfast- Bar3. Best 2-star hotels in Cat Ba Island3.1. Cannon Fort homestayCannon Fort Hotel Cat BaIt is a 2-star hotel opened in 2016 with a great location which is 550 meters away from Cat co 2 beach, 500 meters from the local market, 400 meters from Cat Ba ferry station, etc.Price range: 210,000 - 800,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Total rooms: 25 rooms- Restaurant serving breakfast- Free Wifi- Air-conditioner3.2. Cat Ba Oasis BungalowsCat Ba Oasis BungalowCat Ba Bungalows is located within walking distance to some of the famous attractions in Cat Ba island such as Canon Fort, Cat Co beaches, Ben Beo harbor, Cat Ba market, etc.Price range:- Low season: 340,000 VND/room/night- High season: 1,600,000 VND/room/nightHotel’s facilities:- Garden- Restaurant- Entertainment area: billiard, darts- Outdoor Swimming Pool- Free Wifi3.3. Cat Ba Central Hotel 2Cat Ba Central 2 HotelCat Ba Central Hotel 2 is located in Cat Ba town, which is 700 meters away from Cat Ba ferry station, 2.4 kilometers away from Dau Be Island, 12 kilometers from Cat Ba National Park.Price range: 340,000 - 1,600,000 VND/room/nightRead more:Things to do on Cat Ba IslandShould you visit Cat Ba or Phu Quoc? 4. How to get to Halong from Cat Ba?After visiting Cat Ba Island, you may want to explore Halong Bay as these 2 beautiful destinations lie just next to each other. So how to get to Halong from Cat Ba Island? There are 3 options that you can choose which are by ferry, speed boat, or high-speed hydrofoil. Among them, the first option is the most convenient way you go to Gia Luan Habour on Cat Ba Island, take a ferry (which costs about 2 USD) to Tuan Chau Habour in Halong. The whole journey takes around 45 minutes. However, there are only 5-7 ferries a day and it’s always in high demand. Thus, we strongly recommend you to come here early to get the ticket. You can see the ferry’s schedule from Cat Ba to Tuan Chau down here to plan your vacation:From April 30 to September 30: 9h00, 11h30, 13h00, 15h00, 16h00From October 01 to April 29: 9h00, 13h00, 16h005. What are the best Halong Bay cruises to take from Tuan Chau?Nowadays, there are tons of cruises in Halong Bay that you can choose. However, since you will arrive Tuan Chau Habour, you need to choose the right cruise that departs from Tuan Chau Habour, otherwise, you will waste more time and money to transport to the right harbor of your cruise. So we have listed some of the best cruises for you that depart at Tuan Chau Habour.Halong Bay overnight cruise:- Luxury cruise: Dynasty Cruise - Deluxe cruise: Alisa Cruise- Standard cruise: Apricot Cruise Read more: Is it worth doing a Halong cruise?6. How to visit Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island?Halong Bay is quite tourist, especially when it comes to high season. Thus, if you want to avoid this crowded place and enjoy a similar landscape with comfort, Lan Ha Bay is the best choice of all since it is the least tourist bay of the three Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay. So how to visit Lan Ba Bay from Cat Ba Island?Nowadays, cruises that go to Lan Ha Bay all depart from Got Habour in Hai Phong, so you need to go to Got Habour to take your cruise to visit Lan Ha Bay. The easiest way is that from Cat Ba town, you take a bus or taxi to Cai Vieng Habour, then, from Cai Vieng, you can take a ferry to Got Harbour.We also recommend some cruises departing from Got Habour to Lan Ha Bay:- Luxury Cruises: Perla Dawn Sails, V’Spirit Premier Cruise- Deluxe Cruise: Venezia Cruise

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How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay

How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay

How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay is a question for many travellers who wish to visit Halong Bay then want to visit Cat Ba Island also. As Cat Ba Island is a very famous and a good place to visit so many travellers also wish to visit Cat Ba Island and have time to relax on Bat Bat Island after Halong Bay. There are nice beaches in Cat Ba Island and there is a town on the island with fresh air.[incredible_toc]There are some ways you can get to Cat Ba Islands from Halong Bay.  Overall, Incredible Asia Journeys will introduce 3 Ways to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay, let's see them below and choose the most suitable way for your group! 1. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Ferry Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Ferry Travel from Tuan Chau to Cat Ba by a ferry is a convenient and fast way for many travellers who have visited Halong Bay with an overnight cruise or a day cruise and stay overnight in a hotel in Halong City or Tuan Chau. From 2009, Au Lac Quang Ninh – Tuan Chau Group start running the Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island Ferry Route so travellers can get to Cat Ba Island easily from Halong Bay. The ferry trip takes about 45 minutes while travellers may enjoy a peaceful time watching the Natural World Wonder of Halong Bay. 1.1. How to Get to Cat Ba From Halong City If you stay in Halong City and want to go to Cat Ba Island you can get a taxi to Tuan Chau which is about 10 km from Halong City. At Tuan Chau, you can buy a ferry ticket at the Tuan Chau Ferry Counter. The tickets cost about 3.5 USD/person. 1.2. How to Get To Cat Ba From Tuan Chau If you stay overnight in a hotel in Tuan Chau, that will be very convenient as most of the hotels in Tuan Chau are not so far from Tuan Chau Ferry Station. So you may tell your hotel to arrange the transfer for you. 1.3. After finishing a cruise trip There are many cruises in Halong Bay starting from Tuan Chau Harbour in Tuan Chau so if you have finished a cruise trip which starting from Tuan Chau Harbour, that is easy for you. You can walk to the ferry counter for buying a ticket to Cat Ba Island. If your cruises disembark not in Tuan Chau but in other harbours like Sun Harbour or Hon Gai Harbour (for the cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay), you will need to get a taxi to Tuan Chau to buy a ticket to get to Cat Ba Island. 1.4. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry Schedule Cat Ba Island is an interesting destination for Vietnamese so the number of domestic tourists increasing in summer (from May to the end of September). That is the reason why there are more ferry routes/ day in summer but fewer in other seasons.  So if you travel in summer, that is easy for you to get a ferry as it is quite often and you do not have to wait for long. From 30th April – 30th September Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island: 07h30, 09h00, 11h30, 13h30, 15h00 Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau: 09h00, 11h30, 13h00, 15h00, 16h00 From 01st Oct – 29th April Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island: 07h30, 11h30, 15h00 Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau: 09h00, 13h00, 16h00 1.5. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry Ticket There are different ticket prices depending on whether you are a guest only or you drive a motorbike or car. We list the full-price Tuan Chau Ferry ticket 2024 for different options in case you may pay for the car or van ticket by which you go or you ride a motorbike on your trip. + Guest only: 80,000 VND + Rider with motorbike: 100,000 VND + Car from 4 to 8 seats: 480,000 VND + Van from 9 to 15 seats: 520,000 VND + Van from 16 to 23 seats: 560,000 VND + Bus from 24 to 29 seats: 600,000 VND + Over 30-seat bus: 650,000 VND 2. Get To Cat Ba Island by Speedboat Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by SpeedboatIf you do not wish to travel by ferry from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island, a speedboat from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau to Cat Ba Island is an option. There are several sharing speedboats from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau and there are private speedboats if you wish. The harbour in Halong Bay is Bai Chay or Tuan Chau and in Cat Ba is Gia Luan. So you can start from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau in Halong for a speedboat to Gia Luan Harbour then take a bus from Gia Luan to Cat Ba Town. There are several buses between Gia Luan and Cat Ba Island Town. The normal ticket price is about 6.00 USD and it takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the speedboat to travel from Halong Bay to Cat Ba. 3. How To Get To Cat Ba Island By Cable Car Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Cable CarFrom May 2020, Cat Ba Cable Car is an option for travelling to Cat Ba Island. The cable car to Cat Ba Island with 4 stations will connect Cat Hai in Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island. At the moment – in 2024, the Cat Hai – Phu Long route is completed and you can travel from Cat Hai to Phu Long in Cat Ba Island then you can get a bus from Phu Long to Cat Ba Town. 3.1. From Halong City If you stay in Halong City or you have finished a cruise in Bai Tu Long or Halong Bay, you can get a taxi to Cat Hai for buying a cable car ticket to Cat Ba Island. The taxi from Halong City or Tuan Chau (where many cruises in Halong Bay embark/disembark) will cost about 60.00 USD and it takes about 1 hour for driving. 3.2. From Lan Ha Bay Nowadays, when we are talking about a cruise in Halong Bay it means we are talking about a cruise to Halong Bay Center, Bai Tu Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay because they share the same geography, climate and scenery. So most of the new cruises in Halong Bay and luxury cruises in Halong Bay now run the Lan Ha Bay route. That will be very convenient to get to Cat Ba Island if you take a cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Those cruises embark/disembark at Got Harbour in Cat Hai and Got Harbour is next to Cat Ba Cable Station. So after ending the cruise in Lan Ha Bay, you can walk to Cat Ba Cable Car Station in Cat Hai to buy a ticket to Cat Ba Island. Then, get a bus and go to Cat Ba Town. Make your trip more convenient with Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island Day Trip from Hanoi, which is created to enjoy both Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island. Reach out to us to secure your spots!

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Ba Trai Dao Beach

Ba Trai Dao Beach

Thanks to the crystal-like water there, travelers can enjoy swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach much better than any other beaches in Halong Bay. That is a good place when you go on a vacation with children and family. Your children can play on a nice sandy beach there![incredible_toc]1. OverviewBa Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. With white sand, it is an ideal beach for swimming and relaxing on your holiday. Ba Trai Dao Beach is chosen in the itinerary of some cruises in Halong Bay and cruises in Lan Ha Bay. Ba Trai Dao Islet (Three Peaches Islet) is a group of 3 limestone islets having shapes like three peaches so local people call it Ba Trai Dao or There Peaches Islet.Ba Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay2. LocationBa Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. It is close to Cat Ba Island – One of the largest Islands in Vietnam. Click Here for more details about Cat Ba Island.3. Legend of Ba Trai Dao BeachWhen you are in Vietnam or Asia, you may listen to a lot of legends like the legend of Halong Bay and Ba Trai Dao has a legend.The legend has it that, once upon a time, there was a fairy who fell in love with a poor fisherman. The fairy who was the youngest daughter of God stole  3 peaches from heaven for her bellowed fisherman because she wanted him to be immortal with her forever. The God noticed and he got angry and turned 3 peaches into 3 stone mountains there in Halong Bay. Therefore, local people named them 3 Peaches Islet or Ba Trai Dao.Ba Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province4. What To Do in Ba Trai DaoBa Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists because most Halong Bay 1 day or 2-day Halong Bay tour cuises are not able to get to this area. Therefore, Ba Trai Dao is one of the best beaches in Halong Bay.With the clean blue water, it is a nice beach for swimming. Besides that, you can go kayaking there around the mountains and that is great. Ba Trai Dao is a very nice beach but you can go swimming there for only 2 to 3 hours per day due to the tide in Halong Bay.It is quite far from Halong Bay and Lan Ha Center so only some cruises have itineraries going there. On some wavy days, the cruises may not go there for safety because it will be wavy on the way to get there.There are some cruises that have itineraries going there like Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Halong Bay Catamaran Cruise.Ba Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists Thank you so much for reading. If you wish to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach please contact Incredible Asia Journeys – One of the best Vietnam Tour Operators and we will check the best cruise suitable for your group. 

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Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves is one of the beautiful places to visit when you do the trip to Halong Bay. When you read the itinerary of the boat in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay you may see Dark and Bright Cave listed in the itinerary. Those caves are a very good place to go kayaking and taking the sampan boat trip.[incredible_toc] Nowadays, most of the cruises which have an itinerary to Lan Ha Bay choose Dark and Bright Caves for a stop in the itinerary to go kayaking and travellers like it very much.Dark and Bright Caves Overview1. Introduction of Dark and Bright CavesDark and Bright Caves belong to Lan Ha Bay where is the less touristy area of Halong Bay. Lan Ha Bay is the Southern part of Halong Bay which shares the same climate, geography and scenery as Halong Bay. However, there are fewer cruises and Lan Ha Bay is far from the city so it is cleaner than Halong Bay now more and more new and nice cruises choose Lan Ha Bay for their itinerary. Get more detail for Lan Ha Bay Cruises.When you visit Dark and Bright Caves you will see that is a very beautiful area with some tunnels caves. There are caves which you can go through easily by kayak or sampan boat then see a large lagoon surrounded by closed mountains and those caves are Bright Cave. There is a cave which is very long and you only can visit it in the good tide and only by kayak but not other means of transportation. That cave is Dark Cave.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave1.1. Dark CaveIn the Dark and Bright Caves area, there is a long tunnel cave where there is little light there. This cave in the past was opened to the tourists but it is a dangerous trip to do on your own. Tourists needed the support of captain and guide to visit this cave because only in the good tide you can visit the Dark Cave. If the tide is low or high you cannot visit the cave. So in this cave, you visit the cave and the tide raises and you may get stuck in the cave and you have to wait for the good tide to get out. There is little light in the cave and you need a good torch to get in the cave. That is a long cave and when the tide goes in and if you are not strong enough you cannot get out by kayak. Now, the Lan Ha Bay management does not allow tourists to go in anymore.1.2. Bright CavesThere are some tunnel caves in the Dark and Bright Caves area. Those tunnel caves lead to the lagoon and you can go through them easily with the kayak or sampan boat because they are not long caves. Passing the caves you will see a large lagoon opened in front of your eyes surrounded by the karst rocks like the walls. You may see the monkeys in this area because it is next to Cat Ba National Park. That is a perfect ear to do kayaking and sampan boat trips. You will feel very relaxed there.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave2. FAQs about Dark and Bright CaveThere are some questions travellers may have for Dark and Bright Cave as below.2.1. Why does that area have the name Dark and Bright Cave?So it is easy to understand the name of the Dark and Bright Caves. There are Dark Caves where you have to use some source of light to go across the cave and you almost see nothing if there is no source of light while you can see another side of the Bright Cave easily from this side. 2.2. What to do in Dark and Bright Caves?Dar and Bright Cave area is a perfect place for you to have some outdoor activity. Most of the cruises in Lan Ha Bay now choose this place for a stop. Here, you can go kayaking or sampan boat rowed by local people. That is a clean area and quiet area next to Cat Ba Island. When you do kayaking there or relax on a sampan boat the sound you can hear most is the sound of the paddle moving in the water. The air is really fresh as it belongs to Cat Ba National Park. Click HERE to learn more about things to do on Cat Ba Island. Sometimes, you will see money in the mountains when you go there. There are some boats in Halong Bay that also stop there for travellers to do swimming there as the water there is clean.2.3. Where is Dark and Bright Cave?It is located in Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island. Lan Ha Bay is a part of Halong Bay so we can say Dark and Bright Cave is located in Halong Bay.Nowadays, Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay are managed by 2 different provinces which are Quang Ninh and Hai Phong so for the boats with Halong Bay Itinerary they will not go to Dark and Bright Cave anymore.If you wish to visit Dark and Bright Cave, please choose the Lan Ha Bay Cruises and you can visit Dark and Bright Cave.V'Spirit Premier Cruise2.4. What Cruises should I book to visit Dark and Bright Caves?There are so many cruises in Lan Ha Bay and some cruises starting from Halong have itineraries going to Dark and Bright Caves.There are some good cruises you can go with such as VSpirit Premier Cruise, Perla Dawn Sails, Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Mon Cheri Cruise which you can book with and you can visit Dark and Bright Caves.Thank you very much for reading! If you have any questions please contact us via WhatsApp, Email or you can chat online on our Website Incredible Asia Journeys.

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Halong Bay Tour from International Cruise Ship

Halong Bay Tour from International Cruise Ship

If your international cruise ship docks in Halong Port – At the moment it is Halong International Port (so-called Sun International Port) and you want to take a day tour to Halong Bay on a day boat, please see the information below to get a good boat tour to Halong Bay.[incredible_toc]Halong International PortFrom March 2019 the international cruise ships will dock at Halong International Port and guests will have a chance to take some shore excursions such as Halong Bay Boat Tour, Hai Phong City tour, or Hanoi City Tour from Halong City. Among those tours, the Halong Bay Boat Tour is the most popular as Halong Bay is one of the World National Heritage Sites with magnificent scenery.Halong Bay is a large area with thousands of limestone islets emerging from the sea. You will be amazed by the sightseeing there and there are some interesting activities you can do there like swimming, kayaking, taking a sampan boat, hiking in the caves or just relaxing on a cruise around the bay and see the Natural World Wonder.There are some Halong Bay Tours options if you start from the International Cruise Ship Port you can take as below!1. Halong Bay Day Tour from International Cruise Ship PortThe Halong International Cruise Port comprises 6 wharfs, with 4 designated for yachts and cruise ships and 2 catering to heavyweight international cruises. It's truly a wonderful opportunity for both domestic and international tourists to immerse themselves in the enchanting Halong city and experience the warmth of Vietnam. Located conveniently in central Bai Chay, the port is easily accessible for travelers. Visitors have the option to choose from 2 types of Halong Day Trips: one departing from Halong Bay International Port at 10:00 AM, and the other from Tuan Chau Port, with 7-hour cruises typically starting around 9:45-10:00 AM. Also, there are 6-hour cruises departing from Tuan Chau Port at 12:00 PM. The price for a one-day cruise ranges from 800,000 - 1,600,000 VND (32 – 63 USD) per guest, depending on the quality of the cruise, offering options from 3 to 5-star services.Let’s explore the suggested Halong Bay day cruise tour from International Cruise Ship!1.1. Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise from Halong Bay International PortAmazing Sails Halong Bay CruiseThe Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise offers a luxury day trip departing at 10:00 AM from Sun Port. The journey begins with a cruise through Halong Bay's limestone mountains, accompanied by a delicious lunch at 11:30 AM. At 1:00 PM, the first stop is Tien Ong Cave, followed by a visit to Cua Van fishing village at 2:00 PM for kayaking or bamboo boating. The tour then proceeds to the Pearl Farm Village at 2:45 PM, where guests learn about pearl cultivation. Leisure time onboard follows, with activities like sunbathing and optional massages. A cooking class and tea break are offered at 5:00 PM before the cruise concludes at Tuan Chau Pier at 5:30 PM. Guests return to Hanoi, arriving around 7:45 PM.To read the detailed itinerary, contact us to refer to more information about Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise!1.2. Other Recommended Halong Bay Day Tours from Tuan Chau PortIf you prefer not to depart from the International Cruise Port, you can take a taxi to Tuan Chau Port, which provides a wider range of day cruises. Tuan Chau Port is known for its variety of tour options, including the Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise, Amethyst Cruise, and Jade Sails Halong Bay Day Tour,…The day cruises from Tuan Chau Port have different schedules to suit various preferences. The 7-hour cruises typically start around 9:45-10:00 AM, allowing ample time to explore the bay. For a shorter trip, the 6-hour cruises usually depart from Tuan Chau Port at 12:00 PM. The driver will pick you up from Sun Port Waiting Lounge (It is where your cruise docks) and take you to Tuan Chau Harbour. You will meet your guide and other tourists from Hanoi at Tuan Chau Harbour and join in the boat trip to Halong Bay for 6 hours or 7 hours depending on your choice.Cozy Bay Premium Day CruiseCozy Bay Premium Day CruiseThe Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise departs from Tuan Chau Harbor between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. This 5-6 hour journey takes you along the stunning boat route, featuring uninhabited islets and outcrops. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board while cruising, followed by visits to Surprising Cave, Titop Island for panoramic views, and kayaking or bamboo boating in Luon Cave. The day concludes with a sunset party back on the cruise before returning to the harbor around 5:00 PM.Amethyst CruiseAmethyst CruiseStarting at 10:00 AM from Tuan Chau Harbor, the Amethyst Cruise offers a delightful day trip with a welcome drink, followed by a scenic journey through Halong Bay's iconic formations. Enjoy a buffet lunch at 12:00 PM, then explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave and kayak in the picturesque Luon Cave. The tour continues with a visit to Titop Island for breathtaking views and a relaxing sunset party with Vietnamese tea and snacks. The cruise returns to Tuan Chau Port by 6:00 PM.Jade Sails Halong Bay Day TourJade Sails Halong Bay Day CruiseThe Jade Sails Halong Bay Day Cruise begins at 9:45 AM with a welcome drink. Enjoy a delectable lunch with live traditional Vietnamese music as you cruise through the limestone islands. Visit the Dark & Bright Caves by bamboo boat, then swim and kayak in the serene waters of Tung Gau. Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls and end the day with a sunset party on the sundeck. The cruise concludes at Tuan Chau Harbor by 5:30 PM.2. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from International Cruise Ship PortFor those looking to extend their exploration of Halong Bay, a 1-night tour is an excellent option. These tours depart from both the Sun Port and Tuan Chau Port, offering unique experiences and luxury accommodations with rates from 125 USD - 300 USD.2.1. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from Halong Bay International PortHalong Bay 1-Night Tour To Lan Ha Bay: Scarlet Pearl CruiseScarlet Pearl CruiseDeparting from Sun Port at 11:30 am, this cruise features elegant cabins and top-notch amenities. Guests will enjoy a welcome drink upon boarding, followed by a sumptuous lunch as the cruise sets sail. The itinerary includes visits to the Dark & Bright Caves, where you can kayak or take a bamboo boat, and a visit to the Ao Ech Area. The evening features a fine dining experience, followed by squid fishing or relaxing on the sundeck. The next morning, enjoy Tai Chi, breakfast, and brunch before returning to Sun Port.Reach out to Scarlet Pearl Cruise by contacting us now to get hot deals!Halong Bay 1-Night Tour To Bai Tu Long Bay: Signature CruiseSignature CruiseThe Signature Cruise provides a luxurious escape to Bai Tu Long Bay, departing from Sun Port at 12:30 pm. This 1-night tour includes spacious cabins with private balconies, a welcome drink, and a delectable lunch as you embark on your journey. Highlights include a visit to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, and the chance to kayak or a locally-rowed sampan boat in the serene waters. Evening activities include a gourmet dinner and options like squid fishing or movie night. On the second day, start with Tai Chi, followed by breakfast and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave before returning to Sun Port.2.2. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from Tuan Chau PortV'Spirit CruiseV'Spirit Cruise offers a memorable 1-night journey departing from Tuan Chau Port. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a drink before embarking on a scenic cruise through Ha Long Bay. The itinerary includes a visit to Dark & Light Cave, kayaking or swimming, and a cooking class on board. Enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by evening activities such as squid fishing or karaoke. The next morning features Tai Chi, breakfast, and brunch before heading to Tuan Chau Port. Reach out to Incredible Asia Journeys to book the V'Spirit Cruise at the best rates!V'Spirit CruiseOther TOP-rated Halong Bay 1-night cruiseIn addition to the tours mentioned above, there are several other highly rated options for a 1-night cruise in Ha Long Bay:- Indochine Cruise- Hermes Cruise- Mila Cruise- Essence Grand CruisesSo, that is all the information for tourists who want to take a Halong Bay cruise trip from an International Cruise Ship, consider carefully planning your trip hassle-free. Also, if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to ask Incredible Asia Journeys to help you book your cruise with free consultations and premium deals!

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How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

You are visiting Halong Bay and you are wondering about “How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?” to prepare for your trip. Yes, this question is very popular for many people who have a plan to visit Halong Bay. However, there are some answers for that question as below: Why there are some answers: There are some hundred cruises in Halong Bay and they start from different harbours so the distance will be different. At the moment, there are 3 harbours the cruises start from. They are Tuan Chau Harbour , Hon Gai Harbour, and Got Harbour. + Tuan Chau Harbour:  If you go on Road #18 the distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay is about 175 km and if you take a cruise shuttle bus it will take about 3.5 hours including about 20 to 30 minutes for a break. However, it is a shuttle bus so they will pick up some groups then it will take about 30 minutes for the pick-up.  If you take a private car you will save about 30 minutes for not waiting for other tourists on the bus and time for waiting for other tourists when you stop for toilets.  + Hon Gai Harbour:  Hon Hai Harbour is the harbor for the cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay – The Eastern Part of Halong Bay and it is farther from Tuan Chau Harbour so you will need about 20 to 30 minutes more to get to this harbor. So you will need about 4 hours with the shuttle bus or 3.5 hours with the private if you go on Road #18.  There is another road – Expressway #5B which many luxury cruises use this road for their cruise bus to save time for tourists. If you go on this road, you will save about 30 minutes comparing to Road #18 above. You can see more detail about the Cruises in Halong Bay and Cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay. Got Harbour:  Hanoi to Got Harbor Got Harbour is a new Harbour for the new cruises in Lan Ha Bay . All of the cruises there are new cruises in Halong Bay and they are the steel cruises. Lan Ha is located in the Southern Halong Bay and it is less touristy and less polluted so now most of the new cruises and luxury Halong Bay cruises depart from there. So how long to get from Hanoi to Got Harbour? If you travel with those cruises in Lan Ha Bay starting from Got Harbour you will travel on Expressway #5B and it will take about 2.5 hours from Hanoi to the harbor for your Halong Bay trip. Most of the cruises in Lan Ha Bay will use the luxury limousine bus/van so they do not pick up many tourists. That is the reason why if you use the private car the duration will be quite the same. Yes, you may save about 15 to 20 minutes if you use the private car. There are some good cruises in Lan Ha Bay you may choose for your trip: Perla Dawn Sails , VSpirit Premier Cruise , Scarlet Pearl Cruise , La Pandora Cruise , Indochine Cruise …etc. Perla Dawn Sails So there is not only one answer for the question How Long from Hanoi to Halong Bay but I hope you get some information for that question.

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Is it worth doing a Halong Bay cruise?

Is it worth doing a Halong Bay cruise?

Halong Bay – One of the World Natural Heritage is one of the most famous attractions in Vietnam and the world in general.  It is a masterpiece of nature over millions of years. Each year Halong Bay attracts millions of tourists to Halong Bay. There are hundreds of cruises in Halong Bay from day cruise to overnight cruises.So is it worth doing a Halong Bay cruise?Halong Bay now is so popular and almost of travellers visiting Vietnam know Halong Bay and put it in their top travel list in their holidays to Vietnam and there are a lot of tourists visiting Vietnam just for Halong Bay. Doing a cruise in Halong Bay is the best way to experience this amazing area. There are some thousands of limestone islands rising up from the water. There are beautiful and huge caves and there are secret lagoons.The answer for this question is 100% worth doing it despite there are some negatives. There are too many tourists in Halong Bay and Halong Bay is not so clean anymore as there are so many cruises and so many tourists.Is Halong Bay too touristy?Halong Bay become more and more touristy unluckily. It is because Halong Bay is so famous and popular, most of the tourists know about that and want to visit at least once in their life. Halong Bay is closed to Halong City where are a lot of buildings and this area is packed with hundreds of boats with thousands of tourists each day. If you visit Halong once especially in the summer which is the peak season for the local holiday you will see that is very touristy and full of tourists everywhere. However, it is still worth visiting Halong Bay and there is still the way to visit Halong Bay and avoid the crow. How do you do it?+ You can visit Halong Bay with a Halong Bay Overnight Cruise. For the Overnight Cruises, the cruises are limited and the cabins are limited so even in the high season the total cabins of all the cruises are limited so the number of the people doing this route is limited. In the high season of local tourists and Asian tourists, most of them visit Halong Bay for one day and one cruise can maximize the number of the tourists and you know that one small cruise can afford to carry more than 40 to 50 people so it is so crowed for the day tour route for 4 hour. So 1 night Halong Bay Cruise or 2 night Halong Bay Cruise are good options.While you choose the overnight cruises, you can choose the less touristy route. Cruises in Lan Ha Bay is the best option for you with fewer cruises and all of them are high-quality cruises. + If you do not have time or budget for Halong Bay Overnight Cruise then you can do the day boat to Halong Bay but choose the route with fewer tourists.You can choose the day boat in Lan Ha Bay ( Southern Part of Halong Bay) which is far from Halong City. As you see that most of the local and Asian tourists choosing stay overnight in Halong City so they will not do the day tour in Lan Ha Bay because this tour starts from Got Pier and it is far from Halong City.You can choose Escape Sails Luxury Day Cruise and that is the best option for you with the luxury van/bus. The cruise tour is about 7 hours on a luxury cruise with friendly staff and good food. This tour is not touristy and Lan Ha Bay is clean as it is far from the city. So Halong Bay, in general, it is touristy but it is still worth to visit it and there is a way as you see.Is Halong Bay polluted and dirty?Unfortunately yes, Halong Bay is pretty polluted and dirty. If you have been to Halong Bay on a cruise or if you have seen some photos or videos you may see that it is not clean. The reason why Halong Bay is not clean because there are hundreds of cruises in Halong Bay and Halong Bay is near Halong City. The habit of protecting the environment of local and a part of tourists are still not good but it is better and better. The government is having more and more activities to protect the environment and we can hope for a good future of Halong Bay. However, at the moment it is not good so if you wish to visit Halong Bay to a less polluted you can travel with some cruises in Lan Ha Bay. This route to Lan Ha Bay is less polluted as there are fewer cruises and it is not near the city but Cat Ba Island. Some good cruises having good actions to protect and educate the tourists to protect the environment also such as V’Spirit Premier, Perla Dawn Sails. They have some programs for tourists to collect the rubbish and when travellers go with those cruises they will encourage tourists to use the water refilled bottles to replace single-use plastic bottles.So Halong Bay is still worth to visit if you can choose a good cruise with a good company and a good route. How much for a Halong Bay Cruise?There is not only one answer for this question because there are hundreds of cruises in Halong Bay. There are Halong Bay day cruises and there are overnight Cruises. They are in the different classes from budget cruises, deluxe cruises to luxury cruises so there are different prices and you need to search for the most suitable price for your group.You can see more at: How much for a Halong Bay CruiseHow long to stay in Halong Bay?There are different itineraries for a Halong Bay Cruise. You can do 1 night cruise, 2 night cruise and that will be the best options for visiting most of the nice places and have more time for relax but it is fine for a day if you do not have much time. See more at: How long to spend in Halong Bay? So in general, Halong Bay is clean as we wish but it is still worth doing a Halong Bay Cruise if you know how to choose the good route and good cruise.Thank you very much for reading our article and we hope you will have a good holiday in Vietnam with us. Book the tour with us – the reputable tour operator in Vietnam.

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