Where limestone peaks
rise from emerald water.
1,500+ islands across three bays. The most iconic landscape in Southeast Asia.
Ha Long Bay is one of those places that lives up to the hype — and then exceeds it. Over 1,500 limestone islands scattered across the Gulf of Tonkin. We've spent years finding the cruises, guides, and routes that make the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one.
Day Cruise
The iconic Ha Long Bay experience in a single day. Limestone karsts, emerald water, cave exploration, kayaking through hidden lagoons, and a fresh seafood lunch on the water.
- Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
- Kayaking through hidden lagoons
- Fresh seafood lunch onboard
- English-speaking guide
- Return transfer from Hanoi
- Choice of Ha Long, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long
2-Day 1-Night Cruise
Wake up to Ha Long Bay. Sleeping on a traditional junk boat as the sun drops behind limestone peaks. Dusk over the bay, dawn mist across still water, and a full day to kayak, cave-explore, and swim.
- Private ensuite cabin
- All meals included
- Sunset cruise on deck
- Cave & lagoon exploration
- Kayaking and bamboo boat
- Optional squid fishing at night
- Handpicked boutique operators only
3-Day 2-Night Cruise
Two nights on the water means you can actually explore — hidden lagoons day trips never reach, cooking classes, island hikes, and long evenings on deck watching the world drift past.
- Cabin with private balcony
- All meals + happy hour
- Cooking class with onboard chef
- Island hike to panoramic viewpoint
- Full day in remote Lan Ha Bay
- Floating fishing village visit
Seaplane Experience
Ha Long Bay from above. Soar over 1,500 limestone islands in a small seaplane — the only way to truly grasp the scale of the bay. Combinable with any cruise.
- Aerial views of limestone karsts
- Hidden lagoons from above
- Hai Au Aviation — Vietnam's premier seaplane
- Combinable with any cruise package
- English-speaking pilot
Land-based experiences
Ha Long isn't only about the water. The coastline, caves, and countryside have a character all their own.
Ha Long City Bike Tour
A guided cycling route through Ha Long City — local markets, fishing villages, and coastal viewpoints the cruise crowd never reaches.
Vũng Đục Cave
A spectacular sea cave accessed by boat from the shore. Dramatic stalactites, emerald water, and almost no other tourists.
Man's Farm
A working organic farm and eco-retreat on the Ha Long hillside. Fresh produce, slow food, views across the bay.