If you want beautiful beaches, Vietnam delivers. Cruise an azure ocean
pierced by surreal-looking limestone islands in Halong Bay, witness the
spectacular sandy bays of the central coastline, explore the reefs and
coves of the Cham and Con Dao Islands and then party hard through the
night in Nha Trang.
Halong Bay Small Group Adventure Tour including Cruise from Hanoi
Tour description provided by Smiles Tour
Discover the striking beauty of World Heritage-listed Halong Bay
on this Halong Bay small group adventure tour from Hanoi. Drive through
the rural villages of northern Vietnam, board a private Chinese junk and
set sail through turquoise waters dotted with over 2,000 magnificent
limestone islands. Explore the many karsts and enjoy a seafood buffet
while taking in the bay's mystical scenery.
Your Halong Bay tour
begins with a 3.5-hour drive from the hectic pace in Vietnam's capital
city, Hanoi, to the tranquil and beautiful Halong Bay. En route stop at
the Hong Ngoc Humanity Center, a handicraft outlet developed to provide
support to communities in the area including people's with disabilities.
The handicrafts made at the center are available for you to purchase.
On
arrival in Halong City board the Cruise for your cruise on Halong
Bay, famous for its lime karsts jutting out of the green waters
creating a spectacular vista as nearly 2000 islands fill the bay. A
UNESCO listed World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay means "Bay of
the Descending Dragon". Legend has it that a long time ago when the
Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent a family of
dragons to assist in the fight. During the battle the dragons spat out
jewels that would later become the islands that now are scattered around
the bay.
The cruise explores some of the grottos and caves that
have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. Visit a fishing
village where you learn about the culture and customs of the local
inhabitants and enjoy a scrumptious seafood lunch on board the boat
before returning to Hanoi.
The 300 or so karst islands of Lan Ha Bay are south and east of Cat
Ba Town. Geologically they are an extension of Halong Bay, but these
islands lie in a different province of Vietnam. The limestone pinnacles
and scenery are just as beautiful as Halong Bay, but these islands have
the additional attraction of numerous white-sand beaches.
Lan Ha
Bay is a fair way from Halong City, so not so many tourist boats venture
to this side of the bay. In short, Lan Ha Bay has a more isolated,
off-the-beaten-track appeal (and far fewer visitors). There is an
admission fee to the bay, but this is often incorporated into the cost
of tours.
Around 200 species of fish, 500 species of mollusc, 400
species of arthropod and numerous hard and soft coral live in Lan Ha
Bay. Larger marine animals in the area include seals and three species
of dolphin.
Sailing and kayak trips here are best organised in Cat
Ba Town. With hundreds of beaches to choose from, it’s easy to find
your own private patch of sand for the day. Camping is permitted on
gorgeous Hai Pai Beach (also known as Tiger Beach), which is used as a
base camp by the Cat Ba adventure tour operators and also hosts
occasional full-moon parties. Lan Ha Bay also offers superb rock
climbing and is the main destination for trips run by Asia Outdoors
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