Day 01
Full-Day Hạ Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi
- Depart early for Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1994, with nearly 3,000 rocky islets.
- The drive may take more than three to four hours, depending on high- or low-season traffic, and passes through the Red River Delta, one of the two granaries of Vietnam.
- Upon arriving in Hạ Long, sail around its natural rocky gardens while a tasty seafood lunch awaits on board. Most of the islets are uninhabited due to the lack of fresh water, but they are excellent for cruising and contemplating their miraculous shapes on the horizon. Many have evocative names inspired by their forms, including Surprising Cave, Pelican Grotto, Chopstick Rock, Butterfly Rock, Turtle Rock, Fisherman's Head Island, the Fighting Cocks, the Sail, the Urn, and the Sea Dog.
- You can wander to visit grottoes, go swimming, or simply relax on the sundeck with your drinks.
- In the late afternoon, the boat returns to the wharf, where you will take your car or coach back to Hanoi.
The trip finishes at your hotel in Hanoi.
