Halong Bay was the first image of Vietnam that made me dream of a trip to this country: an immense bay dotted with islands, boats gliding on placid water, an image of absolute peace. This UNESCO heritage natural wonder is probably one of the most famous attractions in Vietnam and I had very high expectations of it. She didn’t disappoint them, quite the contrary. You can find many Halong Bay one day tours that will guide you around this magical place to discover all its wonders, it’s one of the must do things in Vietnam. Today we will take you to discover the things to know about Halong Bay before you go!
When to go
As in the rest of the northern territory of Vietnam, winter in Halong is quite cold, and summer from May to August is subject to heavy rains and typhoons. The ideal time to visit Halong Bay is between September and October, but as always the luck factor has a lot to do with it. Spring is also good, between March and April, but be prepared for scorching temperatures and very high humidity levels. If you have planned a trip to Vietnam in a different period, my advice is to visit the bay anyway.
How to get there
Ha Long City is located less than 200km from Hanoi in northern Vietnam and close to the border with China. There are buses that connect the capital with the main marina of Tuan Chau, or you can travel to nearby Haiphong by train and plane and transfer from there by bus or taxi. The truth is, you most likely won’t need public transportation as all packages sold by travel agencies for your trip to Halong Bay include round-trip transfers from your hotel in Hanoi.
How to visit the bay
There are hundreds of different companies, with even large differences in cost and quality of the boat, and this can make the decision very difficult. So to start orienting yourself in the jungle of offers and agencies, the Vivu Halong Travel Agency is an agency that offers the service I mentioned in the description and will offer you excellent tours that have been consulted by local experts to guarantee you the best experience you can have.
Where is Halong Bay located
Halong Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin, 120 km west of the capital Hanoi (North Vietnam).
Covering an area of over 1,500 km², Halong Bay is characterized by spectacular sea stacks dating back 500 million years and some 2,000 islands (of which only about 40 are inhabited).
