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Ninh Binh is favored by nature for its unspoilt, serene beauty, which includes mighty mountains and rivers. If you have the chance to get to Ninh Binh in 2 days 1 night, you will definitely not want to go back to the bustle of the city.

This article will provide you in detail with the itineraries, prices, and accommodations that you can pick for your trip.

How much does a 2-day, 1-night excursion to Ninh Binh cost?

An excursion to Ninh Binh is typically not too expensive; however, the price will change based on the time of year you visit. A 2-day, 1-night excursion to Ninh Binh will cost between 1,800,000 and 2,000,000 VND.

This price includes lodging, transportation, meals, sightseeing ticket, a boat ride, entrance fees to some attractions, and some other personal expenses. Of course, prices will vary greatly depending on whether you choose to eat at an upscale or budget-friendly restaurant.

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Suggested Accommodations for visitors to Ninh Binh

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• TOP 10 Best Homestay in Ninh Binh – Cheap Price and Spectacular Scenery

When traveling to Ninh Binh in two days and one night, finding a hotel to stay in is crucial because you’ll need a place to unwind after a full day of exploration. Below is some recommended hotels in

Ninh Binh that you can choose from:

An’s Eco Garden Resort

An’s Eco Garden Resort is tucked away in a lush natural forest, which is completely separated from the bustling and noisy city. The resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, airy rivers, and lakes, giving visitors the most soothing moments possible.

• Address: Binh Khe village, Ninh Nhat, Ninh Binh
• Price: From 900,000 VND/room/night

MH Cherish Homestay

Using warm red-brick tones to bring eye-catching color to the entire area, MH Cherish Homestay is designed with a comfortable place that is close to the fundamental design but no less trendy. The homestay is surrounded by tidy gardens and lovely green trees.

Additionally, MH Cherish Homestay features a swimming pool that visitors can use to relax and have fun with friends and family.

• Address: Phuc Son 1, Ninh Tien, Ninh Binh
• Price: From 367,200 VND/room/night.

The Reed Hotel

Located right in the central area, this 4-star hotel offers a range of amenities and a professional staff who is always ready to meet everyone’s needs. Tourists staying in The Reed Hotel, therefore, can enjoy a comfortable resort space.

• Address: Dinh Dien Street, Dong Thanh, Ninh Binh
• Price: From 1,117,708 VND/room/night

What to prepare when traveling to Ninh Binh in 2 days and 1 night?

To avoid having to buy new ones or having trouble finding the correct kind, you should bring along enough necessities for each trip. Preparing the essentials, such as the following, is crucial for the two-day journey to Ninh Binh.

• Shoes and sandals: Most tourist attractions in Ninh Binh involve walking, hiking, or boating. Therefore, you should get a pair of comfortable sports shoes ready.
• Clothes: Prior to departing for Ninh Binh, make a list of the locations you’ll be seeing and select the suitable clothing. You can wear any kind of dress if all you want to do is to unwind at a homestay. However, when visiting monuments and temples, it is preferable to wear knee-length clothes.
• Umbrellas: If you visit Ninh Binh around July or in the winter, bring your umbrellas and raincoats!
• Make a reservation as soon as you can in advance: You should book a hotel room for yourself in advance of your trip to any destination, or you may rent a car for easier transportation. Sometimes when you make your reservations in advance, you perhaps can get cheaper prices.
  Personal items: When visiting Ninh Binh, don’t forget to pack insect repellent and sunscreen.

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Suggestion Itineraries for Ninh Binh Excursions

The distance between Ninh Binh and Hanoi is only approximately 100 kilometers, so there is a full range of transport options, including buses, cars and motorbikes you can choose from. Depending on your preferences or the number of participants in your group, select the most convenient means of transportation for you.

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Day 1

In the morning: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda

• 8.00 am – 11.00 am: Visit Bai Dinh pagoda, one of the pagodas that hold many records in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and forests, this spiritual and cultural tourism complex has been around for up to 1000 years and preserved many cultural and historical imprints as one of the four towns of Hoa Lu’s capital at that time.
• At lunch: Have lunch at the local restaurant, then take a short rest for the afternoon itinerary

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In the afternoon: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, one of four main tourist attractions in Ninh Binh, is a complex of ancient historical structures that have existed for more than 1000 years since the Dinh – Le dynasties. Tourists coming to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital can visit ancient temples where the kings used to reign.
• The cost of admission to the historic capital of Hoa Lu is simply around 20,000 VND per person. You can rent ao dai or traditional Vietnamese costume for some beautiful check-in photos here.
  In the evening: Rest and have dinner at the hotel or have an outdoor BBQ at homestay

Day 2

In the morning: Have breakfast at your homestay or hotel, then move to visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

• 8 am- 11 am: Visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. It would be a great mistake to travel to Ninh Binh without stopping in Trang An. This destination was recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Site as a “Dual World Heritage” in 2014 and the government now has put a lot of protection in place for this complex. Covering an area of up to 6000 hectares, Trang An beauty comprises imposing, unique limestone mountains, several beautiful caves, and 31 flooded valleys.
• Visitors will be able to see a system of stunning natural stalactites for themselves. The ticket price for adults is approximately 250,000 VND, while that for children is 120,000 VND, including the cost of the sightseeing boat.
• At lunch: Have lunch and take a short rest for the afternoon itinerary

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• Deluxe Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Small Group – Limousine Transfer
• Deluxe Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Small Group – Limousine Transfer

In the afternoon: Visit Mua Cave, Tam Coc – Bich Dong

• 13:30 – 15:30: Visit Mua Cave
• Mua Cave is one of the most beautiful check-in spots that draw a lot of tourists. You can ascend the mountain summit to get a bird’s-eye view of Tam Coc’s landscape with its golden, ripe rice fields. In addition to taking in the spectacular natural splendor, ascending the roughly 500 steps to the top will be a physical challenge for those who enjoy exploring. The ticket price is 100,000 VND/person.
• 15:30 – 17:30: Visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong. Visitors will be able to take a boat trip along the two sides of the tranquil water and enjoy the view of the spectacular limestone mountains and gorgeous rice fields that line the banks.

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In the evening: Take rest, have dinner and return back to Hanoi

• Enjoy delectable meals made with goat meat, such as goat curry, goat blood soup, steaming goat, dip goat, and goat that has been stir-fried with lemongrass and chili. After that, head back to Hanoi to wrap out your two-day, one-night trip to Ninh Binh.
• Visitors return to the hotel/homestay to pack up and get ready to leave for Hanoi after relaxing and eating dinner.

Above is our detailed review on a two-day, one-night tour in Ninh Binh. We do hope that this information will enable you to enjoy your trip and discover more of Vietnam’s breathtaking scenery.

Recommend BEST Places for Ninh Binh 1 Day Itinerary

Ninh Binh has many destinations, Things to do and it takes about 3-4 days to get there. However, not all visitors have time to go all the places.

We would like to suggest a self-sufficient tour in one day, hopefully, you will have a good and enjoyable trip. Let’s see what’s the best suggestion for Ninh Binh Itinerary 1 Day with us?

Tam Coc – Ninh Binh	Thai Vi Temple
Mua Cave in Ninh Binh	Thung Nham Bird Park
Trang An Landscape Conplex	Van Long Nature Reserve
Bich Dong Pagoda	Cuc Phuong National Park
Bai Dinh Pagoda	Phat Diem Stone Cathedral
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital	Tuyet Tinh Coc – Am Tien Cave – Ninh Binh

Ticket prices of tourist attractions in Ninh Binh

Below is the table of information on the sightseeing cost when visiting Ninh Binh for reference. You can make use of it to plan your expenses and carefully calculate your travel for convenience.

• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Entrance fee: 20.000 VND/adult. 10.000 VND/children
• Tam Coc: Entrance fee: Sightseeing ticket + Boat Ticket(4 vietnamese person or 2 foreigners ): 195.000 VND/person. With children’s height is below 140cm: 100.000 VND/person. Free for children who aer under 3 years old.
• Thung Nham Bird Garden: Entrance fee: 100.000 VND/adult. – Free for children who are below 0.8m in height. – Children’s height is from 0.8m to 1.3m: 50.000 VND/person. – Children’s height is above 1.3m: Same price as adult. Boat ticket to visit bird field: 20.000 VND/person. Entrance ticket for visiting But cave: 20.000 VND/person
• Van Long Nature reserve: Entrance fee: – Sightseeing ticket: 20.000 VND/person. Boat ticket: 60.000/boat (2 person)
• Mua Cave: Entrance fee: 100.000 VND/person
• Bai Dinh Pagoda:Ticket Price: Electrical car: 40.000 VND/person for 1 way ticket. Visiting Bao Thap: 50.000 VND/person
• Cuc Phuong National Park:Entrance fee: 60.000 VND/person, 20.000 VND/student, 10.000 VND/children
• Am Tien Cave: Entrance fee: 20.000 VND/person

Free and Cheap Things To Do for 1 Day

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Tam Coc – Bich Dong Pagoda ( Full Day)

• At about 8 a.m, depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital to visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Here to take in the surroundings while strolling, followed by a lunch stop at a restaurant. Remember to sample regional specialties like goat meat and crispy rice!
• After taking a rest, move to the next attractions – Mua Cave and Tam Coc Bich Dong. These two places are sufficient for the afternoon visit before wrapping up the 1-day trip and returning to Hanoi.

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Trang An Landscape Complex – Bai Dinh Pagoda 1 Day

• Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in the morning. You can reach Ninh Binh city in more than 1 hour if you take the highway. From here, go to Trang An landscape complex.
• Start your boat tour of the Trang An landscape complex at around 9 a.m. You can expect to complete your exploration in two to three hours, depending on your itinerary. Then move to the next place – Hoa Lu ancient capital to visit the temples of Kinh Dinh and Kinh Le before stopping for lunch at a restaurant.
• In the afternoon, visit Bai Dinh pagoda, a well-known pagoda complex in Vietnam that has set many amazing Guinness World Records. Return to Hanoi after your pagoda visit is over.

>>> You may like to check out: Bai Dinh Trang An Full Day Tour from Hanoi

A sightseeing tour in Bai Dinh Pagoda – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in One Day

With the sightseeing, discovery and self-sufficient tours in NinhBinh for 1 day, you can follow the schedule as follows:

Time	Description
7:30 am	Departure to Bai Dinh (NinhBinh). You can eat breakfast along the way or at the pagoda
9h30 or 10h	Start a self-sufficient tour in Ninh Binh, save a day by offering incense, worship at BaiDinh Pagoda. Then we can visit, explore and admire the beauty of Southeast Asia’s largest man-made pagoda that got many records in the world.
11h30 or 12h	After exploring Bai Dinh pagoda, take a rest and have lunch. Lunch can be served in the temple or nearby restaurants. However, with cheap tour in BaiDinh- TrangAn for 1 day, we recommend that you should eat at the pagoda, there are some kinds of delicious foods at a cheap prices
13h30	Goodbye Bai Dinh, we gotta go to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, visit temple of King Dinh- King Le, NganXuyen Pagoda, Giap Tru Pagoda, …
16h	Transfer back to Hanoi capital

Other Ninh Binh Itinerary:

• Ninh Binh 2 Days Itinerary
• Hanoi Ninh Binh 2 Days Tour
• Ninh Binh 4 Days Itinerary
• 3 Days 2 Night in Ninh Binh
• Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night Tour by Motorbike

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Experiencing your Ninh Binh 1 Day Tour in a self-sufficient way

Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour for One Day

Time	Description
7am:	Departure from Hanoi. If you travel by car or motorcycle by yourself, you can stop in Phu Ly (Ha Nam) to eat breakfast. If you are in bus or minibus, you will eat breakfast in NinhBinh.
9 am:	You will bigin your journey by taking boat for 2 hours, it is really impressive to explore the beauty of the cave in Tam Coc-Bich Dong.
11h00am:	it’s time for you to visit the pagoda and Bich Dong cave, admire the mysterious beauty in “Nam Thien De Nhi”.cave
12h:	You will have Lunch at Viet Co village or also can move to BaiDinh Pagoda. At the temple, there are many delicious vegetarian dishes.
14h:	If you eat lunch at Viet Co village, the coming movement will take place at 14h in BaiDinh Pagoda and you will start exploring the largest artificial temple in Southeast Asia.
17h:	Your holiday was at an end and it was time to leave, goodbye Bai Dinh (Ninh Binh), on the way to Hanoi

In addition to 3 tours, explore self-sufficient Ninh Binh for one day we have suggested  you can also travel some other tours such as  Bai Dinh – Trang An, Cuc Phuong National Park, Tam Coc Bich Dong – Dam Van Long- Thung Nham …

Or you can make your own destination in comments below and we will help you design reasonable tours.

Moreover, it is easy for you to choose a travel destination with so much fun.

>>> Discover the beauty of Ninh Binh in Ninh Binh One Day Tours which is always available 

Temple of King Dinh – King Le – Thung Nham – Thien Ha Cave – Dong Chuong Lake.

That’s a most interesting suggestion for 24 hours in NinhBinh ,we suggest for you.

 

Time	DESCRIPTION
5h30 or 6h:	Departure to Ninh Binh. you will have breakfast and start a new day with the trip to NinhBinh by visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ,Temple of King Ding- King Le (Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district) to burn incense to worship
9h.00am:	We start out at Thung Nham bird garden (NinhHai commune, Hoa Lu district), it is about more than 10km from temple of King Dinh- King Le. Normally, tourists usually get to Thung Nham by taking Tam Coc-Bich Dong street, which is 4 kilometers away, then go to Thung Nang and keep going by motorbike (car) or boat trip (if you go in the direction of Hang Chua in Tam Coc Bich Dong.With a self-sufficient tour in Ninh Binh for 1 day, we recommend that you should take a boat, which is more convenient for you to visit one of the most attractive caves in Tam Coc-Bich Dong. After Thung Nham, let’s enjoy watching birds such as: storks, cauldron, heron,starling,… After feasting your eyes, you can walk around and go sightseeing gardens, primeval forests, Valley of Love, banyan trees aged above one hundred years old, and Toothbrush tree –Kaliosaged one thousand years old,…. Or you can keep taking a boat trip to explore the caves in Thung Nham.
12h.00am:	You go to Nham Hill for lunch and relax. There are a lot of local specialties for you to choose, such as “carried-under-arm” pigs, chicken hills, fish, bitter bamboo shoots, wild vegetables.
13h.00pm:	After having lunch and take some rest, you start to return to the car to go to Thien Ha Cave- a type of retaining wall protect Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in the 10th century. Thien Ha Cave in Muong Tho Ha Village, Son Ha Commune, Nho Quan District and you haveto take a boat to visit this cave. But self-sufficiency NinhBinh tour in one day will be very interesting, because when you sail you go through rice paddies, then you will experience the excitement and the enjoyment of moving on the rocky road. All these experiences make you impress.
15h30:	After leaving Thien Ha Cave you will move to Dong Chuong Lake. This is a wildlife destination where is in the process of exploitation, so it is very quiet and suitable for you to take a rest after discovering Thien Ha cave. Here, you can take a boat around the lake, fishing, or take part in some games in the amusement park, sports area or go to a house on stilt for relaxing and have a light meal before coming back in Hanoi.
16h30 or 17h for now	The adventure is over, you have to say goodbyes Ninh Binh and return to Hanoi, it’s time to finish your 1 day tour in Ninh Binh

 

MOST Reasonable Ninh Binh Day Tours with Favorably Priced

• Itinerary 1: Deluxe Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Small Group – Limousine Transfer

Spending just 1 day in Deluxe Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Small Group Day Tour from Hanoi (Maximum 16 participants) is a great trip to explore one of the most attractive activities such as visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, taking a rowing 2 hours bamboo boat trip, riding on the peaceful Ngo Dong river, cycling through the nicest paddy fields in Vietnam, …

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• Itinerary 2: Deluxe Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Small Group – Limousine Transfer

This Tour (Maximum 16 participants) is one of the most satisfying boat tour in Ninh Binh with a combination of visiting picturesque Trang An Tour at Ecotourism Landscape and exploring a spectacular Mua caves.

Our Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Tour will make your day become memorable because of a fixed convenient schedule for climbing to the top of the Mua cave seeing how a panoramic view of Ninh Binh is, slowly moving on a rowing boat in Ecotourism Trang An Tour to discover mysterious caves.

 

• Itinerary 3: Deluxe Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave Small Group – Limousine Transfer

In the morning: Spend the morning conquering Mua Cave with nearly 500 stone steps. Then, move to Trang An and visit some attractions such as Nau Ruou cave, Seo cave, Tran Temple, Bao Hieu pagoda,…

At lunch: Have lunch at an eatery near Trang An, and enjoy delicious dishes in Ninh Binh like mountain goats, crispy burnt rice,…which are regarded as the most famous regional specialties.

In the afternoon: Spend roughly three hours visiting the Bai Dinh Pagoda. Here, you can stop by and snap pictures in places like a corridor of Arhat statues, Tathagata Buddha statue, the Three Periods Hall, the Buddha Dharma Lord Hall, statue of Kuan-Yin, etc.

 

• Itinerary 4: Cuc Phuong National Park Full Day Tour

Cuc Phuong national park, the first national park in Vietnam located in Ninh Binh is such a mesmerizing destination for you to discover mysterious and various fauna and flora in the limestone mountain forest.Trekking in Cuc Phuong national park to find an ancient tree, cave of prehistoric man, botanical garden…You have to come to see them! Book Now Cuc Phuong National Park Day Tour to get Save Off 20%

• Itinerary 5: Unique & Private Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Tour

Thinking about your holiday in northern Vietnam, 1 day trip in Ninh Binh to visit Ecotourism Trang An, Mua cave and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital with a Unique & Private Tour giving you an enjoyable moment within your group of friends or family.

It is, without a double, one of the most attractive destinations in Ninh Binh. The place offers spectacular sceneries along with other things like discovering culture, history or taking a rowing boat trip at Trang An…

• Itinerary 6: Unique & Private Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour

Tam Coc Mua Cave Private Tour to the north of Viet Nam gives you a chance of discovering through the ancient land enriched with cultural and geographic wonders in Ninh Binh.

Enjoying Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour itinerary start from Hannoi and which starts visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Mua Cave then Private Tam Coc combines with boat row, bike ride, Hiking, Vietnamese cuisine… it offers you an affordable Tam Coc Private Tour Price

• Itinerary 7: Luxury Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour

Ninh Binh is a beautiful province which located in the northwest of Viet Nam. This province has many beautiful places for visiting such as Hoa lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Trang An… For traveler who has not much time to visit all of that places. The Luxury Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour is a best choice for any tourist.

 

Above is everything you need to consider when planning Ninh Binh 1 Day Itinerary. Vietlink Tour is here to provide you Free Itinerary Planning, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Ha Long Bay is an ideal destination that you can not miss when you plan a trip to Viet Nam – one of the seven wonders of the world recognized by UNESCO. With a sense of excitement and eagerness before entering this beautiful landscape, perhaps you are still worried about the safety of swimming in Ha Long Bay.

There is no better way to experience the wild nature of Ha Long Bay than swimming . Immersed in the cool emerald green water of Ha Long Bay, visitors will be so relaxed and comfortable.

Ha Long Bay is a safe place to swim because of calm water and visitors will be provided with useful equipment such as life jackets. Furthermore, the crew and staff of the ship will monitor you swimming to warn you of potential dangers. Bathing in Ha Long Bay is really great and refreshing.

More interesting activities:

• Kayaking in Halong Bay
• Halong Bay Climbing
• What to do 1 Day in Halong Bay?
• How to Make a Perfect Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi?

Why Halong Bay is an ideal destination for your vacation

Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful and impressive destinations in Viet Nam that you should not ignore . Ha Long Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage with a special scenic spot and one of the greatest natural wonders in the world.

Discover and admire for yourself: Cruise in Ha Long is a great opportunity to escape the busy life and be enchanted by nature.

Bathing in Ha Long Bay is an absolutely wonderful feeling . There is nothing better than cooling off the hot summer by swimming freely in the cool clear water.

Beside that it has many beautiful beaches with a collection of green limestone such as Titop Beach, Bai Chay Beach, … will make you fall in love immediately. These spots are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the landscape and sunshine.

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Is it safe to swim in Ha Long Bay?

Bathing in Ha Long Bay is definitely the best experience I have ever tried in my life, a combination of the thrill and excitement of being immersed in the freshest water and relaxing in the midst of nature . However, there will still be risks, right? If you follow recommendations below, it’s surely give you a great experience and a safe way to swim in Ha Long Bay.

• Do not go swimming alone, if possible. It is better to swim in groups as people around will help you if something goes wrong.
• Ha Long water is about 19 to 25 degrees in a year so you can swim in winter. However, know how to stay warm after swimming in winter, otherwise you could catch a cold.
• Don’t swim too early in the morning or early in the afternoon.
• Know your own swimming skills to choose suitable beach activities.
• If you are caught up in big waves, the best action is diving as deep as possible as when wave approaches. Then, once a wave crashes, swim ashore.
• Only jump into the water after getting helpful information from the tour guide.
• Do not swim where currents are known or when you do not know its depth.
• Never swim while drunk. The effects of alcohol slow down your reactions and can lead to accidents.
• Do not sunbathe for too long, you could get sunburned.
• Children swimming under water should be supervised by their parents at all times.

Where to Swim in Halong Bay?

• Titop Beach

The beach on Titop island is 14km from Bai Chay area. It has the shape of a full moon embracing the island, small but very quiet and suitable to relax.

>> Read More: Titop Island Halong Bay – Detailed: Transfer, Map, Tips.

• Ngoc Vung beach

Is an ideal beach for those who like an immense beach, far from the shore and not as polluted as others. Ngoc Vung beach is becoming more and more attractive to swim in Halong bay.

• Tuan Chau beach

Although the beach on Tuan Chau Island is an artificial beach, it is nearly beautiful as the natural beach with white sand stretches 2km. It’s not so far from Halong city.

• Bai Chay beach

An artificial beach locates in the center of Halong city. Bai Chay beach has a sandy beach more than 500m long, 100m wide, suitable for a lot of fun activities.

Are there any water activities in Halong Bay?

• Diving

Participating in scuba diving, foreigners can explore the mysterious beauty of the underwater world. Ha Long prides itself on biodiversity with thousands of gorgeous coral reefs and marine animals. Snorkelling in Halong Bay offers tourists a closer chance to touch these coral reefs and follow the fish’s path.

>>> Read More: Diving & Snorkeling in Halong Bay – A Must-Try Activity for Underwater Lovers

• Parachute fly over the sea

Long time in Ha Long, activities such as canoeing to serve tourists. Participants in this game will be able to sit on a parachute rope then hook the rope to a canoe to start the journey in the air and enjoy the panoramic view of the beach and nature on the sea . The activity is calculated by the organizers for safety by flying at an altitude of 50 meters and equipped with life jackets for players. Moreover, a rescue team is always on duty when problems arise. The feeling of landing, pounding yourself into the sea water will also bring you a very “cool” experience!

• Calm and melodious kayaking

If you like the placidity, want to explore the panorama of Ha Long and go into the nooks and crannies to admire the beauty of this place, let choose Kayak. It’s easy to wriggle through islands and small caves, the boat will take you to visit each foot of rocky mountain, see with your own eyes the countless vivid scenery of the marine world under the clear blue water, sparkling the sun.

• Try the thrills of riding a motorbike at sea

If you are a fan of speed sports but are afraid of danger, try the game of motorcycling at sea. The feeling  likes flying on each wave, then the curves of the body is really an opportunity for you to unleash your passion for speed.

You can ride one or two people on a scooter. After paying for 30 minutes or 1 hour, you will be instructed how to control the scooter, how to keep the steering … When you want the motorcycle to stop, just release your hand is safe.

• Price: 800,000 VND/ 15 minutes
• Location: Tuan Chau Beach, Titop Island.

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What to do 1 Day in Halong Bay? An A-Z Guide for Your Trip !

Halong Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. To visit and enjoy the place thoroughly in one day, there will be lots of things to consider, like what to do 1 day in Halong bay, what to eat, where to book a tour. To make your one day in Halong Bay worthwhile, we have made this guide to help you. Halong Bay in one day may be hard, but it’s not impossible. In the end, you won’t regret visiting Halong Bay. LET’S GO

For more fascinating in Halong Bay, check:

• When is the Best time to visit Halong Bay?
• Top Best Things to Do in Halong Bay – Activities, Map, Route, Tips
• How to Make a Perfect Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi?

One Day – Is it enough to explore Halong Bay?

Many visitors wonder “Is 1 day enough to explore Ha Long?” The answer is that it is definitely enough. Ha Long Bay has nearly 2,000 islands, large and small, accounting for more than 2/3 of the islands, not to mention caves, tourist spots in and out of the city.

It is very difficult to explore all these places. Depending on the time, visitors have different destinations. If you only have one day to explore Ha Long, visitors should only choose outstanding places to visit.

Having one day in Ha Long, visitors can go through rock islands, caves, or coastal fishing villages. Visitors will also experience interesting activities here such as swimming, taking photos, enjoying Ha Long specialties … In short, one day is definitely enough for visitors to explore and enjoy the beauty of World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay.

Halong bay 1 day – What you should Do and See with only 1-day in Halong bay?

With just one day to visit it, you should know everything worth seeing or doing before you go, and this part will show you just that. Assuming that you’re in Hanoi and start at 8, it’ll be at least a 3hr drive to Halong Bay. Therefore, we’ll start with you boarding a cruise ship around 11 to start your one day Halong Bay trip.

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• Halong Bay 2 Days Itinerary
• Halong Bay 3 Days Itinerary

Fighting Cock Rocks

• Shaped like a pair of chicken, these rocks are one of the most well-known islets in Halong Bay. At 10 meters from the sea level, it appears in countless works of art, especially in literature and painting. It is usually one of the first small islands that you will see on your trip.

Dinh Huong Islet

• When the tide is low, you can see four pins underneath the rock, forming a shape that resembles a huge incense burner, hence the name Dinh Huong (incense burner). Along with Trong Mai Islet, Dinh Huong Rocks is also an iconic image of Halong Bay.

Thien Cung Cave

• Thien Cung cave (Heaven Palace cave) is the most beautiful and primitive of all the caves in Halong Bay. With its complex interior structure, the cave fascinates all of its visitors. But what makes it famous is its unique system of stalactites and stalagmites, which come in different shapes and sizes. This place must be visited if you visiting Halong Bay in one day.
• Exploring Thien Cung cave is no easy task, make sure that you’re able to walk long distances and climb lots of stairs. When observing the cave, remember to make full use of your imagination to create images from giant rock pillars naturally sculpted with stalactites.

• Sung Sot Cave

  • The next cave that you should visit is Sung Sot Cave. It always makes visitors amazed by the magical shimmering beauty that nature has bestowed. Your one day in Halong bay couldn’t be complete if you haven’t seen this place. The cave is divided into two main parts, with multiple sites to see. In the first part, the ceiling is covered with a layer of glittering stalactites forming numerous shapes that resemble things like statues, elephants, flowers, and much more.
  • To reach the second part of the cave, you have to walk through a small road. The second part opens up with a stream of colorful and brilliant light and the vast bank that can hold thousands. The scenery in this part is just as bizarre as the first part, with stalactites in the form of seals, dinosaurs, trees, etc.

• Swim at Ha Long bay beachs

  • Nothing can match a refreshing swim in the emerald water of Ha long bay . The emerald water sea and refreshment of Ha Long Bay will help to ease all tiredness , stress and take visitor easy.
  • This is a good chance for you to enjoy the charming beauty of Ha long bay beaches , including Ti Top Beach, Tuan Chau Beach (Tuan Chau), Beach, Ngoc Vet Beach (Ngoc Vieu) and Bai Lan (Quan Lan) Beach

>> Read more: Best Tips for Swimming in Halong Bay

Do Kayaking

• After you visit the iconic rocks and caves, it’s time to start doing some kayaking. Kayaking is perfect if you want to have a more active experience while exploring. Note that you only have one day in Halong bay to do it. Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay. Paddle through the sea, visit hidden caves and unspoiled beach or floating fishing villages, etc.

>> Read more: Kayaking in Halong Bay – The Completed Guide to Explore Amazing Bay

Visit Ti Top Island – A gem of Halong bay

• Ti Top Island, where you can zoom in on a panoramic picture of Halong Bay. It possesses a crescent-shaped beach that is renowned for its tranquility and stunning quiet blue seas. The beach’s white sands dyed by the ocean’s surf, creating a picturesque scenery for this site.

Snorkeling in Halong bay

• As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha long bay should be included on every traveler’s itinerary to Vietnam. For those who are a lover of nature and adventure, your trip to HaLong bay will not be complete if you miss undertaking scuba diving or snorkeling in Halong bay to take in the beauty of the undersea world.
• Halong Bay with numerous stunning coral reefs is inhabited by marine animals including starfish, holothurian, shrimp, fish, and other species. Visitors to this area have the option of booking a scuba diving or snorkeling tour to observe the stunning coral reefs at the ocean’s bottom and learn about underwater life. That’s why Scuba Diving or Snorkeling is at the top of the to-do list when visiting Halong bay.

Attending A Cooking Class

• Cooking class is an on-board activity that helps passengers not only taste delicious food but also learn more about Vietnamese culinary culture.
• The chef will teach you how to cook the Vietnamese traditional food or how to carve different types of vegetables and fruits. An interesting activity for person who is keen on cooking and cuisine

Best Recommended Itinerary 1 Day in Halong Bay

It is difficult to discover all these places. Depending on the time of the tourists, there are different destinations. If only one day to explore Ha Long, visitors should select only the highlights to visit. Hanoi Explore Travel is happy to recommend some Best Itinerary 1Day in Halong Bay as below:

You may like to read more:

• How To Choose Your BEST Halong Bay 1 Day Cruise Tour
• TOP 9 Best Selling Luxury Day Cruise Halong Bay
• Halong Bay Luxury Cruise – How To Choose The BEST One!

Superior Cruise

Morning activities

• Coach and tour guide pick you up at the hotel at 8.30. Travel about 3 hours east of the lake, then land and check in on the boat. Start exploring Ha Long Bay a day by boat! The captain will take you to visit many wonderful scenes here.
• Onboard, the tour guide will tell you interesting stories about Ha Long Bay in general and rocks and caves in particular. Walking around, visitors will encounter strange rocky islands such as Stone Dog, Fighting Cock, Lu Huong, and Con Coc.
• As the sun starts to rise, visitors begin to get tired for a morning on the bay. At this time, the group will rest on the boat and enjoy lunch here. The lunch menu has many dishes for you to choose from with a variety of seafood and Vietnamese dishes.
• After lunch, you will continue to visit Thien Cung, which is considered the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, moving like a large arch with a cave width of nearly 10,000 m2, complex structure with many compartments. You will be amazed at the unique stalactites, stalagmites, and unique shapes on the cliffs.

Afternoon activities

• In the afternoon, the sun gradually rises, in return for cool breezes. You will arrive at Ti Top Island, about 7-8km from Bai Chay. The island has a crescent moon shape, and the fine white sand is washed away by the tide. Surrounding the island are the Rocky Mountains and the green forest.
• After a day of exploration, it was fun to dive into the cool water. Soaking in cool blue water, tourists feel as if they are relieved of all fatigue and sorrow in the water. Bathing in the sea or you can go ashore to relax, breathe the fresh air from the sea. The cruise ship then returns to the harbor and will arrive in Hanoi around 9 p.m.
• >>> You may want to look for: DELUXE Halong Bay Day Trip 6 Hour Cruise

Halong Bay 8 Hour Cruise

The 8-hour Halong Bay tour is the longest day tour to visit the bay. You can have plenty of time to visit the caves, unwind on the beaches, explore the islands and experience kayaking on the calm waters of Halong Bay.

• In contrast to other cruises that depart at noon, this cruise leaves early at 9:30 am, thus you will need to leave Hanoi at 7:15 am in order to have enough time for an 8-hour cruise. As the itinerary, you can visit tourist destinations and have experiences that are very comparable to those of an overnight cruise.
• In the past, visitors used to need to rent private boats for such a long excursion. However, there are now several enjoyable 8-hour cruises to pick from.
• Tour starts at 06:00 am with a shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and ends at 08:30 pm
• The Halong bay 8-hour cruise lasts from 09:30 am to 5:00pm.
• Route 2: Thien Cung (Heaven Palace) Cave – Fighting cock Islet – Surprise Cave – Titop Island – Afternoon Tea

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What should you bring?

Money and identity papers

• You should prepare some cash for convenient payment during the travel. Carrying a lot of cash is not necessary because tourists have to move to many places, thereby facing risks such as losing money or dropping.
• Passport is also something you cannot forget during your trip. Since you just go for the day trip, just prepare your photocopy identity papers to avoid getting lost

Prepare your backpack

• The most important items in the backpack are clothing, shoes, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and cameras. Visitors should choose simple, light clothes combined with low sandals/shoes to easy to move on the boat.

Some medical supplies

• Many tourists get sick when they suddenly change their habitats from one place to another. Other tourists often suffer from motion sickness, allergies when eating, etc. Therefore, please remember to bring some essential medicines such as digestive medicine, cold medicine, fever, wind or insect repellent.
• One day trip to Halong Bay may leave much to be desired. But if you have no other choice than to visit it in just one day, this is our guide to try and help you find the best experience you can get. Our objective will be to find a tour with not only a reasonable price but also has great quality.If finding a tour is too much of a chore for you, just consider Vietlink Tour . It covers all the expenses and also includes pick up. For a one day tour with all the important sites covered, you won’t find a better offer.

 

Thanks to especial famous landscape and being one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site.

Are you looking for an experienced travel agent who can provide excellent and professional services for planning a vacation in Halong Bay ?

We would like to provide you the following list of travel companies in Ha Long Bay:

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• TOP Best Vietnam Travel Agency & Tour Operators
• 10 Best Hanoi Travel Agency You Should To Know for Ninh Binh, Halong Bay
• 6 Best Ninh Binh Travel Agency & Tours Service
• How to Make a Perfect Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi ?

Hanoi Explore Travel – Best Travel Agency for Halong Bay

Giving you some advice on nearly every destination in Vietnam, especially in Halong bay , Hanoi Explore Travel offers tourists all qualified travel services you can trust. Moreover, you can get a FREE itinerary that match your travel style and budget from the Hanoi Explore Travel Team.

Ha Long products stand out and are best seller at Hanoi Explore Travel:

Deluxe Halong Bay Day Trip 6 Hours Cruise

• Only with 6 hours cruising , you have enough time to visit, experience the most famous places , take part in activities worth a try when visiting Halong such as kayaking, bathing ,  climbing mountains.

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Luxury La Casta Daily 8 Hours Cruising Halong Bay

• La Casta Daily Cruise will take you to the finest Halong Bay’s attractions during the day cruise, including Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titov Island, which are all featured on itineraries of other 2-day cruises. You will undoubtedly have a memorable time with La Casta Cruise, its committed staff and high-quality service.

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Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night Cruise

• This schedule is the best option for tourists who want to experience to stay up overnight on the bay and other diverse activities .  There are many service options, reasonable price for all visitors. For a free consultation and to schedule matching for price and your own time , we recommend that you contact us directly.

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Contact Information

• Add: 129 Trung Van, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
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• Hotline/What’s app: + 84 983686183
• Email: info@vietlinktour.com

Halong Bay Tours

HaLongbaytours.com is the website of a tourism company in Hanoi under the Blue Dragon which owns many companies from Hotels to Tourism Companies specializing in providing outstanding services for tourists visiting Vietnam such as

• Cruises
• Tours

Contact Information

• Website: https://www.halongbaytourss.com
• Add: 72 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Hotline: +84-243577-2907
• Email: info@halongbaytours.com

Halong Tours Booking

Halong Tours Booking is a part of Vina Cruise Co., Ltd, is an international tour operator licensed to operate in 2013 . With the criteria of connecting customers with yachts in Ha Long Bay quickly, conveniently , guaranteed prices for trips. Therefore, Halong Tours Booking is considered as one of the most reputable travel agents providing Ha Long products on Tripadvisor

Contact Information

• Add: No 16, 186 lane, Ngoc Thuy, Long Bien Dist , Hanoi, Vietnam
• Hotline: +84 916 921 683
• Phone: +84 24 3871 0495
• Email: info@halongtoursbooking.com

Best Price Travel

Founded in 2010, Bestprice Travel is one of the leading travel companies in Indochina and Halong Bay. Best travel agent offers:

• Tours
• Hotel booking
• Flight booking and
• Other travel services in (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand & Myanmar with the Best Price Guarantee)

Contact Information

• Website: https://www.bestpricevn.com
• Add: 12A, Ba Trieu Alley, Ba Trieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam

• Bhaya Cruise – A Luxury Halong Bay Travel Agency

  Founded in 2007, Bhaya is one of the leading yacht companies in Ha Long.It owns and operates four exclusive brands : Bhaya Classic, Bhaya Premium, Bhaya Legend and The Au Co.

  Contact Information

  • Add: No 9 Ngoc Chau harbour, Tuan Chau Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
  • Email: sales@bhayacruises.com
  • Tel: (+84) 24-3823-8240

HalongBayCruise.vn

Ha LongBayCruise.vn was established in 2006 – one of the largest tours of Ha Long Bay and Ha Long Tourism Operator in Vietnam! Also one of the first companies in Vietnam allowed to organize overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay

Contact Information

• Hanoi Booking Office: Suites 514 & 1312. 4 F Building, Trung Hoa Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Tel: +8424-37834288 ; Fax: +8424-37834286

Indochina Junk

Indochina Junk has focused on developing luxurious boats to take guests to remote areas in the bay with the best quality and service. In 2008, Indochina Junk was voted into the top 5 companies with the highest service quality in Ha Long. And It has consistently received TripAdvisor Certification of Excellence since 2012.

Indochina Junk’s Products:

• L’Amour Junk
• Prince Junk
• Red Dragon Junk
• Dragon’s Pearl Junk
• Dragon Legend Cruise
• Dragon Bay Cruise
• Nang Tien Junk

Contact Information

• Add: No 43, Road 5, F361 Area, An Duong St., Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Tel: (+84-24) 3926 4085
• Hotline: (+84) 964 34 33 22
• Email: info@indochina-junk.com

Why you should Book Halong Bay Tour via Travel Agency?

• Booking in advance will help you to avoid occupied room , help you to save time and cost .
• Always getting good price : Travel agencies work tightly with yachts. That is the reason they have promotion about price to offer you . Your task only find a reliable agent
• Detailed advice, in accordance with the schedule of visitors

Ranking criteria

• To check the quality of a travel agency via their website, you should:
• Search for great certificate on TripAdvisor ,  travel forums, and rating websites from other experienced travelers for a real opinion on the quality of travel services.
• Check the price and read the schedule carefully, more detailed itinerary, the more professional the tour.
• Search for contact information such as head office address, e-mail and hotline. The more clearly the communication, the higher the level you can trust.

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22 Amazing places you should visit for a day trips from Hanoi

If you are looking for a best day trips from Hanoi to travel around Hanoi with your family and friends to take a rest and relax within the day to get away from the bustling and noisy of city, Hanoi Explore Travel will suggest 21 Most Cheap and Best weekend trips from Hanoi

Some of them are in the top 50 most beautiful places of Asia voted by many prestigious travel magazines around the world. These places are not only attractive but also very convenient for you to move and explore within the day.

What are you waiting for without choosing quickly the place to visit near Hanoi for couples falling in love and your family ? It will surely brings great experiences as well as profound knowledge about Vietnamese culture and traditions.

Ha Long Bay – An amazing & Romantic day trip from Hanoi

• Address: Ha Phong, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Province. 170km from Hanoi
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This unique UNESCO World Heritage is one of the best quality beach travel destinations near Hanoi for trips with family and friends . Ha Long is not only famous for its beautiful, blue beaches and majestic limestone mountains but also shimmering, spectacular, enchanting stalactites. A day trip to Ha Long bay can be full of interesting activities, most famous places:

Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Labyrinth Cave, Virgin Cave and Drum Cave are the 6 most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay that you should explore.

In addition, you can also visit the coastal fishing villages such as Vung Vieng, Cua Van and Ba Hang fishing villages … this is not only an interesting stop for travelers who like to learning about fishing life of fishermen. It is also a great place to take photos .

More for you:

• How To Choose Your BEST Halong Bay 1 Day Cruise Tour?
• Only Halong Bay 1 Day – What to do 1 Day in Halong Bay?
• How to Make a Perfect Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi?

What should you travel?

• Rowing Kayak
• Visiting fishing villages on the Bay
• Swimming in blue water
• Discovering beautiful caves
• Trying mountain climbing
• Participating in beach sports games
• Seeing Ha Long Bay from hovercraft

For travelers who feel that self-sufficient Ha Long tourism is difficult , annoying and time consuming , Hanoi Explore Travel recommends choosing a tour. Currently there are 2 forms of tour as follows:

• Free tour – “Free & Easy Tour”: Only shuttle bus and hotel .This is a new type of tour has appeared in Vietnam recently, for young people who want not to be constrained by a specific schedule but find it troublesome to find a way to go by themselves.
• Package tour: Including from A – Z as shuttle, tour schedule, dining, accommodation. Package tour helps you get many points but save time, effort and money. This type of tour can visit the Bay 4 hours, 6 hours by yacht. There are many travel and price options.

Highlights of Halong Bay Day Trip 6 Hours Cruise

• Cruising for a full 6 hours around Halong Bay with a professional guide and crew
• Enjoy Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood
• Visit Titop Island, trekking Titop Peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.
• Kayaking or taking a sampan boat around the gorgeous Luon Cave
• Swimming on Beach
• Discovering the mystical beauty and ancient history of Sung Sot Cave
• Enjoy Cooking Class on cruise
• All Included ( Only without drinks on Personal expenses )

Halong Bay Full Day Kayaking and Swimming

• Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi – the best choice when you do not have much time
• Rowing Kayak / bamboo boat around the bay and enjoying seafood lunch on the boat
• Exploring Sung Sot cave and Titop island
• Including hotel pick up and drop off in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter

>> Pick a suitable of Halong Bay Day Trips and Cruises from Hanoi 

>>>  Check out more:

• A Halong Bay Day Cruise with an 8 Hour Tour Itinerary
• Halong Bay Cruise for 2 Days 1 Night

Cat Ba island – A Best Day Tour from Hanoi

•  Address : Tran Chau, Cat Hai, Hai Phong ( 150km from Hanoi )
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 What’s interesting here?

• Swiming and exploring Monkey Island
• Rowing Kayak, scuba diving
• Watching the sunset at the cannon fortress
• Walking on the beach in the evening
• Visiting Lan Ha Bay
• Climbing the mountain
• Visiting Cat Ba National Park
• Visiting the caves
• Squid fishing & enjoying seafood
• Visiting Monkey Island

Cat Ba archipelago is also one of the famous tourist destinations near Hanoi – like Vien Dong pearl island. Coming to Cat Ba Island, you have to swimming . Scuba diving is also a favorite activity when visiting Cat Ba Island, if you are adventurous, you should especially try. There are also many destinations with other interesting activities such as visiting Fortress, Cat Ba National Park, mangroves, kayaking on Lan Ha Bay, taking a boat to Monkey Island, …

Experience in visting Cat Ba Island

Instruction to Cat Ba Island

• From Hanoi, you can take Hoang Long bus from Nuoc Ngam bus station along the 5B highway to Ben Got, then by ferry or speedboat to Ca port , center of Cat Ba town.

When do you visit Cat Ba?

Most of people go to Cat Ba in the summer. However, this is also the peak tourist season, so the service, dining and entertainment prices are quite expensive. If you plan to go on these occasions , you should proactively book and contact to agency providing catering and playing services first.

If you’re not a fan of crowds on the beach, you can charter a speedboat or rent a kayak to Monkey Island and Lan Ha Bay, where the beaches are cleaner and quieter.

Just about every tour company in Hanoi offers daily trips to the island, attracting travellers looking to enjoy a day of sightseeing during their holiday.

Lan Ha Bay – A wonderful Boat Day Trip

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Located in the south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay has become a popular tourist destination in recent times. The archipelago is larger than 7000 hectares, possessing over 400 large and small island , with unexploited beaches.

The attraction of Lan Ha Bay is the wild beauty, peachful space that is not everywhere, it is very suitable as a destination for those who want to find new space to relax. Besides, traveling to Lan Ha Bay, you also have the opportunity to visit the Cua Van fishing village and Cai Beo fishing village to explore the daily life of the fishermen here.

Have a look at: 

• How to Choose the Best Lan Ha Bay Cruise?

What can you do?

• Sailing on the bay
• Swimming and Scuba diving
• Climb mountain
• Rowing Kayak and Dangerous climbing
• Visiting local floating market and Cai Beo fishing village
• Exploring Caves

Unlike Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay has up to 139 small golden, lovely beaches and desolate as the “blue strait” inviting visitors to explore. Many sands stretch middle of two rocky mountains, are quiet with no big waves , so ideal for visiters.

Experience in visiting Lan Ha Bay

Time to travel Lan Ha Bay

• The best time to visit Lan Ha Bay is in the summer. Because the weather is really hot , it is suitable for swimming and participating in recreational activities in the bay such as: boating, scuba diving.
• However, tourism should be limited in the last months of summer from July to September to avoid erratic rains and storms.
• From September the island begins to return to its tranquility, the number of tourists coming to the island is not much, you can play freely water sport games such as kayaking, climbing … and travel expense in this season is also relatively cheaper.

Lan Ha Bay –  One Day Tour

• If you do not have much time, just come to Cat Ba on the weekend, you can contact to book a tour to explore Lan Ha Bay in one day. You can book at the hotel , any travel agency on the island or book directly with the ship owner who are outside the port also, there is a need to negotiate a price so reasonable to avoid being chopped.
• If you book a tour, you will be picked up by the shuttle bus to the port, or if you go by yourself, you can also go to Beo port to find the boat . The first journey will go through Cai Beo fishing village, the natural islands on the Bay. About an hour and a half to the area of Sang Cave – Toi Cave.
• In here, after renting a kayak, you are free to explore this area. Rowing Kayak at sea is also quite tired, it takes about 1.5-2 hours for this activity. After having lunch on board, you will be gone to some locations with beaches such as Ba Trai Dao island, Van Boi beach … to swim freely.
• After swimming, maybe the boat will take you to Monkey Island area to play freely, then you will return to Beo port, end the one day journey to explore Lan Ha Bay.

• Bai Tu Long Bay – Free your soul with Cruise & Kayaking Adventure

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  Bai Tu Long Bay includes a sea area of Ha Long City : Cam Pha City and Van Don Island District. The South West borders Ha Long Bay, the East borders on the sea, the West borders the mainland to Cam Pha City and the Northeast borders on Co To Island District. Bai Tu Long Bay consists of hundreds of large and small islands and many of which are large and inhabited.

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  What is most attractive in Bai Tu Long Bay ?

  Bai Tu Long Bay has fewer tourists than Ha Long Bay. So the places will be quieter here . At the same time, the air is also very pleasant .

  What is not really fascinating here?

  • Fewer yachts go on this route, so there are fewer options.
  • Fewer islands on the Bay than Ha Long Bay.
  • Ha Long Bay has a larger area and more attractions.

  Actitities in Bai Tu Long Bay

  Bai Tu Long has many activities like in Ha Long. Some beaches are less crowded here.

  What should you do?

  • Visiting islands
  • Exploring Caves
  • Rowing Kayak
  • Visiting floating fishing village

  The best time to visit Bai Tu Long

  • The best weather is in January and February, during the rainy season between May and September, March / April and September / October are the best times to explore the Bay.

Trang An and Tam Coc Cave – Explore the hidden gems of Viet Nam

• Location: Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
• Entrance Fee: 250.000VND/Boat Trip in Trang An – 200.000VND/Boat Trip in Tam Coc
• Opening Hours: 07.00am – 05.00pm

Highlight of Day Trip to Trang An and Tam Coc

• 1-day trip in Ninh Binh with a small group of participants
• Admiring a “gem” of Ninh Binh offering some picturesque places such as Tam Coc or Trang An
• Along with unforgettable experiences in boating riding, exploring caves, visiting temples…in Ninh Binh
• Quality services that supply a luxury car, intensive tour guide for you

Trang An Grottoes – Tam Coc tour might be the most popular tour from Hanoi because of their beautiful landscapes. The journey starts from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for 2 hours of travelling, then go on a boat and do sightseeing on Sao Khue river. Rowers here particularly use their feet skillfully and gently.

In Trang An, you will have the chance to look into more caves than in Tam Coc that none of other places can offer since it is a large area with towering moutains  surrounded by imposing views. After ending Trang An trip (around 2 hours), let’s go to visit Tam Coc. It only takes you around 10 minutes to move to this place!

>>> Book A Day Trip All Included with Most Famous Sightseeing Places & Activities, Reasonable Prices for:

• Deluxe Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Day Trip  from Hanoi with Limousine Transfer
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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Explore Historical & Cultural

• Location: Truong Yen, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, 100 kilometers to the south of Hanoi
• Entrance fee: 20.000 VND/person
• Opening Hours: from 06.00am to 05.00pm

Because Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is very near Trang An, Tam Coc, so tourists often combine visiting three places at the same time. As its name, Hoa Lu was the first capital of  Vietnam in 10^th and 11^th century.

Although its ancient architectures are not maintained as they were in the first place, the ancient temples where it worships Dinh and Le Kings are still intact until today.

Mua Cave Ninh Binh – Most exciting destination of foreign visitors

• Location: Khe Dau Ha Hamlet, Ninh Xuan Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh
• Entrance fee: 100.000 VND/person
• Opening Hours: 07.00am – 06.00pm
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The Mua cave brings you one of the best panoramic view of one of the nicest sceneries in Viet Nam- that’s Ninh Binh- which is known as a wonder of the world, the Telegraph from UK said “It’s an area known locally as Vietnam’s ‘Inland Halong Bay’”.

This can’t be denied since more and more foreigners choose Mua Cave( Hang Mua – Vietnamese name) for their short holidays while being in the north of Viet Nam. Dancing mountain like a bell, measuring approximately 800 square meters. Dance Cave name associated with the ancient legend when King Tran moved the capital to Hoa Lu for building Thai Vi temple. He used to come the mountain cave for watching music and dance shows so that people from this place called Mua Cave.

View from the foot of the mountain can clearly see the white stone steps leading to the top, the stairs looked like Great Wall in China. On top of the mountain is placed a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with the eyes down towards the ancient land of the ancient capital. Dance Cave tourist area is developing into a place where relaxation combined with tourist hiking, sightseeing.

Mua Caves View Point

Phat Diem Stone Cathedral

• Location: Phat Diem, Kim Son District, Ninh Binh Province, 117 km to the south of Hanoi
• Entrance fee: Free
• Opening hours: 7:00 am – 9:30 pm

Phat Diem Stone Cathedral firstly was initially indoctrinated by Spanish missionaries 4 centuries ago. It was built in 1892 and it exists until now.

Bai Dinh Pagoda – Significant Records in Ninh Binh

• Location: Gia Sinh, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
• Entrance fee: Free
• Opening hours: Bai Dinh Pagoda: 6 a.m to 9 p.m. Trang An: 7 a.m to 4 p.m

Ninh Binh has many toursit destinations bringing spiritual values in which we could not mention Bai Dinh pagoda – one of the biggest pagodas of South East Asia with many set of records.

Additionally, Ninh Binh has Van Long lagoon, the biggest waterlogged nature reserve  of  Northen Delta consiting of more than 30 types of rare plants listed in Vietnam’s Red Book.

Experience the nature with Cuc Phuong National Park

• Location: Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, 120 kilometers to the south of Hanoi
• Entrance fee: 40.000 VND/person
• Opening hours: 8 am – 6 pm

Cuc Phuong national park is know as the first park of Vietnam, where it has a wide range of plants and animals with white meranti of thousands of years,caves of ancient people in which Vietnamese ancestors settled and there is the mineral spring of Ga canal.

Mai Chau Valley – Hoa Binh

Directions to Mai Chau

• You can go to Mai Chau in many ways. If you want to explore freely the experience with friends, you can choose to go by motorbike, drive if you go with your family, or a coach tour.

Mai Chau Travel Time

• The best time to visiting Mai Chau is spring (from February to May) because of peach blossoms, plum blossoms’s dazzling beauty, especially plum blossoms forest or rice seasons in September, Octorber, combine with the weather is cool and no rain.

Accommodation in Mai Chau

• Coming to Mai Chau, you should experience sleeping on stilts once. At Ban Lac 1, Ban Lac 2 has many homestays to choose from, priced from 20,000 to 50,000 VND / person for a stilt house. If in a private room, the room price ranges from 250,000 to 300,000 VND / room.
• For large groups, you should rent the whole floor with price from 500,000 to 800,000 VND / night. Especially, if you want to experience in a private space with high-class services, let come to Mai Chau Ecolodge – a beautiful 4-star resort in Na Thia.

Mai Chau Specialties

• Lam rice , sticky rice with five colors, Muong pork, bitter bamboo shoots, wild bees, sour bamboo shoots, hill chicken, buoy leaf water, …

Top Hanoi day trips & Excursions, Activities with kids

Sightseeing & Street Food Walking Tour

• Learn about Buddhism
• Explore a cave
• Fun boat trip

Below is one day Hanoi travel guide and schedule, it combines locations around Hanoi conveniently and cheaply. You will discover and experience Hanoi Cuisine – delicious and famous dishes.

Famous tourist destinations in Hanoi are: Quoc Tu Giam Temple, Mot Cot Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Thang Long Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge …

Hope to be able to provide you with the useful and necessary information during your trip. Wish you a happy trip and many memories.

A Day Hanoi Trip with a local guide

• Hanoi city tour starts at eight in the morning. Touring around Hanoi will bring you knowledge of Hanoi’s history, culture and architecture. You will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam, which is also a highlight of this trip.
• Along with other locations such as Bat Trang Pottery Village, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Old Quarter and Ethnography Museum. You will come some historic and formal locations, so you should avoid wearing shorts, short skirts and sleeveless tops.

• Hanoi is famous for its distinctive dishes, distinct culinary culture. It is an unique thing for you to discover things in Hanoi with a local tour guide. The guide will show you the inspirational outstanding destinations of Hanoi city.
• Let imagine when you walk into some small alleys and your guide explain to you what are they. You can find cafes and shops, some delicious drink, even a long alley of many different foods while you are walking around.

Van Phuc silk village

• Location: Van Phuc Village, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, 10 kilometers to the southwest of Hanoi center.
• Entrance fee: Free
• Opening Hours: 07.00am – 07.00pm
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Van Phuc silk village is just 10 kilometers away from Hanoi and basically the nearest location among those mentioned in this post, so it is easy to take a day trip from the city. Van Phuc is known for its silk production. This village produces some of the finest textiles in the country with a much cheaper price than those sold in the center of Hanoi.

With over 1,000 silk shops offering a diverse range of delighting shirts, crafts, ties and dresses made of silk, the site is undoubtedly a paradise of silk and fashion lovers. The silk is very light weight and has a smooth appearance with high quality suitable for all skin tones.

Hanoi Old Quarter & French Old Quarter

Explore Hanoi Old Quarter

• As soon as you get to Hanoi, make sure to head to the Hanoi Old Quarter.  Visiting the Old Quarter is one of the unmissable things to do in Hanoi.
• This is the historic heart and commercial center of the city, where there are lot of interesting attractions – think temples and pagodas.

French Old Quarter

• Hanoi’s French Quarter is located on the southeastern end of the popular Hoan Kiem Lake, housing most of the city’s foreign embassies, government buildings and affluent residential neighbourhoods.
• For travellers, it’s where they can find luxurious hotels and upmarket restaurants during their holiday in the Vietnam capital.

• Part of its main road – Trang Tien – is a busy shopping area, featuring bookshops, galleries, boutiques and the Trang Tien Plaza, a French colonial shopping complex retailing international brands.
• If this is your first time exploring Hanoi, this section encompasses just about everything you need to know about Hanoi French Quarter, namely its attractions, dining, nightlife and shopping venues.

Hanoi Green Farm with Local Family

• Address: Lot 1, Tinh Quang village, Long Bien Dist., Hanoi

We specialize in organizing and hosting cultural and countryside life experience trip, provide you opportunity for some hands – on experience and understand more about the life and the people.

What to do during the trip you could:

• Join the farming activities;
• Collect fruit and vegetables;
• Prepare lunch with local family;
• Cycling along the riverside;
• Visiting ancient temple, primary school…

The main purpose of Green Farm Tour is to bring you different view of life in Vietnam. You not only experience the authentic daily life of local farming communities in the village but also meeting and feeling the friendliness of people.

Ba Vi National Park

• Address: Ba Vi, Hanoi ( 68km from Hanoi )
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Which places should you travel?

• Thien Son Waterfall and Waterpark
• Cactus Garden
• French ruins
• Trekking to the top of the mountain: King Peak, Tan Vien Peak, Ngoc Hoa Peak

Ba Vi is an interesting tourist destination because of its fresh air, pristine and attractive, combining many types of ecotourism, cultural tourism and exclusive unique resort travel. You can visit Ba Vi any season of the year.

However, the weather from April to October is cool and quiet, combined with fresh air, it’s the best time for you to organize sightseeing trips, picnics. In addition, from mid-November to early December you can come here to enjoy the beauty of wild sunflowers.

Duong Lam ancient village

• Location: Son Tay Town, Hanoi, 40 kilometers to the west of Hanoi
• Entrance fee: Free
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What should you do?

• Learn about the culture and architecture of over 300 years old village
• Experience in cycling in peaceful village
• Enjoy local specialties

Duong Lam Ancient Village is one of the most attractive suburban destinations in Hanoi because of the architectural features and pristine imprints of more than 300 years old Vietnamese ancient village in the Red River Delta. If you are interested in the old space and learn about historical cultural sites, this is a destination can not be missed.

To experience the true nature of a trip back to the village, you should rent a bicycle to both cycle and slowly explore every corner of the old village … Especially, remember to enjoy specialty : “ che lam” and many local dishes such as roast meat, cane chicken, soy sauce, candy, …

Perfume Pagoda – Explore spiritual life of the Vietnamese

• Entrance fee: 50,000 VND / time
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What should you explore ?

• Learning bout Buddhism
• Exploring a cave
• Having funny boat trip

Huong Pagoda is located 60km Southwest of Hanoi between lush rice fields and limestone mountains. The temple is also famous for being one of the most sacred pagodas in Northern Vietnam, with a lot of landscapes scattered in Yen stream valley.

Coming to Huong Pagoda, you should experience a boat ride on the stream, visit Thien Tru Pagoda and Huong Tich cave, Trinh Temple. This is a great day trip from Hanoi for nature lovers, as well as for families with children.

Quang Phu Cau incense village

• Entrance fee: 100,000 VND / Time/Pax
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Quang Phu Cau, an Incense Village that upholds the traditional craft of incense making for more than 100 years. About 35 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, the village is situated in Quang Phu Cau commune, Ung Hoa district. Quang Phu Cau has been known for making traditional incense sticks for the past over a century. This is a great and easy 1 day trip from Hanoi

• A visit to Quang Phu Cau incense village will bring visitors an opportunity to learn about the traditional craft of making incense sticks and take lots of unique check-in photos. Right after you enter the incense village, you’ll be able to see the busy lives of the locals here.
• The village is filled with bundles of red incense sticks that look like enormous flowers under the sunlight. Incense is dried in a variety of large areas, including the yards of houses or community houses, and vacant lots, which brings an impressive sight for visitors.

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Thay Pagoda – Discovery History & Architecture

• Established in 11^th century by Nhan Tong King of Ly Emperor, Thay pagoda is one the most ancient one of Vietnam. It is typical of Buddhism architecture of Vietnam and it is 30km away from Hanoi, so it is quite easy for you to get there.

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Bat Trang Pottery Village

• Location: Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, 13 kilometers to the southeast of Hanoi
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Opening Hiours: 07.00am – 07.30pm
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Where should you go?

• Visiting Bat Trang ceramic market
• Visiting Bat Trang ancient village
• Experience the making of pottery

Bat Trang is a well-known traditional pottery village – one of the most popular tourist destinations near Hanoi. Coming to Bat Trang Pottery Village, you will visit the work place of pottery artists, pottery markets, packed with souvenirs, lovely cups to take back as gifts.

In particular, the most interesting activity when you come here is you can create your own ceramic products with the guidance of people in village.

Below are 21 highly recommended destinations for your one day trip from Hanoi. We hope that this is useful for your question ‘What to do in Hanoi for 1 day”. You might have visited other places or heard about them but they are not mentioned in this list.

So please comment them below or contact us directly. We will continue updating more interesting destinations and giving feedback for you as quickly and exactly as possible!

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Thung Nang – Sunshine Valley

• Location: Dam Khe Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District
• Entrance fee: 100.000 VND/person
• Opening Hours: 08.00am – 05.30pm

As the name says, the sun shines every corner of the valley, through leafy branches, rustic cottages on the shore and all the way down to the bottom of the water, create a brilliant and peaceful landscape.

On the way to Thung Nang valley, taking the rowing boat about 3 kilometers from Thach Bich Wharf, tourists will hear the murmur of paddy fields, see the majestic mountain lines and abundant fauna and flora underneath the cool water.

Tips for your amazing day trip from Hanoi

• A day trip from Hanoi offers you a mix of ancient town and the cosmopolitan. But stepping out to the countryside you will see not only other traditional and historic sites but also the beautiful landscape of nature.
• Mountains and rivers, jungle and paddies, temples and churches, you will get to see another side of Vietnam besides the crowd and rush in the city. These places are within a day trip from Hanoi, and you can easily travel to these locations in an hour or two by motorbikes or bus.
• Plan your day trips from Hanoi with the help of this useful article, pack your bag, and get ready for some fantastic and memorable time!

Tips for Your BEST Halong Bay 1 Day Cruise Tour

How can you get HaLong’s best excursions? Which piece of advice is most useful for your trip? Once answering these questions, you will be able to experience the most incredible 1-day cruise in Halong Bay ever. Please check the necessary preparations for your trip and let us know. We will make sure to give you all the details you need..

 

Overview of Halong Bay

With more than 1600 islets and islands emerging from the turquoise water of the East Sea, Halong Bay is a stunning bay in northern Vietnam. This tourist attraction is almost listed in every itinerary of travelers to Vietnam.

Halong Bay was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 and it is today one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Vietnam.

Why should visitors go on a one-day cruise in Halong Bay?

• Halong Bay is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Vietnam and offers a wealth of activities to experience. For those who don’t have much time to travel in 2 or 3 days, going on a 1-day Halong Bay cruise will be the ideal option.
• And in order to make the most of one day, several factors, including where to go, what to eat, and where to book a tour, must be taken into account. We understand your worries and offer you some sound advice for an enjoyable trip to Halong Bay. So let’s go!

How to Have Your Best Halong Bay 1 Day Cruise

Making a decent itinerary is essential to have the greatest one-day cruise on Halong Bay. This means that your itinerary needs to be specific about what you expect from the tour. Please carefully consider your responses so that we can assist you in planning the ideal trip to Halong Bay.

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How long would you like to visit?

Tourists should first decide how long to visit before selecting a tour to save money and have a clear itinerary. A packaged tour to Halong Bay normally lasts for 1 day; 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights. In this article, we will help you get the best preparation for your excursion. Three distinct 1-day itineraries are available for Halong Bay:

• 4 hours on boat
• 6 hours on boat
• 8 hours on boat

The boat you select will determine the itinerary. In fact, the majority of the boats we mention in the section below this provide three kinds of Halong Bay Tours above.

What places are worth visiting?

The second thing that travelers should consider is where to go. Knowing the destinations you wish to visit will enable you to select the best boats, estimate the duration of the trip, and calculate the cost. Here are some suggested fantastic tourist attractions in Halong:

• Hon Ga Choi Islet (Fighting Cocks Islet): A special destination to visit
• Castaway Island
• Ti Top Island: A charming island to visit when you are in Halong
• Soi Sim Island
• Bai Chay Beach: a famous beach in Halong
• Bai Tu Long Bay: a beautiful beach in Halong
• Halong Bay
• Tuan Chau Island
• Mat Rong Island (Dragon Eye Island)
• Ngoc Vung Island
• Quan Lan Island
• Luon Cave

Since you only have one day to explore Halong, it is better to choose some well-known tourist destinations or select a few that are close to each other. These ways will enable you to save both time and money while still being able to enjoy a wealth of experiences.

What is the advice for selecting a boat?

Here are some advice for picking a boat that travelers should carefully read in order to select an appropriate boat:

• Avoid selecting a yacht that can accommodate more than 60 persons. Finding a spot to enjoy on a boat this size will be challenging because too many people will interfere with your pleasure. It is therefore advisable to reserve a boat with fewer than 40 passengers through a travel agency, which can assist you in finding the best boat at a good price.
• When you reserve a boat, a few additional services are already included to allow you experience Vietnam’s true adventure. The boats listed below offer a variety of options for tourists, including dining in the cave, kayaking,…
• Because each boat has a different route with different stops, you should choose a boat in accordance with your vacation itinerary experiences.

How to prepare the budget

• Cost is undoubtedly a factor to consider while selecting a day cruise in HaLong Bay. The cost of a day cruise typically includes lunch, entrance fees to some caves, the cost of kayaking, boating fees to the fishing village and often varies from $50 to $100 per day, depending on the length of the trip and the services offered.

What is included and not included in the schedule?

• Visitors should consult the itinerary for information on what is included, such as meals, transportation, and activities, as well as what is not included or requires an extra charge, such as drinks. To secure your money, you should also inquire if there will be any additional costs during the tour.
• Visits to floating villages, pearl farms, and cooking classes are among the most popular activities included in Halong Bay vacation packages. Keep in mind that your time is limited, so it is better to double-check the itinerary’s list of activities and pick the things that interest you the most.

Suggestion Price of Luxury Halong Bay One-day tour

Tour	Price/Per Person
Halong Bay Excursion Luxury Cruise ( Buffet lunch)	66 USD
Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Tour (6 hours)	79 USD
Halong Cozy 1 Day Luxury Cruise ( Buffet lunch)	66 USD
Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise – 6 Hour Cruising	78USD
Alova Premium Day Cruise	69 USD
La Casta Daily Luxury Cruise ( Buffet lunch)	89 USD
Amethyst Cruise – A Most Luxury Halong Bay 7Hour Cruise	89 USD
The Catamaran Premium Cruise	99 USD
Jade Sails – A luxury Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay 8 Hours Cruise	109 USD
Ambassador Cruise (Luxury cruise, Buffet Lunch)	103 USD

Suggestions for an interesting 1-day Halong Bay Cruise

Without any guidance or suggestions, it can be challenging to locate a reputable travel agency for a one-day cruise across Halong Bay. The following is information about us, a reliable company that can assist you have a wonderful excursion:

• Hanoi Explore Travel is a local travel agency that helps travelers plan their itineraries and offers services for tours, hotels, cruises, and transportation. The ultimate goal is to give foreign tourists a more favorable impression of Vietnam.
• All of the tour guides are professional, well-trained, and knowledgeable about Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. Hanoi Explore Travel specializes in Northern Vietnam trips with excellent and expert services but at affordable rates
• We offer 1-day Halong Bay cruises that stop at three bays in Quang Ninh Province: Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Bai Tu Long Bay with the affordable price starting from $50 per person.
• The main itinerary of our one-day Halong Bay tour includes seeing stunning caverns, taking in the breathtaking scenery, and engaging in other exciting activities like visiting fishing villages, kayaking, discovering Vietnamese cuisine, and viewing the dawn from the cruise.
• Don’t hesitate to contact us right away if you need any help because we offer free itinerary planning advice as well as on- and offline support while you’re traveling.

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Detailed Sightseeing Itinerary for Ha Long 1 Day Tour Cruise

With the Halong 1-day tour, there are 3 options to visit the bays, including 2 routes in Halong Bay and 1 route in Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong province).

Despite being in different geographical locations, these bays are still a part of Halong Bay’s landscape.

In the morning:

• Around 8:00 to 8:30 in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and taken on a 2.5-hour drive to Halong. Along the way, there is typically a rest stop where you can have a cup of tea or coffee and see the local delicacies, arts, and crafts.

Have lunch on board

• Around lunch time, you will arrive at the Tuan Chau international cruise marina and board your ship to begin your full-day cruise across Halong Bay. Lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes is provided on board when it departs from Tuan Chau International Cruise Marina for a wonderful cruise. Additionally, a meal with fresh seafood and vegetables is available here.
• While the boat is sailing to pass by thousands of limestone islands and islets in Halong Bay, you should be ready to take beautiful pictures of the bay’s magnificent landscape. (Hon Cho Da) Stone Dog islet, Hon Vit (Duck) islet, Hon Ga Choi (Fighting-cock islet), and Hon Lu Huong (Incense burner islet) are some of the notable names among the beautiful limestone islands, islets, and steep cliffs. Each small island has a unique legend that serves as a reminder to visitors that Halong Bay is a priceless treasure that needs to be passed to future generations.

Afternoon: Sightseeing & Activities

• Most Halong Bay day cruises depart for the Hoa Cuong area, one of the most picturesque hidden places in the bay. Coming here, tourists can enter a wild and mysterious world that is surrounded by the limestone mountains.
• The day cruise in Halong Bay will offer you a one-of-the-kind chance to discover the hidden charm of this world natural heritage site.
• The Ngon Tay islet (Thumb islet), a remarkable stone rock that juts out of the sea and resembles a sizable thumb, will catch your eye. The islet has been there for roughly 6,000 years as the result of variations in sea level.
• The following stop is Thien Cung Cave, also referred to as the Heaven Palace cave. Thien Cung is a dry cave created by limestone karsts with unusual formations, and associated with enigmatic tales and folklore concerning ancient Vietnamese culture. Let’s enter and spend some time admiring the magnificent system of stalactites that nature has bestowed upon us. You might get the feeling you’re in a unique art museum.
• Make sure your camera is ready for this day trip to Halong Bay so that you can preserve the most beautiful pictures and memorable memories.

Swimming and kayaking

• After visiting the caves, continue your trip toward Ba Hang fishing village, one of the best places in Halong Bay for kayaking. Visitors will have around 45 minutes to kayak and explore the lovely Ba Hang area here. Kayaking is the most engaging activity in a day cruise on Halong Bay. Most day cruises provide free kayaking, and if you’re new to the activity, you’ll be given instruction on how to kayak.

Joining a cooking class

• Continuing the day trip, you will have the opportunity to take part in an onboard cooking class. The chef will demonstrate and teach you how to make spring rolls when the cruise heads back to the harbor. In addition, you can enjoy a relaxing time to explore Vietnamese culture with Vietnamese tea served with a variety of biscuits on the way back to the harbor. Take advantage of the chance, in particular, to watch how to make tea the traditional Vietnamese way, if you’re interested.

Joining sunset party on the sundeck

• It’s time to take in the sundeck’s wonderful ambiance with the sunset party. Take your time and admire the stunning bay sunset. Following a full day of exploring Halong Bay, this is the ideal time to make new friends, share travel experiences, or just stand up and take in the sunset.

In the evening: Back to Hanoi

When the cruise docks at the harbor, the Halong Bay day cruise will come to an end. You will be driven back to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel around 20:00 – 20:30.

All in all, a day cruise in Halong Bay will be the best option if you just have a short amount of travel time. Let’s pack your bags and Hanoi Explore Travel will assist you have an unforgettable trip.

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