Port
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$190
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 6½ hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of the Tonkin, is renowned for its stunning limestone formations, emerald waters, and picturesque islands and islets, creating an otherworldly seascape that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Translated to “Bay of the Descending Dragon,” Ha Long Bay became famous in the West when it was featured in the French film “Indochine.”
Today you’ll enjoy a lunch of Vietnamese cuisine while sailing gracefully past these imposing formations on a converted fishing junk. See tiny islands dotted with rock arches, sheer cliffs, innumerable white sand beaches and peaceful coves. Ha Long Bay is dotted with an estimated 1,969 islands spread over 900 square miles. Some are covered in dense vegetation; others are bare and rocky.
Along the way, you’ll stop at Hang Co Cave, a hidden gem known for its striking stalagmite and stalactite formations. You’ll have time to wander through the cave to wonder at the cave’s mesmerizing natural beauty.
You will also enjoy a stop at a fishing village before returning to the ship.
A World Heritage Site Conservation team member will sail along with you, highlighting the work being done to preserve the unique geology of Ha Long Bay and provide insight into the importance of this natural wonder.
Please note:
Drinks and Western restroom facilities are available on board. There are about 120 steep steps to reach the Hang Co Cave, which is an optional visit. The Ha Long Bay authorities have banned the use of plastic on the Bay. Taking plastic bottles of water on the junks is not allowed. You will be provided with a glass bottle of water. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a towel.