UNESCO World Heritage
Nearly 2,000 limestone islands rising from emerald water. Cruise, kayak into hidden lagoons and watch the sun set over the karsts.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is a seascape of limestone towers and islets drifting in jade-green water. About 3.5 hours from Hanoi, it is best seen on an overnight cruise: kayaking through hidden lagoons, exploring Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, swimming at Ti Top beach and sharing a sunset on deck. If you are short on time, a full-day boat trip from Hanoi still delivers the highlights.
5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh
The classic first-timer's loop: Hanoi highlights, an overnight cruise among the karsts and a day in the countryside of Ninh Binh.
6 days / 5 nights
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Sapa
Sea and mountains in one trip: a Ha Long overnight cruise followed by two days in Sapa's villages, with the Fansipan cable car.
5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay
A private-car journey for travellers who want mountains and bay in just five days, with a full-day Ha Long boat trip and no overnight transfers.
5 days / 4 nights
Hanoi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay
Head straight to the mountains from the airport, then swap them for an overnight cruise in quiet Bai Tu Long Bay, with a cooking demonstration on board.
1 day
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay
A full day on the water: caves, kayaking, a beach and a sunset party on deck, with round-trip transport from Hanoi.