A World Heritage Cruise you should visit at least once in your life!
What is Halong Bay?
Ha Long Bay is located in northern Vietnam and is famous for its beautiful limestone formations and many islands. It is a popular tourist destination and is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Book a day trip to Hanoi!
I purchased the trip in advance on a travel booking site called Viator.
For tours with a Japanese-speaking tour guide, we recommend booking through websites such as HIS or JTB!
・Round-trip express bus fare from Hanoi to Halong Bay (pick up and drop off at hotel)
・One-day cruise fee
・Buffet (lunch)/dessert on the cruise ship
・Halong Bay Observation Deck, limestone cave tour, bamboo boat experience
With the above content,
Converted to Japanese yen, it’s about 8,000 yen
From Hanoi to Halong Bay
A minibus took us from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
It takes about 3 hours by highway.
On the way, I bought a banana milkshake and drank it at the service area♪
Although it is far away from Halong Bay, the tour guide told us a lot of Vietnamese culture and trivia, which was very interesting. Looking at the scenery, my mood came instantly!
We have arrived in Halong Bay! It was cloudy all the way, so I was a little worried, but when I arrived at Halong Bay, the blue sky spread out, and I was happy
Let’s go on a cruise in Halong Bay!
When we boarded the ship, the buffet lunch was ready
There are many international dishes and fruits, including Vietnamese!
What a luxury it is to be able to eat and watch the sea at the same time!
Outside of meal times, you can climb up to the second floor deck and enjoy it As I slowly looked at the scenery, I was surprised to see how wide Halong Bay is. It is indeed a world heritage! The air is very clear and it feels good!
I bought a beer and drank it, feeling like it was a great trip!Ha ha
Just having fun on the boat, we arrived at the first arrival point
Dingdao
The first destination is Ti Top Island.
The island takes its name from the Ti Top statue that welcomes you.
From here you will have about an hour of free time! We will gather again before this statue.
This is the most popular island in Ha Long Bay with its beaches and observation decks!
This is a relaxing beach where you can see people swimming and walking in the sea.
There are 100 steps from the beach to the mountain with an observation deck at the top.
We recommend wearing sneakers as you have to climb some very steep and narrow stairs.
Stunning views from the observation deck! ! ! It’s actually much bigger than the picture, and the water is so blue and beautiful!
I took a lot of photos as souvenirs! At that moment I felt that I was very happy to be here (*’-‘*)
Head to Luang Cave!
When I was tired from walking up and down the stairs, I had ice cream on the cruise ship!
It took about 15 minutes to reach the next location! !
This is a place where you can experience bamboo rafting and kayaking!
The itinerary I chose this time will ask you in advance whether you want to take a bamboo boat or a canoe. According to your choice, they will guide you as soon as you arrive! ☆
The bamboo boat can accommodate about 10 people. Although the boat is made of bamboo, it is strong and stable!
This was my first time riding a bike and it was so much fun It was the best experience!
When the boat passed by the cave, the light came in and the water sparkled, it was beautiful
Heading to Song Sok Cave
The largest limestone cave in Halong Bay! !
By the way, Sung Sot means “surprise” in Vietnamese.
Once inside, there is a mysterious sense of depth that seems to last forever!
It also looks pretty with a little light! !
When I actually went to the limestone cave, I felt like I was exploring and it was so exciting!
Sunset Cruise
After visiting the limestone caves, we will return to the ship and return to port for about an hour.
Watching the sunset while biking is a special feeling.
really beautiful! !
It’s fun to chat and take photos with overseas friends who are participating in the same tour group
The boat next to it looks shiny and beautiful!
When we returned to the port, the sun had already set and we arrived at around 6pm.
I got on the bus home with regret.
Afterwards, we will send you back to your hotel in Hanoi
The one-day trip to Halong Bay ends here!
Thank you for reading to the end♪
It was such a fun trip and allowed us to experience extraordinary experiences that we wouldn’t normally get to experience!
