{"id":1718,"date":"2025-04-15T08:18:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dulichhanoivnn.vn\/en\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:03:00","slug":"great-ways-to-see-the-gulf-of-tonkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dulichhanoivnn.vn\/en\/news\/great-ways-to-see-the-gulf-of-tonkin.html","title":{"rendered":"GREAT WAYS TO SEE THE GULF OF TONKIN"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Vietnam\u2019s spectacular Gulf of Tonkin, travel doesn\u2019t just mean following the itinerary. These days, you have more options for exploring all three bays \u2013 Ha Long, Lan H\u1ea1 and B\u00e1i T\u1eed Long \u2013 your own way. Riveting seascapes will always be the highlight, whether you\u2019re coming for a romantic cruise, active adventure, or something completely different. Here are some\u00a0unique ways to experience Vietnam\u2019s most beautiful bays.<\/h2>\n
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Delightful day trips\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you only have a day to spare, you can still take in the world-famous seascapes in H\u1ea1 Long Bay, thanks to excellent new roads that make the journey from Hanoi under just two hours. Pick from a range of three-star to five-star cruises for a value-packed five-hour excursion on the water. A delicious Vietnamese lunch is served on board as you cruise past H\u1ea1 Long\u2019s magnificent karsts. There\u2019s time for a cave visit and even a bamboo boat tour of a floating village before catching the sunset on your way back to the harbour.<\/p>\n

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Scenic seaplane tours
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It\u2019s up, up and away — in under two minutes — when you\u2019re strapped into\u00a0Hai Au Aviation<\/a>\u2019s VIP seaplane tours. To really take your H\u1ea1 Long trip to new heights, climb in for one of the scheduled 25-minute seaplane tours that depart each day. After a speedy check-in, you\u2019ll be treated to a thrilling takeoff on the water and breathtaking view of the jungle-covered karsts and sparkling waters below. Seaplane tours give an entirely different perspective on Vietnam\u2019s most lauded UNESCO Heritage Site. Don\u2019t forget to charge your camera!<\/p>\n

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Unforgettable kayaking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If there\u2019s one thing everyone must do when in the Gulf of Tonkin, it\u2019s having your own self-guided kayaking experience on the water. Depending on what you choose, you may like to wake up early to paddle around the floating villages and pearl farms in H\u1ea1 Long Bay, or push off just in the late afternoon to watch the sun sink behind the karsts. Better yet, venture into Lan H\u1ea1 Bay to explore pristine lagoons and empty beaches. In Lan H\u1ea1 Bay you\u2019ll find amazing lagoons where you can paddle peacefully to nothing but the sounds of birds and insects.<\/p>\n

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Overnight cruises\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For many travellers, spending 24 hours on the water in Ha Long Bay is still the quintessential Vietnam experience. There\u2019s nothing like waking up and stepping outside to the fresh sea breeze and an inspiring panorama of turquoise water, tiny fishing boats and rocky karsts. Choose a traditional wooden junk to tick off all the essential boxes: warm and elegant cabins, delicious Vietnamese food, and insightful excursions. Couples looking for a truly private getaway can charter a boutique cruise and plot their own route within the bay.<\/p>\n

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Island adventures\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo courtesy of Bhaya Classic Cruises<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You don\u2019t have to be on the water all the time to get up close with the best of Lan H\u1ea1 Bay. Only a short drive from Hanoi, C\u00e1t B\u00e0 Island is quickly becoming a favourite spot for adventure lovers and beach bums, who come for the island\u2019s striking beauty and soothing shores. Book a homestay on C\u00e1t B\u00e0 and spend your days visiting farming villages, hiking to the hilltop cannon fort, and cycling along pretty lanes. You can even go rock-climbing on the karsts, or sleep under the stars on a deserted beach on a multi-day tour.<\/p>\n

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Out-of-the-way escapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If your main goal is to have the bay all to yourself, then skip H\u1ea1 Long Bay and opt for a cruise in B\u00e1i T\u1eed Long Bay just northeast \u2013 instead. This lesser-explored bay has slightly smaller karsts than H\u1ea1 Long and Lan H\u1ea1, but it makes up for it with endless unspoiled views of the sea and sky. You won\u2019t find anything to complain about as you chug through B\u00e1i T\u1eed Long\u2019s stunning seascapes, watching flocks of birds and row after row of karsts pass on the horizon. Claim a lounger on the sun deck and order a Vietnamese coffee to really take it all in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Vietnam\u2019s spectacular Gulf of Tonkin, travel doesn\u2019t just mean following the itinerary. These days, you have more options for exploring all three bays \u2013 Ha Long, Lan H\u1ea1 and B\u00e1i T\u1eed Long \u2013 your own way. Riveting seascapes will always be the highlight, whether you\u2019re coming for a romantic cruise, active adventure, or something […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[62,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGREAT WAYS TO SEE THE GULF OF TONKIN - Du l\u1ecbch trong n\u01b0\u1edbc, qu\u1ed1c t\u1ebf<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dulichhanoivnn.vn\/en\/news\/great-ways-to-see-the-gulf-of-tonkin.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"vi_VN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GREAT WAYS TO SEE THE GULF OF TONKIN - Du l\u1ecbch trong n\u01b0\u1edbc, qu\u1ed1c t\u1ebf\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In Vietnam\u2019s spectacular Gulf of Tonkin, travel doesn\u2019t just mean following the itinerary. 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