Best One-Day Halong Bay Tour from Hanoi: Itinerary and Tips

[StarR] Halong Bay, Vietnam, known as the “Guilin on the Sea,” is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

[StarR] Why visit Halong Bay? It was the first attraction in Vietnam to be listed as a World Heritage site, even Khrushchev has visited [SneakyLaughR]. Take a cruise on a unique Vietnamese rosewood boat through the filming location of the famous movie “Tomorrow Never Dies” from the 007 series. Halong Bay, one of the eight natural wonders of the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, features over 3,600 limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, spread across more than 1,500 square kilometers of sea.

The scenery is renowned, and there are many diverse activities available for boat tours, so you won’t get bored!

[SweetPotatoR] Paradise Island
[GrassR] Take a speedboat 🚤 to the most romantic and beautiful island in Vietnam – Paradise Island. Enjoy various beach games on the fine white sand, and swim in designated areas. Climb to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay, the Guilin on the Sea.

‼️Tips:
There are about 400 steps to climb to the top of Paradise Island, which can be quite steep. It’s recommended that visitors over 70 years old or those with mobility issues assess their physical condition before attempting the climb.

[SweetPotatoR] Surprise Cave
[GrassR] This is the largest cave in Halong Bay; it takes 200 steps to reach the entrance, and the views inside are spectacular. The karst cave features a variety of stalactites. A must-visit when touring Halong Bay, the cave is a one-way route with about 700 steps up and down. Inside the Surprise Cave, you can see numerous stalagmites and stalactites, shaped like various marine creatures.

[SweetPotatoR] Mystery Cave
[GrassR] Choose between kayaking by yourself or riding on a local bamboo raft. Paddle through the cave, which feels like boating on a lake within the sea, very serene. If you choose kayaking, it’s more thrilling but also riskier, so extra caution is needed. Don’t forget your life jacket‼️

[RainbowR] Various boat options and buffet lunch, choose as you like [WinkR]

‼️Travel Tips:
1⃣ Bring a change of clothes and a towel.
2⃣ The UV index is high, so bring sunscreen and reapply regularly.
3⃣ Motion sickness medication 💊

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