Halong Bay is always an attractive destination in the North of Vietnam. The bay attracts tourists with magnificent nature, thousands of islands and islets, fanciful caves, and beautiful beaches. Besides admiring the scenery, you will also have a chance to join many exciting activities. Let’s explore the top 05 experiences in Halong Bay that you should not miss with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Through this article, you will find detailed information about these experiences below. 

Swimming, sunbathing on the beach

Swimming and sunbathing on the beach are exciting experiences in Halong Bay. The bay has many beautiful beaches with stretching sandy banks and calm seawater. Besides artificial beaches like Tuan Chau Beach, and Bai Chay Beach, Halong Bay is more attractive with natural beaches, such as Titop Beach, Ngoc Vung Beach, Quan Lan Beach, Minh Chau Beach, etc. Among these beaches, Titop Beach on Titop Island is one of the most alluring beaches with lots of activities. Besides swimming and sunbathing, you will also have a chance to join exciting beach games like volleyball, parachuting, jet skiing, and kayaking around the beach. 

Titop Beach

Minh Chau Beach

Kayaking, boating through the islands

Kayaking or boating through the islands is among the most unforgettable experiences in Halong Bay. You will have a chance to immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery, wriggle into the caves, and admire the stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Luon Cave, Ba Hang fishing village, and Vung Vieng fishing village are some ideal spots for kayaking. It will cost you about VND 50,000 for a turn of kayaking.

Kayaking in Luon Cave

If you do not want to do kayaking yourself, you can hire a bamboo boat which also costs you about VND 50,000 per turn. On a boat of four to six people, the local fishermen will row and take you to visit beautiful caves and limestone mountains. Besides, you will also have a chance to talk with the fishermen, learn about their daily life and listen to their songs and melodies. 

Boating in Luon Cave

Exploring stunning caves in Halong Bay

Halong Bay is not only famous for magnificent limestone mountains and charming beaches, but it is also well-known for mysterious caves formed thousands of years ago. Therefore, exploring these caves is also one of the interesting experiences in Halong Bay. Below are some caves you may want to drop in during your journey. 

Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)

Sung Sot Cave is located in the Bo Hon Island range, 14 kilometers from Tuan Chau Marina. Coming to the cave, besides admiring the glistening stalagmites and stalactites, you will also have a chance to learn about the legend of Saint Giong (Thanh Giong) in Vietnam. It’s worth climbing the stone step and passing through a narrow rock crevice to adore the mysterious and charming beauty of Sung Sot Cave.

Sung Sot Cave

Natural light inside Sung Sot Cave

Sword-shaped stone inside Sung Sot Cave

Thien Cung Cave

Thien Cung Cave is 4 kilometers from Tuan Chau Marina. The cave is named Thien Cung because there is a layer of phosphorescent inside that emits fanciful light. Besides, a door connects with the sky, creating splendid scenery when the sunlight shines in. 

Thien Cung Cave

Thien Cung Cave's second compartment

Luon Cave

Luon Cave, 14 kilometers from Tuan Chau Marina, is a unique cave in Halong Bay with a flooded floor. This cave is exceptionally ideal for kayaking. 

Luon Cave

For more detailed information about beautiful caves in Halong Bay, please refer to our article: The top 05 amazing caves in Halong Bay you should not miss.

Taking an overnight cruise 

Among the experiences in Halong Bay, taking an overnight cruise is the best way to explore the bay. Staying on the cruise, besides kayaking and visiting featured spots on the bay, you will also have an opportunity to join many other activities onboard, depending on the cruise you choose. For example, you can learn to make Vietnamese spring roll in cooking class, do Tai Chi, jacuzzi on the sundeck, do squid fishing, etc. Here are some best overnight cruises in Halong Bay you should refer to.

Ambassador Cruise

Ambassador cruise has 46 cabins divided into five room types. They all have a view of the sea and full amenities like a TV, DVD Player, shower, hair dryer, explosion warning light, etc. 

Ambassador Cruise

Jacuzzi on Ambassador Cruise

President room on Ambassador Cruise

Paradise Elegance Cruise

Paradise Elegance Cruise appeals to tourists by the impressive design style, luxurious cabin, and outstanding facilities and activities onboard. The cruise is 61 meters long and 12 meters high, including five floors with various room services, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, etc.

Paradise Elegance Cruise

Doing Yoga on Paradise Elegance Cruise

Le Piano Bar on Paradise Elegance Cruise

Syrena Cruise

Syrena Cruise shows its luxury and comfort in the cabin’s design, combining traditional Vietnamese and Western styles. There are three room types for you to choose from: the Deluxe Room, Deluxe Balcony room, and Syrena Suites room.

Syrena Cruise

Deluxe Balcony cabin on Syrena Cruise

Cooking class on Syrena Cruise

For more cruise choices, please refer to our article: The top 05 best cruises in Halong Bay. Otherwise, you can contact our Handspan team for more details. 

Visiting Vung Vieng fishing village and learning about fishermen's life

Vung Vieng fishing village is about 20 kilometers from the mainland. More than 160 residents living in the fishing village still retain the traditional activities of the locals on Ha Long Bay. Thanks to these activities, visiting the village is among the exciting experiences in Halong Bay. 

Vung Vieng fishing village

Coming to the village, you will have a chance to join the activities below.

• Kayaking/ boating around the village and immerse yourself in the peaceful nature
• Fishing with fishermen to better understand how to grow seafood and the fish farming process
• Participating in environmental protection activities, picking up trash on the beach with fishermen

In conclusion, you have just learned about the top 05 best exciting experiences in Halong Bay. Hope that these pieces of information will be helpful for your trip. Now, it’s time to prepare your luggage and experience these activities yourself.