Halong Bay features stunning limestone karsts and a tropical climate with two main seasons, making it a popular travel destination for cruises and outdoor activities. The area offers various cruise options, including day trips and overnight stays, with amenities such as food, kayaking, and cultural experiences. Transportation from Hanoi is available via bus, private car, or helicopter, with local options for exploring the surrounding landscapes and villages.

1. TRAVEL INFORMATION
Halong bay

2. 1969 limestone karsts
120 km coastline
Halong Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay
Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba
island bordering

3. In general: tropical, wet climate
2 seasons:
Dry season (cool/cold and dry):
October- May
Rainy season (hot and rainy,
possible stormy): June-
September
Temperature: average 15oC- 25oC

4. During dry season: includes special events on Christmas and New
Year’s Eve
During rainy season: promotion offer
Best time: October- November, March- April

5. In the summer
 Sun Glasses
 Sun Block
 Wide Brim Hat
 Insect Repellents
 Swimming Suits
 Original Passport
In the winter
 Sun Glasses
 Sun Block
 Wide Brim Hat
 Insect Repellents
 Swimming Suits
 Warm Clothes
 Original Passport

6. General information
Transportation
Overnight cruise information
Food
Activities

7. More than 500 boats
Operated every day
2 options:
Day cruise: limited time and activities, about 4- 6 hours
Overnight cruise: multiple night cruise and activities
Bai Tu Long Bay is the less crowded area

8. 4 tourist wharfs:
1. Bai Chay
2. Tuan Chau
3. Hon Gai
4. Cai Lan (for international cruise
ship )

9. Distance: about 170km from Hanoi, 3.5 hours transfer by bus/ car, stopover 15- 20
minutes in a restaurant, half of the way
By shuttle bus: - operated by the cruise company
By private car: hire a car for your group only, flexible pick up and drop off places
(additional charge if drop off at the airport)
By helicopter: from Gia Lam (in Hanoi) on Saturday from 8 am (minimum of 6 guests
or charter)

10. Yen Duc village – Halong Bay plus experience
On the way from Halong Bay to Hanoi, 70km from Halong Bay
Beautiful landscape with moutains, rice fields, lakes, river…
Local life and friendly villagers
Historic and cultural sites: Canh Huong pagoda, “73” cave…
www.yenducvillagetour.com
2 HOUR TOUR 3,5 HOUR TOUR
( with lunch)
5,5 HOUR TOUR
( with dinner)

11. Duration: multiple night cruise ( sharing 2D/1N, 3D/2N trip)
Standard: from budget to luxury cruises
Option: shared cruises or charter (hire the whole boat)
Number of cabins per boat: from 1 cabin to more than 30 cabins
Special events: meeting, conference, wedding part- upon
request

12. Individually controlled air-
conditioning
Slippers
Wardrobe
Separate bathroom cabin with
standing-shower
Bathroom amenities
Life vests
….

13. Double/ Twin room ( twin share)
Triple room ( family)
Family room (connecting rooms, family)

14. mainly seafood
Vietnamese food for main courses
European buffet breakfast
special diet available upon request

15. Cave visiting ( Thien Canh Son, Sung Sot ( Amazing) cave, Thien Cung cave…)
Floating villages visiting ( Vong Vieng, Cong Dam, Cua Van…)
Swimming
Kayaking
Cooking class
Tai Chi in the morning
BBQ on beach*
Dinner in cave*
Night fishing

16. Sung Sot Cave
(Surprising/ Amazing
Cave)
Thien Canh Son Cave
Luon Cave

17. Halong Bay
Cua Van floating
village
Ba Hang floating
village
Bai Tu Long Bay
Vung Vieng floating
village
Cong Dam floating
village

18. Getting closer to small
islands
Enjoy Halong bay in every
corner
Titov, Hon Co, Tra Gioi
beach…

19. Experience and relax by joining the cooking class on board
to make the traditional Vietnamese food, especially “nem”
(spring roll), with the instruction of the chief…

20. Tai Chi in the morning keeps you healthy.
Tai Chi and fresh air also help you relax your body and mind.

21. BBQ on beach and Dinner in cave*
(*) available upon request
Offered for the 3 day 2 night cruise
with additional charge
Note: you can join Prince Junk
(option: BBQ on beach) or Dragon’s
Pearl Junk (option: Dinner in cave)
WITHOUT surcharge

22. “ For a green Halong Bay”
* sponsored by Indochina Junk and travel company
1. Garbage collecting project
2. Styrofoam replacing project
3. Mangrove forest growing
project
4. Clean fishing raising project
Responsible Travel

23. INDOCHINA JUNK – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK HALONG BAY CRUISES
Hanoi sales office: 11/12B Ly Nam De str; Hoan Kiem dis; Hanoi, VIETNAM
Tel: (84-4) 3926 4085 Fax: (84-4) 3923 2560 E: info@indochina-junk.com
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