Halong Bay

A natural wonder of the world and one of Vietnam’s five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, magnificent Halong Bay lies 160km to the east of Hanoi. Over three thousand jagged limestone islands emerge from the emerald green waters of Halong Bay. While some islands are no more than large rocks, others are much more substantial and contain huge cathedral-like caves of stalactites and stalagmites.

  • Tuan Chau Resort

  • Location: Tuan Chau International Resort Hotel is located on Tuan Chau Island, 12 kilometres from Halong Bay; it is the ideal place to stay whether yo
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  • Halong Pearl Hotel

  • Location: The Halong Pearl Hotel is located in the heart of Halong City, near to the Ferry Station. In front of the hotel is the World Heritage site -
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  • Halong Bay by Junk

  • 1  - 2 Days DAY 1 - Hanoi - Halong (Cabin / Onboard)Travel by vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay – journey east along Highway 5 across Hai H
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Fact File

CapitalHanoi

LanguageVietnamese, Russian, French, Chinese, English.

ClimateThe south has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. The highland areas are significantly cooler than the lowlands, and temperatures can get down to freezing in winter. The north has two seasons: cool, damp winters (November to April) and hot summers (May to October). There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the north and central areas

CurrencyDong (VND)

VisaAll visitors are required to have a valid visa to enter Vietnam. A one-month tourist visa is usually sufficient for most visitors. All visitors must

HealthVisitors should be innoculated against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and polio. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from

PassportsPassports should be valid for more than six months after proposed date of departure from Vietnam

Time ZoneGMT +7 hours