Ha Long Bay
Limestone towers rise from the Gulf of Tonkin, with overnight cruises and Ti Top Island revealing the bay’s layered views.
Climb Ti Top for the crescent beach, moored boats and karsts stacked beyond; an overnight cruise adds quiet, hazy dawn views. Book through a licensed operator or inside the passenger ports, and confirm route-ticket inclusion. Wear a life jacket and allow flexibility for sudden summer storms. Overnight trips require passport and visa details; single-use plastics and purchases from boats pulling alongside are prohibited.
- Best light
- Afternoon
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days