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How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay

How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay

How to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay is a question for many travellers who wish to visit Halong Bay then want to visit Cat Ba Island also. As Cat Ba Island is a very famous and a good place to visit so many travellers also wish to visit Cat Ba Island and have time to relax on Bat Bat Island after Halong Bay. There are nice beaches in Cat Ba Island and there is a town on the island with fresh air.[incredible_toc]There are some ways you can get to Cat Ba Islands from Halong Bay.  Overall, Incredible Asia Journeys will introduce 3 Ways to get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay, let's see them below and choose the most suitable way for your group! 1. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Ferry Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Ferry Travel from Tuan Chau to Cat Ba by a ferry is a convenient and fast way for many travellers who have visited Halong Bay with an overnight cruise or a day cruise and stay overnight in a hotel in Halong City or Tuan Chau. From 2009, Au Lac Quang Ninh – Tuan Chau Group start running the Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island Ferry Route so travellers can get to Cat Ba Island easily from Halong Bay. The ferry trip takes about 45 minutes while travellers may enjoy a peaceful time watching the Natural World Wonder of Halong Bay. 1.1. How to Get to Cat Ba From Halong City If you stay in Halong City and want to go to Cat Ba Island you can get a taxi to Tuan Chau which is about 10 km from Halong City. At Tuan Chau, you can buy a ferry ticket at the Tuan Chau Ferry Counter. The tickets cost about 3.5 USD/person. 1.2. How to Get To Cat Ba From Tuan Chau If you stay overnight in a hotel in Tuan Chau, that will be very convenient as most of the hotels in Tuan Chau are not so far from Tuan Chau Ferry Station. So you may tell your hotel to arrange the transfer for you. 1.3. After finishing a cruise trip There are many cruises in Halong Bay starting from Tuan Chau Harbour in Tuan Chau so if you have finished a cruise trip which starting from Tuan Chau Harbour, that is easy for you. You can walk to the ferry counter for buying a ticket to Cat Ba Island. If your cruises disembark not in Tuan Chau but in other harbours like Sun Harbour or Hon Gai Harbour (for the cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay), you will need to get a taxi to Tuan Chau to buy a ticket to get to Cat Ba Island. 1.4. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry Schedule Cat Ba Island is an interesting destination for Vietnamese so the number of domestic tourists increasing in summer (from May to the end of September). That is the reason why there are more ferry routes/ day in summer but fewer in other seasons.  So if you travel in summer, that is easy for you to get a ferry as it is quite often and you do not have to wait for long. From 30th April – 30th September Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island: 07h30, 09h00, 11h30, 13h30, 15h00 Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau: 09h00, 11h30, 13h00, 15h00, 16h00 From 01st Oct – 29th April Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island: 07h30, 11h30, 15h00 Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau: 09h00, 13h00, 16h00 1.5. Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry Ticket There are different ticket prices depending on whether you are a guest only or you drive a motorbike or car. We list the full-price Tuan Chau Ferry ticket 2024 for different options in case you may pay for the car or van ticket by which you go or you ride a motorbike on your trip. + Guest only: 80,000 VND + Rider with motorbike: 100,000 VND + Car from 4 to 8 seats: 480,000 VND + Van from 9 to 15 seats: 520,000 VND + Van from 16 to 23 seats: 560,000 VND + Bus from 24 to 29 seats: 600,000 VND + Over 30-seat bus: 650,000 VND 2. Get To Cat Ba Island by Speedboat Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by SpeedboatIf you do not wish to travel by ferry from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island, a speedboat from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau to Cat Ba Island is an option. There are several sharing speedboats from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau and there are private speedboats if you wish. The harbour in Halong Bay is Bai Chay or Tuan Chau and in Cat Ba is Gia Luan. So you can start from Bai Chay or Tuan Chau in Halong for a speedboat to Gia Luan Harbour then take a bus from Gia Luan to Cat Ba Town. There are several buses between Gia Luan and Cat Ba Island Town. The normal ticket price is about 6.00 USD and it takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the speedboat to travel from Halong Bay to Cat Ba. 3. How To Get To Cat Ba Island By Cable Car Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Island by Cable CarFrom May 2020, Cat Ba Cable Car is an option for travelling to Cat Ba Island. The cable car to Cat Ba Island with 4 stations will connect Cat Hai in Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island. At the moment – in 2024, the Cat Hai – Phu Long route is completed and you can travel from Cat Hai to Phu Long in Cat Ba Island then you can get a bus from Phu Long to Cat Ba Town. 3.1. From Halong City If you stay in Halong City or you have finished a cruise in Bai Tu Long or Halong Bay, you can get a taxi to Cat Hai for buying a cable car ticket to Cat Ba Island. The taxi from Halong City or Tuan Chau (where many cruises in Halong Bay embark/disembark) will cost about 60.00 USD and it takes about 1 hour for driving. 3.2. From Lan Ha Bay Nowadays, when we are talking about a cruise in Halong Bay it means we are talking about a cruise to Halong Bay Center, Bai Tu Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay because they share the same geography, climate and scenery. So most of the new cruises in Halong Bay and luxury cruises in Halong Bay now run the Lan Ha Bay route. That will be very convenient to get to Cat Ba Island if you take a cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Those cruises embark/disembark at Got Harbour in Cat Hai and Got Harbour is next to Cat Ba Cable Station. So after ending the cruise in Lan Ha Bay, you can walk to Cat Ba Cable Car Station in Cat Hai to buy a ticket to Cat Ba Island. Then, get a bus and go to Cat Ba Town. Make your trip more convenient with Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island Day Trip from Hanoi, which is created to enjoy both Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island. Reach out to us to secure your spots!

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Cat Ba Island Cable Car

Cat Ba Island Cable Car

Cat Ba Cable Car is the longest sea cable car route in Vietnam and the world connecting Cat Hai Island to Cat Ba Town. Cat Ba Cable Car has 4 stops including Phu Long, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Don Station, and Cat Ba Central Station.[incredible_toc]The Cat Hai – Phu Long Route will be put in operation on 20th May 2020. The ticket price for this route in 2024 is 100,000 VND/adult and 100,000 VND/children one way.Cat Ba Island will be a good destination to visit in travel list when you plan for a travel package tour to Vietnam.1. How long is Cat Ba Cable Car?Cat Ba Cable Car is 21 km in length with 5 stations including Cat Hai, Phu Long, Cat Ba National Park, and Cat Ba Town. The Cat Hai–Phu Long leg is the biggest leg in the world.Cat Ba Cable Car is planned to be completed at the beginning of 2021 and by the time of completion, the cable car is capable of carrying 5500 passengers per hour. Sun Group expert team is trying the best to ensure the project will be completed in time and safety. A new world record will await to be set by Sun Group soon for this project.Map of Cat Ba Cable Car2. Is Cat Ba Cable Car the longest sea cable car in the world?Yes, Cat Ba Cable Car will be the longest sea cable in the world with a length of 21 km.It is a longest sea cable in the world and it will create fresh and exciting experiences for travellers who wish to visit Cat Ba. Travelers will save time and have a wonderful experience of traveling in the longest cable car in the world. The transfer time turns into a wonderful trip.Cat Ba will be sure a hot destination of North Vietnam in the near future. So please visit Cat Ba soon if you have a chance to feel the real Cat Ba as it will be crowded and the price for your will be high in the future when it becomes a hot destination. 3. Ticket Price for Cat Ba Cable CarAfter temporarily closing on October 2nd, 2023, the Cat Ba Cable Car service reopens on April 17th, 2024. The price for the shortest route Cat Hai – Phu Long is 100,000 VND (About 3.93 USD)/person/1 way, and the longest route will be about 200,000 VND (about 7.86 USD)/person but it can be changed when the whole project is completed. Cat Hai – Phu Long: 100.000 VND/adult/1 way, FREE for children under 1mCai Hai – Cat Hai: 200,000 VND/adultThe price seems reasonable for travelers as that is a way of transfer but also an enjoyable experience. NOTE: From May 27th to August 31st 2024, Cat Ba Cable Car offers a 50% discount on ticket prices, reducing the cost to just 50,000 VND ($2.20) per 1-way trip for all visitors. Quickly contact Incredible Asia Journeys to book your tour to Lan Ha Bay and get this premium discount!Cat Ba Cable Car will attract a lot of tourists to Cat Ba in the near future. There will be more entertainment complex and more resorts in Cat Ba to attract travelers.Cat Ba Island belongs to Hai Phong Province. The province plans to welcome about 8 million visitors in 2021 while Cat Ba will welcome about 5 – 6 million visitors.Cat Ba Cable Car4. How to go to Cat Ba by Cable Car?That is easy to visit Cat Ba. Nowadays there are different options for you. 4.1. Visiting Cat Ba without Halong BayIf you just want to visit Cat Ba without taking a cruise in Halong Bay you can get a bus to Cat Hai ticket Station which is near Got Harbour (the cruise to Lan Ha Bay starts from here. See more cruises in Lan Ha Bay). Then you can take the cable car to Phu Long Cable Car Station. From there, you can take a bus/private car to Cat Ba Town to visit Cat Ba Island. In the future when the whole project is completed, you can get a ticket from Cat Hai Station directly to Cat Ba Town.4.2 Visiting Cat Ba Island after taking a cruise in Halong BayTalking about Halong Bay Cruises, we are talking about the Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises, Halong Bay Cruises and Lan Ha Bay Cruises.Taking a cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay or Halong Bay After taking a cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay or Halong Bay you can take a taxi or a private car(about 1 hour driving to Cat Hai Island then you can buy a ticket to Cat Ba Island.Taking a cruise in Lan Ha BayLan Ha Bay CruiseThat will be convenient. You can take a cruise bus to Lan Ha Bay. After finishing the cruise tour at Got Harbour then you can walk to Cat Ba Cable Station to buy a ticket to Cat Ba Island. That is the best option for you. After visiting Cat Ba Island you can get back to Cat Hai again by taking a cruise bus to Hanoi. Please get in touch with your travel agent or cruise to arrange the cruise bus for you and Incredible Asia Journeys is here to provide any travel tips & experiences. In that way, you can have the best services as the cruise bus is professional and that is convenient for you when the bus picks you up from hotels in Hanoi and drops you off at hotels in Hanoi. Click HERE to see more details for Lan Ha Bay Cruises!There are different trips to Lan Ha Bay from a day trip to 2 days 1 night and 3 days 2 nights. See more at:Lan Ha Bay Day Tour from HanoiLan Ha Bay 2-day 1-night cruise from HanoiLan Ha Bay 3-day 2-night cruise from Hanoi5. Who is the owner of Cat Ba Cable Car?Sun Group is the owner of Cat Ba Cable Car. It is a leading incorporation in the travel and leisure industry with excellent constructions in Vietnam recognized by experts worldwide. After success with different projects in different places in Vietnam like Fansipan Legend in Sapa, Sun World Halong Complex in Halong, Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, Cable Car in Phu Quoc…etc, Sun Group decided to invest in the Pearl of Tonkin Gulf – Cat Ba Island.This time Sun Group will set the record – The longest sea cable in the world for the Cat Ba Cable Car Project.6. General information about Cat Ba Cable CarLength: 21 KmCapacity: 5,500 passengers/hourOwner: Sun GroupPlan for Completion: 20217. Best Hotels in Cat BaRecently, there has been more and more accommodations in Cat Ba which give travelers more choices to choose for your group a good accommodation to enjoy their trip with their family or friends. Please see some good options for the hotels and resorts in Cat Ba as below and choose a suitable one for your group.7.1.Cat Ba Island Resort & SpaCat Ba Island Resort & Spa is a 4-star resort in Cat Ba Island. The resort has good services and friendly staff. With dark woods, ocean view accommodation, Cat Ba Island Resort & Spa is really a good option for a luxury accommodation in Cat Ba Island and we really recommend this accommodation to travellers.7.2. Nam Cat Island ResortNam Cat Island Resort is a local 4-star resort in Cat Ba Island. Located on Nam Cat Island (a part of Cat Ba Island), the resort offer you a private beach and great view to one of the natural wonders.7.3. Cat Ba Sunrise ResortCat Ba Sunrise Resort is a 4-star resort in Cat Ba Island. Located near the beautiful beach (Cat Co), the resort offers a great view of Lan Ha Bay. With excellent services, nice swimming pool, nice restaurant and bar, Cat Ba Sunrise Resort is really recommended to travellers while staying in Cat Ba.7.4. Paradise Hotel Cat BaParadise Hotel Cat Ba is a 3-star hotel in Cat Ba Island. With 90 rooms and the capacity of the hotel is up to 300 guests, it is a good option for the family group or business group. Located in the town it is easy for travelers to get access to the restaurants, shops, or other services.7.5. Hung Long Hotel Cat BaHung Long Hotel Cat Ba is a good 3-star hotel in Cat Ba Island. Hung Long Hotel has a great view of the floating village. It is located at the end of the town and near Cat Co Beach so that is very convenient for travelers who wish to go swimming on Beach and who like to discover the town.See more articles about Cat Ba Island:Things to do on Cat Ba IslandHow Long to Stay on Cat Ba IslandShould you Visit Cat Ba or Phu Quoc? How to get to Cat Ba from Halong Bay

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Monkey Island Cat Ba

Monkey Island Cat Ba

In this blog, Incredible Asia Journeys will provide some travel tips & experiences about a trip to Monkey Island (Cat Ba).[incredible_toc]1. Things to Know About Monkey IslandMonkey Island Cat Ba is one of the appealing tourist destinations for travelers to Cat Ba Island. Each year, there are thousands of tourists visiting Monkey Island in Cat Ba. When you travel to Monkey Island you can go swimming there to watch the funny monkeys coming down to get food or watch tourists you are seeing them.The sandbank of Monkey Island was formed over millions of years and it owns the mountain shape. The wind and the sea have brought the rocks, coral, shells of the sea creatures, and sand to the foot of the mountain there and created a beautiful beach which you can enjoy swimming there today.Thanks to the blue and freshwater, Monkey Island is an ideal beach for tourists who visit Cat Ba Island.Monkey Island Cat Ba is one of the appealing tourist destinations for travelers to Cat Ba Island2. Name of Monkey Island Monkey Island was formerly known as Cat Dua Island because there are a lot of pandanuses there. They look very beautiful and the fishermen usually pick the pandanus fruits to make the medicine. Later, the rangers brought the monkeys there and now there are several dozen monkeys there and the local people on Cat Ba Island call it Monkey Island. Now, most local people and tourists know it as Monkey Island and it is an easy name to remember for both local people and tourists.The Monkey Island Cat Ba has 2 arc-shaped beaches. They are Cat Dua 1 Beach and Cat Dua 2 Beach. The beaches there are an ideal venue for swimming and relaxing when tourists visit Cat Ba Island thanks to the blue water and fresh air there. They are far from the city of the main so they are very clean.  When you are there, you will have a chance to watch the monkeys playing there. Be careful with them because the monkeys there are quite bold with tourists and local people. They may seize the food from tourists' hands and even they may bite you in some cases so please be careful if you bring food with you.The Monkey Island Cat Ba has 2 arc-shaped beaches3. What to do on Monkey Island Cat Ba As you see there are 2 beaches there so that is a good place for swimming and relaxing. Besides that, you may walk on the beaches to collect the nice seashells brought by the sea waves and wind.There are kayak services there where you can rent a kayak to discover the area around among the karst mountains.There are some bungalows there where you can stay overnight for enjoying your holiday.Feeding the monkeys is a nice activity there but be careful with those monkeys and get good advice from the tour guide.There are 2 beaches there so that is a good place for swimming and relaxing4. How Can You Get to Monkey Island If you wish to visit Monkey Island you can easily book a day tour from your hotel or an operator in Hanoi. The bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cat Ba Town to Beo Pier (a local pier) for the boat trip to Monkey Island. The boat trip will be about 15 minutes through the Cai Beo Fishing Village where you can see the floating houses and floating farm of the local people there. Once arrive on Monkey Island you can enjoy your time swimming there or walking around for taking photos of the beach and monkeys. The boat trip to Monkeys Island is nice among hundreds of limestone mountains in Lan Ha Bay. You can refer to our tour Arcady Cruise – Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island to hop on a Halong Bay Cruise and explore all these TOP tourist attractions!5. When to visit Monkey Island The best time to visit Monkeys Island is in summer from May to Sept but note that is the high season for domestic tourists so it will be crowded there. You may travel from April to May and from Oct to Nov when the temperature is not cold but it is not too crowded there.If you are people who do not care much about the crowd then May to September will be the best time for swimming. May to September will be the best time for swimming on Monkey Island

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Ba Trai Dao Beach

Ba Trai Dao Beach

Thanks to the crystal-like water there, travelers can enjoy swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach much better than any other beaches in Halong Bay. That is a good place when you go on a vacation with children and family. Your children can play on a nice sandy beach there![incredible_toc]1. OverviewBa Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. With white sand, it is an ideal beach for swimming and relaxing on your holiday. Ba Trai Dao Beach is chosen in the itinerary of some cruises in Halong Bay and cruises in Lan Ha Bay. Ba Trai Dao Islet (Three Peaches Islet) is a group of 3 limestone islets having shapes like three peaches so local people call it Ba Trai Dao or There Peaches Islet.Ba Trai Dao Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay2. LocationBa Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. It is close to Cat Ba Island – One of the largest Islands in Vietnam. Click Here for more details about Cat Ba Island.3. Legend of Ba Trai Dao BeachWhen you are in Vietnam or Asia, you may listen to a lot of legends like the legend of Halong Bay and Ba Trai Dao has a legend.The legend has it that, once upon a time, there was a fairy who fell in love with a poor fisherman. The fairy who was the youngest daughter of God stole  3 peaches from heaven for her bellowed fisherman because she wanted him to be immortal with her forever. The God noticed and he got angry and turned 3 peaches into 3 stone mountains there in Halong Bay. Therefore, local people named them 3 Peaches Islet or Ba Trai Dao.Ba Trai Dao is located about 22 km from Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province4. What To Do in Ba Trai DaoBa Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists because most Halong Bay 1 day or 2-day Halong Bay tour cuises are not able to get to this area. Therefore, Ba Trai Dao is one of the best beaches in Halong Bay.With the clean blue water, it is a nice beach for swimming. Besides that, you can go kayaking there around the mountains and that is great. Ba Trai Dao is a very nice beach but you can go swimming there for only 2 to 3 hours per day due to the tide in Halong Bay.It is quite far from Halong Bay and Lan Ha Center so only some cruises have itineraries going there. On some wavy days, the cruises may not go there for safety because it will be wavy on the way to get there.There are some cruises that have itineraries going there like Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Halong Bay Catamaran Cruise.Ba Trai Dao Beach is far from Halong City and it is less touched by tourists Thank you so much for reading. If you wish to visit Ba Trai Dao Beach please contact Incredible Asia Journeys – One of the best Vietnam Tour Operators and we will check the best cruise suitable for your group. 

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Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves Halong Bay

Dark and Bright Caves is one of the beautiful places to visit when you do the trip to Halong Bay. When you read the itinerary of the boat in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay you may see Dark and Bright Cave listed in the itinerary. Those caves are a very good place to go kayaking and taking the sampan boat trip.[incredible_toc] Nowadays, most of the cruises which have an itinerary to Lan Ha Bay choose Dark and Bright Caves for a stop in the itinerary to go kayaking and travellers like it very much.Dark and Bright Caves Overview1. Introduction of Dark and Bright CavesDark and Bright Caves belong to Lan Ha Bay where is the less touristy area of Halong Bay. Lan Ha Bay is the Southern part of Halong Bay which shares the same climate, geography and scenery as Halong Bay. However, there are fewer cruises and Lan Ha Bay is far from the city so it is cleaner than Halong Bay now more and more new and nice cruises choose Lan Ha Bay for their itinerary. Get more detail for Lan Ha Bay Cruises.When you visit Dark and Bright Caves you will see that is a very beautiful area with some tunnels caves. There are caves which you can go through easily by kayak or sampan boat then see a large lagoon surrounded by closed mountains and those caves are Bright Cave. There is a cave which is very long and you only can visit it in the good tide and only by kayak but not other means of transportation. That cave is Dark Cave.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave1.1. Dark CaveIn the Dark and Bright Caves area, there is a long tunnel cave where there is little light there. This cave in the past was opened to the tourists but it is a dangerous trip to do on your own. Tourists needed the support of captain and guide to visit this cave because only in the good tide you can visit the Dark Cave. If the tide is low or high you cannot visit the cave. So in this cave, you visit the cave and the tide raises and you may get stuck in the cave and you have to wait for the good tide to get out. There is little light in the cave and you need a good torch to get in the cave. That is a long cave and when the tide goes in and if you are not strong enough you cannot get out by kayak. Now, the Lan Ha Bay management does not allow tourists to go in anymore.1.2. Bright CavesThere are some tunnel caves in the Dark and Bright Caves area. Those tunnel caves lead to the lagoon and you can go through them easily with the kayak or sampan boat because they are not long caves. Passing the caves you will see a large lagoon opened in front of your eyes surrounded by the karst rocks like the walls. You may see the monkeys in this area because it is next to Cat Ba National Park. That is a perfect ear to do kayaking and sampan boat trips. You will feel very relaxed there.Kayaking in Dark and Bright Cave2. FAQs about Dark and Bright CaveThere are some questions travellers may have for Dark and Bright Cave as below.2.1. Why does that area have the name Dark and Bright Cave?So it is easy to understand the name of the Dark and Bright Caves. There are Dark Caves where you have to use some source of light to go across the cave and you almost see nothing if there is no source of light while you can see another side of the Bright Cave easily from this side. 2.2. What to do in Dark and Bright Caves?Dar and Bright Cave area is a perfect place for you to have some outdoor activity. Most of the cruises in Lan Ha Bay now choose this place for a stop. Here, you can go kayaking or sampan boat rowed by local people. That is a clean area and quiet area next to Cat Ba Island. When you do kayaking there or relax on a sampan boat the sound you can hear most is the sound of the paddle moving in the water. The air is really fresh as it belongs to Cat Ba National Park. Click HERE to learn more about things to do on Cat Ba Island. Sometimes, you will see money in the mountains when you go there. There are some boats in Halong Bay that also stop there for travellers to do swimming there as the water there is clean.2.3. Where is Dark and Bright Cave?It is located in Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island. Lan Ha Bay is a part of Halong Bay so we can say Dark and Bright Cave is located in Halong Bay.Nowadays, Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay are managed by 2 different provinces which are Quang Ninh and Hai Phong so for the boats with Halong Bay Itinerary they will not go to Dark and Bright Cave anymore.If you wish to visit Dark and Bright Cave, please choose the Lan Ha Bay Cruises and you can visit Dark and Bright Cave.V'Spirit Premier Cruise2.4. What Cruises should I book to visit Dark and Bright Caves?There are so many cruises in Lan Ha Bay and some cruises starting from Halong have itineraries going to Dark and Bright Caves.There are some good cruises you can go with such as VSpirit Cruise, Perla Dawn Sails, Scarlet Pearl Cruise, Mon Cheri Cruise which you can book with and you can visit Dark and Bright Caves.Thank you very much for reading! If you have any questions please contact us via WhatsApp, Email or you can chat online on our Website Incredible Asia Journeys.

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Cat Ba Island Travel Guide

Cat Ba Island Travel Guide

Cat Ba Island is the largest island in the Halong Bay area and it is one of the largest islands in Vietnam. If you are looking for a day tour out of Hanoi the travel consultants may advise you to go to Cat Ba Island. Some cruises in Halong Bay offer 2 nights including 1 night on Cat Ba Island. You also can just go to Cat Ba Island to stay there on the beach. Come closer with Incredible Asia Journeys to find out what makes Cat Ba attractive.[incredible_toc]1. Everything you should know about Cat Ba IslandThere are many things you can do on Cat Ba Island when you want to relax or even if you want an adventure tour there. That is a good place for a relaxing holiday or adventure tour.1.1. Things to do on Cat Ba IslandSwimmingThere are some beaches on Cat Ba Island (Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, Cat Co 3) and the beach on Monkey Island. So if you like the beach holiday then Cat Ba Island is a good option for you and your family. The beaches on Cat Ba Island especially Monkey Island Beach are very clean with emerald water. So that is the perfect beach for your holiday in summer.  During the Vietnam summer holiday from June to July, there are a lot of Vietnamese tourists visiting Cat Ba Island so if you visit Cat Ba Island please note it will be crowded in June and July. Beaches on Cat Ba Island are very clean with emerald waterHikingThere is Cat Ba National Park on Cat Ba Island where you can go hiking there to Ngu Lam Peak. That is a very nice area for hiking as the air is fresh in the national park on the remote island. When you are in Ngu Lam Peak you can have a view of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.Hiking in Cat BaKayaking and Cruising When you are in Cat Ba Island, you can take a day boat trip to Lan Ha Bay from Beo Pier to visit Monkey Island or to Dark and Bright Caves. Click Here for more detail of Dark and Bright Caves.Kayaking in Lan Ha BayShopping in Cat Ba IslandThere are a lot of shops and there is a night market where you can buy local souvenirs at a low price on Cat Ba Island. When you buy something, there you can bargain to get a good price. Please ask your guide to know how to bargain in the Vietnamese way. Dining in Cat Ba IslandWhen we talk about the food in Cat Ba Island we need to talk to the seafood there. As it is an island there are fishing villages there where people do fishing and have fishing farms. The seafood in Cat Ba Island is very fresh as they catch the seafood every day.In the early morning, you may go to the market to see local people buy and sell the seafood then they move to the mainland to bring to the city.There are a lot of seafood restaurants on Cat Ba Island at a reasonable price. If you like you also can go to some floating restaurants near the city and enjoy a meal in the floating restaurants. That is so interesting! Therefore, don't wait to book your Vietnam travels to Cat Ba now! 1.2. Cat Ba AttractionsThere are some tourist attractions in Cat Ba Islands you can visit and see when you visit the island.Local VillageIn Cat Ba Island there is a nice local village of Viet Hai. You may get to Viet Hai Village by boat from Beo Pier. Learn about their life in a remote area of Cat Ba Island.Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba IslandCat Ba National ParkCat Ba National Park is a good place to visit. You can buy a tour from your hotel for a trekking tour there to Ao Ech or Ngu Lam Peak. There you can visit the Hospital Cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.Trekking in Cat Ba National ParkMonkey Island If you wish to visit Monkey Island where you can go swimming in the clean water with long sandy beaches and see a lot of monkeys you can take a tour from Beo Pier.It is easy to book a day tour with your hotel on Cat Ba Island and the bus will pick you up from your hotels.Monkey Island Resort2. Accommodation on Cat Ba Island There are a lot of best hotels on Cat Ba Island from low budget to higher budget, from homestay to 2-star hotel, 3-star or 4-star hotel. There are some good hotels like Hung Long Harbour Hotel and Sunrise Resort Cat Ba.In the summer, there is a lot of Vietnamese traveling to Cat Ba so there are a lot of low-budget hotels there which may cost about 20.00 USD/room/night. Nowadays, young people go there a lot to relax so there is more and more eco-accommodation in the remote area which is far from Cat Ba Town.3. When to visit Cat Ba Island The best season to visit Cat Ba is from April to November as it will be the warm season so you may go swimming on the beach because Cat Ba is famous for the beach in North Vietnam.Please note the peak season of Cat Ba Island is from the end of May to the end of July because it is the summer holiday in Vietnam so there is a huge number of Vietnamese travelers traveling to Cat Ba Island. They travel with family and company so there are a lot of big groups. If you go to Cat Ba Island at this time the price of the hotels will be high, especially the weekend. So make sure you book the rooms in advance. In the peak season, you may book the high-class hotels because the high-class hotel price at that time is not much higher than the low-class hotel. This is because Vietnamese travel a lot and there are a lot of Vietnamese travelers who just can pay the low-class hotels but those hotels will raise the price a lot and are not much different from the high-level class hotels. And if you stay in those low-class hotels like 2 stars the services are not so good because the hotels are lacking professional staff to serve a huge number of travelers at that time. If you wish to avoid the crowd and get a good deal you may visit Cat Ba Island from the middle of September to November as the summer holiday has ended. That is still not the cold weather season so that is still good for Cat Ba Island.3. Tours to Cat Ba Island There are a lot of cruises in Lan Ha Bay that will have itineraries for 3 days and 2 nights and those cruises have itineraries for you to visit a part of Cat Ba Island. Normally, those cruises visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island.There are some cruises that have itineraries to the caves on Cat Ba Island.The cruises have itineraries to villages or caves on Cat Ba Island like:V’Spirit CruisePerla Dawn SailsScarlet Pearl CruiseOrchid CruiseLa Pandora CruiseLa Regina Legend CruiseLa Regina Grand CruisePerla Dawn Sails Cruise5. How to Get To Cat Ba IslandFrom Hanoi you can get to Cat Ba Island by booking the cruises in Lan Ha Bay then they will go to Vietnam Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. That is easy as it will be included in the cruise trip.If you just want to go to Cat Ba Island only but not the cruise, you can book a bus from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbour then take a fairy to Gia Luan Harbour then get a taxi or bus to Cat Ba Town.You also can get a bus to Got Harbour then take a fairy to Cat Ba Island then take a bus to the center.Thank you very much for reading! We hope you will have a good vacation with family in Vietnam or friends on Cat Ba Island.

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Halong Bay Tour from International Cruise Ship

Halong Bay Tour from International Cruise Ship

If your international cruise ship docks in Halong Port – At the moment it is Halong International Port (so-called Sun International Port) and you want to take a day tour to Halong Bay on a day boat, please see the information below to get a good boat tour to Halong Bay.[incredible_toc]Halong International PortFrom March 2019 the international cruise ships will dock at Halong International Port and guests will have a chance to take some shore excursions such as Halong Bay Boat Tour, Hai Phong City tour, or Hanoi City Tour from Halong City. Among those tours, the Halong Bay Boat Tour is the most popular as Halong Bay is one of the World National Heritage Sites with magnificent scenery.Halong Bay is a large area with thousands of limestone islets emerging from the sea. You will be amazed by the sightseeing there and there are some interesting activities you can do there like swimming, kayaking, taking a sampan boat, hiking in the caves or just relaxing on a cruise around the bay and see the Natural World Wonder.There are some Halong Bay Tours options if you start from the International Cruise Ship Port you can take as below!1. Halong Bay Day Tour from International Cruise Ship PortThe Halong International Cruise Port comprises 6 wharfs, with 4 designated for yachts and cruise ships and 2 catering to heavyweight international cruises. It's truly a wonderful opportunity for both domestic and international tourists to immerse themselves in the enchanting Halong city and experience the warmth of Vietnam. Located conveniently in central Bai Chay, the port is easily accessible for travelers. Visitors have the option to choose from 2 types of Halong Day Trips: one departing from Halong Bay International Port at 10:00 AM, and the other from Tuan Chau Port, with 7-hour cruises typically starting around 9:45-10:00 AM. Also, there are 6-hour cruises departing from Tuan Chau Port at 12:00 PM. The price for a one-day cruise ranges from 800,000 - 1,600,000 VND (32 – 63 USD) per guest, depending on the quality of the cruise, offering options from 3 to 5-star services.Let’s explore the suggested Halong Bay day cruise tour from International Cruise Ship!1.1. Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise from Halong Bay International PortAmazing Sails Halong Bay CruiseThe Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise offers a luxury day trip departing at 10:00 AM from Sun Port. The journey begins with a cruise through Halong Bay's limestone mountains, accompanied by a delicious lunch at 11:30 AM. At 1:00 PM, the first stop is Tien Ong Cave, followed by a visit to Cua Van fishing village at 2:00 PM for kayaking or bamboo boating. The tour then proceeds to the Pearl Farm Village at 2:45 PM, where guests learn about pearl cultivation. Leisure time onboard follows, with activities like sunbathing and optional massages. A cooking class and tea break are offered at 5:00 PM before the cruise concludes at Tuan Chau Pier at 5:30 PM. Guests return to Hanoi, arriving around 7:45 PM.To read the detailed itinerary, contact us to refer to more information about Amazing Sails Halong Bay Cruise!1.2. Other Recommended Halong Bay Day Tours from Tuan Chau PortIf you prefer not to depart from the International Cruise Port, you can take a taxi to Tuan Chau Port, which provides a wider range of day cruises. Tuan Chau Port is known for its variety of tour options, including the Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise, Amethyst Cruise, and Jade Sails Halong Bay Day Tour,…The day cruises from Tuan Chau Port have different schedules to suit various preferences. The 7-hour cruises typically start around 9:45-10:00 AM, allowing ample time to explore the bay. For a shorter trip, the 6-hour cruises usually depart from Tuan Chau Port at 12:00 PM. The driver will pick you up from Sun Port Waiting Lounge (It is where your cruise docks) and take you to Tuan Chau Harbour. You will meet your guide and other tourists from Hanoi at Tuan Chau Harbour and join in the boat trip to Halong Bay for 6 hours or 7 hours depending on your choice.Cozy Bay Premium Day CruiseCozy Bay Premium Day CruiseThe Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise departs from Tuan Chau Harbor between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. This 5-6 hour journey takes you along the stunning boat route, featuring uninhabited islets and outcrops. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board while cruising, followed by visits to Surprising Cave, Titop Island for panoramic views, and kayaking or bamboo boating in Luon Cave. The day concludes with a sunset party back on the cruise before returning to the harbor around 5:00 PM.Amethyst CruiseAmethyst CruiseStarting at 10:00 AM from Tuan Chau Harbor, the Amethyst Cruise offers a delightful day trip with a welcome drink, followed by a scenic journey through Halong Bay's iconic formations. Enjoy a buffet lunch at 12:00 PM, then explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave and kayak in the picturesque Luon Cave. The tour continues with a visit to Titop Island for breathtaking views and a relaxing sunset party with Vietnamese tea and snacks. The cruise returns to Tuan Chau Port by 6:00 PM.Jade Sails Halong Bay Day TourJade Sails Halong Bay Day CruiseThe Jade Sails Halong Bay Day Cruise begins at 9:45 AM with a welcome drink. Enjoy a delectable lunch with live traditional Vietnamese music as you cruise through the limestone islands. Visit the Dark & Bright Caves by bamboo boat, then swim and kayak in the serene waters of Tung Gau. Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls and end the day with a sunset party on the sundeck. The cruise concludes at Tuan Chau Harbor by 5:30 PM.2. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from International Cruise Ship PortFor those looking to extend their exploration of Halong Bay, a 1-night tour is an excellent option. These tours depart from both the Sun Port and Tuan Chau Port, offering unique experiences and luxury accommodations with rates from 125 USD - 300 USD.2.1. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from Halong Bay International PortHalong Bay 1-Night Tour To Lan Ha Bay: Scarlet Pearl CruiseScarlet Pearl CruiseDeparting from Sun Port at 11:30 am, this cruise features elegant cabins and top-notch amenities. Guests will enjoy a welcome drink upon boarding, followed by a sumptuous lunch as the cruise sets sail. The itinerary includes visits to the Dark & Bright Caves, where you can kayak or take a bamboo boat, and a visit to the Ao Ech Area. The evening features a fine dining experience, followed by squid fishing or relaxing on the sundeck. The next morning, enjoy Tai Chi, breakfast, and brunch before returning to Sun Port.Reach out to Scarlet Pearl Cruise by contacting us now to get hot deals!Halong Bay 1-Night Tour To Bai Tu Long Bay: Signature CruiseSignature CruiseThe Signature Cruise provides a luxurious escape to Bai Tu Long Bay, departing from Sun Port at 12:30 pm. This 1-night tour includes spacious cabins with private balconies, a welcome drink, and a delectable lunch as you embark on your journey. Highlights include a visit to Vung Vieng Fishing Village, and the chance to kayak or a locally-rowed sampan boat in the serene waters. Evening activities include a gourmet dinner and options like squid fishing or movie night. On the second day, start with Tai Chi, followed by breakfast and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave before returning to Sun Port.2.2. Halong Bay 1-night Tour from Tuan Chau PortV'Spirit CruiseV'Spirit Cruise offers a memorable 1-night journey departing from Tuan Chau Port. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a drink before embarking on a scenic cruise through Ha Long Bay. The itinerary includes a visit to Dark & Light Cave, kayaking or swimming, and a cooking class on board. Enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by evening activities such as squid fishing or karaoke. The next morning features Tai Chi, breakfast, and brunch before heading to Tuan Chau Port. Reach out to Incredible Asia Journeys to book the V'Spirit Cruise at the best rates!V'Spirit CruiseOther TOP-rated Halong Bay 1-night cruiseIn addition to the tours mentioned above, there are several other highly rated options for a 1-night cruise in Ha Long Bay:Indochine CruiseHermes CruiseMila CruiseEssence Grand CruisesSo, that is all the information for tourists who want to take a Halong Bay cruise trip from an International Cruise Ship, consider carefully planning your trip hassle-free. Also, if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to ask Incredible Asia Journeys to help you book your cruise with free consultations and premium deals!

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How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

You are visiting Halong Bay and you are wondering “How long does it take from Hanoi to Halong Bay?” to prepare for your trip. Yes, this question is very popular for many people who have a plan to visit Halong Bay because most of the Halong Bay trips will start from Hanoi.If you're planning a trip to Halong Bay, you might be asking yourself, “How long does it take to get there from Hanoi?” This is a common question for travellers heading to the bay. The thing is, there isn’t just one answer because there are tons of cruises that leave from different harbours, making the distance vary. Right now, there are 3 harbours the cruises start from. They are Tuan Chau Harbour, Hon Gai Harbour, and Got Harbour.[incredible_toc]Tuan Chau Harbour 1. Tuan Chau HarbourIf you go on Road #18 the distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay is about 175 km and if you take a cruise shuttle bus it will take about 3.5 hours including about 20 to 30 minutes for a break. However, it is a shuttle bus so they will pick up some groups then it will take about 30 minutes for the pick-up.  If you take a private car you will save about 30 minutes not waiting for other tourists on the bus and time for waiting for other tourists when you stop for the toilets. Sun World Halong International Cruise Port - A new cruise harbor in Halong Bay 2. Hon Gai HarbourHon Hai Harbour is the harbour for the cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay – The Eastern Part of Halong Bay and it is farther from Tuan Chau Harbour so you will need about 20 to 30 minutes more to get to this harbour. So you will need about 4 hours with the shuttle bus or 3.5 hours with the private if you go on Road #18.  There is another road – Expressway #5B which many luxury cruises use this road for their cruise bus to save time for tourists. If you go on this road, you will save about 30 minutes compared to Road #18 above. You can see more details about the Cruises in Halong Bay and the  Cruises in Bai Tu Long Bay. 3. Got Harbour Hanoi to Got Harbor Got Harbour is a new Harbour for the new cruises in Lan Ha Bay. All of the cruises there are new cruises in Halong Bay and they are the steel cruises. Lan Ha is located in the Southern Halong Bay and it is less touristy and less polluted so now most of the new cruises and luxury Halong Bay cruises depart from there. So how long to get from Hanoi to Got Harbour? If you travel with those cruises in Lan Ha Bay starting from Got Harbour you will travel on Expressway #5B and it will take about 2.5 hours from Hanoi to the harbour for your Halong Bay trip. Most of the cruises in Lan Ha Bay will use the luxury limousine bus/van so they do not pick up many tourists. That is the reason why if you use a private car the duration will be quite the same. Yes, you may save about 15 to 20 minutes if you use a private car.Some suggestions of cruises that go to Halong Bay:Catherine cruiseElite of the SeasCapella CruiseV'Sirit Cruise V'Spirit Cruise So there is not only one answer to the question of How Long from Hanoi to Halong Bay but I hope you get some information for that question. What do you think of a Halong Bay overnight cruise? Let Incredible Asia Journeys know if you'd like to make further consultancy for booking!

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