Why Visit Ha Long Bay
Book custom made tours to Ha Long Bay and bask in the majesty of one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. The U.S has The Grand Canyon, Australia has Uluru, and Vietnam has Ha Long Bay. Stand at the bow of a cruise as it glides through the silky, emerald green waters and gaze into the distance in anticipation for a landscape you will not find any other place on earth.
Where to stay in Ha Long Bay
Would you like to glide across the emerald green waters on a five star luxury cruise of Halong Bay and sleep in a king sized bed when the sun goes down? Yes, it’s possible. Wide Eyed Tours has decade-long partnerships with a number of reputable, high quality cruise ship companies in the area. After a detailed consultation with our local guides, we will put together custom tours in Ha Long bay with accommodation to suit your travel aspirations and budget. Our accommodation options range from three to five star cruise ships to suit luxury travellers, families on a budget, or couples in search of the perfect honeymoon destination.
What to do in Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is a glorious natural playground with activities aplenty. We can organise a day of kayaking through limestone caves, followed by an afternoon of fishing for shrimp. Or how would you like to spend an hour on the deck of a luxury cruise liner finding inner peace with a Tai Chi lesson as the sun dips below the horizon? Our local guides can create a custom made tour to Ha Long Bay that is truly unique.
Book your tailor made tour to Ha Long Bay
Travelling to Halong Bay is a once in a lifetime experience. There are a number of options when it comes to cruises in Halong Bay, but we are here every step of the way to ensure you step aboard the right one. It is entirely possible you could end up on a party cruise with thumping techno music and shirtless backpackers fist pumping to the relentless beat. It is our job to make sure this doesn’t happen. We will spend time getting to know you before we create a tailor made tour to Halong Bay to suit your travel plans.
WHAT TO SEE IN HA LONG BAY
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For many travellers, witnessing the beauty of Halong Bay from a cruise liner is everything they need, however, there are a range of activities available for tourists with itchy feet.
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Explore the caves of Halong Bay
For those feeling adventurous, the endless limestone caves are dying to be explored. Kayaking beneath grand arches and circling the impressive limestone towers standing twenty metres above the water is an unforgettable experience. It is also possible to explore the caves on foot and in complete safety. Proper, established hiking routes have been established through the cave systems
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Visit the floating villages of Halong Bay
Have you heard of the floating fishing villages of Halong Bay? The villages were originally built as a pitstop for fishermen returning from a night’s work to recuperate before heading out again to catch shrimp. The Halong Bay floating villages then evolved to become the official residence of the locals. We can include a visit of the floating villages in your tour.
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Climb Bai Tho Mountain
Now, this isn’t as intimidating as it sounds. Bai Tho mountain may be the highest point in Halong Bay, but it certainly isn’t Everest. The climb to the summit will take about half an hour and offers sweeping views of the bay. We know how to get there and the best time of day to start your ascent.
