Ha Long Bay
Quang Ninh
- Region
- North
- Province
- Quang Ninh
- Nearest airport and station
- Van Don International Airport About 40 km; Hanoi Railway Station
- Best month
- March – may and september – november
- Recommended stay
- 1 to 2 days
- UNESCO heritage
- Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago Inscribed in 1994
Ha Long Bay changes colour with the seasons
- Ideal
- March – may
- Possible
- June – july
- Best avoided
- August
- Ideal
- September – november
- Possible
- December – february
Itineraries passing through Ha Long Bay
Itineraries that stop in Ha Long Bay, focusing on a single region or crossing all three.
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10 days
Hanoi, Ha Long and Ninh Binh
A thousand-year-old quarter, a night in the bay and rivers winding between limestone mountains. View details → -
15 days
The great classic from north to south
The great classic from north to south in 15 days, via Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho: day-by-day programme, route map, best season, budget and travel agencies able to organise it. View details → -
30 days
Cruises and a long relaxing stay
A cruise in the bay and seaside resorts. View details → -
20 days
Honeymoon: Ha Long – Hoi An – Con Dao
A limestone bay, an old town and a peaceful island, for two. View details →
Accommodation and services
Nearby destinations
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Cat Ba
A wooded island in the heart of Lan Ha Bay, with floating fishing villages View the destination → -
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ninh Binh
Trang An, Tam Coc — Ha Long Bay on land View the destination → -
Tam Dao
A small town in the clouds, cool in the heart of the northern summer View the destination →