Best things to do while traveling in Halong Bay

Get on a cruise

Sealife Legend night cruise

In order to fully and thoroughly see the majestic beauty of Halong Bay, then it is a must-do to hop on a cruise and experience a full day tour with countless exciting activities.
With approximately 2,000 islands to visit, you will have many different options of visiting points, from the famous ones to less well-known and smaller islands.

Sea Octopus culinary cruise

Depending on the itinerary, passengers can also enjoy buffet meals as part of the cruise or stay overnight for a truly memorable cruising experience.
As the pioneer in operating high-class cruises in Halong Bay, Sealife Group (https://sealifegroup.com/special-offer) offers tours with a variety of itineraries which are based on the visitors’ preference, such as 1-day tour in Halong Bay with Sea Octopus or Sealife Legend’s overnight tour.

Exploring Sung Sot Cave

An amazing place that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises”, Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries.
Located at Bon Hon Island with a number of stone formations, along with the light streams across the water and flickering patterns from the inside. There are two divided chambers of Sung Sot cave with their high ceiling can reach up 30 meters. The first one - the “Waiting Room” is made of stalagmites and stalactites, litted up by sparkling electric lights to complement the chamber’s structural beauty. The second one is known as the “Serene Castle”, which is large and grand with an extremely high ceiling and has many interesting rock formations which locals identify by likening them to animals due to their shapes.

Kayaking in the bay

As a must-do bucket-list activity and by far the best way to explore the bay to the fullest, sliding through the jade sea water in a nifty kayak not only gives travelers more privacy to indulge in the heritage themselves independently, but also allows them to discover some natural sites that cannot be reached by cruises. Moreover, you can easily immerse in the peaceful atmosphere whilst floating in the middle of the Bay. This is a free-of-charge activity, offered by most Halong Bay cruises. 

Sunbathing on Titov islet’s beach

This crescent-moon-shaped beach might not be the largest in Halong Bay, but you can peacefully relax on the beach without being disturbed by the crowd, ensuring that visitors are able to enjoy their time to the fullest. It is an islet with white sands and calm waters and can only be reached by boat from Halong Bay. 
Furthermore, there is a popular rock climbing destination, a famous common stop for day cruise itinerary so that passengers can discover the bay to the fullest. 

Exploring the Cua Van Floating Village 

A fishing village located in a calm area of the Bay and surrounded by rocky mountains, Cua Van is famously known as the first floating cultural village model for fishermen in this part of Vietnam. The local fishing culture with their daily lives of Halong Bay is clearly reflected in Cua Van fishing village.
Intriguingly, the village has also converted one of its large floating houses into an open center, in which visitors can attend workshops or stop by to purchase hand-made products and fresh seafood. 
It's also possible to get a peek into the life the locals that lives in the floating houses. You can even spend the night in their homes and do some night fishing with the locals for the ultimate authentic experience. 

Visit Tuan Chau Island

Located just right off the coast of Halong City, this tiny island of just 1,500 residents is one of the most developed tourist destinations in the Bay. This reserved natural island offers visitors opportunities for trekking and camping, while the coastline is perfect for kayaking, water skiing, and parasailing.
Tuan Chau can be reached via a two-kilometer-long road that connects to the mainland, which has made it a lot easier and convenient for visitors to stay here and get "the island experience" without having to worry about transportation. 
As a well-developed resort destination, the island has a golf course; beach villas; a number of restaurants; and a beautiful marina, where cruises often stop so travelers can catch a dance performance or grab some souvenirs. 

Experience night squid fishing

Another popular night-time activity in Halong Bay is squid fishing at night. You can have this local experience is free of charge when boarding on an overnight cruise, or you can purchase this tour seperately on land.
Getting on a bamboo boat, visitors will be provided with a fishing rod and be able to take in large shoals of squid swimming around when the night falls. After that, you can also light up your taste buds with the squid barbecue as the staff will show you how to cook this delicious seafood dishes.