The best of the cruises are offered here with choice of boats, destination and activities. Glorious Ha Long Bay is a must when you are visiting Vietnam, so do it in style!
If you want a more varied experience and wish to stay on an islands and do more kayaking and trekking then you may like to try one of these action packed tour.
Bai Tu Long Bay is equally beautiful but has fewer tourists. Kayaking, swimming, trekking and cooking are all on offer and there is more chance to meet the local people.

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Shoud you travel Halong bay in winter?

You are planning a trip to Halong bay in winter and wonder what you can do with the weather? As you may already know winter in north Vietnam lasts from the end of December to February, during this time the weather is pretty cold, sometimes it drops to below 10 degrees Celcius, on some days it drizzles and is cloudy with high humidity. Should you go to Halong bay this time? Why not? Maybe you are too familiar with a cool, bustling Halong in the summer, as the climate of Halong bay in summer is very cool, helping to dispel the heat and stuffiness of the North. However, in the winter, there is usually little rain, it is cold, the temperature ranges from 18-24 degrees Celsius, the dry weather is very suitable for visiting the beautiful scenery of the Bay on kayak with very interesting experiences.

Shoud you travel Halong bay in winter?
Shoud you travel Halong bay in winter?

Halong winter usually lasts from December to February next year, the temperature ranges from 16-18 degrees Celsius. Especially at this time, Christmas and New Year is approaching and during the festival season, this place is no longer bears the harsh sun, the sudden rains, the sky also becomes bluer. It's great to go together in the freezing cold, go for a walk at the night market or sip at a roadside grill that smokes with the aroma of seafood and above all, a romantic overnight cruise amongst thousands of islands.

January and February is the time near the Lunar New Year, the weather is pretty cold, with both fog and drizzle typical weather of the North Vietnam. If you visit the bay during this time, you will admire the fanciful beauty like a watercolor painting of charming mountains. In particular, Halong bay is hidden and there is no strong wind, so you don't have to worry about it being too cold. Halong bay cruise.
Halong bay cruise in winter
By March and April, many people consider this to be the most beautiful time in Halong, the sky is clearer, the sun starts to shine and the weather is getting warmer. The whole bay seems to be changed with a new color with a green color of vegetation mixed with clear blue water sparkling with sunlight shining on the islands. And this time is also suitable for participating in outdoor activities such as swimming, climbing, kayaking, night squid fishing, or simply watching the super romantic sunrise and sunset of the sea on the boats, all are experiences you must try.

One thing that makes you wonder when traveling to Halong in winter is that you can't take a bath, don't worry because in most hotels or deluxe cruises, there are 4-season swimming pools. So, you can just enjoy a dip in the warm water, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the bay, private halong bay tours.

An interesting experience when visiting Halong bay in winter is to wake up early in the morning, to warm up your body, try jogging along the beach while admiring the beauty of Halong early in the morning and discovering the fishing villages, or if you stay overnight on board a cruise ship you can take a Taichi exercise on the sundeck.
Halong bay in winter
Winter is also the time when travel companies are launching domestic tourism stimulus packages with incentives and promotions, it is much cheaper than going in the summer. Because this time is not the peak season, so it is not too crowded with tourists, do not worry about running out of rooms, food services are more reasonable prices, service quality is also more attentive and careful. This will save you a lot of money and you will also feel more satisfied.