Ha Long Bay

Bay Hạ Long, VN-13, Vietnam

What to expect

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and islets in various shapes and sizes, with an area of around 1,553 km2 and 1,969 islets. Visitors can cruise the bay, explore a floating village, paddle out in a kayak, clamber into a cave, or try their hand at rock climbing. The bay has a tropical evergreen biosystem and a seashore biosystem, and is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species. The best time to visit Ha Long Bay is from April to June or from late November to Tet Holiday, when the weather is warm and mostly sunny. The bay is a great place to visit with family and friends, with many activities and sights to explore

Plan your family visit to the Ha Long Bay with these blog insights 👇

Northern Vietnam with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We stayed in a junk in Ha Long Bay for two days and one night. We chose the Pelican Cruise, and the cabins were perfect

Highlights: Advancing in this decor was simply breathtaking ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went kayaking between the rocks in Halong Bay. We preferred to stop on Cat Ba Island to spend two nights in a wooden bungalow on the beach

Highlights: We enjoyed kayaking between the rocks in Halong Bay and staying in a wooden bungalow on Cat Ba Island ✨

Best Halong Bay Cruise with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a cruise to experience the bay and its 1,600 rainforest-covered limestone islands

Highlights: The visuals were all beyond expectations — the 1,600 rainforest-covered limestone islands jutting out of the bay are nothing short of unbelievable ✨

Tips Cruising For Halong Bay With Kids & Babies

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 2-night cruise around the bay and enjoyed the breathtaking scenery of limestone rocks and islands, rainforests, and emerald green waters

Highlights: We loved the stunning views and the variety of activities available, such as kayaking and visiting caves ✨

Halong Bay with kids: the BEST cruise for families

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 3D/2N cruise with Indochina Junk to explore the bay and its 2000 limestone islets

Highlights: The family enjoyed the stunning scenery and the relaxed atmosphere of the cruise ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a multi-day cruise through Ha Long Bay. We visited floating villages, went rowing, and swam in the bay

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the beautiful limestone islands and the floating villages. They also enjoyed swimming in the bay ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 1 or 2-night cruise on a junk boat to visit Halong Bay

Highlights: We had a great experience and enjoyed the opportunities to swim, kayak, fish for squid, learn tai chi, hike and explore the lime caves at low tide ✨

Sailing Halong Bay with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We sailed through the bay and spent 3 days and 2 nights on a cruise

Highlights: We loved the extra time sailing, the beautiful rooms, and the delicious food ✨

Halong Bay Cruise with Children – Is it Worth It?

This family's experience:

Activities: We booked a 3-day Halong Bay Cruise. We were picked up from our hotel and went by bus to the harbour. We boarded the cruise ship and had lunch. After we settled in our room, we went on a bamboo boat tour through the caves. We also participated in a cooking class and enjoyed dinner

Highlights: Our kids were thrilled by the Halong Bay Cruise. The bamboo boat tour through the caves was a lot of fun, and the kids loved the three-bed room with a great view. They also enjoyed the cooking class and the meals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a two-day boat tour of Ha Long Bay, where we kayaked, visited a cave, and enjoyed the scenery

Highlights: The kids enjoyed kayaking and playing on the beach, and we enjoyed the scenery and the cooking class ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 2-night cruise of the bay which included tours and excursions of some of the larger islands, as well as kayaking, swimming, squid fishing, and other onboard activities

Highlights: We were all amazed by the unparalleled natural beauty of the bay ✨

Bai Tu Long Bay, Ha Long Bay's Quieter Twin

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 3 day/2night boat trip to Ha Long Bay

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenery of the bay ✨

Inland Ha long Bay - Trang An Grottoes

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ha Long Bay, comparing it to Trang An Grottoes

Highlights: We enjoyed the similarities and differences between the two places ✨