1 Traveling from Saigon to Van Don
Since you are heading to Ha Long Bay, choose Van Don International Airport as your landing destination. You can hunt for cheap tickets from airlines like Vietjet, Pacific, etc., and opt for the earliest flight of the day, such as a 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM flight.
Upon landing at Van Don Airport, you can take the free shuttle bus and inform the driver of your desired drop-off point. Taxis are always waiting right in front of the airport terminal, while buses are parked outside. Security personnel are there to give helpful directions, so you don't have to worry about getting lost.
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2 Itinerary for a Ha Long Bay Day Trip
After having lunch, head to the passenger port to buy boat tickets to Ha Long Bay and select a route that suits you. Here, MIA.vn chose Route 2, which includes Stone Dog Islet, Dinh Huong (Incense Burner) Islet, Ba Hang Fishing Village, Trong Mai (Kissing Rocks) Islet, Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, Ti Top Island, Me Cung (Maze) Cave, and Luon Cave.
Tuan Chau Port bustling with tourists boarding and disembarking boats to explore Ha Long Bay
2.1 Check in at Sung Sot Cave - Ha Long Bay Day Trip
After 40 minutes embracing the sunshine and ocean breeze, you will arrive at Sung Sot Cave. Located on Bo Hon Island, this cave sits in the central area of the Ha Long Bay World Heritage site. It is also one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, featuring uniquely shaped karst formations found nowhere else.
The pathway up to Sung Sot Cave winds beneath the forest canopy and across rugged stone steps. You will enjoy the thrill of a mountain hiker while feeling the excitement of walking among the clouds.
Sung Sot Cave - Ha Long Bay Day Trip
2.2 Swimming at Ti Top Island
After 40 minutes of exploring the cave, quickly return to the boat to transfer to Ti Top Island for swimming and enjoying the beach views. After 1 hour, the boat will continue taking you to the remaining attractions on your chosen itinerary.
The famous Ti Top Island, part of the World Natural Heritage site
A trip will take about 5 hours to tour around Ha Long Bay, visit caves, and swim at the beach. Throughout this journey, visitors must adhere to the boat manager's schedule.
Once the tour concludes and the boat docks, sunset will be setting in. You can admire the romantic sunset over Ha Long Bay before heading back to your hotel to rest.
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Wrapping up a day trip to Ha Long Bay, every visitor will surely bring home unique feelings, fond memories, and a deep appreciation for this world natural wonder. Hopefully, this article proves helpful, especially for those departing from Saigon. Plan your journey to explore Ha Long right away!
