Aboard the Halong Odyssey Cruise, we will take you to the most stunning Halong Bay destinations, from charming islands, magnificent caves, to dreamy beaches, where you can relax and let loose!
Tuan Chau Island and Harbor
One of Halong City’s most popular tourist destinations is Tuan Chau Island, often referred to as the “pearl of Ha Long” due to its breathtaking natural beauty and numerous first-rate tourist amenities.
Tuan Chau Island, which is 2.2 square kilometers in size and covered in palm groves, features two artificial beaches with fine, white sand to the east and south. On this beautiful island, you can find countless entertainment venues, such as animal circus clubs, amusement parks, golf courses, cultural sports centers, rural markets, restaurants, and more.
One significant factor leading to the development of Tuan Chau Island is its essential position at the entrance of Halong City’s waterway system, which is also the reason why Tuan Chau Harbor was built. From Tuan Chau Harbour, guests can easily hire a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island Biosphere Reserve.
The Halong Odyssey Cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina on a 7-hour itinerary, exploring the best Halong Bay destinations. Check out more here.
Trong Mai Islet, Cho Da Islet, Dinh Huong Islet
Cruising around Halong Bay, visitors will be delighted by the spectacular panorama of limestone islands towering tall in the crystal blue sea, like natural diamonds. Each island in the bay has its own unique shape and narrative, the most well-known being Trong Mai Islet, Cho Da Islet, and Dinh Huong Islet.
Trong Mai Islet is formed like a pair of chickens standing close together (“Trong” means rooster, and “Mai” means hen), standing strong despite being eroded by ocean and tides. Trong Mai Islet is seen as a sign of enduring love, overcoming every challenge and thorn. This popular islet is a must-see spot for both domestic and international travelers.
Cho Da Islet is about 8 meters high, looking from afar like a giant dog guarding the beautiful waters of Halong Bay. Therefore, this island is considered a protective mascot for fishermen on the bay.
Besides Trong Mai Islet and Cho Da Islet, Dinh Huong Islet is another famous island, especially for domestic tourists. With the unique shape of an incense burner, this island is favored to become a symbol on the 200,000 VND banknote of Vietnam, thereby attracting a large number of tourists to take pictures!
Visiting Halong Bay destinations on the Halong Odyssey Cruise, guests can not only admire the extraordinary beauty of the limestone islands but also listen to unique and interesting historical stories given by our experienced tour guides.
Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
Sung Sot Cave, located on Bo Hon Island, is one of the largest and most magnificent caverns in Halong Bay, covering more than 10,000 square meters. The first French explorers to Sung Sot Cave had dubbed this place “Grotte des surprises” due to its surprisingly breathtaking beauty.
Stepping into Sung Sot Cave, you will be blown away by thousands of stalactites and stalagmites covering the cave’s 500-meter-long path. This is truly a natural paradise, with birds chirping, plants growing, and monkeys searching for food in plain sight.
Luon Cave
Luon Cave is one of the most stunning caves on Bo Hon Island, beside Sung Sot Cave.
Despite being smaller than the other caverns in Halong Bay, Luon Cave has been formed over millions of years by sea, wind, and water. Together with water flow, the tide’s impacts progressively erode the limestone mountain’s foot, resulting in a large natural tunnel – the Luon Cave we can see today.
Luon Cave is the perfect spot to kayak and immerse in the wonderful ambiance of nature.
Ti Top Island
Ti Top Island in Halong Bay is well-known for its gorgeous surroundings that could easily enchant you.
From above, Ti Top Island impresses with a striking green mountain that offers a breathtaking Halong Bay panorama and an inclined slope on the side, leading down to the beautiful moon-shaped beach with immaculate white sand. The water is pure and blue, highlighting even the stones on the sandy bottom.
Travelers to Ti Top Island can enjoy a variety of leisure activities, such as swimming, hiking, playing water sports, or simply sunbathing and relaxing on the beach.
Ti Top Island is truly a must-see destination for all Halong Bay visitors.
