How to get to Halong bay, Vietnam

1. How to get to Halong Bay

a. Getting to Halong Bay from Hanoi by seaplane

Currently, besides the usual means of transport, tourists visiting Halong Bay from Hanoi also have a new option with the modern and luxury seaplane.This is a very new as well as an interesting way to visit Halong Bay. Each airplane with 2 seats for pilots, 12 seats for passengers and spacious windows will give tourists the most comfortable experience. What is more, it takes only 45 minutes to the bay from Hanoi International Airport. You can also enjoy the picturesque scene of the ocean from the above. Up to now, Hai Au Aviation provides exclusive seaplane service with the price from $175. Also, this firm has 25-minute sightseeing flights over Halong Bay.

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Hai Au Aviation:

• Address: Floor 9, 70-72 Ba Trieu Street, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Phone: +84 962 069 689
• Fax: +84 3943 2299
• Email: rsvn.online@haiauaviation.com
• Website: Seaplanes.vn

  b. Getting to Halong Bay from Hanoi by shuttle bus

You can easily to take a shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay. There are a lot of shuttle bus companies provide Hanoi – Quang Ninh route and it takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach Halong Bay. The price for a ticket varies from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000 depending on the seat type you want.

c. Getting to Halong Bay by private car

This is another way for you go travel to Halong Bay. It is very easy for you to rent a private car from Hanoi and have a 4 hour trip to Halong. The average price for renting a private car varies from VND 1,200,000 (including payment for tolls, petro, and driver) depending on the size of the car you ren

2. How to get around Halong Bay, Vietnam

a. Getting around Halong Bay by taxi

This is the most common way to travel around Halong. There are a lot of taxi company in Halong, so you can easily get one and go to the place you want. The average taxi price here is about VND 15,000 per kilometer.

b. Getting to Halong Bay by motorbike

Discovering Halong Bay by motorcycle is one of the great experiences here, and visitors will experience the attractive life of Halong Bay. The average price for renting a motorbike in 24 hours is from VND 100,000 to VND 300,000 depending on the motorbike brand you rent.

Note for traveling by motorbike in Halong Bay

• When renting a motorbike in Halong, visitors should remember to give the motorbike owner the necessary information such as your name, the hotel you are staying, room number, telephone number, etc
• When driving, ensure steady steering, especially the highways
• Make sure your helmet is good enough for your safety. If the helmet is underqualified, you need to change the new one. And you should always wear a helmet when driving a motorbike
• Prepare a repair kit in case the motorcycle is broken down on the road without an automobile repair shop
• Drive at the proper speed, and slow down in crowded places
• Paying attention to where you can buy gas, you can buy gasoline in plastic bottles and carry them when the gas station is far apart