Kayak is a new sport that has been introduced to Vietnam recently. Coming to Ha Long, visitors have many choices to explore the Bay, in which participating in kayaking is an interesting experience for those who are passionate sports fans. Let's find all the needed information about Halong Bay Kayaking in this article.
Ha Long Bay is the ideal place for kayaking due to the calm water, quiet waves and peaceful scenery as the bay is covered by thousands of caves and small islands.
Kayaking around the world’s famous heritage is one of the new highlights attracting countless visitors to Halong Bay recently. What's more wonderful than precious moments of watching the bay on the deck, immersing in the blue clear water while rowing through such magnificent cave systems!
In recent years, Halong Bay has been voted as one of the world's 25 most exciting kayaking destinations by National Geographic, definitely making it a worthy traveling spot for any tourists.
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Now, let’s discover the most beautiful sites for kayaking in Halong Bay.
Kayaking in Halong Bay
The first spot is the Light and Dark Cave, located in the area bordering Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. Light and Dark cave is an ideal area for those passionate about kayaking, fond of discovering nature with their own muscles and ingenuity when traveling to Ha Long. The Dark cave is regarded as an underwater Cave due to its special formation deep in the water. In the geological activity, there are 3 types of caves in Ha Long Bay formed from the impact of water on karst terrain.
Kayaking in Light and Dark cave Halong Bay
Dark Cave belongs to the cleft form with the cave floor located deep in the seawater, while the top is on the water surface. With a kayak, visitors can get closer to the cave; discover the beauty of nature, the excitement of water erosion at the foot of the limestone mountain, as well as the bravery of plants here when surviving under this rocky terrain. Moreover, visitors can creep into the cave, feel the stone stalactites on the ceiling with their bare hands, and capture some beautiful photos while reaching the top of the Cave.
Passing through the cave, tourists will encounter a valley lying on the sea, surrounded by incredibly high mountains. Drifting the kayak and slowly looking at the surrounding scenery, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the beautiful sky will surely be a wish you have been searching for so long in the midst of bustling life.
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Kayaking in Luon cave Halong Bay
Luon cave is among the top search areas for kayaking. The cave is shaped like a tunnel with a submerged background. Deep in the cave, there is a small lake, and the cave is the intersection between the sea and the lake. Visiting on high tide days, visitors will experience the exciting feeling of having to crouch on the boat through the flooded cave floor to enter the lake.
Luon Cave is also the habitat of the golden monkey, with hundreds of individuals divided into groups. The bustle of monkeys catches the attention and curiosity of visitors. At present, Luon cave has become a popular destination for tourists with a golden monkey watching service. Monkeys are also familiar with visitors, so they are very friendly.
Kayaking in Dragon Eye Island Halong Bay
With a natural landscape, emerald green sea, white sand beach, and a lush green forest, Dragon Eye Island is on the list of "the best areas for kayaking in Halong Bay". This Island's special highlight is the beautiful, clear blue lake lying among the Limestone Mountains and primeval forests. This is why it is called the Island of the Dragon Eye. This lake is the eye and the place that owns the unique natural ecosystem in the Gulf of Tonkin. Don't forget to explore the primeval forest, take some photos and soak in the cool sea here.
Kayaking in Cong Do Halong Bay
Located in the southeast of Ha Long, the Cong Do area still retains the primitive nature of the ecosystem, coral reefs, and beautiful landscapes. Visitors will feel like being immersed in the majestic beauty of the evergreen flora and rocky island. Cong Do is really a paradise for relaxing, one of the best areas for kayaking and for visitors who love to experience new things.
From Bai Chay pier, kayak to the northeast about 30km, visitors will arrive at Vung Vieng fishing village. There is a cultural center for community activities, displaying pictures of Ha Long Bay through which visitors will have the opportunity to understand the locals' lives through generations better.
Other fun activities include: rowing bamboo sticks, participating in fishing trips, pulling, and removing fish from the nets like an actual fisher. Sightseeing around the bay, weaving through Vung Vieng cave, stopping by the pristine beaches, and enjoying delicious seafood is worth trying.
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
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The final perfect spot for kayaking in Halong Bay is Cap La Island. It is the ideal place to go kayaking with a wonderful landscape, a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, and a pristine white sand beach. Kayaking to this island is a favorite activity, and tourists will have a chance to pass by Cap La fishing village, where each boat is a separate household. These boats are tied together, and working fishers' image in these boats is why more tourists come here.
Kayaking in Cap La island and visiting fishing village
Before you do Halong Bay kayaking
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Having fun with kayaking in Halong
You can take a Halong Bay cruise and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities including kayaking in Halong Bay. It also is the best way to book a Kayak tour.
Most the cruise in Halong offers kayaking as an optional service, some of them are included, some of them you need to pay extra. You should check carefully to avoid any overcharged.
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