Summary

Kayaking in Vietnam
Kayaking in Vietnam is one of the most popular adventure tours in Vietnam that people just love to enjoy. If you are seeking adventure in Vietnam then you must not miss out Kayaking in Vietnam. This best destination for Kayaking in Vietnam is undoubtedly the region of Ba Be National Park, one of Vietnam's undiscovered jewels. It is surrounded by precipitous limestone mountains and rich tangled forests. Ba Be Park has not yet been discovered by the crowds, so thus is the best place to be explored!
The Halong bay is yet another famous place for kayaking in Vietnam. Kayak is also the best way to explore the beauty of Halong. Paddle through the islets, to visit hidden caves, lagoons, unspoiled beaches, floating-fishing village, and have a talk with local fish-man. Due to the thousands of islands on the bay, the water is calm, the current is fine, and the wind is not too strong are ideal condition for sea-kayaking.
Regardless of the threat of the "here be dragons," the waters of Halong Bay are ideally suited for sea kayaking. It is the best way to explore this World Heritage Site. This is also a wonderful place for beginners to be introduced to this easy sport. The expert guides will teach you all the requisite skills. Silently and unobtrusively, you can thread the maze of jagged isles to discover secret passages to hidden lagoons and magnificent sea caves.
Mekong River is also a very popular place for enjoying kayaking in Vietnam. You can explore the narrow channels, floating markets, daily life, orchards in the Delta while you enjoy kayaking in the river. The favorable conditions of the water, light current, good mother-boat further enable the tourists to enjoy kayaking tours in Mekong River.
So, all those who are young or young at heart and heading to Vietnam, do not forget to enjoy kayaking tours.

Canoeing & Climbing in Vietnam
Canoeing & Climbing in Vietnam is one of the popular adventure activities which has become widely popular among the tourists who flock in to spend their long awaited vacation in Vietnam. Vietnam is one of the popular holiday destinations which attract a lot of tourists worldwide every year. Canoeing & Climbing in Vietnam will take you to some of the natural attractions which include waterfalls, mountain terrains etc.
There are quite a number of venues in Vietnam which sport various adventure trails. Dalat is one of the prominent venues which is situated in the south central highlands of Vietnam. This ever popular hill station was built by the French and has some of the ancient villas which reflect the ancient colonial architectural style. This ancient city is positioned at an altitude of nearly 2000 meters and is ideal for mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing. The tourists can take on their favorite adventure activity as per their preferences. Most of these treks are designed to take you through the diverse landscapes which include mountain terrains, lakes etc.
Rock Climbing in Vietnam is one of the prominent activities which lure many international travelers. One can trek through the pine forests and get mesmerized by the breathtaking sceneries in and around the place. This trekking route passes over the Lang Bian River and heads to the remote Chil village. This is infact a demanding physical trek which is full of fast paced action. Besides, one can also take a stroll through the pine forests and reach the summit of Pinhatt Mountain. From the top of the mountain you can get the picturesque view of the beautiful Tuyen Lake. A boat ride across the lake will take you to the beautiful pagoda which is one of the historic landmarks in Vietnam.
Your trip to the highlands will not be complete if you do not explore the beautiful lakes in the region. You will be astounded by the picturesque view of the mountains and forests from the serenity of the lake. Besides you can also go for Canoeing in Vietnam. Just navigate your way through the canyons which runs through a series of spectacular waterfalls.
If you ever go for Vietnam tours you should not miss the opportunity to take a turn at Canoeing & Climbing in Vietnam.

White Water River Rafting In Vietnam
Vietnam has more than three thousands kilometers of coastline that is dotted with many beautiful lagoons, archipelago, bay among them Halong Bay is considered as the most spectacular sea kayaking destination in the world. The bay’s name means “descending dragon,” and the mythical beasts are said to have created the rocky islets that form a maze of protected waterways.Why don’t you come and explore the sea arches, caves and hidden lagoons in this vast archipelago, swim in the jade-colored water and relax on beautiful sand beaches. Our guides have been trained by professionals and they have been exploring Halong Bay for more than a decade, and they know its secrets. Let them show you the hidden marvel of one of the Seven World Wonder!
Ha Long Bay in Vietnam's northeast is the country's premier kayaking destination, even more so than the stunning Mekong Delta in the south. Ha Long consists of thousands of karsts and several hundred islands and the water is generally shallow, calm and crystal clear making for perfect kayaking. There are many water-bodies wherein you can go kayaking in Vietnam. What is more, most of them are placid, thereby making for some extremely pleasant kayaking trips. The Halong Bay, Vietnam is the most favored of the paddling places in the country. The dramatic setting at the bay area complete with charming isles, desolate beaches, quaint coves, beautiful lagoons and deep dark caves that dot the waterfront.
Vietnam has some of the most beautiful sceneries in the world with water path that slithers through the country. Kayakers and canoeists will find the waters of Vietnam some of the best spots to glide because of the natural beauty and wonders. Also, the activity is popular amongst tourist so facilities are easily available. While you are in Vietnam, kayaking in the Halong Bay, take the less-paddled routes to beauty. The Nui Ngoc Island is one of the most enchanting regions in the Halong Bay area and visit the Ba Men Temple dedicated to the whale gods.
We have compiled a list of kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting packages in Vietnam. If you are interested in any of these kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting package, please contact us directly with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking. The list is updated frequently so visit often. We are operating following white water River Rafting in Vietnam. For more details information about Vietnam Rier Rafting itinerary please visit bellow ready made itinerary and if you are looking different itinerary please Contact Us

Detailed Itinerary

This Heaven’s Pass biking and rafting adventure offers an exhilarating downhill ride of nearly 50 kilometers through the mountains followed by riding the rapids on the unspoiled River Cai, renowned for its awe-inspiring natural scenery and wildlife. Everyone can do this adventure because the cycling is virtually all downhill, requiring little pedaling, and the kayak portion of the trip is all downstream, requiring light paddling. You let nature do the work for you!.
You are collected from your Nha Trang hotel and whisked away via Heaven’s Pass Highway to a point where the journey will start by bike high in the mountains. The road surface is excellent and the newly-built highway has very little traffic. You glide through breathtaking mountain scenery for over two hours before alighting for a barbeque lunch served with an excellent wine or ice-cold beer. You are then transported by private vehicle to a starting point on the River Cai, where a raft is boarded and you begin the 3hr journey to the coast. You will enjoy moderately churning rapids at different points, depending on the time of year, and the trip finishes on the quiet portion of the river, back in Nha Trang

Departure & Price

• AC vehicle
• Boat Rafting
• Dry bag
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance and sightseeing fee

Exclusion: 

• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Tips
• Personal expenses

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Before you go

Halong Travel FAQs

* What about seasick on boat?
*** if you look on Vietnam map, you will see Halong lies on the Tonkin Gulf with lots of island that made up Halong Bay. With its calm water, Halong Bay really acts as a shield that stops the entire violent wave, so it's hard to get sea sick in Halong Bay.
Only some of the routes that the junks cruise can be close to open sea that the junk was swinging up and down. But once the junk was surrounded by Halong Bay unique limestone islands, it became stable again.
Tip: When the junk gets swinging, do not walk around on boat to avoid seasick.

* What if the weather turns very bad?
*** Green Trail Tours often see the weather forecast, if the weather turns bad, we have to call our clients to inform the situation whether it’s safe to go. Same with Halong Bay, we work closely with our captains and will inform you before you leave Hanoi to Halong Bay so that you do not waste the day traveling on road.
If the weather turns bad while you are cruising, we could anchor our junk at the hidden places, this is normally safe and Green Trail Tours has not witnessed any bad weather that we have to hide in a cave.

* Do you have life jackets on boat?
*** Yes, that is one requirement for any boat/junk in Halong Bay.
Tip: If you do not see this when boarding the junk, please ask for the instruction from the crew member or our captain.

* Is one day trip to Halong Bay worth to visit?
*** Halong Bay is so beautiful that one could not miss; though 3 hours drive each way is a bit long for somebody. You will get about 4 hours on Green Trail Tours cruise, which is just enough for you to get an overview of what is Halong. We suggest that you drive to Halong city and sleep in the hotel the night before, so you would have a longer time on the Bay, more cruises, more caves, and more swimming.
Tip: To see Halong and its all, you should plan a 2 day trip with Green Trail Tours. Please contact one of Green Trail Tours consultants to know more about this.

* How many caves in Halong will we visit?
*** We will embark on the boat for a cruise amongst the islands and islets of this stunning Halong bay. We will visit ONE cave on our 1 or 2 day trip, however, if you wish to visit more than one cave, we have to plan this well prior to departure so that our captain know where to go and please be informed an extra fee for each additional cave you plan to see.
Note: If the weather turns bad, we all have to follow the captain’s instruction, cave visit or extra cruise can be canceled without prior notice.

* What kind of boat do you use?
*** There are many types of boats/junks in Halong Bay; we often use the small Chinese wooden junks for your private tours that combine classic beauty with modern comfort. These junks for overnight trip is often with very fine cabins, one restaurant and a very spacious top deck area with reclining chairs for you to enjoy Halong and the sound of silence.
Tip: Halong Bay is beautiful so enjoy it with Green Trail Tours Indochina Junk since our attention to detail has been put into all aspects of comfort and viewing pleasure.

* Can we sleep outside on the top deck of the boat?
*** Yes, it is very nice to sleep outside there on the top-deck but please check this with our tour guide or the junk’s captain if the weather is fine to sleep outside. To note that we have very fine cabins designed with comforts of everything needed for a good sleep: natural rubber mattress, blanket, feather pillows and mosquito net and we can not bring this outside for you.
Tip: That night we all stayed up drinking talking about home and watching the shooting stars from the top deck. It was a wonderful time!

* Where does the boat anchor at night time?
*** Afternoon cruise to see the hidden wonders of Halong Bay, Green Trail Tours captain will find a suitable place (within the allowance areas) to anchor for the night, this place is normally inside the very calm bay surrounded by the islands.
Tip: Before we drop the anchor for the night, you will probably see the sunset so get your camera ready to take these wonderful moments.

* Do we have to bring passport for sleeping aboard?
*** Yes you do have to bring it with you on boat and please provide us your full names, gender, passport number, visa expire date before your departure to Halong Bay.
Tip: Each boat/junk has it own safety box, please do leave your valuable belongings in this safety box so that you can have more fun visiting cave, swimming…

* What do we have to bring with us to the boat?
Passport / Sun cream, insect repellent / Small changes for buying drinks on boat
Swim-suit and changes / Your own towels (though we have towels available) / Good camera with lots of films or memory space / A sense of adventures

* What kind of food on boat in Halong Bay?
*** Most of the meals offered with seafood as Halong Bay specialty is seafood; there is lots of sea dishes combined with traditional Vietnamese food, I’m sure you will like the food on boat, if you are allergic with seafood, please inform your meal preference to our tour operator before your departure to Halong Bay.

* When is the best time to visit Halong?
*** Summer is a good time to cruise on Halong Bay but the best time of year is during the spring or fall. Because the bay is situated in the northern part of the country, it can get colder in the fall and winter, and though you won't see extremes such as blizzards, it's still a lousy place to be when it gets cold.
Tip: You should bring a swim suit with you, night's swim in the phosphorescent water is also very nice (must be before your drinks)

* How far is that from Hanoi to Halong Bay?
*** Halong Bay is located 170 km away from Hanoi, this would take you about 3 – 3.5 hours on bus transfer to Halong city, bus trip normally leaves Hanoi by 8.30 am.
We will be hitting the road for Halong Bay through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.

* Can we travel from Hai Phong to Halong?
*** Yes, you can! If you are already there in Hai Phong, you can call Green Trail Tours to have a car and guide pick you up from there and drive to , which should be less than 1,5 hours.
Or you can plan a trip with Green Trail Tours from Hanoi to Hai Phong city, do the sightseeing, spend the night there then move onto Halong on the next morning.
Tip: There is a good road linking Hai Phong and Cat Ba island (South of Halong Bay), you could also travel with Green Trail Tours via this way, then have our junk welcome you on Cat Ba port to visit Cat Ba bay and Halong Bay .

* What are the advantage of staying overnight at Green Trail Tours base camp? Can you describe the sleeping accommodations? Can I choose the camp that I like?
***Advantage of kayaking tour and stay overnight on Green Trail Tours base camp:
-Stay on a beach, away from noise, touristic area.
-Have a great chance for night swim/paddle (weather condition/ group order)
-Save time so you can kayak more ( do not need to transfer everyday twice from and to Cat Ba town)
*** Green Trail Tours camp site condition: Bamboo hut with palm-leaf thatched roof, concrete floor, Twin mattresses with sedge mar and cotton linens, mosquito nets, blanket, sharing bathroom, Electricity from a small and quite generator running from 7h00pm to 2h00am for a lamp and a fan in each hut.
*** You can not choose the one you like more. We use this base camp for different trips (2days, 3days), they are all nice. But we always try our best to match your requirement ( depend on availability).

* Are there many bugs on the island where you sleep? Are there doors on the huts or screens?
*** There is no bug , only mosquito, so you should bring insect repellents, Each bamboo hut has its own doors.

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