Getting To Halong Bay - All You Need to Know
In 2025, both domestic and international travelers continue to select travel agencies as the ideal way to explore Halong Bay. Tour packages typically range from $30 to $100 for a 1 to 2-day experience. These packages include transportation—via bus and boat—between Hanoi and the bay, meals, and guided tours.
You can easily book your tour with numerous travel agencies located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. It’s advisable to compare different options to find a suitable deal, but be cautious of overly cheap offers as they may come with hidden costs.
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For those preferring to travel independently, bus tickets to Ha Long City can be purchased for approximately $5 and the journey takes around 4 hours. Hoang Long Express and Viet Thanh buses depart frequently, typically every 30 minutes or less from My Dinh Station to Ha Long. Once you arrive in Ha Long City, you'll need to make your way to the pier to board one of the various boats departing for Halong Bay.
Hanoi - Halong Bay Bus
If you plan to visit Ha Long Bay the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have to make your way to Quang Ninh province which is 155km far from Hanoi. It will take around 3.5 hour and VND220,000 for a seat in a high quality bus going to Quang Ninh.
How to get from Tuan Chau Island to Halong International Cruise Port
If you suddenly pop up a plan to visit Sun International Port while having your getaway in Tuan Chau, or simply need to reach Sun Port to board your cruise trip, have a look at this guide to arrange your best proper ride for you and your companions.
How to get from Hai Phong to Tuan Chau Island
There are many routes leading to Tuan Chau across Vietnam, and if you choose to depart from Hai Phong city, a rapidly growing port city of the North, your choice will be many and all convenient.
