Visit local fishermen in Halong bay floating villages

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Where is Halong bay?

Halong Bay, on Vietnam’s northeastern seashore, is usually thought-about one among the world’s most stunning bays. Ha long Bay is additionally vital for cultural and historical reasons. The bay could be a home of the traditional Viet people with occupation by numerous cultures chemical analysis back 18.000 years and plenty of necessary cultural and historical relics from these peoples are found. The fishing communities who live on the bay retain their own special culture.

How about Halong bay Floating Villages info ?

The floating village is a cultural heritage and traveller attraction in Halong bay Vietnam. People are living in these homes for hundred of year with fishing as the main income activity. This stunning Bay is additionally famed for several floating fishing villages with regarding 600 residents who sustain through fishing and fish cultivation activities… it's a as if by magic calm place, associate escape the hustle of Vietnam streets. There are four residential areas of fishermen living on a bay, regarding four hundred households totaling more or less a thousand folks. The fishermen live on boats and floating picket houses within the coze-zone of Halong Bay, that is dozens of kilometers far from the mainland. they have no home or land possession and their main living is fishing and cultivation.






The guests usually visit fancy life in some villages such as: Vung Vieng Village, Cua Van Village, Ba Hang Village or Cap De Village in Hung Thang Commune. Cua Van is the largest village with about a hundred thirty floating homes and a population of regarding 600 individuals. Halong is incredibly wealthy of marine resource that the fishermen go on. They usually begin their work in the first morning and sell accomplishment for big boats carrying fresh fish to markets onto land.





The native villagers are the first inhabitants of Halong Bay who have lived on the ocean for many generations. They were created a various culture of fishing and living. within the peaceful atmosphere of fishing village, tourists will be welcomed with who food and song performance (in Vietnamese: “hat gheo” or “hat cheo duong”).





You could simply transfer to floating villages by boats, junks or cruise tour daily on halong bay day cruise. During this halong bay day tours, you may each visiting floating village and be a part of activities: swimming, kayaking, diving…You ought to get pleasure from food to be created by native villagers otherwise you should purchase drying product and hand-made of native individuals for friends and family.

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6 Reason to visit Halong Bay on Huong Hai Sealife Cruise

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1. UNESCO Halong bay World Nature Heritage  

Halong Bay was first listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, in recognition of its outstanding, universal aesthetic value. In 2000 the World Heritage Committee additionally recognized Ha Long for its outstanding geological and geomorphological value. Hence Halong Bay is twice granted World Heritage status for a reason: It is really that picturesque. The trademark emerald green water and 3,000 islands of towering limestone are worth your visit. Sometimes you really need to believe the hype.

2. It’s all natural

Halong Bay is one of the most amazing places you would go to on planet earth because it's all natural and there is nothing additive or artificial involved with it. The stunning karst outcroppings in Ha Long are made of 3000 years of chemical reactions between limestone and dripping water. If the scenic rock scene takes such a long time to develop, it deserves your visit. Be aware that you will witness the amazingly changing, dynamic landscape.

3. Ecotourism site for the sustainability minded folks

The steep karst outcrops of the bay are not only beautiful, but ideal for rock climbing. It's fun to get off the cruise boat and paddle around the bay either in a kayak or a row boat. That way you can get up close to the limestone formations and get a different perspective. It’s magic in the truest sense of the word.

4. Fantastic cruise experience

For a stellar experience on the water, look no further than wooden boats called junks which are abundant in Ha long Bay and come in different price ranges. It is probably the best means of travelling in the region. A Junk voyage sailing through the wonders of this Bay could range from a few hours to spending a day or even a night on board but the experience is truly outclass and wonderful.

5. Sumptuous seafood menu

The culinary scene in Ha Long Bay is often overshadowed by the highly popular splendid island, and it deserves more than that, simply because the food is really excellent. You’ll find it hard to resist the plump shrimp, the delicate blush of an octopus tentacle, the meatiness of the rich crab meat served in a really light delicate broth made of clam nectar and garlic, and garnished with tiny slices of juicy limes.

6. Experience Halong fisherman life

If you insist on going local, nothing can beat a kayak to a fishing village to see locals going about their daily business, where a casual, friendly atmosphere pervades. Having the opportunity to peek and participate in their world is interesting, as you can experience catching some treats for yourself or making fishing nets with the locals.

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Halong smile and sales culture in Halong Night Market.

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"Since the program "Smile Ha Long" was launched, we seem to be more encouraged in implementing of cultural sales, especially in a resort for serving tourists. So we are smiling more friendly to greet every visitors coming here"- Mrs. Vu Thi Nhu, Leader of M8 block in Halong night market told us.

Halong night market is the place for trading of nearly 200 small vendors, who were moved from the old temporary market in Bai Chay more than 5 months ago. The traders here said that: The current trade has gradually become more stable. The number of tourists visiting the market more and more crowded; beside Vietnamese, there are also the tourists from travel agents of Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and so on. Therefore, the customers demand has also increased, compared to the first times of getting. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Xinh, a small business shared: "The market in a tourist area, seller hospital attitude, polite and civilized are the most necessary. When guests enter any kiosks, you have to welcome guests to introduce known characteristic products of Ha Long bay in particular and Vietnam in general . We believe that, it will give the visitors more good impression of Halong night market ".

In addition to the sales professional style, affable friendly smile, the Management Board also provides Market Regulation in building civilized market trading, as sales at list prices, ye-catching and logical arrage of commodity ; always ensure clean and beautiful Halong Night Market image.... Besides, each kiosk is arranged in open space and fully equipped with lighting, fire and security system which ensure business facilities stable and long lasting. Ms. Kerry Morton, CEO of Ha Long Marine Plaza Trade Centre, commented: In recent years, Quang Ninh has many directing in strengthening tourism business environment, towards building the friendly and hospitable images. Especially the program "Smile Ha Long" was launched as a positive move to enhance professionalism in the style of travel services.

Building Brand from the smallest job, from the most friendly warm smiles, not only the responsibility of local government, the province, but also the responsibility of every citizens, every businesses and investors. The Sales cultural beauty in Halong Night Market has been contributing to concretize the goal of building land Quang Ninh Land is worth working and living!

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Plan for a cheap Co To Island Trips

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From Cai Rong Dock (Van Don, Quang Ninh), it takes about 1.5 hours to get the island by speedboat, where you could spend about 3 days to explore and relax.

* Special chocolate cliffs on the island of Co To Isalnd / Three campsites welcomes summer sun
* The best halong bay cruise on halong bay Vietnam.

The most beautiful time for visiting Co To Island is the Summer, from April to September and 3D2N tours only costs about 1,200,000 VND / person.

Location

Co To Island belongs to Quang Ninh province, close to Cai Rong Dock, usually about 3 hours to get by train. Lately, about 5 years, it is the destination for young people to visit in the summer with many favorite activities on the sea and the night camp. Co To Island still remain untouched & wild features, the beaches with clear water, fine sand and underdeveloped service.

                         From aboard saw Coto Island with its sky blue wrapper.

From Hanoi, you can take a bus to Cam Pha, Cua Ong at My Dinh & Luong Yen bus station. Price at 200,000 VND / turn. Traveling time is about 4 hours. From here, you catch the bus to the port of Cai Rong, stay one night at the hotel/ motels near the port for early morning travel by boat to the island Co To the next day.

There are two types of ships to the island: High speed train departs at 13 PM all the day of week, for the time of 90 minutes, costs around 135,000 VND / way / person. Timber ship departs daily from the harbor at 6:30, takes about 3 hours.

Co To Island vehicle and transport: Motorcycle rent 200,000 VND / day, bike or motorcycle taxi & taxi.

Service

On the island, there is not much service, you should book in advance or bring extra food from the mainland with you. Morning markets located in a residential area of town, you can go shopping for more food for the meal.

In the evening, on sunset, along the coast there are many store selling of marine products at reasonable prices.

Vacation spot ( Accommodation)

On the island there are not many motels, mostly should open with simple equipment. District Commissioner Coto guesthouse prices than 200,000 / room. Coto Lodge Hotel prices around VND500,000 / double room. And left the hostel prices ranges than 200,000 / room.

Note: The Grid of Electricity in Coto Island is so far not good so the power is cut off after 11pm. The hostel only have fans with no air condition.

Entertainment 

Bac Van park , just in front of the Island, from the habor , you can see a 15 km in length beach which runs along to the end of the island. Big Wave beaches has a Casuarina road running along very beautiful

Hong Van beach, 8 km far from the town, is considered as the most beautiful beaches with turquoise blue sea water sea.

Van Chay Beach lies at ends of the island where the sunset is most beautiful and you remember to get back when the moon rises, the tide has withdrawn to expose a flat sandy stretched endlessly.

Co To Island lighthouse is located at more than hundred meters taller than the sea level, Here, you can see the whole of island. Visiting lighthouse, you need to have permission to climb to the station.

Co To Con Island, small islands located about half an hour far from CoTo Island when traveling by boat. To get to the island, you have to book the ship in advance. Boats depart in the morning and back in one day. Here, it has no residents and water so if you plan to have a picnic here, you have to prepare enough food and personal items.

Thanh Lan Island is also located near Co To Island, it has the boates to the island in the morning. Thanh Lan Island has many beautiful small beaches and you can go in one day.

Rocks CoTo, one of the most beautiful spots in Co To islands, where many couple choose to take wedding photos.

BBQ and camping on the beach is one of most people's favorite activities.

Noted

• The food on Co To island is not rich and have many species so if you take big groups, buy enough food to carry with you. Seafood can be purchased in the Co To market
• The evening on the Co To beach, there are many mosquito, bring items to avoid, Pls!
• The weather at night is quite cold, be sure to bring a warm jacket.
• If camping on the beach, you should choose no wind place and bring a flashlight.

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Vietnam's landscapes dominate the top 27 natural wonders in Asia.

Of all the 27 fantastic natural wonders in Asia, Vietnam's nature landscapes were honorably listed: Halong bay (1st), Son Doong Cave (19th) and Can Gio Mangrove Forest (27th) by a trustworthy travelling website Smarter Travel (U.S.A)

Situated in the North-East region of Viet Nam, Ha Long Bay is a part of Bac Bo Gulf and comprises the sea area of Ha Long City, Cam Pha City and a part of Van Don island district (Quang Ninh Province). This is the place containing important traces of the formation and development of the Earth, the cradle of ancient Vietnamese people and considered as a great visual art work of the nature.

With outstanding aesthetic, geographical and geomorphologic values, Ha Long Bay recognized as world natural heritage site twice times in 1994 and 2000. The UNESCO-recognized zone has 775 islands spreading out the area of 434km² and looks like a giant triangle with Dau Go Island (in the west), Ba Ham Lake (in the south) and Cong Tay Island (in the east) as its three angle points.The bay covers a total area of 1,553km², including 1,969 islands of various sizes and different forms, 989 of which have been given names. There is extremely interesting cave system in the rocky islands. Ha Long Bay is also home to high biodiversity with typical eco-systems and thousands of fauna and flora species.

Nestled in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Cave (Tan Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province) was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.

Son Doong Cave was formed 2-5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8.5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70m high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden” by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversified system of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5km subterranean river with layers of shells agglomerated in the river bed. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave.

Formed on the vast delta of the river mouths of Dong Nai, Sai Gon and Vam Co,Can Gio Mangrove Forest (Ho Chi Minh City) is a intermediate ecosystem between aquatic ecosystem and terrestrial ecosystem, freshwater ecosystem and marine ecosystem, including 150 flora species, 744 fauna species, 130 species of bird and 130 species of fish. In the core zone of ​​Can Gio Mangrove Forest - the convergence of most beautiful and valuable forests, Ho Chi Minh City invested to build Vam Sat Ecological Tourist Site with many attractions such as: crocodile farm, bat lagoon, bird yard, Tang Bong Tower, botanical garden and many games of fishing crocodile, sailing boats, rowing boats…

Can Gio is the green lung of Ho Chi Minh City and is assessed as the best restored, care and protected place in Viet Nam and worldwide. This is also the ideal place for eco-tourism and scientific research. On 21 January 2000, UNESCO recognized Can Gio as a world biosphere reserve.

The list of 27 amazing natural wonders in Asia voted by Smarter Travel includes Ha Long Bay (Viet Nam), Longdong (Taiwan), the Chocolate Hills (Philippines), Flaming Cliffs in Gobi Desert (Mongolia), Marble Rocks (India), Thi Lo Su Waterfall (Thailand), Natural Forest Park of Zhangjiaje (China), Al-Hasa Oasis (Saudi Arabia), Tubbataha Reef (Philippines), Karst Mountains and Caves in Guilin (China), Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Philippines), Kelimutu Mountain (Indonesia), Komodo National Park (Indonesia), Kuang Si Waterfall (Laos), Geysers Valley (Russia), Okama Lake (Japan), Tojinbo Cliffs (Japan), Lonar Crater Lake (India), Son Doong Cave (Viet Nam), Manjanggul Lava Tube (the Republic of Korea), Ta Prohm Temple Trees in Siem Reap (Cambodia), Tiger Leaping Gorge (China), Gunung Mulu National Park (Malaysia), the Stone Forest (China), Taroko Gorge (China), Lion's Rock Relic Site (Sri Lanka) and Can Gio Mangrove Forest (Viet Nam).

The electric bus service launching in Quang Ninh.

Quang Ninh province has imported five 9-12 seat electricity cars from Japan to serve the up-growing demand of tourists on Minh Chau- Quan Lan Island.

Electricity bus service in Quang Ninh Province.

They will pick up visitors at Quan Lan port, take them sightseeing to Quan Lan Commune, Son Hao beach and Minh Chau port before retracing their route.

The project is going to be launched in Halong to serve the demand of tourists in the Carnival Halong on May 2015.

Tickets will cost VND20,000 per section, VND35,000 from Minh Chau and Quan Lan port to Son Hao beach, and VND60,000 for the full route.

It will take a car travelling at 35km per hour 45 minutes to complete the round trip. Each will do four trips a day.

The overcrowded situation in touristic sites in national holiday.

Vacationers, at home and abroad, swarmed tourist attractions across Viet Nam during the six-day long holiday, which started on April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification on April 30. 

The overcrowded situation in many beaches

Cat Ba Island, dubbed ‘pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin’ in the northern city of Hai Phong, recorded full lodging occupancy with over 7,500 tourist arrivals.

Ha Long Bay, Co To Water Park, Bai Chay Tourist Wharf, and resorts in the northern province of Quang Ninh were all also in full swing.

Meanwhile in the central province of Quang Binh, the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomed a record 35,000 visitors over the four days of the holiday, attracting them with its magnificent caves and streams.

They also had the chance to enjoy a two-hour concert featuring popular songs under the baton of Japanese conductor Akira Ota. VMany holidaymakers chose Da Nang as their destination to watch the annual spectacular fireworks display, which drew the participation of domestic and foreign competitors.

Its four-to-five-star hotels posted an estimated occupancy rate of 95% while three-star hotels were 85% full and lower-end hotels along major roads and My Khe beach were filled to capacity.

Sam Son beach town in the central province of Thanh Hoa expects to earn VND2 trillion (US$95.2 million) over the 2015 beach travel season, serving an estimated 30,000 visitors during the holiday period. A busy atmosphere was also seen across the southern tourist sector in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang, among others.

The world's most powerful passports.

Swedish citizens possess the world's most powerful passports, according to a new ranking (see below for the full list).

GoEuro, the booking website, rated 51 nations according to how many countries can be visited using their respective travel documents without applying for a visa.

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The passports of five different countries were found to entitle holders to visa-free entry into 174 other states. As a tie-breaker, it rated those countries where the cost of a new passport is cheapest, higher. Consequently, Sweden - where a passport costs £28 - came top, ahead of Finland, Germany, the UK - where its costs £73 - and the US.

• Which foreign passports are most common in London?

Denmark, Canada, Spain, Belgium and The Netherlands completed the top 10. Only two countries outside of Europe and North America - Japan (13th) and Singapore (18th) finished in the top 20.

The most expensive passport to feature in the ranking - at £166 - is the Turkish. Lithuanian, Mexican, Australian and Swiss passports also cost in excess of £100. Conversely, residents of the UAE, Iraq, Bulgaria, India and Qatar can all obtain a new passport for less than £20.

Let's take a look at this infographic to see which country obtain the most powerful passport for their citizen.

Infographic of the world's most powerful passports.

The new international passenger seaport is going be launch in Phu Quoc.

The Phu Quoc Tourism Investment and Development JSC, a subsidiary of Vingroup – Viet Nam’s leading property developer - has been selected by Kien Giang Province as the developer of the Phu Quoc international passenger seaport. 

The model of international seaport in Phu Quoc

The passenger port will be located in the town of Duong Dong in Phu Quoc Island. The project will be implemented in the form of BOT (Built-Operate-Transfer), with the transfer to be 30 years after it opens.

The total investment for this project is VND 1,644 billion, including more than VND 493 billion of BOT capital (30%) and VND 1,151 billion from the budget.

The investor is the Department of Transportation of Kien Giang Province, which will manage the state capital in the project, while Vingroup will control the BOT capital.

The project will be developed on an area of about 180 hectares, including 2.8 ha onshore (including passenger terminals and supporting facilities) and 176.5 hectares of sea surface (including the berth, the breakwater and fairways). The seaport is scheduled for completion in 2017.

Once in use, the port will be able to receive all kinds of passenger ships with tonnage of up to 225,000 GT and general cargo vessels with tonnage of 20,000 DWT.

This model, along with the plan of international airport in Halong, Quang Ninh will be the main infrastructure built in 2015 to boost the tourism development in 2015 in Vietnam.

10 best boat experiences in the world.

Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A to Z so we fly, missing B to Y. In a lot of cases, though, boats are the best, and frequently the only way, to properly see a destination. Here are ten of the best boat journeys the world has to offer.

1. Fjords, Norway

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For more than a century, Norway’s legendary Hurtigruten ferry route has linked the numerous coastal villages and towns. Year-round, 11 modern ferries head north from Bergen, reaching Kirkenes before returning. Take the 11-day round-trip that pulls in to 34 ports and offers various opportunities for side-trips, or just cruise a stretch (or two) of this trip. Features on the full itinerary include fabulous fjords and islands that see the midnight sun, medieval monasteries and Art Nouveau towns.

2. Halong Bay, Vietnam

Bobbing on the emerald waters of Halong Bay and moving through its 3000-odd limestone islands is simply sublime. The tiny islands are dotted with beaches and grottoes created by wind and waves, and have sparsely forested slopes ringing with bird tunes. There are more than 300 boats based at Bai Chay Tourist Wharf waiting to sweep you away to the World Heritage waters. Day tours last from four to eight hours, though (recommended) overnighters are also available.

If you are plan to visit Halong bay, to make a perfect trip, don't forget to prepare 10 things to bring to Halong bay tour to make your trip more perfect.

3. Amazon River, South America

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From its inconspicuous source in the Peruvian highlands to its mouth near Belém in Brazil, the Amazon River measures more than 6,200km (3,853mi). Its flow is 12 times that of the Mississippi, and it carries one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. String up a hammock on a slow boat (of varying quality) between Manaus and Belém in Brazil or Trinidad and Guayaramerín in Bolivia. Its edges are crowded with jungle or settlements, and your slow boat can take anywhere from four to six days.

4. Franklin River, Australia

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Not for the faint-hearted, rubber-rafting down the wild Franklin River is a challenging and, at times, treacherous undertaking. The isolated wilderness of Tasmania’s World Heritage area protects ancient plants and endemic creatures. Accessing it by boat can only be done between December and March, and requires eight to 14 days – only experienced rafters are eligible. Rafters usually access the unpredictable river – given to fits of flooding – at Collingwood River (49km or 31mi west of Derwent Bridge) and finish at Gordon River, having prearranged a pick-up.

5. Quetico Provincial Park, Canada

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Paddling along the glassy surface of Northern Ontario’s pristine lakes puts you smack in the middle of the Canada's signature wilderness. Combine canoeing and camping to spot moose mooching at the water’s edge or drop a line for a spot of sport fishing. The 4,800-sq-km (1,853-sq-mi) park is known for its remote canoe routes (1,500km, or 932mi, of them), and there are opportunities for guided and self-guided forays in and around the park.

6. Kerala's backwaters, India

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The network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals that fringe the coast of Kerala make for some fascinating explorations. The basic little wooden boats cross shallow, palm-fringed lakes studded with cantilevered fishing nets, and travel along shady canals. A popular eight-hour cruise runs between Alappuzha and Kollam (also called Alleppey and Quilon), which includes a landing at the Matha Amrithanandamayi Mission – the residence of one of India’s very few female gurus.

7. Milford Sound, New Zealand

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You don’t have to go far to see why Milford Sound is the most visited fiord on New Zealand's South Island. Sheer, weathered walls dominate the serenity here that’s often doused with rains. Cruises run for an hour or two, and depart from a huge wharf – a five-minute walk from the car park. Choose to sail or motor among the spectacular valleys looking for glimpses of the area’s endemic wildlife, such as hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin. Overnight cruises are also worth considering, with boats sailing the full 22km (14mi) length of the Sound and offering kayaking trips to shore.

8. Island-hopping, Greece

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With more than 1,400 islands, Greece has more coastline than any other country in Europe. So it makes sense to hop between at least a few, as the scenery varies dramatically: from the semi-tropical lushness of the Ionian and Northeastern Aegean Islands to the bare, sunbaked rocks of the Cyclades. Every island has a ferry service of some sort ranging from the giant ‘super ferries’ that work the major routes, to the small, ageing open ferries that chug around the backwaters.

9. Disko Bay, Greenland

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The town of Ilulissat perches at the edge of a 40km (25mi) ice fjord that produces 20 million tonnes of ice per day. To cruise among the bergs is truly amazing. The bluestreaked giants bob about the bay, with their true bulk concealed beneath the surface of the water – seven eighths of larger bergs typically lie out of view. A number of tour operators offer boat cruises around the ice fjords and the Bay in well-equipped vessels.

10. Galapágos Islands, Ecuador

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Get on board the wilderness experience of a lifetime by cruising the haunting beauty of the Galápagos Islands – 1,000km (620mi) from mainland Ecuador. Here you can swim with sea lions, float nose-to-beak with a penguin and stand next to a blue-footed booby. Live-aboard boats range from small yachts to large cruise ships, with the most common variety being the motor sailer (a mediumsized motor boat), which carries up to 20 people and cruises for anywhere from three days to three weeks.

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How to visit Halong bay

Since being designated a World Heritage site in 1994, much has been made of Halong Bay’s mystical landscape of limestone islets. As the number-one tourist attraction in the northeast, Halong Bay attracts visitors year-round. UNESCO reports that the numbers of visitors have climbed from 200,000 in 1995 to 1,7000,000 in 2002. There are many ways to experience the ethereal beauty of Halong Bay. Unless you have a private yacht (or you’re an Olympic kayaker), you’ll have to take a tour of some kind.

Cruising the karsts: picking the right tour for you

For a serious splurge, cruising the karsts aboard a luxury Vietnamese-style junk is hard to beat. There’s also a very luxurious paddle ship, based on a French craft from the early 20th century. But be aware that nearly all of these luxury trips operate on a fixed itinerary, taking in the well-known caves and islands, and simply do not have the time to stray far from Halong City. Many ‘two-day’ tours actually involve less than 24 hours on a boat (and cost hundreds of dollars per person).

At the other end of the scale, budget tours sold out of Hanoi start from a rock-bottom US$45 per person for a dodgy day trip, and rise to around US$180 for two nights on the bay with kayaking. For around US$135 to US$170, you should get a worthwhile overnight cruise.

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There are many complaints about poor service, bad food and rats running around boats, but these tend to be on the ultra budget tours. Spend a little more and enjoy the experience a whole lot more. It can be false economy signing up for one of the budget tours, and it’s also potentially a matter of safety.

In February 2011, a budget boat tour sank near Dao Titop with the loss of 11 international tourists from eight countries and one Vietnamese tour guide. In May 2011, the provincial government of the area around Halong Bay enacted new regulations on working conditions and boat safety.

Most tours include transport and meals, and sometimes include island hikes. Drinks are extra. Most of these trips follow a strict itinerary, with planned stops at illuminated caves often at the same time as many of the other boats operating out of Bai Chay. Because of weather, boat tours are sometimes cancelled and you’ll probably be offered a full or partial refund. Ascertain in advance what that will be.

When to go

February to April is often cool and drizzly, and the ensuing fog can make visibility low, but also adds an ethereal air. From May to September tropical storms are frequent, and year-round, tourist boats sometimes need to alter their itineraries, depending on the weather. Some tour companies offer full or partial refunds if tours are cancelled; check when you book.

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Top 8 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.

Viet Nam is well-known as a cost-saving and mysteriously alluring international tourist destination. 

With tropical climate and a sprawling coastline, Viet Nam is afforded with plenty of beautiful, pristine beaches for the ideal vacation.

Co To beach

Co To beach, Quang Ninh Province, is probably the most alluring and romantic beaches in Viet Nam. With clear blue waters, white smooth sand, golden sunshine, green mountains and forests, it’s a hot-spot for tourists from around the world.

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Quan Lan island

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Quan Lan Island is located within the area of Bai Tu Long Bay (Halong bay area), stretching along 11 square kilometers that reach from Van Don mountains to Giot Mountain.

The island lies on a very important marine gateway, which connects Viet Nam to other countries like China, Japan, Thailand, and The Philippines. the coastal areas of the island lie numerous white sand beaches. is also the sea where fishermen can find high quality seafood (such as squid, butterfish, mackerel, prawn, and sea cucumber).

Thien Cam beach

Thien Cam Beach is situated around 20 kilometres southwest of Ha Tinh City, in Thien Cam Town, Cam Xuyen District. Thien Cam Beach has a long history of being famous for its unspoiled landscape and an immaculate 10km long white-sand beach. The sea is almost always calm year-round and this is an ideal place for great water sports, swimming and peaceful relaxation.

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Cua Tung beach

Biển Cửa Tùng

Cua Tung Beach is located in Vinh Linh district, about 10km from Hien Luong Bridge, Quang Tri Province. The beach is very long but its certainly famous for white, fine sand, clear water and gentle breezes all year-round. Cua Tung Beach is picturesque and the sunshine changes the landscapes’ color every hour. Cua Tung Beach was once named the "best of best beaches.”

Lang Co beach

Lang Co is an another lovely island, which stretches across of palm-shaded white sand, with a crystal-clear, turquoise lagoon on one side and 10km of beachfront property on the other.

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Mui Ne beach

Biển Mũi Né

One of southern Viet Nam's prime slices of beach real estate, Mui Ne beach, is a 12 kilometre-long sweeping bay, boasting a wide-range of guesthouse and resort options. actual village of Mui Ne is set at the far eastern end of the bay.

Ca Na beach

Biển Cà Ná

Ca Na is fortunate to be granted such a favorable location, which is on the trans-Viet Nam railway, right on the 1 Highway, and around 200km east of Ho Chi Minh City. It stretches as far as 10km with endless blue skies and virgin green water.

Ca Na is attractive to tourists,not only because of the mentioned charm, but also the ideal cool weather all-year round.

Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc is a very mountainous and densely forested island of 1320 sq km; 48 km. in length from North to South and has a population of approx. 80,000 people. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand (45km west of Ha Tien) on the Vietnamese mainland and (15km south) off the coast of Cambodia.

Biển Phú Quốc