Halong Bay by seaplane, an extraordinary experience to live

Renowned as "the pearl of the East Sea" bordering Vietnam, this archipelago - called Along, Halong or Ha Long - extends over approximately 1,500 km². Thousands of sugar loaves of all shapes and sizes are “planted” there like in a maritime park. Over centuries of erosion by wind and sea, superb caves have also been naturally sculpted within its islands and islets. Thanks to its breathtaking beauties, and its undeniable archaeological and historical values, Along Bay has been recognized twice by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site.

The bay seen from the sky

The flight over this wonder of the world is carried out aboard a fixed-wing aircraft, capable of landing. It has a capacity of 12 seats for passengers, in addition to 2 for pilots. Currently, there are three options to benefit from this mode of transport which can greatly intensify your Halong Bay experience:

+ Overview in 25 minutes:

The seaplane takes off from the port of Tuan Chau, in the city of Halong, for a flight of almost half an hour above the most emblematic sites of the maritime park: the island of Dau Be ("from the head veal", located in the estuary of Lan Ha Bay), the island of Cong Do (with its 172m peak), the island of Bo Hon (home to one of the largest beaches in the bay and the magnificent caves like that of “surprises”). There are several possible time choices: 9 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:10 p.m.

+ Flight from Hanoi before flying over Halong Bay in 15 minutes:

The journey from Hanoi to Halong, lasting 45 minutes, allows you to feast your eyes on magnificent views of the Red River Delta. We can also admire emblematic localities in the north, such as the port city of Hai Phong or the Luc Dau Giang river, the convergence of six rivers. It is a unique and unusual experience, like the 15-minute flight over Halong Bay. Landing the plane on the water, forming waves with abundant white foam, also leaves unforgettable memories.

+ Private plane rental:

Travelers who make this choice either have the option of following the proposed flight plan or the freedom to decide their route for a higher price. The duration is more than 60 minutes, including travel time from Hanoi.

Double immersion on a junk and by seaplane

The ideal is to discover Halong Bay by both sea and air routes. Before or after the two-day cruise, including a night aboard a junk among the karst peaks, it is fantastic to fly over this magnificent paradise on earth, of which we never tire.

For who?

This beautiful experience is perfect for travelers who want to discover Halong Bay in all its aspects. It is also interesting for those who do not have enough time, because instead of the road trip of more than 3 hours to reach Halong from Hanoi, you only need 45 minutes by seaplane (or also by helicopter) . The flight over the bay allows you to appreciate all its spectacular landscapes from the sky, intensely and in a limited time without waiting.