TOP 6 THINGS TO DO  IN HALONG BAY  

At Hermes Cruises, you not only witness the exceptional stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay but also enjoy a lot of exciting activities, such as: kayaking, swimming, cave visiting, cooking class, especially relaxing Tai Chi.

1 – Kayaking

Discovering Halong Bay yourself on your own kayak is one of the best things you should do. It will be also an unforgettable experience of your life time as you paddle between towering karst cliffs, rocky isles and coastal caves around Luon Cave.

2 – Swimming

There is no better way to experience wild nature of Halong Bay than swimming. Those who love swimming ocean will feel free and relaxing when dipping in cool jade-green water here. Guests are going to be absolutely surprised at the stunning scenery of sheer mountain cliffs rising out of the bay. Also, Halong Bay is a safe place for swimming due to calm waters.

3 – Cave visiting

Spectacular crystallized rock formations of Sung Sot Cave – the biggest and the most beautiful caves of Halong Bay and Luon Cave – the familiar destinations for most of kayaking tours provide you with an awe-inspiring, entertaining and educational experience. Our tour guide takes you past a varied collection of colorful stalactites, stalagmites, columns and other formations. Whether you’re a curious tourist or a budding cave enthusiast, Cave of the Mounds has something for everyone to discover.

4 – Cooking demonstration

When exploring the beauty of Ha Long Bay, besides swimming, kayaking or swimming, cooking demonstration is also an exciting activity. Hermes’s leading chef guides you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes. Hope that this partly helps you to know more about Vietnamese culinary culture.

5 – Squid fishing

Squid fishing is considered one of the most interesting activities in the evening in Ha Long Bay. When the night falls, after enjoying a tasty dinner abroad, people who need to be engaged in quid fishing are provided fishing gears like fishing rods and racquets. Lucky or experienced guests will catch fifteen – twenty quids per night.

6 – Tai Chi Class

Tai chi is an ancient martial art of Chinese culture. This combination of mental and physical activity works to harmonise the mind, body and spirit and promotes feelings of wellbeing. Hermes’s experienced instructor teach you how to practice Tai Chi. Hope that the slow and fluid movements can relax and energise you for a good start to the day