Vietnam · Attraction Prices

Ha Long Bay

$55–130 for the classics6 paid · 0 freeFly into HAN1 USD ≈ ₫25,500 (Vietnamese dong)Open in Google Maps

Two thousand limestone towers rising from jade water ~ Vietnam's UNESCO masterpiece is really one big ticket: the cruise. Sightseeing fees, caves, and islands are bundled into whichever boat you choose.

Bring $55–130

This covers a good day cruise with lunch, cave, and kayaking ~ overnight boats run $100–250+ per person.

Getting there

HAN

Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)

Fly into Hanoi and transfer 2.5 hours by shuttle or limousine bus to Tuan Chau or Ha Long port ~ most cruises include the pickup. Many travellers do it as a Hanoi overnight side-trip.

Experience≈ $55–120© McKay Savage · CC BY 2.0

Ha Long Bay Cruise

Day cruise ₫1,400,000+ · sightseeing fee ₫290,000–310,000

≈ $55–120 USD

Full day or overnightGoogle Maps

The sightseeing fee (~$12) is usually folded into the cruise price ~ check before booking. Overnight boats reach quieter water the day-trippers never see.

NatureIncluded© Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0

Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)

Included in cruise route ticket

Included USD

1 hourGoogle Maps

The bay's biggest grotto ~ two vast chambers of lit stalactites above the anchorage. Every route-2 cruise stops here; climb is ~100 steps, worth every one.

NatureIncluded© Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0

Ti Top Island

Included in cruise route ticket

Included USD

1–1.5 hoursGoogle Maps

Climb the ~400 steps to the pagoda viewpoint for THE postcard panorama of the karsts, then cool off at the little crescent beach below.

Experience≈ $4–8© Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Kayaking the Karsts

₫100,000–200,000 (often included)

≈ $4–8 USD

1 hourGoogle Maps

Paddle through low rock arches into hidden lagoons where the cliffs close around you ~ the best moment of most cruises. Included on mid-range boats and up.

Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay

Ferries + tours $25–60

≈ $25–60 USD

1–2 daysGoogle Maps

The budget-savvy alternative ~ Lan Ha Bay has the same karst scenery with a fraction of the boats. Base on Cat Ba island and day-cruise from there.

Sun World Ha Long Cable Car

≈ ₫350,000 (Queen Cable Car + Ba Deo hill)

≈ $14 USD

2–3 hoursGoogle Maps

A record-breaking two-deck cable car swings over the bay to a hilltop Ferris wheel and gardens ~ a fun land-side view of the karsts if you have a spare evening in Bai Chay.

Prices are approximate (as of 2026), based on our visits and official rates, and can change with seasons and exchange rates. Always double-check official websites before you go.

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