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Ha Long Bay kayaking services have operated for nearly 20 years, and is
increasingly popular among young Vietnamese and foreign tourists eager to
explore the spectacular rock formations, millions-year-old caves, hidden
lagoons and floating fishing villages.
At Hang Luon (Luon Cave), renting a kayak costs VND50,000 ($2.2) for two
people and at Ba Hang VND40,000 per person. Additional kayaking services
are available at Cua Van fishing village, Hang Co (Co Cave) and Hon Ban Chan
Beach.
Lan Ha Bay
South of Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay in the northern city of Hai Phong spans 7,000
hectares and includes nearly 400 islands of all shapes. Unlike Ha Long, all
islands in the bay are covered by trees and other vegetation.
Not often part of tourism conversations, the Lan Ha panorama remains
relatively free of neighboring cruise ship congestion.
From Ben Beo Wharf on Cat Ba visitors can traverse the bay in varying vessels.
Consisting of 300 households, Cai Beo floating village, said to be the oldest in
the country and a living museum of Vietnamese fishing culture, is described by
U.S.-based travel site Travel+Leisure as "an overlooked treasure on the island".
Chay River- Dark Cave
The eco-tourism area of Chay River and Toi Cave in the central province of
Quang Binh commenced operation in 2011.
Kayaking is possible from the wharf at Tro Mong Forest Management Station in
Bo Trach District of Quang Binh, home to the world’s largest cave Son Doong.
Rowing along the 10 kilometer Chay River, which originates from the ancient
karst mountain area of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, paddlers can take in ethnic
riverside villages like Ha Loi, Phong Nha, Na, Tram, Me and Chay Lap.
Toi Cave, 5,258 meters long and 80 meters high, is part of UNESCO heritage
site Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park.
Tuyen Lam Lake
Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area, surrounded by pine forests, is around
six kilometers to the south of Da Lat Town in the Central Highlands province of
Lam Dong. October to December, when maple leaves turn yellow and red, is the
best time to visit and take part in the sweet potato, strawberry and persimmon
harvest.
Tuyen Lam Lake is among the best spots to capture stunning misty mornings, as
featured in National Geographic.