Discover Halong Bay - World Heritage of Vietnam
If Hanoi is the grand old dame of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City is the brash young floozy, then Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An are the alluring mistresses you encounter along the way.
How to find safe travel in Halong Bay
Having read the news about tourist boat sunk in Halong Bay, Vietnam some days ago, ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA would like to give out some advices about how to travel safely and enjoyably in Halong Bay.
Cruising Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay looked picturesque and was sunny and warm. Indochina sails, Ha Long bay , Vietnam We got up early today as we need to catch the bus for our trip to Ha Long Bay, about 3 hours west of Hanoi.
Kayaking and Cycling in a World Heritage Bay
Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular, and therefore heavily 'touristed' attractions in Vietnam. Kayak on Ha Long bay, Vietnam .
A Look into Beautiful Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay has been declared a UNESCO World heritage site and it really deserves the designation. It is one of the most exciting unusual places I have been to in my life.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Vietnam wants waterway tourism safety
Friday, October 12, 2012
Kayaking in Halong Bay – Things to know
- Suitable clothes: T-shirt and short, swimming suit in the summer; warm clothes in the winter; wet shoes, hat, sunglasses
- Necessary things: Water, sun cream, dry bag, camera, insect repellent
- Life vests
- Follow your tour guide: it is very important
- Listen to the route, time and rules
- Learn how to use the kayak even it is not your first time kayaking, wear the life vest and use the dry bag
- Strictly follow the leader (tour guide) about the moving rules
- Check with your tour guide the weather, tide and wind strength to have the best and safest route.
- Keep a suitable distance with the others, not too far, keep in sight with the others
- Keep away from the places which have strong flow, against the wind; take advantage of the wind strength and flow.
- Sit still in the kayak, do not move in front of or behind
- Wear the life vest
- Wear the hat and sun cream
- In case the kayak capsizes, passengers need to swim a bit, and then take the water out of the kayak with the help of the tour guide. He will catch thekayak; take the water out by putting your kayak on his in the T- shape. After that, he will put the kayak back into the water; keep it still so that passengers can be on the kayak again.
- If there is an expected storm, find the safest place in the sheltered areas, beaches… to avoid the storm. In case passengers are in the middle of the sea and cannot find a safe place, passengers need to be gathered to make a raft
- If you are not sure about the route you are going, you should keep in touch with the others and paddle around the mountain, you will not be lost. Passengers should know for sure the route, search on the map.
- It is better if passengers have mobile phone, radio or any means of communication (often for professional kayakers)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Halong Bay_Unbelieve!