Hydroplane in Ha Long Bay
To explore Ha Long’s seascapes, you are suggested going on boat or cruise or trying a hydroplane – a new but amazing means of touring the Bay. Hydroplane tourism has great potential to develop.
It’s now possible to take a few minutes scenic flight over this heritage site. Passengers will get the ultimate birds-eye view of thousands of limestone karsts jutting up from the jade green waters dotted with boats and floating villages. This is an experience like no other, because it costs VND2,2 million for one time.
Luxury cruise in Mekong River
Most Mekong river cruises come as part of long (two weeks or more) land tours, including several nights in hotels as well as overnights aboard ship, so consider the total package when choosing your cruise.
The majority of Mekong River cruise tours start and end in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa. On this tour you have more time to discover the sights of the Mekong Delta and enjoy the river life. You can visit two famous floating markets of Cai Rang and Cai Be.
On several land excursions you have the chance to see local handicraft production, colorful brick kilns, opulent orchards and peaceful villages. The tour for three days with costs about VND9 million.
Hot-air balloon at Phan Thiet City
Hot-air balloon rides have been launched in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province creating a chance for tourists to admire the stunning beauty of the coastal port city from above.
From hot-air balloons, visitors can watch desserts, lakes, ponds, rivers, paddy fields, villages, the sea, forests and crowded urban areas.
Phan Thiet is ideal for riding a hot-air balloon, says pilot Arturas. Pictured is a fleet of fishing vessels on Ca Ty River viewed from a height of 300m. It costs VND7 million for each ride.
Visitors can depart from Nguyen Tat Thanh Square and view the whole city at sunrise. Phan Thiet streets in early morning from a height of 300m. The second start point is from Hoa Thang petrol station in Hoang Lam village. The hot-air balloon will fly over Bau Ong and Bau Ba lakes, Bau Trang white sand dune and lands at Doi Cat Trang white sand dune.
Son Doong cave in Quang Binh Province
The north central province of Quang Binh was permitted Oxalis Company to extend implementation time of the most expensive tour in Vietnam to explore the world largest cave Son Doong in 2016. Five day and four night tour will continue to be priced at US$3,000 a person. Each tour will have a maximum of 10 visitors, totaling a maximum of 500 tourists for the whole year.
The company said it would open Son Doong tour 2016 for sale to local and foreign tourists in the first week of August on its website.
Visitors must pass a health test before attending the adventure tour. If not abiding safety and environmental protection regulations, cave experts and tour guides will be entitled to ask them to stop the itinerary.
Son Doong cave is twice as large as Deer Cave in Malaysia with more than 200 meters wide, 150 meters high, and approximately 9 kilometers long. Morever, its caverns are big enough to fit an entire city street inside them. It is considered the largest cave in the world.
The cave was created 2 - 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain. Where the limestone was weak, the ceiling collapsed creating huge skylights…
Specialized travel site Huffington Post announced “10 destinations tourist need to visit once in a lifetime”. According to this announcement, the Son Doong cave in Vietnam was ranked No. 5.
Now, This cave is not only the world’s largest cave but also the “jewel” for tourism in Quang Binh. Son Doong is the attractive destination for tourists who are interested in exploration and conquest of nature.
Hydroplane in Ha Long Bay.
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It’s now possible to take a few minutes scenic flight over this heritage site. Passengers will get the ultimate birds-eye view of thousands of limestone karsts jutting up from the jade green waters dotted with boats and floating villages. This is an experience like no other, because it costs VND2,2 million for one time.
Luxury cruise in Mekong River
Luxury cruise in Mekong River.
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The majority of Mekong River cruise tours start and end in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa. On this tour you have more time to discover the sights of the Mekong Delta and enjoy the river life. You can visit two famous floating markets of Cai Rang and Cai Be.
On several land excursions you have the chance to see local handicraft production, colorful brick kilns, opulent orchards and peaceful villages. The tour for three days with costs about VND9 million.
Hot-air balloon at Phan Thiet City
Hot-air balloon at Phan Thiet City.
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From hot-air balloons, visitors can watch desserts, lakes, ponds, rivers, paddy fields, villages, the sea, forests and crowded urban areas.
Phan Thiet is ideal for riding a hot-air balloon, says pilot Arturas. Pictured is a fleet of fishing vessels on Ca Ty River viewed from a height of 300m. It costs VND7 million for each ride.
Visitors can depart from Nguyen Tat Thanh Square and view the whole city at sunrise. Phan Thiet streets in early morning from a height of 300m. The second start point is from Hoa Thang petrol station in Hoang Lam village. The hot-air balloon will fly over Bau Ong and Bau Ba lakes, Bau Trang white sand dune and lands at Doi Cat Trang white sand dune.
Son Doong cave in Quang Binh Province
Son Doong cave in Quang Binh Province.
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The company said it would open Son Doong tour 2016 for sale to local and foreign tourists in the first week of August on its website.
Visitors must pass a health test before attending the adventure tour. If not abiding safety and environmental protection regulations, cave experts and tour guides will be entitled to ask them to stop the itinerary.
Son Doong cave is twice as large as Deer Cave in Malaysia with more than 200 meters wide, 150 meters high, and approximately 9 kilometers long. Morever, its caverns are big enough to fit an entire city street inside them. It is considered the largest cave in the world.
The cave was created 2 - 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain. Where the limestone was weak, the ceiling collapsed creating huge skylights…
Specialized travel site Huffington Post announced “10 destinations tourist need to visit once in a lifetime”. According to this announcement, the Son Doong cave in Vietnam was ranked No. 5.
Now, This cave is not only the world’s largest cave but also the “jewel” for tourism in Quang Binh. Son Doong is the attractive destination for tourists who are interested in exploration and conquest of nature.
