Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island: April 10th-12th, 2024
Immerse yourself in the magic of Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island through this captivating photo gallery! Join my journey as I cruise amidst the awe-inspiring limestone karsts, their emerald reflections dancing on the water. Explore hidden caves adorned with nature's artistry and kayak through secluded coves. Cat Ba Island beckons with its lush jungles, charming villages, and vibrant wildlife. From exhilarating adventures to moments of serene tranquility, this gallery captures the essence of this unforgettable Vietnamese paradise. Prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking landscapes and cultural gems that await! Photos taken with my iPhone and Fujifilm XT200.
Transport boat to cruise ship. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
View of Ha Long Bay from cruise ship. Vietnam.
Our cruise ship's transport boat. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Ships moored in Ha Long Bay, just east of Cat Ba Island. Vietnam.
Small fishing boat in the early morning. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Morning fog covers the mountain top. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Hazy horizon in Ha Long Bay around Cat Ba Island. Vietnam.
Breathtaking limestone karsts in Ha Long Bay. Vietnam.
Around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Ha Long means 'descending dragon.' Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Another transport boat around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Another transport boat around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A small fishing village nestled near an inlet on the south east side of Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Limestone karsts around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Farm House, Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A farm house in Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A puppy with a shoe as a chew toy. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
An easy peace among potential foes. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A local corner store. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A side road beyond the main strip in Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A puppy settles in for a nap. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A view of the valley around Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A local walking his bike. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A home off the beaten path in Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A small hut. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Our guide walking back to our meeting point. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
More tourists arrived. Viet Hai Village, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Cruising around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A Buddhist Temple among the islets around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A cruise ship moored along the coast of Cat Ba Island.
Visitors kayaking around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Boats on their way somewhere in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
More boats in the bay. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
Fishing boat in Ha Long Bay around Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Standing tall. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Overcast and hazy in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
The sun set from the stern of our cruise ship. Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Loading up in row boats before heading to the Dark and Bright Cave near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Entering the Dark and Bright Cave near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
The other side of the Dark and Bright Cave near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
Headed back through the Dark and Bright Cave near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.
A boat docked at a tiny village on the water. Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.