Is Halong Bay Expensive?

Is Halong Bay expensive to visit?

Halong Bay is a frequently visited and budget-friendly place to visit. With a daily average travel cost of $58, it's somewhat less expensive than most other destinations in the world. When compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced destination. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Wuyuan and Yogyakarta.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

How expensive is Halong Bay?

The average cost of traveling to Halong Bay can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $58 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Halong Bay here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Halong Bay?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Halong Bay will cost around $175 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $349.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Halong Bay?

On average, a one week trip to Halong Bay costs about $407 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $815.

Is it expensive to backpack in Halong Bay?

Halong Bay is often overlooked by backpackers, as there is a very limited selection of hostels. Because there aren't any hostels and few other amenities that cater to backpackers, prices might be higher than you'd expect. This is particularly true for solo travelers who many have to pay the full cost for a hotel room. To save money, look for budget hotels in convenient locations.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Halong Bay?

Activities and things to do in Halong Bay can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $17 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $13.

• Rock Climbing Tour at Moody Beach: $71
• Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Cruise From Cat Ba Town - Serenity Cruises: $36
• One Day Lan Ha Bay with Cat Ba Expedition Tour: $37
• (Official) Signature Royal Cruise - 02 days 01 night program: $164
• Shore Excursion: Amazing Day Cruise at Ha Long Bay: $59
• 2 Days and 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure: $132
• La Casta Cruise - Halong Bay Luxury Day Tour (Best Selling): $70
• La Casta Daily Cruise - Luxury 5 Star Day Tour in Ha Long Bay: $75

Is food expensive in Halong Bay?

Food in Halong Bay can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $16 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $14. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Ambassador Luxury Dinner Cruise in Halong Bay: $46
• Luxury Aspira Cruise from Halong with kayaking,cave,cooking class: $175
• 1-day private Hanoi city tour with fun and night street walking food tour: $101

Is transportation expensive in Halong Bay?

The prices of local transportation in Halong Bay can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $14 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $12. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.