The hot season in Halong Bay is from May to September, the temperature is 25 - 35 degree Celsius. The weather is extremely hot and sunny, but a higher chance of showers or unforeseen cyclone.

The elders saying "In cherry season don’t move out without a basket”, means arrive ready so you don’t even find yourself expending your vacation Vietnam on errands., if you plan ahead and work out your packing checklist and notes beforehand, you won’t even find yourself without the swimming suits whenever you get to a white sandy beach or struggling with tropics insects.

Bring the Essentials and Beach Wear

You’ll need eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lens and solution. Place all prescription and over-the-counter medication and also a first-aid kit, insect repellent in a plastic storage tote. Itineraries, tickets and any reservation confirmations in a readily accessible location like a day package.

For beach days, package two swimsuits, one beach cover-up or massive T-shirt, two rash guards, one baseball hat or wide-brimmed sun hat and flip-flops or water-proof vases per traveler. Pack a sweatshirt or sweater for cold mornings and evenings, and also a nylon jacket if there's a chance of rain in the forecast. Be knowledgeable as to the poisonous Jelly Fish. Please look at the water to make sure that there are no Jellyfish before get in.

In the summertime, particularly May, June, July, before going to swim, you should ask the manual or captain for advice because it's when the poisonous jellyfish are active.

Jelly Fish mainly doesn’t cause too much trouble but popular symptoms like hives, and rashes…

Kayaking

Kayaking is fun following the instruction of the tour guide in the amazing surroundings. You might be surprised by the beauty of limestone caves which may reach only by kayak. The water is lovely and refreshing when the sun is out, but exceptionally salty. Don’t forget wearing the life jacket even you can swim.