One of the most poetic places in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay is Ba Trai Dao Beach. With a gorgeous arc-shaped beach surrounded by crystal blue sea water, this is a beach paradise waiting for travelers to discover!

Overview of Ba Trai Dao Beach

Thanks to its isolated location from the central Cat Ba archipelago, Ba Trai Dao beach retains its wild, unspoiled beauty. This beach is currently on the cruise route number 5 to Lan Ha Bay, together with other well-known destinations such as Cat Ba National Park and Sang Toi Cave.

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Unlike the beaches on the mainland, Ba Trai Dao beach is encircled by three large rocky islands, forming small beaches that curve in and out. From afar, the island looks like three enormous stone peaches, dotted with cool green trees leading to white beaches and blue waters. This is also why the locals started naming the beach Ba Trai Dao (which translates as Three Peaches).

Cruising to Ba Trai Dao Beach islands. — Ba Trai Dao Beach from afar.

Another possible origin for its name is a local folk story. Legend has it that long ago, a lovely fairy fell in love with a fisherman. With the hope that her lover would live eternally, she stole three magical peaches for him. When the King discovered this, he was furious and used magic to transform the three peaches into three mountains, separating the two lovers. Those are the present Ba Trai Dao Island and Beach!

In recent years, the poetic natural beauty of Ba Trai Dao Sea has captured the hearts of many domestic and foreign tourists, making it a must-see site on cruises to Lan Ha Bay.

Location & How to get to Ba Trai Dao Beach?

Ba Trai Dao is a cluster of islands and small beaches in the eastern part of Cat Ba Island, on the border between Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay. The distance between Bai Chay Port (Halong City) and Ba Trai Dao Island is around 20 kilometers, hence most tourists opt to visit this beach by cruise.

The Serenity Premium Day Cruise and Serenity Explorer Day Cruise are day cruises that visit Ba Trai Dao Beach. With convenient facilities and high service quality, this is the best option for travelers looking for a short yet pleasant and entertaining trip.

A cruise sailing to Ba Trai Dao Beach. — Cruising to Ba Trai Dao Beach.

Ba Trai Dao beach is also a popular destination for cruise ships docking overnight at Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with many vessels having 3-day-2-night schedules visiting here, including the high-rated Mila Lux Cruise, Mon Cheri Cruise, Peony Cruise, and Hermes Cruise.

These cruises provide the most opulent facilities, including ocean-view restaurants, outdoor bars, saunas, spas, hot tubs, and even mini golf courses! In addition to the exquisite leisure and exceptional service, visitors will have more time to explore the stunning places of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, including Ba Trai Dao Beach.

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The weather in Ba Trai Dao Beach in particular, and the Cat Ba archipelago in general, is pleasant all year round, except for the stormy months of July and August. Therefore, tourists will surely have a marvelous time here regardless of when they arrive.

Still, you should check the weather in the area before booking a cruise to best prepare for the trip.

Ba Trai Dao beach is notable for its pure and pristine water, which can be seen all the way to the bottom on bright days. The water here is shallower than at other beaches in Ha Long Bay and is well-sheltered from the breeze. As a result, this is an ideal location for swimming in the cold blue sea while admiring the stunning natural environment.

In addition to swimming or sunbathing on the beautiful sandy shore, guests may rent a kayak to explore the region surrounding Ba Trai Dao Island, particularly further out to Lan Ha Bay, amid the gorgeous limestone islands.

Dau Go Island

Dau Go Island, which is only 3 km from Tuan Chau Island, is home to several well-known caverns in Ha Long Bay, such as Thien Cung Cave, Trong Mai Islet, and Dau Go Cave.

A system of stalactities under green and red lights in Dau Go Cave. — Dau Go Cave.

Trong Mai Islet

Over millions of years, wind, ocean, and limestone erosion combined to create this famous islet. As implied by its name, this location represents a pair of chickens—Mai, which means hen, and Trong, which means rooster—standing across from each other, signifying unwavering and unchanging love.

Cat Ba Island

This big island, which is close to Ti Top Island and Ha Long Bay, has a lot of stunning beaches and caverns as well as an untamed and intriguing natural setting.

Viet Hai Village

When visiting Viet Hai Village, tourists can take in the serene ambiance among picturesque scenery, including golden, ripe rice fields and verdant mountains.

The harbor of Viet Hai. — Viet Hai harbor.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is it to rent a kayak in Ba Trai Dao Beach?

Renting a boat in the bay (including Ba Trai Dao area) generally costs around 50,000 VND (around US $2).

If you book a cruise through the Fola Travel website, all sightseeing and activity fees (including kayak and bamboo boat) are included in the total price, so you don’t have to worry about these minor payments.