One of the most thrilling way to see the UNESCO-listed scenery is to soar between limestone karsts and glide over sparkling beaches and thanks to the innovative thinking at Hai Au Aviation, travelers are experiencing their first breathtaking seaplane flights over Ha Long Bay. Yet these aerial adventures provide more than just the scenery.

The 25-minute scenic flight offers a completely different viewpoint than from a cruise ship, taking off and landing on the sea at Tuan Chau Marina and showcasing the attractions of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. From above, islands appear like mountain ranges, the embodiment of “Ha Long”, meaning “Descending Dragon”.

For Ha Long Bay cruises, Hai Au Aviation makes use of the Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX, which is considered one of the most reliable, cost effective and, safest single-engine aircrafts. In addition to the foreign Captain’s seat and the Vietnamese First Officer’s seat, there are only 12 leather-covered seats available for passengers on each trip. Smaller groupings allow for more intimate and distinctive interactions.

As the aircraft flies above the waves, lands on the shimmering water of Tuan Chau Marina, and then descends to the shore in equally stunning fashion, travelers can soak up unforgettable views of Ha Long’s lushly forested islands, floating villages, and emerald water. The plane can also descend to the altitudes between 300 and 150 meters to give you excellent views of the ocean below.

Please so do not worry if you are concerned about what to view from high above as the seaplane is fully equipped so that the pilots may speak directly with their guests, providing information on places of interest and leading them to the most beautiful parts of the bay.

Of course, there is a natural desire to share the beauty when it is so abundant. On the Ha Long Bay trips, cameras, tablets, and mobile phones are permitted. You can post images directly on social media through 4G or even broadcast the event to family and friends, so there’s no need to turn off your gadgets during the journey.

While Ha Long Bay seaplane trips are a novelty, Hai Au Aviation has been in operation for a long time. The seaplane tours of Ha Long Bay operate to the strictest requirements set by the Federal Aeronautics Association and the International Civil Aviation Organization so travelers can expect a safe, comfortable flight aboard the world’s safest single-engine aircraft, the Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX, which is being piloted by Hai Au Aviation’s skilled and experienced pilots.

At Ha Long Bay, Hai Au Aviation operates scheduled seaplane flights each day. The 25-minute flights take off and land at periods that are ideal for sightseeing. Moreover, Hai Au Aviation offers regularly scheduled flights that reduce the time traveled from Noi Bai airport to Ha Long Bay and vice versa to just 45 minutes. Once landed in Ha Long, visitors can reserve a half-day cruise or stay overnight on a package deal for a more luxurious getaway.

For more about Hai Au Aviation’s seaplanes and tours, visit https://www.seaplanes.vn/en/