Visit the popular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam.ย  ย Halong Bay is only a few hours by car from Hanoi, Vietnam.ย  Book a private boat and sail the bay for a wonderful 3 day 2 night cruise.ย  This 1Adventure Traveler took this quick side tripย which was a wonderful beginning to my trip into Vietnam.ย  One of those unforgettable moments you should never pass up on Halong Bay.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay

While sailing we viewed thousands of limestone karsts and islands that are of various sizes and shapes.ย  These karsts have been forming for over 20 million years and provide a wonderful backdrop to this tranquil boat cruise.ย  Halong Bay has a tropical climate with a hot and moist summer, and cold and dry winter. ย ย I happened to be there in the beginning of rainy season but that didnโ€™t dampen my trip.

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Intersting Cave in the Halong Bay, Vietnam.

There are lots of cruises offered on the bay.ย  Our choice was a private boat from the Bhaya Cruise Line that offers many cruises to choose from.ย  There are multiply boats and packages available for everyoneโ€™s needs.

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Our Private Boat! The Bhaya Legend 2

Private Boat Bhaya Legend 2 Halong Bay

The Bhaya Legend 2 Cruise was fantastic boat and sleeps 6 people.ย  The cruise also includes an itinerary for day trips with a guide, tasty cuisine, and comfy state rooms with all the comforts of home.


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Fisherman…

Here are a few tips to help with your trip to Halong Bay.ย  With so many boats and services offered here these are a few tips and suggested sites to see.

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Fishing Boat in the Floating Village

Cruise the 3 bays of the Gulf of Tonkin; Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bays, and Long Ha Bay


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Floating Village

Floating Fishing Village in Bai Tu Long by row boat


Oyster Farm

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Oyster Farm


Swim and Kayak by a secluded white sand beach


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Sung Sot Cave

Sung Sot Cave

Wow, what an amazing cave. Walk up the stars from the boat to the opening and see the enormous Sung Sot Cave.ย  View the hundreds of stalagmites and stalactites. Take the winding path inside the cave and view the variety of different chambers with colored lights that illuminate the beauty of the walls.ย  See the formations that look like a dragon, monkey, bird, and a turtle. There are many steps throughout the cave so comfortable shoes are a must but are very manageable. The view of the bay upon exciting makes for a wonderful photo opportunity. A visit there in the early morning is the best to avoid the crowds.


Cooking Demonstration

While on cruising on out boat it was exciting to try our hand at making some Vietnamese Cuisine. ย Also learned how to make decorations out of vegetables.


Transportation

Transfers to and from Halong Bay can be arranged by Bhaya Cruise Lineย when you book.

This transportation from Hanoi to the Halong Bayย makes logistics so much easier.

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Enjoy your trip to Halong Bay. ย Make sure toย please share your tips and ideas in the comment section.


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