$49.00 day tour through Viator. We didn’t take a chance on going with the $25.00 tour sold in the Old Quarter, nor being ripped off with the $280.00 tour we saw online. Also we said no to the overnight option as the boats are all wooden, old and rats hiding out onboard.
We were pleased with the 3.5 hour drive on our large bus. A scenic drive through the countryside. Rice fields, with water buffalo and rusty old plows. Felt like a scene from the 1920’s.
CRUISING HA LONG BAY
Ha Long Bay is a WOW moment. There are 900 limestone pinnacle mountains rising from the water. Chinese Junk boats everywhere. This also adds to the view.
THROUGH THE CAVES BY BAMBOO BOAT
Next we sail through the caves on bamboo boats, rowed by locals. The scenes of the mountains from sea level are amazing. Walking through the limestone caves were interesting as well.
On return to our boat, the sun is getting lower making the scenery even more gorgeous. Ha Long Bay is the main reason we decided to stay in Hanoi. The view is so incredible and never to be forgotten.
This place looks wonderful, we were supposed to go there this fall 😦
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I’ve never been to Vietnam, but heard great things about it, and in particular Ha Long Bay. Looks incredibly scenic (above and below ground). Thanks for sharing.
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A place to add it to your list..
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Gorgeous views! I would love to visit Hanoi sometime!
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When we can get in the sky again.
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Wow! What a stunning view!
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Thank you.
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You found a great price for a full day tour. I visited Hanoi a few years ago and took a Halong Bay tour. I’m pretty sure it was more than $49. Your photos bring back pleasant memories. Thanks.
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It was an amazing site to see. I was there in 2018.
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Truly a very special place to visit. Thank you for this interesting post.
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It it rates high on my list.
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