Hạ Long Bay

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June 1st 2014

Published: June 8th 2014

From Ha Noi we traveled around 130km east to Hạ Long Bay. I was really excited about this trip. When I first researched Viet Nam I came upon the famous images of the limestone karsts and islets perched like pearls in the emerald waters of the bay. The karsts are the big draw, they have been worn down by the sea into pillars and interesting shapes and the water has teased caves and archways into ... Read Full Entry

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Roberta Cenedese

Matt and Roberta

Matt and I met while we were both traveling in Puerto Rico in 1998. He worked on a research site in El Yunque Rainforest on the main island and I worked as a divemaster on Vieques. After 10 years living a settled existence in Vancouver, Canada, we felt a real need to get back to traveling. So we sold our house, put our stuff in storage and set off in search of great places to freedive and new adventures. Right now plans are to explore SE Asia until we feel the call to move on...... full info

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8th June 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

What a mixed bag!
I, too, have always wanted to visit those karst formations, but yikes, that photo of the many boats (even in low season) at Sung Sot Bay is pretty formidable! However, good to hear that you could get away a bit on the grotty water in your kayaks and enjoyed the views. If I make it there, I'll just take the cheapest boat since they all take the same route--thanks for the heads up!

9th June 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Ha Long Bay
Yes, it is overdeveloped but still worth a trip. I think if I were to do it again I would go on a cheaper boat that may offer a bit more of an authentic experience. This company was trying very hard to be cruise-y and it just wasn't our bag. Hopefully I wasn't too negative in our review : ) Is the new camera working out?

8th June 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Halong Bay
Amazing!

9th June 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Thanks guys!
The haze from the summer heat and humidity made for some pretty nice photo opportunities before sunset.

9th June 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Those caves...
Being led through those caves was quite a shock! Of all the places we visited in Vietnam, we'd be more than ok with not going back to Halong Bay - I think once is enough. You've got some great photos :)

9th June 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Ha Long Bay
Yes, I agree - once is enough. It was an odd trip, I expected to love Ha Long Bay and feel kind of ambivalent toward Ha Noi, and it was the other way around. Thanks for the comment!

9th February 2015

Thanh
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Beautiful Halong bay
I loved Halong Bay -it was just beautiful – the canoeing was breathtaking. A beautiful part of the world. Halong bay cruise

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