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5 Reasons you should still visit Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay gets a lot of flack as a ‘tourist trap’. This beautiful part of the ocean in Northern Vietnam however didn’t get its UNESCO heritage status for no reason.

Our new “Hanoi and Ha Long Bay extension” tour is the perfect way to relax at the end of the trip, so here are the five reasons you should still put this outstanding part of the country on your agenda.

Ha Long Bay

1. It really is stunning

No matter what tales or complaining you will hear from people about being scammed, crammed on to a boat or feeling highly let down there is one fact that can not be denied. Ha Long Bay is naturally stunning. The formation of rocks, the calm ocean and the natural fauna all make for a photographers paradise and a slice of nature you don’t want to miss out on.

The best way to avoid a potential nightmare is to spend a little more and book a quality boat for your tour. For example, we only use the best ships and teams in the area to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride.

2. You can Kayak through the caves

When the time comes to jump ship, you can either take a dip or get on board your Kayak for a closer look. Paddling through the over hanging rocks, exploring the incredible caves or slowly gliding along in the gentle current will have you forgetting all the madness of the mainland in no time

3. Seafood does not get much fresher than this

Think Grilled and BBQ fish, caught straight from the ocean either by you or your expert crew. You can’t ask for fish fresher than this, expertly prepared and then served up with a cold beer to watch the nightly spectacular which is the sunset show.

Ha Long Bay

4. The sunsets are out of this world

Who needs entertainment when mother nature is on hand to blow you away. Catching the last light of the day whilst gently bobbing around in the bay is one of the most breathtaking parts of your trip. We promise you, sunsets like this are well worth jumping onboard for.

5. A sleepover on a real Junk Boat

The Ha Long Bay Junk Boats are a legend in themselves. Form the outside, many can be deceiving on both their size and luxury, but once onboard all the facilities and comfort you will need is ready and waiting. Our luxury twin room cabins are the perfect place to rest up before waking up to the sounds of the waves and a sunrise which signals another morning of enjoying the bay before all the day trips arrive.