Halong Bay

After our stint in Sapa we went straight onto Halong Bay, a 18 hour bus journey away.

Halong Bay, a UNESCO heritage sight, is a bay that features thousands of limestone 'karsts' that jut out of the sea in dramatic fashion.

This was the first time we went somewhere with an organised tour group and found it remarkably easier to have everything organised for you. From your meals to transport to tour guides, accommodation etc. There really was no other way to do the Halong Bay tour than with a tour. So we caved and were glad to do so (organised tours is not our thing if you have not noticed). Shortly after arriving at the pier we were shown to our 'Junk Boat' where we would be staying for the night.

met some really interesting characters on the did the booking Met really cool people on the boat.

First night spent on the Junk boat surrounded by the towering cliffs which make the bay famous.