Very glad we did this tour. It makes for a long day, but it’s doable and there is no need in my opinion to do the overnight Halong Bay cruise. We were picked up at our Hanoi hotel on a bus, and along with about 20 others, driven to Halong Bay to board a small cruise boat (about 3 hour trip by bus). They served a nice buffet lunch upon boarding, then we sailed about the isles of Halong Bay. Very pretty. We stopped at TiTop mountain for a hike to the top for views. A narrow, steep trail not for the feint of heart, but doable. Nice views. Next stop is a choice between kayaks, a small boat or speed boat. The latter is not included, but our guide made a big sales pitch to do it (LOL, over and over). While it’s extra, the speed boat gets you more views of the bay and we thought it was worth it. Then we stopped at another isle to tour the “Surprise Caves.” Very beautiful and unique. Then a return cruise followed and we boarded the bus. All and all, about a 12-13 hour day. But we had an enjoyable time. Overall, the experience is very touristy. But as first-time tourists to the area, it was worthwhile.
Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Sonata Cruise: Halong Bay Day Trip with Buffet and Jacuzzi Pool Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
