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Looking to cover those sites this summer. Did you make it out there? Any advice or recommendations to share?

Also looking for guidance on which Chabad (HCMC or Hanoi) is best for Shabbos stay?

Emkay · « **Reply #189 on:** May 03, 2019, 03:18:56 AM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on May 03, 2019, 01:04:04 AM

Looking to cover those sites this summer. Did you make it out there? Any advice or recommendations to share?

Also looking for guidance on which Chabad (HCMC or Hanoi) is best for Shabbos stay?

I skipped Halong Bay at the end. I was in Hanoi for shabbos and really enjoyed.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #190 on:** May 03, 2019, 09:51:48 AM »

Hanoi is a nicer city in general

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #191 on:** May 03, 2019, 10:46:02 AM »

Did any of you make use of a tour organizer for one-day or two-day trips?

brodes18 · « **Reply #192 on:** May 29, 2019, 09:43:47 PM »

Considering a solo trip in June. Any thoughts on it being during rainy season? Also, anyone try out ha giang?

brodes18 · « **Reply #193 on:** June 18, 2019, 10:43:12 PM »

http://vietnamcoracle.com/ha-giang-extreme-north-motorbike-loop/

Officially added to my list.

AJK · « **Reply #194 on:** August 05, 2019, 06:08:10 PM »

Likely headed to Vietnam in the next few weeks. Will probably be there for 7-8 days and split my time between Phu Quoc at the JW or IHG (though I heard JW is awesome) and Hanoi and doing an overnight cruise of HaLong Bay. If I can fit it in, I'd love to do some caving (I'd obv love to do Son Doong, but they have no availability for my dates, aside from the fact that it coss $3K PP, but I'm seeing if we can fit in Hang En cave, for a much more reasonable $330 PP).

Any recommendations for private Ha Long Bay overnight boat tours?

Any other recommendations?

solls108 · « **Reply #195 on:** November 03, 2019, 03:17:57 PM »

Quote from: AJK on August 05, 2019, 06:08:10 PM

Likely headed to Vietnam in the next few weeks. Will probably be there for 7-8 days and split my time between Phu Quoc at the JW or IHG (though I heard JW is awesome) and Hanoi and doing an overnight cruise of HaLong Bay. If I can fit it in, I'd love to do some caving (I'd obv love to do Son Doong, but they have no availability for my dates, aside from the fact that it coss $3K PP, but I'm seeing if we can fit in Hang En cave, for a much more reasonable $330 PP).

Any recommendations for private Ha Long Bay overnight boat tours?

Any other recommendations?

How would you be traveling between phu quoc, the caves, and hanoi? I am trying to plan 7 days into and out of hanoi airport so I would love to hear what you have planned there

solls108 · « **Reply #196 on:** December 17, 2019, 03:09:21 PM »

Has anyone ever been to Halong Bay from Hanoi? What is the best means of transportation? Any ideas where to stay in Halong Bay? Activities? Etc.

Please let me know

shwarmabob · « **Reply #197 on:** December 17, 2019, 03:46:35 PM »

Quote from: solls108 on December 17, 2019, 03:09:21 PM

Has anyone ever been to Halong Bay from Hanoi? What is the best means of transportation? Any ideas where to stay in Halong Bay? Activities? Etc.

Please let me know

Most Halong Bay cruises pick you up from the old city in Hanoi.
the cruises are the activities with whatever else they offer (kayaking, fishing etc)

solls108 · « **Reply #198 on:** December 17, 2019, 03:56:22 PM »

Quote from: shwarmabob on December 17, 2019, 03:46:35 PM

Most Halong Bay cruises pick you up from the old city in Hanoi.
the cruises are the activities with whatever else they offer (kayaking, fishing etc)

Is there anything to do in Halong bay other then cruises?

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #199 on:** December 17, 2019, 04:00:05 PM »

Quote from: solls108 on December 17, 2019, 03:09:21 PM

Has anyone ever been to Halong Bay from Hanoi? What is the best means of transportation? Any ideas where to stay in Halong Bay? Activities? Etc.

Please let me know

Was there this summer. While it’s 2-3 hours each way from Hanoi, you can do a day tour with out the need for o/n accommodations. If you want to go on an o/n or multi-night tour, most people spend the evening on luxurious junks/boat (the only place I’ve ever heard junk and luxurious in the same sentence).

Feel free to PM if you have questions.

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