Hiking and Monkeys around Catba Island
Posted By admin on December 12, 2008
Beside kayaking, hiking is also a must in Catba. Moreover, other island you can have really nice time is Monkey island
Sunday, Jul 15, 2007
2:10pm
Halong City Harbor
I slept really well last night on the boat. We arrived at Catba Island, the only inhabited island in Halong Bay this morning. Then we went for a 2 or 3 hour hike up to one of the peaks of the island.
It was a great hike, but everyone was drenched, sweating buckets the whole time. I just went in my shorts and Adidas and used a small towel to soak up all of the immense quantities of sweat that was pouring out of my body.
About an hour or so ago we got to our nice hotel, where we’re staying tonight. I had a shower and then a really great lunch at the hotel.
Kayaking and Cycling in a World Heritage Bay
Posted By admin on October 29, 2008
Exploring the bay…kayak style!
Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular, and therefore heavily ‘touristed’ attractions in Vietnam. Stretching along the Northeast Vietnamese border with China it comprises thousands of limestone karst outcroppings and more than 750 islands of all sizes that dot the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Legend has it that the bay, ‘Descending Dragon’ in Vietnamese, was named after a family of dragons sent by the gods to help the Viet people repel Chinese invaders. Spitting emeralds and jade (the islands) into the waters of the bay they created a natural defensive area that helped protect what became Vietnam. After their success the dragons liked the area so much that they decided to stay. They weren’t alone in their high opinions of the landscape - the area was formally inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, which of course led to an even greater influx of local and foreign visitors.
Halong Bay
Getting to Halong Bay from Hanoi couldn’t be simpler - the hard part is making a choice between the hundreds of hotel tours and local operators. We were very happy with the tour we arranged through our hotel, and after chatting to other travelers who had been to Halong it seems that we had one of the better trips. The vast majority of options center around either two days and one night or three days and two nights in Halong. We chose the longer option and were glad we did.
Indochina Sails cruise
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
I had researched various cruises before arriving in Hanoi but didn’t book a trip until we arrived. The travel agent we used was able to get us a room on Indochina Sails for a 2 day/1 night sail the next morning…after being unable to book a room on Jasmine or Ginger Junks. I was a little concerned that there was an opening when this was supposed to be a luxury boat (always the pessimist). Well, let me tell you, the trip was fabulous from beginning to end. Accommodations, hospitality, meals…all were outstanding. Kayaking through an arch/tunnel in the hills to a lovely lake/lagoon was the highlight of the trip (if we had to choose something). The entire trip was, of our many adventures, right up at the top. Halong Bay needs no more accolades…No way will it disappoint! The only variable is the junk you choose to travel on. By all means, choose the best you can afford (We heard horror stories from 2 couples, later when we returned to Hanoi, who did NOT get what they thought they had booked). We were totally satisfied with Indochina Sails and would recommend it without reservation. Go and enjoy an experience of a lifetime!
CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER CRUISES ON HALONG BAY
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Experience the Merriest Christmas Dinner & Party on Indochina Sails
Kayak Halong Bay tours: The World’s Nature Heritage of Vietnam
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Ha Long Bay (also “Halong Bay”) is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic rock formations
Full Moon Festival in Luxury cruise on Halong bay
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Every night in September is a Full Moon Night on Indochina Sails as we celebrate the Full Moon Festival with decorated lanterns, traditional Chinese mooncakes and “September Double Happy Hour”.
Halong Bay Boat Trip and Jelly fish
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Myself and Caroline had a trip booked to Halong Bay for two days and one night on a boat. The previous night we went to call for David and Teri in their hotel. David wanted to watch the Rangers vs Dundee game on TV so we polled up with a large bottle of vodka which we bought for the boat and a small bottle of vodka that we could drink before we went out.
Cruises on Halong Bay Vietnam
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
When it comes to weekend getaways, you just can’t beat flopping around on the deck of a junk in Halong bay, says Duc Hanh
Far and away
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Determined to find her own private paradise Duc Hanh takes a cycling and kayaking tour to the far reaches of Halong bay
Junk suggestion
Posted By admin on October 17, 2008
Hi there,
We recently returned from an overnight trip to Halong Bay and stayed on the Indochina Sails cruise. It was a great trip, everything was very clean and there were lots of activities including kayaking.
I think this junk is one of the more expensive ones but it was well worth it.
Stoty