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Cruising Ha Long Bay and the island of Cat Ba

activetravelvietnam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:23:07 -0700

Another early morning start and the weather was still grey and overcast but at least it had stopped raining. The minibus picked us up at 7.45 and we spent the next hour doing a city tour picking up the other 10 people on the tour. Three hours later we boarded our ‘luxury’ boat which would take us to explore Ha Long bay. There were only 6 of of us on the our 16 berth boat which made things all the more personal with our tour guide ‘Suan’. Suan was a mine of information and we later found out she had studied tourism for 7 years at university.

Notes from Halong Bay

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:44:41 -0700

Kayaking on Ha Long Bay. Photo by Indochina Sails

Ha Long Bay Tour Article

activetravelvietnam — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:46:41 -0700

So we’ve been in Vietnam about four days and just got back from the Ha Long Bay boat tour. Stopping in a quality hostel called Hanoi Backpackers which is where all the cool kids hang out. If anybody comes you gotta stay here. The end of Laos was okay the capital Vientiane isn’t that great but we did Kayak there which was fun though we did still spend four hours on a tuk tuk which aren’t the most comfy things to ride in. I’m down my first camera got, it got stolen from the bucket bar in Vang Vieng after I was trying to help some Canadian kid out of a spot of bother!

Article Boat trip to Ha long Bay Vietnam

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:03:49 -0700

Cruise on Halong bay by Indochina Sails

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Fascinating Cruise Trip in Halong Bay

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:55:30 -0700

Even if we hadn't already spent a week in the bustle and hustle of Hanoi, the mist-shrouded limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay, echoing birdcalls and water lapping our ship would have been enchanting.
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Halong Bay - Offshore paradise

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:04 -0700

Spending a couple of days floating on the waters of Halong Bay is always an unforgettable experience for Duc Hanh (timeout)

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Cruise through life

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:56:03 -0700

Three days and two nights floating on Halong Bay can bring you the unforgettable moment in your life. Duc Hanh explores.

I come to Halong at noon; the sun is high in the sky and burning bright. At the pier countless wooden junks, sailboats, speedboats and tiny bamboo boats bob around. After a four hour stint in the van from Hanoi, everybody is understandably itching to kick back and feel the sea breeze on board.
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A Tour of Halong Bay

activetravelvietnam — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:24:22 -0700

Indochinasails on Halong Bay
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NORTHERN VIETNAM

activetravelvietnam — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:37:45 -0700

Northern Vietnam’s climate is tropical. The dry season is cool, and lasts from October to April, while the wet season, from May to September, is warmer. The average temperature is 23°C.

Hanoi is not only the country’s capital but also the cultural centre of Vietnam. A modern city, it is home to over 600 pagodas and temples and offers visitors a chance to experience the culture and history within a constantly bustling urban setting.
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Cruising, Spelunking, Kayaking, Thunder and Lightening

activetravelvietnam — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:25:47 -0700

Mary Jeane told her kayak tour in Halong bay with her Vietnamese foster-child.

Halong Bay is the natural wonder in Vietnam. There are over 3000 limestone islands is this bay and it is absolutely spectacular. It doesn’t seem to matter where we go on this earth . . . I am always amazed at the splendor and diversity of what God has created for us to enjoy!
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