At dusk, Halong Bay begins to fill with wooden junks anchoring for the night. When dark falls, the karsts disappear but every boat is outlined in twinkling deck lights. Although the bay is crowded, it is a solitary experience, shared with just the few other people on your boat. A night aboard is the perfect antidote to a week in hectic Hanoi and commercialized Sapa.
If you’re going to Halong Bay: We were pleasantly surprised by our cruise with Vega Travels, which far exceeded expectations. Spending a little more definitely pays off for this trip.
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