Hanoi is nearly 4 hours by car from the port of Cai Lan where the ship docked. While historically interesting, there is not much worth the nearly 7 hours of driving involved. On the other hand, a cruise around Halong Bay, which requires only about a 15 minute drive from the port of Cai Lan, was fantastic. We took a cruise to some caves across the Bay from the village of Halong, and had lunch aboard the boat.

Visited: Mar 07, 2011

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We did the Junk cruise around the harbour.

Yes did junk boat husband had to cancel tour to much walking

Enjoyed River Cruise a lot, 48 years since my last return.

We did the junk cruise in Halong Bay. Beautiful area and great guide who was helpful and interesting. It included the cave which was beautiful. Well worth it!