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By: John travel

Touring Around The Halong Bay

Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. In order to explore each and every part of the place, you can either take a junk tour, luxury tour or chartered tour provided by different tour operators in the area.

Halong Bay has been one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam. This natural wonder features over 1000 limestone karsts as well as islands of different shapes and sizes. The waters of the bay host a huge diversity of ecosystem which includes coral reefs, mangrove forests, forests of freshwater swamps, freshwater lakes as well as sandy beaches.

Many islands feature beautiful caves and grottos with adjacent chambers, strange stone formations and hidden ponds. The Halong Bay is around 170 kms northeast to Hanoi and it takes 3.5 hours to reach there by road.

There are various tour operators there who specialize in providing Vietnam tours where you will be enjoy your tour at the most, explore the amazing destinations and stunning cultures and meet the wonderful people of the place. The Halong Bay cruises offered by these tour operators ensure the travelers some of the best views of Vietnam.

There are three types of tours conducted by these tour operators:
1. Junk Tours: These tours are usually carried out on wooden boats made in classic Asian styles. These boats are quite small in size but have room for a lounge, a restaurant, a bar, a library and a shop inside. In addition to that, there are nearly a dozen of sleeping cabins in the junk boats.

The travelers can enjoy Vietnamese cuisines in these restaurants, see Vietnamese musical performances and also participate in the cultural activities held during the junk tours. Some of the most popular activities on junk tours include fishing during the night and kayaking during day. At any point of time, you will be able to find a large number of junk boats touring the Halong Bay.

2. Luxury Tours: These tours are usually conducted on single-wheeled paddle steamboats that are equipped with 2-3 decks, a number of cabins and also a suite. Other amenities provided on luxury tours include restaurants, bars, massage rooms, entertainment venues and shops. The travelers can relax on the sun deck or take the Tai chi classes conducted during the morning hours. Some of the luxury cruises are also equipped with swimming platforms so that the travelers can spend their time and enjoy themselves by swimming off side of their ship.

It is a great treat as the waters in the bay are always calm and warm. Most of the luxury tours also include private car along with driver, double cabin or luxury twin with the air conditioning system, cocktail and main meals upon arriving onboard and Tai Chi classes. There are fees that have to be paid for getting into the Halong Bay. You have to pay for is the private boat, massages, extra drinks and guided tours.

3. Charter tours: During a charter tour, you can choose a junk boat or a luxury cruise depending upon your budget, preferences and requirements and have full control over your itinerary. Most of these tours are carried out for 3-4 days and can include as less as 3 people, so that you can enjoy a private vacation.

The variety of places and sights you can see in and around Halong Bay are endless. Hiring the services of these tour operators is the best thing you can do to have a wonderful vacation experience.