This little Halong travel guide provides with the map of Halong Bay and some tips on Halong tour.Halong Bay is at about 200km from Hanoi. A cruise on the Bay of the Descending Dragon seems a must for travelers coming to Vietnam. Being one of the most popular destinations in the country and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage, Halong Bay is both mystical and magnificent, an incredible feat of nature that almost never fails to impress.
Ha Long Bay cruises mostly run out of Hanoi or the coastal town of Halong City (which faces out and over the bay). There are many agencies selling daily tours to Halong bay,the most popular tours are with one night or two nights on board. Seat-in-coach tours to Halong are available every day with joining bus and cruises. But a private tour with your own guide, car and private junk of one or two cabins is a luxury option for who would want to have their privacy and money to pay for this.