the viewing deck: Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip; In Hang Sung Sot and Ti Top Island

Monday, August 22, 2022

Halong Bay Cruise Day Trip; In Hang Sung Sot and Ti Top Island

Transit day tour side trip for my new journey August 17, 2022 Wednesday

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnel (2011)

My 105th solo backpacking trip and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself (DIY) itinerary from arrival to departure. Also, this trip served as side trip on my quest to new beginning / reborn of my professional worth.

Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site twice due to its aesthetic values, geology and caves.

Vietnam 2022 revisited: in the northern part. Bucket list checked; cruising in the Halong Bay.

Larger version of Coron (Palawan) and Hundred Islands (Pangasinan).

HALONG BAY DAY TRIP ITINERARY (Solo DIY Walk-in Tourist)

Things (print-out and soft copy) I brought to counter frightening Airport Immigration Officers of the Philippines; Return Ticket print-out, Hotel Booking, BI Travel Declaration Form, Vaxcertph, credit card and insurance, Itinerary, Bank Statement of Account

Day 1: August 17, 2022 Wednesday

0045H ETA Hanoi UTC +0700H; baggage claim; 20 USD = 470,000 VND (23,500); Luggage storage 90k (1 piece)

0645H ETD Hanoi Airport; Express Bus 86 45k

0745H ETA Long Bien Station; walk to Old Quarter; Central Backpacker Hostel; breakfast 25k

50 USD = 1,160,000 VND (23,225); Halong Bay Day trip 1,100k 0900H to 2030H

0900H ETD Old Quarter; aircon van; Buffet lunch on boat; refreshments 45k

Halong Bay Harbour, Hàng Sung Sot, TiTop Island

2100H ETA Hanoi; Grab motorbike 150k

2200H ETA Hanoi Airport Terminal 2; snacks 176k

TOTAL: 1,631,000 VND (70 USD)