Many places claim to be the eighth natural wonder of the world, but in the case of Ha Long Bay, that title might not be an exaggeration. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts stunning turquoise waters dotted with incredible rock formations. Our cruise is aboard a beautiful boat with only 20 cabins, and our room is larger than some hotel rooms we’ve encountered! We enjoyed a delightful lunch while watching the ever-changing scenery from our cabin’s balcony. I must admit, I’m not accustomed to this level of luxury. I love this so much!
We took a boat to a small village reminiscent of the Guna village in Panama or even Rapa Nui (Easter Island)—remote and sustained primarily by tourism. The village grows vegetables, which our boat staff purchases and serves onboard. They are also dedicated to protecting a species of monkey, the langur, which they are striving to save from extinction. There are only 69 left in the world!
The food on the cruise has been excellent.
Marsh Travels 