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2025 Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Tour: A 3-Day Adventure Review

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2025 Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Tour: A 3-Day Adventure Review I was looking for a trip that was a little different from the usual Halong Bay cruise, you know, something with a bit more grit. So, that’s how I found myself looking at this 3-day, 2-night trip that threw in Cat Ba Island. Basically, the idea of getting away from the main tourist paths sounded really good. This piece is, well, my honest take on the entire experience, from the first moment we set sail to the last look back at those amazing limestone karsts. It’s really for …

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Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise 2025: A 2D/1N Trip Review

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Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise 2025: A 2D/1N Trip Review An Escape That’s Honestly a Bit Different You know, you often see pictures of Vietnam’s famous bays, and they are almost always packed with boats. It’s almost a sea of them. So, frankly, I was looking for something just a little more peaceful. A friend suggested Lan Ha Bay, saying it’s kind of like Halong Bay’s more serene cousin, which is why we picked a 2D/1N Lan Ha Bay luxury cruise. As a matter of fact, the main draw for me was the promise of cleaner water and far fewer …

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