31 Oct 2018
Our 3-day Tour to Halong Bay started off great as we were picked up in a luxury van and a guide who immediately explained the trip and gave more information on Hanoi city.
However, halfway through the ride we were changed to another bus that didn’t have enough space for luggage and legs. Also, the first impression of our new guide was bad. He didn’t greet us at all. It turned out it was’t just a first impression. Hang (name MF Tour guide) was more interested in his phone and cigarettes than explaining to our group what the itinerary was or giving us explanations. He was unenthousiastic and not interested in getting to know our group at all leaving us very disappointed.
Ofcourse, Halong Bay itself is beautiful and the cave and Pearl Farm we visited were a great experience. The extra night on Cat Ba island was good, but if you’re rushed in time not a must!
In conculusion, definitely book a Tour to Halong Bay as the nature is beautiful, but make sure you get a guide that is happy to be there too.