{"id":4397,"date":"2024-10-14T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T20:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2024-12-16T18:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T05:10:31","slug":"ha-long-bay-budget-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/ha-long-bay-budget-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Ha Long Bay On A Budget, Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing a Ha Long Bay Budget Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular things to do when in Hanoi is taking a tour of Ha Long Bay. This amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site is no doubt one of the top experiences to do when in Vietnam and leaves visitors breathless. Though, problem is, there are so many options to explore Ha Long Bay. They range in price from the horribly cheap ‘I am not sure how this boat is floating’ type to the luxury junk boat<\/a> cruise with a six course dinner included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the moment you arrive in Hanoi you will constantly be asked if you have booked your Ha Long Bay cruise yet. The amount of options seem endless and all the tour agencies which line the streets in the old quarter each seem to be selling a different one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, being quite tight on a budget and having splurged on mac and cheese the previous night I decided to check out my options online. It seemed the main backpacker Ha Long Bay cruises were either with Ocean Tours or with Vietnam Backpacker Hostels. Though, through my research I came to find out the Vietnam Backpacker<\/a> Hostels tour of Ha Long Bay was more of a booze cruise, with everyone getting obliterated, vomiting and getting down with it on the beach. I may be a backpacker, but that is certainly not my scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much To Spend On A Budget Ha Long Bay Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, I decided to book my Ha Long Bay on a budget adventure with Ocean Tours. They have two options, a Ha Long Bay Cocktail Cruise or a Ha Long Bay Adventure Cruise. I decided to go with the cocktail cruise option, as in contrast to the name, a lot of reviews seemed that this wasn\u2019t a booze cruise, more just a few chill drinks and relaxing vibes. Though, it certainly isn’t a family-friendly Ha Long Bay cruise<\/a> either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I felt I would get the most value for money, and having found a promo code online, a managed to book a three day, two night excursion for $115.00. Alternatively, if you are staying at Chien Hostel<\/a> or Hanoi Rocks Hostel<\/a> they generally do a special deal if you book directly through them (a free nights stay or a free meal). Otherwise check out Halong Hub<\/a> for many online details on a variety of cruise options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking out the current prices online it seems to cost $89.00 for a two day, one night cocktail cruise or $149.00 for the three day, two night cocktail cruise.BOOK YOUR TOUR:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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