Activities in Northeast Vietnam
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Handspan Adventure Travel
If you’re really keen on kayaking in Halong Bay, contact specialist operator Handspan Adventure Travel, which runs professionally organised trips, has qualified guides and operates two beach camps; trips start from US$159.
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Do Son Beach
Do Son Beach, 21km southeast of central Haiphong, is a honky-tonk seaside resort that is popular with Vietnamese for karaoke and massage. The 4km-long promontory ends with a string of islets, and the peninsula’s nine hills are known as Cuu Long Son (Nine Dragons).
There are plenty of colourful fishing boats on the water and a long promenade, but the beaches are disappointingly small and disappear completely at high tide. The final part of the peninsula, lined with pine trees and small hotels is the most attractive stretch of beach. This is also where you’ll find (Vietnam’s first) casino, the Doson Resort Hotel; www.dosonresorthotel.com.vn), which is open to…
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Cat Ba Water Park Resort
Of course it has a swimming pool - after all it's a water park. But unlike most water parks, it also offers smart rooms for those that want to linger at Cat Co 1. It's a better bet during the week or low season, as the water park draws huge crowds on summer weekends.
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Transtour
Transtour runs the Mekong Express which is quick and comfortable. Transtour also has a fast boat to Mong Cai (4hrs) leaving at 7.30am daily.
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