Travel Review: Custom Vietnam Cambodia Tour, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, Van Long Nature Reserve, Lan Ha Bay, Ho Chi Minh City,...

I wish I had time to see Sa Pa. I am already trying to figure out when I can go back to Vietnam just so I can visit Sa Pa. Even though Ha Long Bay is incredibly beautiful and it was one of my favorite places, I wish I had opted to visit Bai Tu Long or a nearby area instead. Ha Long Bay was so overcrowded and touristy, it was disappointed to be stuck in such a limited area of the Bay when it is so vast. I would recommend that travelers explore their options and stay in nearby areas Cat Ba, Bai Tu Long, Lan Ha, etc and spend more time. The typical Ha Long Bay cruises are one to two nights and that isn't enough time. It's an important site to see, but you can still get a feel for it in the neighboring areas.