Besides Ha Long Bay, Hanoi is a great jumping off point to explore the highlands around Sapa. Every hotel and hostel and guesthouse in the capital city are falling over each other to sell you tours to both these places. And while it could be argued that to really see Ha Long Bay with ease, one must go with a tour, Sapa can just as easily be done while on your own as on a tour. I opted to go for a tour as I was unsure of the ease of doing a homestay in the villages surrounding Sapa town on my own. And the homestay is essential I think to really get a feel for the area, and to see even more than you would.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Day 22-23 - Colca Canyon
The following takes place fro December 19 to December 20, 2010
Quick! Pop quiz! How many times deeper is the Colca Canyon compared to the Grand Canyon?
At least two times deeper.
While the Grand Canyon is spectacular in itself for it’s nearly vertical walls, the sheer depth of the Colca Canyon, and the relative ease of making your way down to the bottom makes this one of the most rewarding and tiring experiences of this trip thus far.
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