Set sail deep into Highland Vietnam on this 11-day Halong Bay and Red River upstream cruise. Start in Hanoi, sailing past limestone islands in Halong Bay. Visit Viet Hai Village, where you can bike or ride an electric buggy through local farms. Experience water puppetry in Thanh Ha and see traditional silk-making in Co Chat village. Explore Phat Diem Cathedral, cruise through Ninh Binh’s limestone caves, and stop at famous spots in Hanoi, like the Vietnam War prison and the Temple of Literature. In Bat Trang, see local ceramic crafts. Visit lesser-known places like Thay Pagoda and Duang Lam village. The trip wraps up in Viet Tri with a stop at Hung Lo temple and a final lunch before returning to Hanoi.
Highlights
Sail around Halong Bay with its 1,500 limestone islands and rock formations
Observe the lively life of the Kinh Thay River, a key commercial waterway
Witness Hanoi must-sees: Vietnam War prison, temple of literature, and more
Visit Co Chat village’s traditional silk-making craftspeople
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
You transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and board your Pandaw ship for lunch. In the afternoon, the ship heads out, and you're given a welcome cocktail as you sail into the evening, anchoring in a sheltered bay among the islands.
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Main Deck Stateroom
10 main deck staterooms
Bedroom: 12' x 10'
Bathroom: 6' x 4'
Showeroom: 2'8" x 3'4"
Single Bed: 6'7" x 3'3"
*Available in Twin or Double Configuration
Upper Deck Staterooms
6 upper deck staterooms
Bedroom: 12' x 10'
Bathroom: 6' x 4'
Showeroom: 2'8" x 3'4"
Single Bed: 6'7" x 3'3"
*Available in Twin or Double Configuration
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
