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Halong Bay and Red River - Downstream

Hoa Binh - Halong Bay - Example 11 Day Cruise aboard RV Angkor Pandaw
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Set sail deep into Highland Vietnam on this 11-day Halong Bay and Red River downstream cruise. Travel through the Da River while admiring its unspoiled beauty. Coach through the beautiful scenic countryside of the UNESCO-praised village of Duong Lam, then cruise downstream to Viet Tri. Then to Tien Du ferry station to visit the Hung Lo Temple. Visit timeless Arcadian Vietnam with emerald green rice paddies punctuated by limestone rock formations. Drop anchor in the bustling city of Hanoi to visit the highlights of this Asian metropolis. Take an afternoon excursion to Thanh Ha Commune with a village walk and a private water puppet show under the shade of a beautiful pond of lotus and lilies. Your cruise concludes at Halong Bay.
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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
  • Explore Hanoi must-sees: Vietnam War prison, temple of literature, and more
  • Visit the UNESCO praised village of Duang Lam
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Day 1: Hoa Binh | Embark

Transfer to Hoa Binh, visiting a museum and local village where villagers still wear traditional dress. In the afternoon, set sail downstream for sunset and a night on the Da River.

Day 2: Hoa Binh

Hoa Binh was the site of a major battle with the French in 1951 & 1952 and is home to the Muong ethnic group.
The Hoa Binh Dam at the Black River is the largest hydroelectric dam in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Take a morning boat ride on the reservoir of Hoa Binh and explore the inner workings of the power station. In the afternoon, you sail downstream on the Da River before being treated to a traditional performance by local hill tribe people. You moor overnight mid-River.

Day 3: The Da River

Day sailing downstream while admiring the unspoiled beauty of the Da River. You stop to visit K9 Ho Chi Minh Memorial House, a small museum newly opened to international visitors introducing the life of President Ho Chi Minh and his contributions to the country’s revolution.

Day 4: Viet Tri

After breakfast by coach through beautiful scenic countryside to the UNESCO praised village of Duong Lam then continue cruising downstream to Viet Tri. Take in the sights and sounds of the bustling river with all kinds of craft and activity.
Meet your guide in the dining room for a lecture on Vietnam, its history, geography and the boat people.

Day 5: Lo - Red Rivers

Take in the sights and sounds of the bustling river with all kinds of craft and activity. In the morning cruise to Tien Du ferry station to visit the Hung Lo Temple.

Day 6: The Lower Red River

Go ashore to visit a timeless Arcadian Vietnam with emerald green rice paddies punctuated by limestone rock formations. Of particular interest are the Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas.

Day 7: Hanoi

Drop anchor in the capital and bustling city of Hanoi to visit some highlights of this Asian metropolis. Must-sees include the notorious Vietnam War prison known as the Hanoi Hilton, temple of literature where Confucius did his thinking, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Day 8: Luoc - Thai Binh - Kinh Thay Rivers

Observe the lively and interesting life on the river before reaching next destination in the afternoon.
Afternoon excursion to Thanh Ha Commune with village walk and a private water puppet show set under the shade by a beautiful pond of lotus and lilies.
Drop anchor near Hai Phong Port.

Day 9: Halong Bay

Cast off early morning along the river before entering Halong Bay’s amazing island scenery with its 2,000 dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock formations dating back 20 million years.

Day 10: Halong Bay

Morning sail around Halong Bay and beyond with its 1,500 dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock formations, dating back 20 million years. Stop at Viet Hai Village and explore on mountain bike or electric buggy, visiting the village’s vegetable farm and typical village houses. It is a breath-taking trip along a small road winding its way through the limestone rocks.

Day 11: Halong Bay | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Morning sail to Tuan Chau Jetty. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport or Pan Pacific Hotel Hanoi with stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

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Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
  • 10 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Gratuities to Onboard Crew
  • English Speaking Guide
  • All entrance fees as per program
  • Local mineral water, Jugged coffee, Teas & Tisanes
  • Transfers between ports of embarkation and Hanoi International Airport at the start and end of the voyage
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Laundry 
  • Port Fees
  • Beverages other than the ones mentioned in inclusions
  • Passport or Visa fees
  • Tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.

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