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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Lunch and dinner included)
Transfer from Hanoi meeting point to Halong Bay to
embark the cruise with a stop for lunch enroute. Cast
off in the late afternoon for an evening sailing to drop
anchor in a sheltered bay amidst the amazing island
scenery.
Day 2: Halong cruise (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Morning sail around Halong Bay and beyond with its 1,500
dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock
formations, dating back 20 million years. We will visit
by local boat a local floating home, kayaking or taking
a rowing basket boat to bright & dark limestone caves.
Day 3: Halong cruise (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Morning continue cruising in Halong Bay then we will
enter the river in the afternoon and setting sail to Pha
Lai. Observe the lively and interesting life of the
river, a key commercial waterway. We will anchor
mid-stream.
Day 4: Along Duong river (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Morning sail on Duong river to Duc Tai Village. take a
walking around Duc Tai Village and visit a local family
where bamboo baskets being made by family member. Back
to the ship and have lunch while the ship cruising on
Thai Binh river. PM excursion to Thanh Ha commuinne for
water puppet show & village walkabout. Continues
cruising to Ninh Giang.
Day 5: Ninh Giang (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
In the morning take a walking tour in Ninh Giang commune
to visit local market and taste a homemade special cake
(BANH GAI). Then we will continue to Stork 's island on
a 25 minutes bus ride before wer return back to the ship
for lunch. Afternoon cruising to Ha Noi.
Day 6: Hanoi (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Docked in the bustling city of Hanoi, passengers will
visit some highlights of this Asian metropolis, must
sees like the notorious Vietnam war prison known as the
Hanoi Hilton, temple of literature where Confucius did
his thinking and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Afternoon
walking tour of Hanoi including a visit to a coffee shop
where we learn about Vietnams famous coffee making
industry. Before returning to your ship you will enjoy a
traditional unicorn and lion dance at the jetty.
Day 7: Lower Red river (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Morning visit Bat Trang ceramic village then sail
through day from Hanoi up the Red River to Viet Tri, not
the most picturesque of towns but an excellent base for
going deeper into Highland Vietnam. Going ashore we
visit a timeless Arcadian Vietnam with emerald green
rice paddies punctuated by lime stone rock formations.
Of particular interest is the Thay and Tay Phuong
Pagodas, hardly known, yet with exquisite temples dating
from the 8th and 11th century and home to some fine
Buddhist statuary carved from jackfruit trees. We will
arrive in Viet Tri in the evening.
Day 8: Along Lo river (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
In the morning cruising to Tien Du ferry station to the
conical hat making village of Gia Thanh. Take in the
sights and sounds of the bustling river with all kinds
of craft and activity. By bus we continue to Hung Lo
Temple.
Day 9: Up the Da river (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Enjoy a day sailing downstream admiring the unspoilt
beauty of the Da River. We pass the Ba Vi National Park
with its rich and diverse tropical and sub-tropical
flora and fauna before arriving at Hoa Binh. We will
visit the UNESCO village of Duang Lam.
Day 10: Hoa Binh (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Hoa Binh was the site of a major battle with the French
in 1951 & 1952 and is home to the Muong ethnic
group.This morning we will take a boat ride on the
reservoir of Hoa Binh power station and visit a local
village and tonight you will enjoy the traditional
performance of local hill tribe people.
Day 11: Hoa Binh - Hanoi (Breakfast,
lunch & dinner included)
Disembark after breakfast (08.30am) and visit a museum
and local village where villagers still wear traditional
dresses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant,
followed by a transfer to Hanoi airport or drop off
point Sofitel Plaza.
Tour Includes:
- Entrance fees, guide services (English language),
gratuities to crew, main meals, locally made soft
drinks, local beer and local spirits, jugged coffee and
selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water. Transfers
between ports of embarkation and Hanoi International
Airport at the start and end of the voyage.
Tour does not include:
- International flights, port dues (if levied),
laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and
conditions), imported beverages such as wines, premium
spirits and liqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier,
espressos and cappuccinos at bar and tips to tour
guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and
cyclo drivers.
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Cabin type |
Price per person in USD |
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Twin or
double |
2570 |
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Single |
00 |
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