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11-Day Vietnamese Odyssey: the Red River, Halong Bay, and encounters with local artisans

Main features
Boat type: traditional ship k
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 32 travelers

Cabins

Double cabin - upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has 2 separate single beds
Double cabin - main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has 2 separate single beds
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Viet Tri
Transfer from Hanoi to your boat moored along the Red River in Viet Tri.
After lunch, visit Lac... more+ Long Quan Temple or the Temple of the Hung Kings to learn about the history of the Hung Kings and the founding of Vietnam’s first nation.
Return to the boat for a welcome dinner and an introduction to the crew. 
Included activities: Meeting with the current queen and transfer of the spiritual power of Nkwembali, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Viet Tri Red River
A day dedicated to exploring the various handicrafts produced throughout the delta.
We begin with... more+ a visit to Hung Lo Temple, where we will watch a performance of traditional folk music, before setting out to explore this charming traditional town.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the blacksmith village of Ly Nhan to get a close-up look at the traditional manufacturing methods still in use today. 
Included activities: Visit Ly Nhan Village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Red River
We visit the village of Duong Lam, a UNESCO-recognized site, a remarkably well-preserved ancient... more+ village that serves as a fine example of a traditional Vietnamese village from centuries past, with its refined architecture and fascinating culture.
After lunch, we continue our journey downstream on the Red River and discover a timeless, bucolic Vietnam, featuring emerald-green rice paddies dotted with limestone rock formations.
We stop in a small village dedicated to the artisanal production of the famous Vietnamese headwear, the conical Non La hat, before continuing on to Thay Pagoda. Little known but boasting magnificent temples dating back to the 11th century, this visit allows us to discover this superb temple on the edge of a lake as well as the village surrounding the pagoda. 
Included activities: Visit a pagoda, Tour of the ancient village of Duong Lam, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Red River Hanoi
As we drop anchor in the bustling city of Hanoi, passengers will set out to explore the must-see... more+ sights of this Asian metropolis, including the famous Vietnam War prison known as the “Hanoi Hilton” and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
We’ll also stop outside Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum to discuss the work required to preserve “Uncle Ho’s” body.
In the afternoon, we’ll set out on a walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a bustling labyrinth of food and shops that awakens all the senses.
We’ll finish with a visit to a café to learn about the Vietnamese coffee industry and enjoy an authentic Vietnamese coffee. 
Included activities: Hanoi Hilton Prison Tour, Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hanoi Bat Trang
This morning, we’ll visit the pottery village of Bat Trang, a center of pottery production that... more+ has been passed down from generation to generation. The pottery made here is renowned throughout Vietnam and adorns many homes in both the north and south of the country.
Before returning to the boat, a local dance troupe will perform a lion dance for us on the pier. This colorful and dynamic dance is a tradition at festivals in Vietnam, particularly during Tet.
This afternoon, we’ll navigate through the maze of waterways and enjoy an onboard activity led by the Pandaw chef, featuring a cooking class and a fruit carving demonstration. 
Included activities: Visit to Bat Trang ceramic village, Private lion dance in a village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bat Trang Nam Dinh Ninh Binh
After breakfast, we disembark to visit the village of Co Chat in Nam Dinh Province. There, we visit... more+ local artisans who specialize in traditional silk weaving, as well as local markets brimming with exotic goods.
After lunch on board, we dock at the village of Khanh Thien, a charming town renowned for the skill of its artisans. We explore this cultural hub by local transport or bicycle and discover a variety of crafts, including water hyacinth weaving, as well as different methods of making rice paper and traditional cakes.
We end the evening with a local performance of “Chau Van” singing, an ancient art form unique to this region. 
Included activities: Tour of the village of Co Chat, Discover water hyacinth weaving, rice paper, and traditional cakes, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ninh Binh Luoc
Discover the “Halong Bay on Land” today during our tour of Ninh Binh, and board small... more+ traditional bamboo boats to navigate through the magnificent limestone caves.
Visitors traveling in September and October or in April and May will be able to admire the valleys bathed in golden hues as the rice fields prepare for harvest.
After lunch, we continue our exploration of the Red River Delta with a trip to Phat Diem, home to Phat Diem Cathedral, a 19th-century Roman Catholic church built in a harmonious blend of Vietnamese and European architectural styles.
We then continue our cruise to Halong Bay. 
Included activities: A ride in a traditional bamboo boat through the limestone caves, Tour of Phat Diem Cathedral, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luoc Thai Binh Kinh Thay
Observe the lively and fascinating activity unfolding on the river during a morning cruise through... more+ the delta. Before lunch, take a tour of your boat to explore all its spaces.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the town of Thanh Ha, considered the birthplace of water puppetry in Vietnam. After a walk or bike ride through this charming village, we’ll attend a private water puppet show, performed in the shade on the banks of a beautiful pond covered with lotus and water lilies, just as this tradition has been enjoyed for centuries.
We’ll then drop anchor near the port of Hai Phong, the gateway to Halong Bay. 
Included activities: Visit Thanh Ha Commune, Private water puppet show, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kinh Thay Ha Long Bay
We weigh anchor early in the morning and sail down the river before entering the spectacular... more+ landscapes of Halong Bay, with its 2,000 impressive limestone islands and extraordinary rock formations dating back more than 20 million years.
As we explore Halong Bay, we stop at the famous “Dark and Light Cave,” where we board kayaks or a traditional rowboat steered by local fishermen to venture into this remarkable cave, which opens into a crater-like enclosed space. Bats can be heard in the cave, and imposing stalactites hang from the ceiling.
We continue our cruise through Halong Bay before dropping anchor in a more peaceful part of the bay. 
Included activities: Visit to the "Dark and Bright Cave", Kayaking or a ride in a traditional rowboat, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ha Long Bay
As we continue our cruise, we make a stop at the village of Viet Hai. We explore the area by... more+ mountain bike or electric cart to visit the village’s vegetable gardens and traditional houses. This is a spectacular excursion along a small road winding through limestone rock formations.
In the afternoon, we continue our cruise to Lan Ha Bay to visit a floating fishing house.
Depending on the weather, we’ll end the day sipping cocktails on a beautiful, secluded beach. 
Included activities: Visit to the floating fishing house, Mountain bike or electric cart tour, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ha Long Bay
Morning boat ride to the Tuan Chau pier. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi-Noi Bai International... more+ Airport or to downtown Hanoi, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Transfers between the ports of embarkation and Hanoi International Airport at the beginning and end of the cruise
Water, tea, coffee
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Laundry
Visa fees
Fuel surcharges
Tips for tour escorts, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators, and cyclo drivers
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Port taxes : 87 € / people
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
Guide language: English
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Meeting with the current queen and transfer of the spiritual power of Nkwembali
included
Visit Ly Nhan Village
included
Visit a pagoda
included
Tour of the ancient village of Duong Lam
included
Visit to a village specializing in the production of Non La conical hats
included
Hanoi Hilton Prison Tour
included
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
included
Visit to the Temple of Literature
included
Vietnam Coffee Industry Tour
included
Visit to Bat Trang ceramic village
included
Private lion dance in a village
included
Fruit Carving Demonstration
included
Cooking Class on Board
included
Tour of the village of Co Chat
included
Discover water hyacinth weaving, rice paper, and traditional cakes
included
"Chau Van" Traditional Singing Performance
included
A ride in a traditional bamboo boat through the limestone caves
included
Tour of Phat Diem Cathedral
included
Visit Thanh Ha Commune
included
Private water puppet show
included
Visit to the "Dark and Bright Cave"
included
Kayaking or a ride in a traditional rowboat
included
Visit to the floating fishing house
included
Mountain bike or electric cart tour
included
Cocktails on a secluded beach
included

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