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Halong Bay and the Red River Cruise

Halong Bay and the Red River Cruise

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Description

On a Pandaw ship travellers are able to explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam by river ship traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, connecting the wonders of Halong Bay with the excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into the interior, well off the beaten track. This is a combination of scenic beauty, lively and interesting (sometimes industrial) life of the river and exploring rivers where no other tourist craft operate.
Sailing deep into Highland Vietnam we will discover the mountain villages and a number of tribal areas. We will go as far as is navigable up the Song Red River and then down the little known Da or Black River. Note that this is a real river expedition and itineraries and schedules very much subject to change due to uncertain local conditions.
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Trip Name
Halong Bay and the Red River Cruise
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury River Cruising Length: 42.2 m Passenger Capacity: 32 passengers Built: 2012 RV Angkor Pandaw is a 46-metre luxury river cruise vessel, sister ship to the Katha, with 16 staterooms accommodating 32 guests. Built in 2012 and transferred to the Red River in North Vietnam, the ship features an enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, spacious open-air lounge, observation deck, and lounge bar. Cabins, finished in teak and brass, include panoramic French windows, air conditioning, Nespresso machines, minibars with complimentary drinks, spa-branded amenities, premium mattresses, and nightly turndown service. Guests can also use yoga mats and quality mountain bikes for independent exploration. Dining is led by a local master chef with an international culinary team, offering semi-buffet breakfasts and lunches, theme dinners, and daily light menu options. Complimentary drinks, an extensive wine list, and cultural performances enhance the experience. Excursions are supported with cold towels, bottled water, shoe cleaning, and first-aid-trained guides. The crew is fully trained to international marine standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and 24-hour onboard support.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Transfer from Hanoi to Tuan Chau, Halong Bay (approximately 130km and 2.5-hour journey) by bus with a guide. Upon arrival, embark your Pandaw ship and enjoy lunch on board. Cast off in the afternoon with a welcome cocktail for an evening sail, dropping anchor in Coconut Beach a sheltered bay amidst the beautiful island scenery.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Halong Bay
Morning sail around Halong Bay and beyond with its 1,500 dramatic limestone islands and extraordinary rock formations, dating back 1 approximately 20 million years. We make a stop at Viet Hai Village and continue our journey by mountain bike or electric buggy to visit the village's vegetable farm and typical village houses. 2 Enjoy a breathtaking ride along a small road winding its way through the limestone rocks. In the afternoon, we will continue cruising towards Lan Ha Bay for a visit to a floating fishing house. Weather 3 permitting, we will end the day with cocktails at 3-Peach Island's beautiful beach in Halong Bay.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Halong Bay - Hai Phong
Our exploration of Halong Bay continues, and we stop at the so-called "Dark and Bright Cave." Take a kayak or a local basket boat rowed by fishermen and enter this 1 remarkable cave into an enclosed area similar to a crater. Bats can be heard in the cave, and massive stalagmites hang from the ceiling. In the afternoon, we leave Halong Bay and enter the river, where we drop anchor near Hai Phong.
Day 4 - Day 4 - The Kinh Thay River
Observe the lively and interesting life of the Kinh Thay river, a key commercial waterway. In the afternoon we visit Thanh Ha Commune, considered the origin of water puppetry in Vietnam. After a stroll or bicycle through the quaint village, we enjoy a private water puppet show set under shade by a beautiful pond of lotus and lilies, as it has been enjoyed for centuries. We continue cruising until late evening and drop anchor midstream.
Day 5 - Day 5 - Hai Duong & Stork Island
In the morning, participate in a guided ship tour exploring the kitchen, laundry, engine room, and wheelhouse while sailing. The vessel docks at Hong Chau Village in the afternoon, where a bus transfer takes you to visit Stork Island in Hai Duong. The evening features a cocktail hour, a daily briefing, and a showing of the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam" in the dining room.
Day 6 - Day 6 - Tam Coc & Ninh Binh
Depart on a morning bus excursion (1 hour and 45 minutes each way) to Tam Coc, where you will board a local rowing boat to explore limestone caves. Lunch is served at the Emeralda Resort. The afternoon offers optional activities including body massages, foot massages, swimming, or free time for shopping and leisure.
Day 7 - Day 7 - Ha Nam & Drum Village
Begin the morning with an excursion ashore to visit Khang's house and discover local heritage in Ha Nam. In the afternoon, join an onboard cooking class as the ship sails upstream towards Hanoi. Enjoy an evening talk on the upper deck with your guide followed by dinner.
Day 8 - Day 8 - Hanoi
Dropping anchor in the bustling city of Hanoi, passengers will embark on a captivating journey through Hanoi, venturing beyond the typical tourist trail. Explore the historic Temple of Literature, a testament to Vietnam's Confucian roots, and gain a poignant understanding of the city's past at the Hoa Lo Prison. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Old Quarter, a sensory feast of sights, sounds, and aromas. Witness the unique spectacle of Train Street, sipping Vietnamese coffee as a train passes just inches away. Explore the local markets of Hang Da and Hang Gai Street and meet for transfer back to the RV Angkor at Thang Long Theatre.
Day 9 - Day 9 - Bat Trang Ceramic Village
This morning, we visit Bat Trang ceramic village, a hub of ceramic production for generations. The ceramics made here are famous throughout Vietnam and adorn many homes both north and south. Before returning to the ship, a local dance troupe will treat us to a lion dance on the pier. This colourful and energetic dance is customary during festivals throughout Vietnam, most notably during Tet. We then set sail into the lesser visited upper Red River beyond Hanoi. We make a stop at a small village dedicated to the handmade production of Vietnam’s most famous headwear, the Non La conical hat before continuing to Thay Pagoda. Hardly known, yet with exquisite temples dating from the 11th century, we visit this beautiful temple beside a lake and explore the village that surrounds the pagoda.
Day 10 - Day 10 - The Upper Red River
In the morning we go ashore to visit the UNESCO praised village of Duang Lam. This ancient village is a well preserved example of a traditional Vietnamese village from centuries ago with intricate architecture and fascinating culture. In the afternoon we visit the smith village of Ly Nhan to witness first-hand the traditional production methods still being used to this day. We then sail upstream for your farewell dinner onboard.
Day 11 - Day 11 - Viet Tri
Disembark after breakfast and enjoy a morning excursion en route to Hanoi. We start with a visit to Hung Lo Temple, where we will be serenaded with traditional folk music and enjoy an exploration of this quaint traditional town. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant followed by a transfer to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport or Hanoi City.
Day 12 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
10-10-202620-10-2026AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
10-10-202620-10-2026AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
10-10-202620-10-2026AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
10-10-202620-10-2026AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
21-10-202631-10-2026AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
21-10-202631-10-2026AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
21-10-202631-10-2026AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
21-10-202631-10-2026AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
01-11-202611-11-2026AUD $12,847Upper Deck Twin Sharing
01-11-202611-11-2026AUD $15,417Upper Deck Twin Single Use
01-11-202611-11-2026AUD $10,278Main Deck Twin Sharing
01-11-202611-11-2026AUD $12,334Main Deck Twin Single Use
12-11-202622-11-2026AUD $10,278Main Deck Twin Sharing
12-11-202622-11-2026AUD $12,334Main Deck Twin Single Use
12-11-202622-11-2026AUD $12,847Upper Deck Twin Sharing
12-11-202622-11-2026AUD $15,417Upper Deck Twin Single Use
23-11-202603-12-2026AUD $11,871Main Deck Twin Sharing
23-11-202603-12-2026AUD $14,838Upper Deck Twin Sharing
23-11-202603-12-2026AUD $17,806Main Deck Twin Single Use
23-11-202603-12-2026AUD $22,258Upper Deck Twin Single Use
26-12-202605-01-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
26-12-202605-01-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
26-12-202605-01-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
26-12-202605-01-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
06-01-202716-01-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
06-01-202716-01-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
06-01-202716-01-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
06-01-202716-01-2027AUD $16,863Upper Deck Twin Single Use
17-01-202727-01-2027AUD $9,344Main Deck Twin Sharing
17-01-202727-01-2027AUD $11,212Main Deck Twin Single Use
17-01-202727-01-2027AUD $11,680Upper Deck Twin Sharing
17-01-202727-01-2027AUD $14,015Upper Deck Twin Single Use
28-01-202707-02-2027AUD $9,344Main Deck Twin Sharing
28-01-202707-02-2027AUD $11,212Main Deck Twin Single Use
28-01-202707-02-2027AUD $11,680Upper Deck Twin Sharing
28-01-202707-02-2027AUD $14,015Upper Deck Twin Single Use
08-02-202718-02-2027AUD $10,278Main Deck Twin Sharing
08-02-202718-02-2027AUD $12,334Main Deck Twin Single Use
08-02-202718-02-2027AUD $12,847Upper Deck Twin Sharing
08-02-202718-02-2027AUD $15,417Upper Deck Twin Single Use
19-02-202701-03-2027AUD $10,278Main Deck Twin Sharing
19-02-202701-03-2027AUD $12,334Main Deck Twin Single Use
19-02-202701-03-2027AUD $12,847Upper Deck Twin Sharing
19-02-202701-03-2027AUD $15,417Upper Deck Twin Single Use
02-03-202712-03-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
02-03-202712-03-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
02-03-202712-03-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
02-03-202712-03-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
13-03-202723-03-2027AUD $9,344Main Deck Twin Sharing
13-03-202723-03-2027AUD $11,212Main Deck Twin Single Use
13-03-202723-03-2027AUD $11,680Upper Deck Twin Sharing
13-03-202723-03-2027AUD $14,015Upper Deck Twin Single Use
24-03-202703-04-2027AUD $9,344Main Deck Twin Sharing
24-03-202703-04-2027AUD $11,212Main Deck Twin Single Use
24-03-202703-04-2027AUD $11,680Upper Deck Twin Sharing
24-03-202703-04-2027AUD $14,015Upper Deck Twin Single Use
04-04-202714-04-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
04-04-202714-04-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
04-04-202714-04-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
04-04-202714-04-2027AUD $16,863Upper Deck Twin Single Use
15-04-202725-04-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
15-04-202725-04-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
15-04-202725-04-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
15-04-202725-04-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
26-04-202706-05-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
26-04-202706-05-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
26-04-202706-05-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
26-04-202706-05-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
07-05-202717-05-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
07-05-202717-05-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
07-05-202717-05-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
07-05-202717-05-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
18-05-202728-05-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
18-05-202728-05-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Single Use
18-05-202728-05-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
18-05-202728-05-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Single Use
29-05-202708-06-2027AUD $8,176Main Deck Twin Sharing
29-05-202708-06-2027AUD $10,220Upper Deck Twin Sharing
29-05-202708-06-2027AUD $12,263Main Deck Twin Single Use
29-05-202708-06-2027AUD $15,329Upper Deck Twin Single Use
04-09-202714-09-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
04-09-202714-09-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Single Use
04-09-202714-09-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
04-09-202714-09-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Single Use
15-09-202725-09-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
15-09-202725-09-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
15-09-202725-09-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
15-09-202725-09-2027AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
26-09-202706-10-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
26-09-202706-10-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
26-09-202706-10-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
26-09-202706-10-2027AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
07-10-202717-10-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
07-10-202717-10-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
07-10-202717-10-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
07-10-202717-10-2027AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
18-10-202728-10-2027AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
18-10-202728-10-2027AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
18-10-202728-10-2027AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
18-10-202728-10-2027AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
23-12-202702-01-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
23-12-202702-01-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
23-12-202702-01-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
23-12-202702-01-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
03-01-202813-01-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
03-01-202813-01-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
03-01-202813-01-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
03-01-202813-01-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
05-02-202815-02-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
05-02-202815-02-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
05-02-202815-02-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
05-02-202815-02-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
27-02-202808-03-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
27-02-202808-03-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
27-02-202808-03-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
27-02-202808-03-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
20-03-202830-03-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
20-03-202830-03-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
20-03-202830-03-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
20-03-202830-03-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
31-03-202810-04-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
31-03-202810-04-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
31-03-202810-04-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
31-03-202810-04-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
11-04-202821-04-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Single Use
11-04-202821-04-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
11-04-202821-04-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
11-04-202821-04-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Single Use
22-04-202802-05-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
22-04-202802-05-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
22-04-202802-05-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
22-04-202802-05-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
03-05-202813-05-2028AUD $8,994Main Deck Twin Sharing
03-05-202813-05-2028AUD $11,241Upper Deck Twin Sharing
03-05-202813-05-2028AUD $13,490Main Deck Twin Single Use
03-05-202813-05-2028AUD $16,861Upper Deck Twin Single Use
14-05-202824-05-2028AUD $10,278Main Deck Twin Sharing
14-05-202824-05-2028AUD $12,334Main Deck Twin Single Use
14-05-202824-05-2028AUD $12,847Upper Deck Twin Sharing
14-05-202824-05-2028AUD $15,418Upper Deck Twin Single Use

Inclusions

    • Explore the wonders of Halong Bay
    • Visit some highlights of the Asian metropolis
    • Hanoi
    • Sail deep into Highland Vietnam
    • Enjoy a UNESCO recognized "Hat Xoan" performance.
    • Visit a timeless Arcadian Vietnam with emerald green rice paddies punctuated by lime stone rock formations.

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