A unique, luxury tour of northern Vietnam sailing on a fascinating network of rivers. Experience the majestic karst limestone of Halong Bay and the bustling life of the commercial waterways, before touring traditional villages and the hectic capital of Hanoi. Wander through the rice terraces of Gia Tanh village, witness ancient water puppet shows in the Thanh Ha Commune and the traditional dances of Bat Tang and Hoa Binh. From there, head south to tropical Ba Vi National Park and gain an insight into the third largest ethnic minority in Vietnam, the Muong people. A complete itinerary, this eleven-day tour is ideal for those wanting to explore the highlights of northern Vietnam in comfort and style. This tour has fixed departure dates - fill in our simple enquiry form and speak to our local experts to find out more.
Day 1 - Halong Bay
- Transfer from Hanoi airport to Halong Bay
- Board your Pandaw cruise in Halong Bay
Day 2 - Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day two - Halong Bay and Viet Hai village
Day 3 - Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day three - the Dark and Bright Cave and Hai Phong
Day 4 - Hai Phong, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day four - the Kinh Tay River and Thanh Ha Commune
Day 5 - Hanoi, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day five - Bat Trang Village
Day 6 - Hanoi, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day six - Hanoi
Day 7 - Viet Tri, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day seven - Highland Vietnam
Day 8 - Hanoi, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day eight - Gia Thanh and the Lo River
Day 9 - Hanoi, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day nine - Ba Vi National Park and the Da River
Day 10 - Hanoi, Halong Bay
- Pandaw cruise day ten - Hoa Binh
Day 11 - Hanoi
- Pandaw cruise day eleven - Hoa Binh
- Transfer from Hoa Binh to Hanoi airport
The best time to visit Vietnam depends on where you plan to go. In the south, the dry season lasts from December to late April, while monsoons can occur from May to November, which can disrupt travel to more remote regions. The temperature rarely falls below 20 degrees and can reach a fierce 40 degrees in April or May. The central coast can experience rain from September to February, but temperatures are glorious in spring (February to May) and warmest from June to August. Northern Vietnam enjoys sunny weather from October to December, cooler misty weather until March, and then scorching weather, particularly from May to August, which often features heavy rain.
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