Traditional village & pagodas along Red river 1 day (by boat)

Overview

The Red River is the second largest river of Vietnam after Mekong. It descends from Yunnan, a mountainous region south of China. It is known as the "six-head river" that enters Vietnam definitively at Lao Cai. It curves on more than 1000km ( over 600 miles ) before dying in the somptuous bay of Ha Long.

The Red River delta is the hub of all economic activity in the north of Vietnam, where the majority of the region's population is concentrated. The delta, which supports nearly half the country's rice production, is under threat due to its strategic position and unchecked population growth that is putting an increasing strain on resources. Food production is endangered by periodic flooding and environmental degradation caused by intensive farming methods designed to increase crop yields. Vietnamese planners are using satellite imagery to model and monitor change in an effort to solve the delta's problems.

Deforestation in the hills surrounding the Red River delta is leading to increased erosion, which in turn is causing more solid matter to be washed down to the delta. Alluvium that would otherwise provide rich nutrients for delta soils is blocked by levees built in the 18th century. And tectonic activity is causing basins barely four to five metres above sea level but as far as 60 kilometres inland to become permanently water-logged.

The rice harvest during the second half of the year is vital to food production in the delta. This period is invariably preceded by flooding that poses a serious threat not only to agriculture but also to the economy in general. One of the effects of new free-market policies has been to increase crop yields through intensive farming practices, which only degrade the environment further. Population densities exceed 1 000 inhabitants per square kilometre in the major cities of Hanoi and Haiphong in the north of the country.

Itinerary

Option 1: Hanoi - Dam Temple - Dai Lo Temple - Chu Dong Tu Temple - Bat Trang Village

07h30: Embark on boat at the no.42 Chuong Duong Do Whaft.

09h30: Disembark to visit Dam & Dai Lo temple (HaTay province)

10h45: Back to the boat then continue to down the Red River.

11h15: Upon arrival to visit Chu Dong Tu temple praise for love (Hung Yen province).

12h00: Back to the boat then up the Red River, lunch on board.

14h20: Arrive Bat Trang Village and visit the village.

15h30: Back to Hanoi.

16h30: Saying good bye to the captain.

Option 2: Hanoi - Hung Yen Historical Palace (Van Mieu - Chuong Pagoda - Mau Temple - Thien Hau Temple) - Hanoi

07h00: Our boat will leave port to take you to Yen Lenh Ferry boat.

11h30: Our cars will take you to visit Chuong Pagoda, Mau Temple, Thien Hau one and Van Mieu.

14h30: Back to the boat then up steam Red River

18h30: Return to 42 Chuong Duong Do Berth

Option 3: Hanoi - Kinh Duong Vuong Imperial Tomb, But Thap Pagoda - Dau Pagoda or Dong Ho Village

07h30: Our boat will leave port to take you to visit King Duong Vuong Imperial Tomb

10h30: Our cars will take you to visit But Thap Pagoda, Dau one or Dong Ho Painting Village

12h30: Back to the boat, lunch on boat

16h30: Return to 42 Chuong Duong Do Whaft

Option 4: Hanoi - Giong Temple - Kien So Pagoda - Do Temple - Hanoi

07h30: Our boat will leave port to take you to Dong Vien wharf

09h40: Our cars will take you to visit Thanh Giong Temple, Kien So Pagoda and Do Temple

12h30: Have lunch at Do Temple

13h30: Back to the boat then up the Red River

16h30: Return to 42 Chuong Duong Do Berth

Option 5: Hanoi - Van Phuc Temple and Pagoda - Bat Trang Village - Hanoi

07h30: Our boat will leave port to take you to visit Van Phuc Temple, Van Phuc Pagoda

09h00: Visiting Van Phuc Temple và Van Phuc Pagoda

11h00: To have lunch on boat then visit to Bat Trang Trade Village

15h00: Back to the boat and up steam to Ha Noi

16h00: Return to 42 Chuong Duong Do Berth

Tour Cost 

• 25% surcharges applies for Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays

Tour cost includes:

• Meals as specified in the itinerary (Vietnamese lunch)
• Ship/ Boat on Red river
• English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
• Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

Tour cost excludes:

• Optional tours
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance