BOAT TRIP ON THE RED RIVER

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BOAT TRIP ON THE RED RIVER

BOAT TRIP ON RED RIVER

Duration: Full day

Tour rate from: 19 US$

Destination: Hanoi's vicinity

The Red River, also known as the Hong - Red, Song Cai, Song Ca - Mother River (Vietnamese), or Yuan River (Chinese), is a river that flows from southwestern China through northern Vietnam to the Gulf of Tonkin.

The Red River begins in China's Yunnan province. It flows generally southeastwardly, passing through Dai minority areas before leaving China through Yunnan's Honghe Autonomous Prefecture. It enters Vietnam at Lao Cai Province. Once reaching the lowlands near Viet Tri, the river and its distributaries spread out to form the Red River Delta. The Red River flows pass the Vietnamese capital Hanoi before emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin. Tonkin is former name of the northern provinces of Vietnam and thus the eponymous body of water receiving the main river of "Tonkin".

The reddish-brown heavily silt-laden water gives the river its name. The Red River is notorious for its violent floods with its seasonally wide volume fluctuations. The delta is a major agricultural area of Vietnam with vast area devoted to rice. The land is protected by an elaborate network of dykes and levees.

In the 19th century, the river was thought to be a lucrative trade route to China. It was the forced opening of the Red River to European commerce that prompted the wars between France and the Vietnamese court (1883-1886), culminating in the conquest of Vietnam.

The trip will take you through beautiful landscapes along the Red River. You will have chance to refresh yourself on the boat as well to see the daily life of the countryside people who are living along the river.

Itinerary

07h30: Embark on boat.
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.

Tour rate: From 19 US$ / one person

Inclusions

* Entrance fees
* Air-conditioned transportation
* Lunch
* English/ French speaking tour guide
* Mineral water during the trip

Exclusions

* Personal expenses
* Insurance
* Other drinks

Additional information

* The tour is operated daily but you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.

* Prices are per person. Infant and child prices will be applied for children under 12 years old.

* The prices are for group tour. For private tour, please contact us for the quote

* Complimentary pick-up service available from your selected point of departure in Hanoi. Please advise pick-up location at time of booking and call upon arrival in Hanoi to re-confirm pick-up time.

We wish you a wonderful trip in Vietnam!

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Newsflash

"...We had a wonderful trip to Ha Long Bay. The driver arrived at the hotel exactly at 8 am in a very clean new car, and it was most comfortable for the long ride. When we arrived at the boat area, we were immediately met by the boat coordinator who escorted us directly to our boat..." Ron from USA