This great day out takes you on a remarkable cruise on the Red River, stopping off for a short cycle ride to a pagoda, meet local villagers and visit handicraft villages. To top if off you will enjoy a 5 course lunch on board whilst slowly cruising back to Hanoi! 

Leaving Hanoi at approximately 8.00am, we will drive to our boat, the Jewel of the Delta located on the banks of the Red River.  We will begin our cruise through the countryside and have plenty of time to relax before making our first stop at Chi Phuong Dock. We then transfer to our modern western-made bicycles as we embark on a ride along the winding country roads in the lush Red River Delta, visiting But Thap Pagoda on the way. From here we continue cycling to Dong Ho Handicraft village, renowned for its unique wood prints. Each family runs their own workshop and we have the opportunity to observe how the printing process works.
Cycling along the dikes and country roads is a great way to discover the region's cultural heritage and meet the local population at the same time!

We will return to our boat where a delicious five course Vietnamese lunch will be served on board as we cruise downstream. In the afternoon, we dock near another handicraft village where a vehicle will take us to Bat Trang Ceramic village. We then bit farewell and thank the crew for the day.
Around 4:00pm, we will board our vehicle and head back to Hanoi.

Trip price: please enquire for availability and cost.

Tour includes:
• Admission fees
• Meals on board
• Tea and coffee on board
• Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by English speaking guide
• Clients will be informed of the pick-up location and time at the time of booking.
• Please note that the cycling is optional and that there is a support vehicle on hand for those that do not wish to cycle

Tour excludes:
• Travel insurance (Compulsory)
• Personal expenses, bar, drinking
• Tips and Gratuities
• Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi

"Cleopatra can have the Nile. I prefer the Red. The Red River, Song Hong in local parlance, winds its way through the northern Vietnam countryside like a benevolent, if occasionally moody, mother. Like her southern sister, the sultry Mekong, the Red bathes the delta farms with nutrients for crops, and provides water for the ancient craft villages along its banks..."

 Karen Mitchell, Colorado, U.S.A.

“We are back home and the dust has been put to rest, the four of us had such a good time in Hanoi and especially on the junk that I think all of the people we have spoken to know what it is like and how much fun it is. Your crew is first class and we were made to feel as friends who have known each other for a long time, words do not cover the care and attention they gave us. The very informative Dong Minh Cuong was the life of the party what a great guide and great person, no question or request was too much of a problem for him. We all hope to come back to your beautiful country and spend some more time with you all. Again our heart felt thanks to all for such a great time.”

Graham Bedwell, UK