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Discover Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay and the pristine Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Much of Vietnam’s stunning coastline, hundreds of miles long, is seen mostly by local fisherman. Small-ship adventure cruising, however, is a way of experiencing not only the must-see limestone scenery of Halong Bay, but also those destinations most travellers haven’t discovered yet. The star of this particular show is Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, an unspoiled haven of cliffs, mountains, rivers and impossibly long caves that were discovered barely a decade ago. Add in historic Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the important war sites of Vinh Moc and Khe Sanh, and this becomes one unforgettable week of leisure and discovery in Vietnam.
- Start
- Danang, Vietnam
- Finish
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Destination
- Vietnam
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PADH
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 48
Why you'll love this trip
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Go where few tourists have gone – to the astounding Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, where caves as long as 30 kilometres were discovered only recently
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The Vinh Moc tunnels and Khe Sanh Combat Base provide an eye-opening insight into the history of the America-Vietnam war
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Be enchanted by the dreamlike scenery of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s must-see natural wonder of limestone islands
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Witness the great scene of early morning ritual at Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Here you might encounter anything from laughing yoga to ballroom dancing
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a small ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with up to 47 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than onboard activities. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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If you’re concerned about seasickness, there are seasickness tablets on-board. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. Your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An City Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
- Vegetarian lunch at Hue Pagoda
- Guided Walking Tour of Hue
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
- Khe Sanh Combat Base visit
- Vinh Moc Tunnel site visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Note that local laws require a security guard to be on board the Panorama II while you're in the Halong area.Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
- Thien Duong Caves Visit
- Phong Nha National Park Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinnersTransport
Small Cruise Ship, Zodiac, BusAccommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Small ship cruise (6 nights)Included Activities
- Hoi An City Tour
- Welcome Dinner
- Vegetarian lunch at Hue Pagoda
- Guided Walking Tour of Hue
- Khe Sanh Combat Base visit
- Vinh Moc Tunnel site visit
- Thien Duong Caves Visit
- Phong Nha National Park Visit
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
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Important notes
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Adventure Cruising trips have a deposit of A$600 per person (different amounts apply in other currencies) and the balance is due 90 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 90 days or more before departure - the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 89 and 31 days before departure - the cancellation fee is 50% of the total booking cost, or the deposit, whichever is greater.
if a booking is cancelled 30 days or less prior to departure - the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a voyage.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Rooming on this trip is twin-share. Single travellers will share a Twin room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge.
Please note, it is not possible to share with a stranger in any double cabin category (as bedding in these cabins is one double bed).
PORTS:
Except for the occasional large ship calling into the larger cities as part of a world cruise, coastal cruising is quite new to Vietnam. The infrastructure for passenger ships is not available everywhere and varies greatly meaning that at times, we will need to dock at container or cargo ports or anchor off shore and tender to the port or beach.

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