Hanoi: Red River Cruise with Temples & Pottery Village Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam
Discover the birthplace of Hanoi on a Red River cruise. Visit ancient temples, hear the love story of Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung, and explore the Bat Trang Ceramic Village.
Highlights
- Cruise along the Red River and discover the birthplace of Hanoi
- Visit the Dam and Dai Lo Temples and learn about their history
- Hear the love story of Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung
- Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch on board the boat
- Explore the Bat Trang Ceramic Village and shop for unique souvenirs
Description
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Head to the pier and board your boat for a scenic cruise along the Red River.
As you sail, take in the fresh breeze and see the daily life of local fishing villages, busy trading boats, and ancient temples along the riverbanks.
Go ashore to visit two deeply spiritual places. First, explore the Dam Temple, dedicated to Mother Water (Mau Thuy). Next, visit Dai Lo Temple, built during the Tran Dynasty (13th century) to honor the Holy Mothers of the Earth, Heaven, Mountains, and Waters.
Return to the boat and continue cruising to Chu Dong Tu Temple. Your guide will share the famous, touching love story of a poor fisherman and a beautiful princess, representing love, kindness, and freedom.
Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch on the boat while looking out at the peaceful countryside scenery. After lunch, sail back upriver to the famous Bat Trang Ceramic Village. Walk through small alleys, learn how locals have made beautiful pottery by hand for over 700 years, and shop for unique souvenirs.
Board the boat one last time and relax as you cruise back to the city center during the beautiful afternoon light. Arrive back at the original pier and enjoy a convenient transfer back to your hotel.
Includes
- Round-trip transfers from/to hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Full-day Red River cruise boat
- Professional, English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees to temples and Bat Trang village
- Authentic Vietnamese lunch on board
- 01 bottle of mineral water per person
Excludes
- Tips / Gratuities for guide, driver, and boat crew
- Personal drinks (soft drinks, beer)
Important Information
- Customer cancellation:
- They can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- They always receive a full refund if the cancellation is due to force majeure
- If there are changes to the itinerary, they can always choose between accepting the change, rescheduling to another date, or receiving a full refund
- Supply partner cancellation:
- You must provide a full refund if the activity is canceled by you for any reason
- You must offer a full refund if the customer doesn’t accept your proposed changes
- In case of bad weather, you can offer rescheduling as an option, but it can’t replace a refund. This needs to be offered too.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
