Halong Bay/Hong Gai

Hong Gai is gateway to Halong Bay and the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon," is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations. At the western end of Halong Bay is Cat Ba Island, where Chinese and Vietnamese pirates settled during the late 19th century. Today a large section of the island is devoted to a protected national park.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Daily Life in Hong Gai
Tour Code: HNG-4160
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $49.00
Price: Free

Enjoy a taste of everyday life in a typical local town during this picturesque walking tour through Hong Gai.

There are no historical sights or significant history to be found on this walking tour; it is a short diversion for those not wanting to take the long trip into Hanoi.

Located at the foot of Bai Tho Mountain between China and Hanoi, the mining town of Hong Gai is centered around the huge local coal deposits found nearby, but is also active in the seafood and industrial manufacturing industries.

Depart the pier with your local guide for a pleasant stroll along the bustling main street. You will observe the locals conducting their business in much the same way as centuries past. This setting is made even more colorful by all of the commotion of bags, luggage, ducks and chickens being carried. Next, you will walk to a local market to browse the colorful merchandise for sale. As you exit the busy market, the guide will walk you to the largest local Buddhist temple of Long Tien, view its architecture, decoration and how the locals worship Buddha.

Following your tour, a brief stop will be made at a local coffee shop for refreshments before returning to the pier and ship.

Please note: There are 2 flights of stairs to access the indoor market.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.