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10 Night Vietnamese Coastlines Cruise from Ha Long

Ship: Le Laperouse
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed:  Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 from Ha Long, Vietnam
Ended: Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 departure of the Le Laperouse. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Thursday - Oct 13, 2022
Ha Long, Vietnam
Ha Long, Vietnam     Depart: 11:59 pm
Shielded by majestic karstic peaks, Ha Long reveals itself through a string of spectacular landscapes. Known the world over for its bay, listed with UNESCO, this city in northern Vietnam is lesser known for its heritage. That is a shame, as the authenticity and cultural richness of Ha Long is surprising. Boasting a unique mix of modern architecture and heritage from the dynasty of the Hung kings, the tourism capital of the Quang Ninh province promises unexpected moments in its bustling streets and breathtaking panoramas of one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Day 2 - Friday - Oct 14, 2022
Ha Long, Vietnam
Ha Long, Vietnam      
Located 170 kilometres east of Hanoi, in the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay is a marvel of marvels. A must for all who wish to soak up the spirit of Vietnam, at once peaceful and mysterious. You'll sail into the heart of this legendary natural beauty, not surprisingly listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Over approximately 1,500 square kilometres, the famous bay offers an infinite quasi-supernatural and ghostly spectacle of limestone pillars rising from the sea in all shapes and sizes, sculpted by nature for centuries. This exceptional scenic beauty of this site includes myriad creeks, caves, and other interior lakes to feast your eyes on.
Day 3 - Saturday - Oct 15, 2022
Hon La, Vietnam
Hon La, Vietnam      
From Hon La, your port of call, you will sail to one of the most exceptional limestone karst ecosystems in the world, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003. Nearly 300 caves and over 100 kilometers (62 miles) of galleries and underground rivers are scattered across this park with an extraordinary biodiversity, which is also home to a large variety of protected species. The park's reputation is on a par with the awe its treasures inspire. You will very likely have the privilege of visiting one of these caves. In this magical setting, surrounded by lush vegetation, you will witness a masterpiece that only nature could have created. Enjoy a pure moment of grace.
Day 4 - Sunday - Oct 16, 2022
Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang, Vietnam      
Midway between Ho Chi Minh City to the south and Hanoi to the north, Da Nang enjoys an ideal location in Vietnam. The old colonial town has skilfully navigated the transition to economic growth, becoming a wealthy tourist destination. With its five Marble Mountains, its 72-metre high Lady Buddha, and white-sand beach, Da Nang will create some magical memories, made sublime by a secular culinary tradition that has nothing left to prove. It is also the gateway to the country's treasures, including the cities of Hoi An and Hue, which are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day 5 - Monday - Oct 17, 2022
Chan May, Vietnam
Chan May, Vietnam      
To the south-east of Thua Thien-Hue province, Chan May harbour was developed around its industrial activity, but has since opened up to cruise tourism. This harbour enjoys an exceptional location on the Vietnamese coast, not far from Chan May, the doorway into the imperial city of Hue, which is the ancient capital of the country and listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Its royal citadel dating from the 19th century, inspired by the Forbidden City of Beijing, is a gem of architecture and history.
Day 6 - Tuesday - Oct 18, 2022
Quy Nhon, Vietnam      
When your ship calls at Quy Nhon you will be able to discover the Ganh Da Dia, an area of impressive basalt rock formations created by a volcanic eruption that occurred 200 million years ago. When the blocks of lava came into contact with the freezing water, neat vertical fissures appeared, forming an amalgam of columns whose surface, once cooled, became square, round, or hexagonal. Some are vertical, others oblique, and in places they are of different sizes. Some of the structures almost look like piled up dishes. You will be able to discover this surprising rock formation which, although made entirely by nature, seems to have been perfectly designed by man.
Day 7 - Wednesday - Oct 19, 2022
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang, Vietnam      
Nha Trang, the capital of the Khanh Hoa province in Vietnam, is a coastal city with 300,000 inhabitants. Famous for its long 7-kilometre white-sand beach along which runs Tran Phu Street, the city's main thoroughfare, Nha Trang is a member of the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World, an international association that includes 41 bays. The bay is the reason the city is sometimes called the "Riviera of the South China Sea". You will have the opportunity to discover the city during a rather original experience: a tour in a rickshaw.
Day 8 - Thursday - Oct 20, 2022
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang, Vietnam      
Day 9 - Friday - Oct 21, 2022
At Sea
At Sea      
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Located near the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. It is both the historic heart and economic hub. Formerly Saigon, the city is an imposing avant-guard metropolis. You can admire its famous central post office and its emblematic Reunification Palace. From 95 years of French presence, the city has kept some remarkable monuments, like the Cathedrale Notre-Dame with its Neo-Gothic facade built in 19th-century red brick. You'll succumb to the magic of this hectic city, where everything is about contrast, like the very brightly coloured district of Cholon, Saigon's "Chinatown".
Day 10 - Saturday - Oct 22, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Day 11 - Sunday - Oct 23, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam