Destinations: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long – Danang – Hoi An – Phu Quoc.
Duration: 10 Days
Overview: This 10-day Vietnam tour offers a perfect mix of cultural exploration and relaxation. Start by discovering Hanoi’s rich history before heading to Ninh Binh for a scenic boat and cycling tour. Cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Ha Long Bay, then travel south to Hoi An for an immersive farming and fishing experience. Finally, unwind on the beaches of Phu Quoc before concluding your journey in Ho Chi Minh City.
Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. You’ll have time to relax after your journey. You’ll spend the night in Hanoi.
In the morning, you’ll be driven to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, you’ll relax on a local rowboat trip in Tam Coc (three caves), a peaceful valley among limestone ‘karst’ hills, There, you’ll be rowed along a gentle river between paddy fields and through the caves.
You’ll come to a host family to enjoy a special lunch prepared by the home chef with the local cuisine featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. In the afternoon, you’ll pick up your bike to ride along a scenic canal with walking around open rice fields and looking around at the amazing folds of the rock formations. You’ll have a chance to learn about Vietnamese agriculture and cycle through different villages and a unique area known for its magnificient limestone peaks. Then you’ll visit Mua Cave, the most beautiful place to view in Ninh Binh, where can see the city far from the standing in front of Tam Coc in back and the limestone mountain along to the south of Vietnam. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to Hanoi for overnight accommodation.
After an early breakfast, you’ll leave for Ha Long Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape. There you’ll board a deluxe junk to take you round the Bay before stopping off at a beach on an island. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to swim, fish, and climb a hill (not a mountain!) for an overview of the Bay’s remarkable seascape. From there, you’ll continue your cruise to visit a fishing village – you’ll also have an opportunity to investigate one of the bay’s sea level caves in a small sampan or a kayak. Back on board, you can enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset. Later, unwind with a lavish dinner before an overnight stay on the board. The route is designed to avoid the busy areas and includes a very quiet location for your overnight stay.
You’ll wake in the fresh air on the bay with a swim and/or a Yoga or Taichi session on the large sundeck (beginners welcome!). After a light pastry and a tea or coffee for breakfast, you’ll dock to visit one of the most famous caves in the Bay. You’ll return to the junk for a brunch while cruising back to dock around noon whereupon you’ll leave for Noi Bai airport for your afternoon departure flight to Danang. When you arrive, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel in Hoi An. You’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
The day starts with cycling the narrow roads through the countryside, passing by rice paddy fields, water buffalos, bamboo bridges and local farmers on their daily work. You’ll then board a boat to the mouth of the Thu Bon estuary where the river meets the Cua Dai Sea and cruise along the coastline observing the lives of the local fishermen. After joining the fisherman to try your hand at catching fish in a traditional ‘Thung Chai’ basket boat, you will meander through the water palm coconut canal. During the American War, Viet Cong soldiers made use of this area as a highly effective hiding place from enemy attacks through their long struggle. Following an insightful visit to a local fishing village, you’ll be free to relax and enjoy a lunch before cycling back to your hotel. You’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
The day will be free for strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, whatever takes your fancy. You’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Your time will be your own until when your private car and driver arrives to take you to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City in good time to connect with a flight to Phu Quoc. On arrival, you’ll be driven to your resort by shuttle bus. You’ll spend the night in Phu Quoc.
Your time will be your own! You’ll spend the night in Phu Quoc.
After breakfast, you’ll be free until you’re picked up to the airport for a flight back to Ho Chi Minh Cty which is in good time to connect with your departure flight home. End of services
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