Vietnam in Style
16 Days/15 Nights
Overview
Although many westerners might still view Vietnam through the lens of history and war, the country is an oasis of harmony and peace, offering captivating natural beauty and tranquil villages. Its highlands and rainforests continue to yield new species and offer an abundance of exotic wildlife. The tropical islands and beaches are among the finest in the Asia-Pacific region. Decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united and during this time the country has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this stunningly beautiful land is an outstanding travel destination that offers something for everyone – be it history, cultural heritage, or exploring the country’s abundant exotic fauna and flora.
Tour at a Glance
Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi / Halong Bay
Day 5: Halong Bay / Hanoi / Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An / Danang / Quy Nhon
Day 9: Quy Nhon
Day 10: Quy Nhon
Day 11: Quy Nhon / Saigon
Day 12: Saigon
Day 13: Saigon
Day 14: Saigon / Ben Tre / Can Tho
Day 15: Can Tho
Day 16: Can Tho / Saigon
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi
Flight: VN - Own International Flight Ticket
Ground Services: Fast Track Service at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, Gateway Service w/o Buggy for International Arriva
INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet and greet you at the immigration area with a signboard having your name on it. With visa approval letter on client's hand, our representative assists to get visa stamp on passport fast and proceed to immigration formalities at a private counter. After the immigration procedures, our representative will take you to the baggage claim to pick up your luggage (you will need to collect your luggage individually) then escort you to exit gate to meet your guide.
NOTE: Visa stamping fee is not included
Surcharge for late pickup from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. will be applied
Meals included: None
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Grand Premium room (TWN/DBL),
Bed & Breakfast
Normal check-in time is at 14.00 hrs. The hotel is unable to guarantee early check-in unless the room is reserved from the night before. For rooms not booked from the night before, the hotel will do its best to accommodate guests as quickly as possible with check-in. Normal check-out time is 12.00 hrs.
Day 2: Hanoi
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Hanoi Hidden Alleys of The Old Quarter (3 Hrs.), PVT English Speaking Guide
Hanoi's Old Quarter is a densely populated area of the city known as ’36 Streets’ and is the oldest continuously developed section of Vietnam. This was once an important center of commerce where goods were sold on the street name of a particular guild. The labyrinthine alleyways are perfect for exploring with names such as Sugar Street, Tin Street and Paper Street. Today ancient homes and temples are interspersed with narrow stores and there is no better way to see this fascinating part of the city than on foot accompanied by a local Hanoian.
Depart from your hotel to Hanoi’s downtown area and the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese coffee before commencing on a fascinating walking ‘voyage of discovery’ amongst the labyrinth of hidden alleyways that intersperse the 36 Streets of the Old Quarter. This is ‘secret’ Hanoi, far from public view where a dark single file passage opens to secret Pagoda or a unique historical gem. Discover hidden water wells, ancient staircases, delight at the fascinating and innovative architecture, enjoy a refreshing drink at a ‘locals only’ store. Photo opportunities are abounding as our guide will share with you, not only the history but daily rituals and regimes that will intrigue and amaze. Getting lost… and found again in these hidden alleyways is a truly rewarding and special experience. Tour ends with transport back to your hotel
NOTE: Availability: morning Suggested time: 08.00 – 11.00, 14.00 - 17.00. Timing can be amended to earlier if preferred.Capacity: Maximum 6 persons What to bring: sun cream, sunglasses, warm coat in wintertime
Service included :return transfers, English Speaking Guide, one drink at a local coffee.
Activity/Excursions
Water Puppet Show at Artists Home (2 Hours), PVT English Speaking Guide
Take a short drive to visit the house of the most famous and experienced water puppet artisan, who devoted more than 20 years of his life to water puppet. He changed 10 square meters on his 4th floor into a mini-home theater where he can introduce you the unique traditional art form of Vietnamese water puppetry. After a short tea break with the host, we’ll have opportunity to watch his own water puppet plays telling both ancient and modern stories of traditions and normal daily life. Furthermore, we can know how the water puppet show performed in a mini-home theater different from that performed in traditional stage. When the show ends, it’s your turn to tuck up your sleeves, touch the puppets and try to control them before returning to your hotel.
NOTE: Availability: morning Suggested time: 08.00 – 13.00 from Tuesday till Thursday & Saturday - Sunday Max 10 pax. per group
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Grand Premium room (TWN/DBL),
Bed & Breakfast
Day 3:Hanoi
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Hanoi Cultural Tour by Jeep (4 Hours), PVT English Speaking Guide
Enjoy a casual Vietnamese Lunch at Pho 24 before your next adventure to explore the capital city in style.
Gifted with a variety of scrumptious food, fascinating culture, untouched nature, and smiling people, Vietnam is an ideal place for family vacation. This fun-focused family trip in the capital Hanoi gives you interactive experience at the Museum of Ethnology, flavourful taste of traditional noodle as well as sweet delicacies, and exciting moments at the water puppet theatre. Don’t forget to pack your smile!
Spend a day enjoying a unique tour of Hanoi that is specifically designed for families with children. Beginning with a visit to the interactive Museum of Ethnology you will get a chance to learn about the country's rich tribal diversity and take a wander through its sprawling grounds to explore the fascinating ethnic houses - an activity that is fun for children of all ages! Returning to the hotel there will then be some time to enjoy relaxing around the pool before heading out again, this time to enjoy a legendary chocolate buffet at the Sofitel Metropole Hotel. Having devoured every kind of cake, pastry, and chocolate you can imagine, you will then be picked up by cyclo (rickshaw) and taken to a performance of a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Include: Visit Museum of Ethnology in the morning, chocolate buffet at Sofitel Metropole Hotel, cyclo ride to water puppet show, Lunch at Pho 24 includes 1 drink per pax
Activity/Excursions
Home Cocktail with Suzanne Lecht (2 Hours), PVT English Speaking Guide
This evening, enjoy a comprehensive talk with a well-known art director Suzzanne Lecht. Living and working in Asia since 1982, with a lifelong commitment to working in the arts worldwide, Art Director Suzanne Lecht is recognized as a leading authority on contemporary art in Vietnam. Dedicated to discovering exceptional artists who are singular and passionate in their expression, Suzanne has been an advocate in educating the world about the arts of Vietnam. Visit to her art studio home in an alley of Hanoi. Chat with her over a cocktail reception to understand more about her art works promotion & exhibition.
Note: The availability of Suzanne Lecht is required to be confirmed by booking time.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Grand Premium room (TWN/DBL),
Bed & Breakfast
Day 4: Hanoi-Halong Bay
Follow your early breakfast, you are picked up and transferred to Noi Bai airport to take off your scenic seaplane flight toward Halong.
After meeting at Heritage Line’s welcome lounge at the Tuan Chau Marina, we take a quick speedboat transfer to your luxurious floating home Heritage Line Ginger before starting our unique journey of exploring one of the wonders of nature – Lan Ha Bay and its main island of Cat Ba.
The first highlight of the cruise is lunch, which we serve in Ginger’s nearly 360-degree light-flooded restaurant. Our live cooking in the open kitchen is a one of a kind experience – enjoy the culinary display along with fantastic panoramic views of the passing scenery. Relax on the terrace deck or on your private balcony and soak in the enchanting aura which emanates from the surreal seascape.
While we cruise along in the early afternoon, there is time to enjoy some unique facilities on board. Take a plunge in the pool with infinity-like vistas or get pampered with a selection of fine treatments and massages in spa area of the ship. As we reach the shore of a small lagoon on Cat Ba Island, we hop on bicycles (e-cart transfers are also available) for a leisure pedaling along small paved roads towards the Viet Hai village. Little has changed in Viet Hai since the ancestors of the 80 households settled here centuries ago. Situated in a valley within the Cat Ba National Park and surrounded on all sides by think forest and mountains, the locals are isolated from the island’s other villages and towns. The only access is via sea. The community is self-sufficient, as the residents provide for themselves by cultivating vegetables and fruits in the next door fields, growing rice of cause in the valley, and go fishing out in the bay. This is truly unique and authentic opportunity to meet local inhabitants and experience their local daily life. We have a glimpse of local households, see how they make medicine organically from a tree bark and we can also try various homemade liquors.
Back on board, and during the time we sailing northbound again, our chef invitees for an interactive cooking class in the restaurant’s big open kitchen. Learn about local ingredients as well as the preparation of classic Vietnamese dishes. You are warmly invited to lend a hand. As the sun sets, we arrive at our tranquil anchor spot for the night. Kick bank and let reveal in your mind’s eye today’s adventures as night falls gently over the bay. After a delicious dinner, you may like to unwind at our bar with a digestif or watch a movie in the cinema which is set up in the dining area later on. Or join our team and have some fun fishing for squid before retiring to your room.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ginger Cruise, Signature Suite (TWN/DBL), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An
Wake up early and join our Tai Chi session on the terrace deck to ease your mind and muscles with the first rays of the sun touching the water. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries await in the dining room to start the day. It is time for Heritage Line Ginger to lift her anchors and cruise to a place called “Frog Lake”, a secluded area which is perfect for our energetic morning excursion. Go for a refreshing swim in the bay or explore this captivating marine landscape via kayak. The cliffs stretch vertically out of the water and you feel a sense of freedom while paddling through this labyrinth of jade-green water, rocks and vivid tree-topped islets.
Back on board, we serve a hearty breakfast while cruising back to our off-shore embarkation spot, from where we transfer you back to the welcome lounge at the pier by your speed boat. Savour the last moments of this unique journey while relaxing on comfy sun beds on the terrace deck.
Inclusions:
Accommodation, daily (group) shore-excursions, sightseeing and transfers during the cruise, English speaking tour guiding on-and-offshore, entertainment/activities during the cruise as mentioned in the program, welcome drink, brewed coffee, tea and mineral water, meals as mentioned in the program, passenger liability insurance, internet on the ship (subject to cellular network signal), complimentary usage of ship facilities (exclusive of spa treatments), port anchorage fees, taxes.
Exclusions:
Admission fee for Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay, crew and guide gratuities, visa fees, shuttle bus or private transfers, personal expenses, other beverages than those stated under inclusions, medical services, spa treatments, all other services or items not listed under inclusions.
Upon disembarkation you are picked up by your private guide who will escort your transfer to Noi Bai airport.
Flight VN - Domestic Flight Ticket, Ha Noi - Da Nang
Child policy:
Infant (0 - <2 yrs old): 10% of adult's airfares when sharing seat with parent or 90% when having a private seat
Children (2 - <12 yrs old): 90% of adult's airfares with private seat
Transfer:Danang Airport (DAD) to Hoi An towns hotel & resort, PVT English Speaking Guide
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, 1 Bedroom Beachfront Villa (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Normal check-in time is at 14.00 hrs. The hotel is unable to guarantee early check-in unless the room is reserved from the night before. For rooms not booked from the night before, the hotel will do its best to accommodate guests as quickly as possible with check-in. Normal check-out time is noon.
Day 6: Hoi An
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Hoi An - Walking Tour (3 - 3.5 hours), PVT English Speaking Guide
Located 30KM south of Danang, the sublime riverside town of Hoi An is a feast for the eyes. Devoid of most forms of motorised transport, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of this ancient port is ideal for exploring on foot. Discover beautifully preserved old merchant houses, atmospheric temples and lively markets as you stroll through the back streets of this enchanting destination. You will visit the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Bridge and the busy waterfront, where colourful fishing boats bob up and down on the Thu Bon River. There will also be time to peruse the numerous boutiques and galleries that line the narrow streets and perhaps make a purchase or two. During the walk, a quick visit at the market to find out well-known local cakes in Hoi An market such as Banh It la Gai or Banh Dau Xanh.
NOTE: Availability: morning & afternoon
Suggested time: 8.30 – 12.00 or 13.30 – 17.00
Tour pickup from hotels located in Hoi An area
Services include :Private return transfer with English speaking guide, Entrance fee
Activity/Excursions
Evening Hoi An Food Tour by Vespa (4 hrs), SIC English Speaking Guide EVENING
After rendezvousing at Cafe Zoom in downtown Hoi An, this evening’s culinary tour by vintage Vespa scooter begins with a drink and a small selection of street food nibbles to whet the appetite. Then, heading off around sunset, you will ride pillion along the riverfront and through the backstreets of this ancient town, sampling scrumptious and flavorsome specialities along the way. After sampling two of Hoi An’s most famous dishes, White Rose (translucent white dough filled with spicy minced shrimp or pork) and special crispy wontons, it’s time to head to the river and travel by slow boat to nearby Cam Nam Island. Join with locals in a rustic setting and enjoy a delicious seafood starter and a glorious view of the Thu Bon River with Hoi An in the background.
Zipping along the riverfront, a Vietnamese-style hotpot in a lively local restaurant is next on the agenda, before moving onto the last venue on the itinerary. A welcome addition to Hoi An’s vibrant dining scene, the final port of call this evening is a Vietnamese restaurant beautifully located in the heart of luxuriant paddy fields. Sample succulent BBQ specialities accompanied by quaffable cold beer and rounded off with a delicious dessert of Banh Flan, a light version of crème caramel inherited from the French. Fit to burst, you will be ridden back to your hotel or resort at the evening’s close.
NOTE: Availability: afternoon , Suggested time: 17.30 – 21.30
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, 1 Bedroom Beachfront Villa (TWN/DBL)
Day 7: Hoi An
DESIGN YOUR DAY OPTIONAL TOUR – PICK ONE AMONG THE TWO BELOW:
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Explore Son Tra Wildlife with Conservation Expert, PVT English Speaking Guide
Rise up early for a scenic drive at 6.00 am from Hoi An up Monkey Mountain at Son Tra Peninsula for a morning wildlife exploration. This peninsula was originally an island before ocean currents and sediment linked it with the mainland. The peninsula is best known for the world’s largest population of the endangered red-shanked douc langur. Only about 1300 of them are surviving in Son Tra while almost 60% of all languors in Vietnam. With your patience, binoculars, telescopes and the experience of your escorted Conservation Expert, you are able to observe their unique beauty and daily activities. Along the way, engage further with your conservation expert to understand the impact of human activity to this fragile ecosystem and appreciate their education programs to raise awareness to the local community. Drive uphill to visit one of the war remnants on the island- the Helipad built from 1965 to pool US forces when used to stockpile food transport aircraft, weapons to the military base in the area of Son Tra. Drive back Hoi An town around 10.30 am for your further activities of the day.
Note: Recommended to small groups for best observation of the wildlife activities.
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Activity/Excursions
Half Day Hoi An Market Visit and cooking lesson at Vy’s Market Restaurant (Join-in/ 5.5 hours), PVT English Speaking Guide
This morning's activities begin with a visit to Hoian's colourful and bustling central market by boat, where you will learn the uses of different fresh noodles, how to recognise and buy fresh fish, fresh and dried spices, fresh herbs and their use in recipes and for medicinal purposes, rice and the different grains, plus you will also see and taste many exotic fruits.
Onwards to Vy’s Market Restaurant by boat, where you will be guided around the many live food counters in this unique first-of-its-kind interactive dining venue in Vietnam. Here you can see, smell, hear, taste, touch and interact with the many different food making processes. You can try samples from over 10 different food counters including banh mi, dumplings, pickles, weird & wonderful foods, learn about the food rationing in Vietnam that was in place for 45 years, eat sweet treats and much more. You will see rice paper being made from ground rice and water, laid out to dry on bamboo and then later roasted for rice crackers to eat with Hoian chilli sauce and salads, various shapes and sizes of rice noodles. Experience the famous local noodle dish Cao Lau, see the noodles rolled out by hand and cut in the traditional way with a long knife and then steamed over an open fire. You may participate in many of the street food counters; cutting noodles, making rice paper and wontons, using the bun noodle machine and more.
Now you begin the cooking lesson: teachers will first demonstrate each dish before you prepare the same dishes yourselves. After the lesson you will sit and eat what you have cooked and receive a copy of the recipes and a Vietnamese cooking utensil to take home.
NOTE:Availability: morning,suggested time: 08.15 – 13.45Join-in tour
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, 1 Bedroom Beachfront Villa (TWN/DBL),
Day 8: Hoi An-Danang-Quy Nhon
Transfer: Hoi An town Hotel to Danang Train station.
Train: Vietage Train, Train Ticket Dep Danang 08.00 Arr Dieu Tri (Quy Nhon) 14.29
Transfer: Dieu Tri station to Zannier Resort or v.v., PVT English Speaking Guide
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho, 1 Bedroom Hill Pool Villa (TWN/DBL)
Day 9: Quy Nhon
Today is at your own leisure for beach relaxation.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho, 1 Bedroom Hill Pool Villa (TWN/DBL)
Day 10: Quy Nhon
Today is at your own leisure for beach relaxation.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho, 1 Bedroom Hill Pool Villa (TWN/DBL)
Day 11: Quy Nhon-Saigon
Transfer: Zannier Resort to Phu Cat Airport (UIH), PVT English Speaking Guide. On the way to the airport, make a stop to visit Banh It Champa tower, one of the most outstanding ruines of the ancient Kingdom of Champa.
Flight: VN - Domestic Flight Ticket, Quy Nhon – Saigon
Child policy:
Infant (0 - <2 yrs old): 10% of adult's airfares when sharing seat with parent or 90% when having a private seat
Children (2 - <12 yrs old): 90% of adult's airfares with private seat
Transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to Ho Chi Minh City Hotels Except An Lam Saigon River or v.v., PVT English Speaking Guide
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Saigon, Park Room (Garden View) (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Normal check-in time is at 15.00 hrs. The hotel is unable to guarantee early check-in unless the room is reserved from the night before. For rooms not booked from the night before, the hotel will do its best to accommodate guests as quickly as possible with check-in. Normal check-out time is noon.
Day 12: Saigon
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Saigon City Landmarks and Local Taste, PVT English Speaking Guide AM
Start the day at 8.00 am at your hotel lobby for a morning tour of Saigon city landmarks and enjoy typical local taste. Visit to the exhibition: From Norodom Palace to Independence Place, 1868 – 1966. The exhibition is housed in an old two-story French mansion located within the premises of Independence Place. The first floor is dedicated to artifacts depicting the birth of the Norodom Palace and the lives of Saigonese during the French colonial period. The reconstructing of the Independence Palace, along with the establishment and fall of the old regime, is displayed on the second floor.
Then stroll through a local park and Han Thuyen street dotted with charming colonial villas toward a shady Book Street. Immerse yourself in a peaceful space between the hustle and bustle of the city and watch the lives of young generations passing by. Let’s pick one of your favorite Saigon postcards (your tour guide to pay) and then walk over to the historic Saigon Old Post Office. It was designed by the well-known architect Gustave Eiffel and built between 1886 and 1891. Original wall paintings, old telephone booths, old glue pots for stamps, and spaces reserved for writing, the passage of time seems to have had a little effect on this venue. After writing some lovely words, just glue a stamp (your tour guide to pay) and send it to your beloved friends or family members.
Optional taking a photo of the impressive architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral across the street. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris and built with materials shipped over from France, the cathedral is the religious center for Vietnam’s 6.2 million Catholics. Then hop on your car for a 15-min drive to a local home cum Coffee studio. Meet with your certified barista, sip an aromatic cup of coffee while getting a glimpse about all about Vietnamese coffee history since the 19th century. Then engage in a short yet fun hands-on brewing technique - roast coffee beans, pour-over, hand-drip, and Latte art design. After 1,5 hours of enjoying the local taste, head back to your hotel with a lovely souvenir gift.
Remark: Morning tour only as the Exhibition opens from 8.00am to 12.00pm
Activity/Excursions
Evening Explore Vietnamese Traditional Instruments at Truc Mai House, PVT English Speaking Guide EVENING
A short drive from the heart of the city to a three-generation family who is experts of traditional Vietnamese music. As excellent experts on music, Mr. and Mrs. Mai are respected as experts at playing the melodious traditional Vietnamese musical instruments (stone lithophone, bamboo xylophone, flute, dan bau (one string zither), etc.). They will greet and perform granted special time about 40 – 45 minutes to share their knowledge with guests in Vietnam. That is not only to learn the stories of Vietnamese history and culture but also to understand its traditional music. Sensationally, the visitor will have a chance to play those instruments yourself or had a talk with lovely experts. After the visit, having dinner with a Vietnamese set menu at a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
Show Duration: 45-60 mins
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Saigon, Park Room (Garden View) (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Day 13: Saigon
Activity/Excursions
Half Day Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels by Speed-Boat 5 hours, PVT Tour and PVT Transfer with English Speaking Guide
The morning begins with a 7AM transfer from your hotel to the pier. Journey by comfortable speedboat for approximately 1½ hour along the scenic Saigon River to Cu Chi historical site. There is plenty to see along the river and a light breakfast will be served en route.
Synonymous with the Vietnam War and a testament to the determined spirit of the Vietnamese, the underground network of passages at Cu Chi is a fascinating day trip out of the city.
Work on the tunnels began during the war against the French in the 1940s and over the next 25 years as the conflict with America escalated, they were improved and expanded to create an underground city of meeting areas, storerooms, living quarters and much more. The tunnels allowed the Viet Cong to control a vital area of South Vietnam and at their height, extended for more than 200KM in length and stretched from what was then Saigon to the Cambodian border.
Preserved as a memorial park, two sections of this remarkable network are open to the public. Visiting the area at Ben Dinh, there is the option to go below the surface and visit sections of the tunnels first hand. The more adventurous may go deeper and your guide will be on hand to give guidance on the degree of expected difficulty. There is plenty of interest above ground as well and it is recommended to bring good footwear, sunscreen and a hat. Please note you may get a little dusty if you decide to go underground.
Enjoy lunch at a relaxed river setting before return to the city, where you will arrive at approximately 1PM. A later excursion is also available. For this, the departure from the hotel is 13.15. It is also possible to charter the boat on a private basis. Please contact our office for more details.
NOTE: Availability: morning and afternoon Suggested time: 07.00 – 13.00, 11.00 – 16.00
RestaurantLocal Restaurant - Ho Chi Minh, Lunch at The Deck restaurant
Transfer: Return Lunch Transfer (Non - combined in tours) (3 hours), Private English Speaking Guide
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Saigon, Park Room (Garden View) (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Day 14: Saigon-Ben Tre-Can Tho
At 8.00am, depart for a 2 hour drive from the port to Ben Tre, one of the country's southern provinces, situated in the Delta of the Mekong River. Take in the highway as you leave behind the busy city. Pass Rach Mieu bridge before reaching Huu Dinh hamlet. Get on a tri-motor cycle (xe loi) ride to enjoy the lush surroundings of rice paddies and fruit farms alongside the narrow village roads.
Arrive at the waterfront, board the charming Mango Cruise for a glimpse at the Delta scenery while enjoying coconut juice. First stop for a visit at the coconut processing, then back to your cruise and the cruise will stop at a brick making shop, where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand where you will start a Bicycle trip around Phong Nam village around 4km, through gardens and stop at a coconut spirits factory, which is a popular drink among the natives in Vietnam. It is a sweet, fresh or mildly fermented sap taken from tapping the young expanded flowers of the coconut, good for the health. Continue bicycle trip about 10-15 minutes to Mrs. Huong’s home. Her family live on fishing, shrimp and farming. Enjoy the tropical fruits and honey tea in her garden before taking the rowing sampan, be paddled by a personalized rower trip to discover the maze of small canals.
Then rowing you back to your mango boat and head to Mango home restaurant, enjoy your 5 course lunch and freshen up before switch to a bicycle and ride 500m About 4 minutes( or 7-10 minutes walk) on village roads past green gardens and local houses, and stop at another local house of Mr Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Now he and his wife live on making rice paper which is the most famous specialty of My Long village. Have a chat with him and enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife, and see how it is made.
After the visit, the boat will be waiting for you at the pier nearby to bring you back to Ben Tre city where your car will be ready to take you to Can Tho.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Azerai Can Tho resort, River room (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Day 15: Can Tho
This morning, from the jetty at Azerai Can Tho islet, embark on our Azerai wooden boat for a 45-minute river cruise along the Hau River, passing Ninh Kieu Quay, fishing villages before reaching the Cai Rang floating market. Sailing along the banks, you will discover the landscape of daily local life while on board you can enjoy your continental breakfast. Once there, our captain will navigate between the boats of small local traders to discover how traders promote their products such as tropical fruits, vegetables and various local products.
Remain of the day is your to enjoy the resort’s facilities.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Azerai Can Tho resort, River room (TWN/DBL), Bed & Breakfast
Day 16: Can Tho-Saigon
Today is at own your leisure until check out time. You will be picked up by private guide and transferred back to Saigon for your connecting flight to next destination.
Flight: VN - Own International Flight Ticket
Meals included: Breakfast
PRICE: The price is subject to your travel dates and the number of people traveling. The itinerary can be customized according to your preferences. Contact us for detailed quotation!
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