VIETNAM EXTENSIONS
MAI CHAU SHORT STAY 2
NIGHTS
Discover the local lifestyle and culture of Mai Chau, located in the beautiful region of Hoa Binh Province. Surrounded by picturesque villages and lush rice fields, the valley is home to many different tribes.
DAY 1: HANOI TO MAI CHAU This morning you will be met at your Hanoi hotel and transferred to Mai Chau. This afternoon, explore the area by bicycle (2-3 hours), visiting minority villages where you will observe the everyday life of the local people. Return to the hotel for dinner and enjoy a performance of traditional dance and sample Ruon Can, a local rice wine. (L,D)
afternoon and enjoy some time at your leisure. Later, take part in a cooking class where you will prepare traditional dishes to enjoy for dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 3: MAI CHAU TO HANOI After check out this morning, you will be transferred to your Hanoi hotel where your arrangements end. (B)
Idyllic and rural Mai Chau Valley Prices are from per person, based on low season*
DAY 2: MAI CHAU After breakfast, transfer to Hang Kia, a typical H’mong village, stopping along the way to visit various Pa Co and Xa Linh villages.
HOTEL
TWIN SHARE $710
4« Mai Chau Lodge
SOLO TRAVELLER $1,255
* Shoulder and high season, Christmas and New Year surcharges apply.
Price includes
Explore Hang Kia by foot and visit a local home where you will have lunch. Return to Mai Chau in the
Accommodation (2 nights Mai Chau) Meals as stated (B,L,D) Entrance fees
Touring as stated Transportation as stated
HANOI & NINH BINH 2 4
NIGHTS
Known as ‘Halong Bay on land’, the karst scenery and vivid green rice paddies of Ninh Binh stretches scenically along the Ngo Dong River, best explored by local boat. Combined with time to explore vibrant capital Hanoi, this extension perfectly showcases both urban and rural Vietnam. DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a tasty street food tour. (D) DAY 2: EXPLORE NINH BINH Transfer to the Ninh Binh region and board a local sampan to drift along the spectacular Ngo Dong river. After lunch, continue to Van Lam hamlet to learn about local traditions and discover stunning temples. (B,L) DAY 3: VISIT TRANG AN Journey to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Later, head to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often billed as ‘Halong Bay on land’ for magnificent karst
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formations. Travel back to Hanoi. (B,L) DAY 4: DISCOVER HANOI Pass Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, and visit the One Pillar Pagoda, Presidential Palace and Temple of Literature. Then, explore the Museum of Ethnology before boarding a cyclo to discover the atmospheric Old Quarter. Later, attend the Quintessence of Tonkin show. (B,L) DAY 5: DEPART HANOI Today is free to spend as you wish before transferring to the airport. (B)
Enjoy stunning scenery in Ninh Binh Prices are from per person, based on low season* HOTEL 4« The Light Hotel & 4« Ninh Binh Hidden Charm 5« Hotel De L’Opera & 4+« Emeralda Resort
$1,285 $1,760
* Shoulder and high season, Christmas and New Year surcharges apply.
Price includes Accommodation (3 nights Hanoi, 1 night Ninh Binh) Touring as stated
VISIT
TWIN SHARE
W E N DY W U TO U R S . CO. N Z
Entrance fees Meals as stated (B,L,D) Airport transfers
SOLO TRAVELLER $2,335 $3,265
