Vietnam Essence Tour

Essence Tour :

VIETNAM

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Bay of Descending Dragons ● ● ● ●

2 days 1 night on L’Azalee cruise Exclusive and private itinerary Visit cave, Soi Sim island Enjoy kayaking on the bay

Operating: Tour timing: Meeting Point: Ending Point:

DAILY 2D1N Hotel in Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi

Set sail aboard a private junk into the majestic Halong Bay, for a one-of -a-kind tour where you decide your journey to the best of the bay’s Western or Central Isles. Unique Selling Points ● Offer two different basic itineraries, the guest and the host/captain can discuss and decide about the cruise route on boarding. ● Guests are invited to choose their preferred menus and drinks selection prior to sailing. Full board package and free-flowing soft drinks, bottled water, Western & Vietnamese tea and coffee. ● Absolute privacy during the whole trip. 2 guests have their own boat and at least 5 crew with them (as per regulation) during the cruise (crews are discreet, and it is mostly the host and cap who will interact with the guests)

L’Azalee Cruise

Kayaking

On The Boat

On The Boat

Double Cabin

On The Boat

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Sapa: H’Mong Valley Trail ● Visit home of the Black H'mong people ● Visit a local school ● Experience the idyllic scenery of the path lesstraveled ● Only tour operated in this area


DAILY 8.30 - 12.00 hrs. Hotel in Sapa Hotel in Sapa

Trek along O Quy Ho valley, in the shadow of the majestic Mount Fansipan, passing tea farms, rice terraces and taking in superb views on this refreshing day tour.

Unique Selling Points ● Exclusive - The only tour operated in this area ● Experience the tranquil and idyllic scenery of the path less-traveled ● Opportunity to communicate with a local Black H’Mong family-go beyond the win-

dow into a local life

O Quy Ho-Sin Chai

Trekking Route

Oolong Tea Farms

Valley Scenery

Local Children

Local Woman



Hanoi: Monuments and Alleyways ● Visit the very best of Hanoi’s cultural highlights ● A special lunch at a traditional boutique restaurant ● A walking tour to an interesting local market and Hanoi’s hidden destinations in the Old Quarter


DAILY 8.00 - 16.00 hrs. Hotel in Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi

Delve into the chaos and charm of Hanoi; enjoy a day long excursion wandering through the major sights and side alleys of this historical capital city. Unique Selling Points ● We travel through the smallest alleyways and markets to get a behind the scenes view of the city with interesting stops and meetings ● Lovely boutique surroundings in an Old Mansion ● Meeting an old antique dealer and entering an ancient temple house (surprise and delight)

Stamp

Flowers In The Old Quarter

Local People

Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Local People

Flowers In The Old quarter



Hoi An: Highlights And Hidden Charms ● Highlights: Chua Ong pagado, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient house and Chua Cau bridge ● Lunch at Green Mango Restaurant ● Cyclo ride to Cam Thanh Village ● Bamboo basket boat visiting Cam Thanh water coconut forest


DAILY 8.00 - 16.00 hrs. Hotel in Hoi An Hotel in Hoi An

Immerse yourself in Hoi An, the former trading hub, with spectacular architecture, charming sights, one of a kind cuisine and humble local culture on this delightful day tour! Unique Selling Points ● Take a cyclo ride on off the beaten track, completely avoid tourist traps. ● Have an opportunity to communicate with local people to go beyond the window into a local life and give back to community. ● Boutique and ancient house style restaurant. ● Talk to a local family who take you visit water coconut forest by bamboo basket boat

Local People

Cam Thanh village

Local People

Cam Thanh Village

Cam Thanh Village

Local Food



Saigon: Highlights And Hidden Charms ● See highlights of Saigon: Post Office, Cathedral, War Remnant Museum, Reunification Palace ● Cyclo to see local life ● Herbal Medicines Street & Souvenir ● Enjoy cocktail at EON coffee shop/bar

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.00 - 16.00hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Saigon Ending Point: Hotel in Saigon

See the major highlights and hidden cultural charms of Ho Chi Minh City on this exciting trip through the city, and finish off weaving through the ancient alleyways of Chinatown. Unique Selling Points ● You have a chance not only to visit almost highlights of Ho Chi Minh City like popu-

lar tours but also experience lively streets and authentic local life by a cyclo ride – no touristy route. ● Great foods in one of the most luxurious and elegant restaurant - Mandarin with cooking demonstration ● Discover the secret printing cellar in communist era (surprise and delights)

Cyclo

Local food

Mandarin restaurant

Local Markets

Street Life

Local neighbourhoods



Ninh Binh: Waterways and Karsts ● ● ● ●

Cycling journey around Van Long reservoir area In-depth farming experience with local people Special lunch at a local home-stay Boat trip to visit Van Long nature

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 8.00 - 17.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Hanoi Ending Point: Hotel in Hanoi

Cycle, farm and cruise through the gorgeous karst studded province of Ninh Binh on this day tour a few hours from Hanoi!

Unique Selling Points ● Clients have experience of being a farmer and interaction with local people, not only to visit and see highlights here as other tours offer. ● Delicious Vietnamese foods in warm atmosphere in local family house and learn some cooking skills. ● Meet and talk to local family or challenge the host to a game of chess to learn about their lives here

Cyling Route

Be The Farmer

Van Long Boat Trip

Being The Farmer

Van Long Reservoir Area

Home-stay
