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Nature Workshop 8 Days

8 days
Start and end in Hanoi

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi international airport)
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Mai Chau

    Meals
    Lunch (Specialist dishes of Thai ethnic minority in Mai Chau valley), Dinner (Thai specialties at homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local market of Muong Ethnic Minority
    • Stop at Thung Khe Pass for scenic viewpoint
    • Visit Thai traditional Stilt House
    • Cycling tour through Thai Ethnic Minority villages
    • Visit handcraft village to learn traditional weaving
    • Dinner with Thai specialties at homestay

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in pool at Buoc Village
    • Cycling around Buoc Village
    • Walking around Buoc Village
    Landmarks
    Thung Khe Pass
    Mai Chau Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Mai Chau to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast at homestay), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Easy trekking through local trails with local guide
    • Breakfast at homestay
    Landmarks
    Mai Chau Valley
  4. Day 4

    Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi (overnight train)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Rowboat tour through Van Long Nature Reserve (approximately 1.5 hours)
    • Bike tour in Gia Hung village along Boi river dike (8 km)
    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital from 10th century
    Landmarks
    Van Long Nature Reserve
    Hoa Lu
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  5. Day 5

    Dong Hoi to Quang Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Dong Hoi station to Quang Binh
    • Breakfast at hotel in Quang Binh
    • Traditional dragon boat ride to Phong Nha Cave from Xuan Son boat dock
    • Visit Botanical Garden in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
    • Access to Gio Waterfall
    • Visit Vang Anh Lake
    • Walk on 30-meter natural pathway

    Optional Activities

    • Viewing wild monkeys and porcupines in semi-wild zone
    Landmarks
    Phong Nha Cave
    Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
    Gio Waterfall
    Vang Anh Lake
  6. Day 6

    Quang Binh to Dong Hoi to Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Visit Paradise Cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
    • Kayaking on Chay River
    • Explore Dark Cave with zip-lining
    • Domestic flight from Dong Hoi to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Water games in Dark Cave area
    Landmarks
    Paradise Cave
    Dark Cave
    Chay River
  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Halong Bay (overnight cruise)

    Meals
    Lunch (Vietnamese traditional cuisine aboard cruise with views of Halong Bay rock formations), Dinner (Dinner aboard cruise with window views of Halong Bay at night)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared shuttle bus
    • Cruise check-in with welcome drinks and safety briefing
    • Lunch aboard cruise
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
    • Visit Titop/Soi Sim Island
    • Sunset Party on sundeck
    • Cooking class - making fresh noodle rolls
    • Dinner aboard cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming on Titop/Soi Sim Island beach
    • Squid fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Sundeck relaxation activities
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Sung Sot Cave
    Titop Island
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  8. Day 8

    Halong Bay to Hanoi (cruise conclusion and departure)

    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi international airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast aboard cruise), Lunch (Lunch during cruise return to Tuan Chau Harbor)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise observation on sundeck
    • Breakfast buffet aboard cruise
    • Visit Halong Bay Pearl Farm
    • Kayaking in Halong Bay
    • Lunch during cruise return
    • Bus transfer from Tuan Chau Harbor to Hanoi
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay Pearl Farm
    Halong Bay
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 189913

  • Currency
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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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