Mini-Breaks
and Day Trips These
are short trips of a minimum of 1 day from Hanoi, Danang
or Ho Chi Minh City. They are designed as introductions
to key cities, resorts or attractions. They are complete
in themselves, but can easily be used as extensions to other
trips, or used as links between other tour elements.
Day
Trips - Hanoi
These are short trips of a minimum of 1 day from Hanoi.
They are designed as introductions to key cities, resorts
or attractions. They are complete in themselves, but can
easily be used as extensions to other trips, or used as
links between other tour elements.
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01 : Ba Vi National ParkApprox.
65 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
The three peaks
of magnificent Ba Vi Mountain, only 60 km from Hanoi, offer
a spectacular view of the Red River Delta. The primeval rain
forest of Ba Vi National Park boasts a wide range of flora
and fauna. This is the perfect getaway from the hustle and
bustle of Hanoi and is easily accessible.
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10 : Halong Bay CruiseApprox.
94 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
Ha Long Bay, located
in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1500 square km. With
more than a thousand limestone peaks soaring from its crystalline
emerald water this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam
and now one of four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam.
Visitors have constantly marveled at Halong Bays natural beauty.
The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes
created by the wind and the waves that make a excellent backdrop
for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck.
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11 : Hoa Binh & Hill Tribe VillagesApprox.
74 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
Hoa Binh is only
2 hours from Hanoi. This province is home to the Hmong, Muong,
Dzao and Thai ethnic minorities. The area has changed a lot
since the largest hydropower plant in Southeast Asia was built
here, turning the Da River into a lake. Still, even today
the province boasts some of Vietnams most beautiful scenery.
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20 : Hoa Lu, The Ancient CapitalApprox.
76 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
Hoa Lu, 100 km
south of Hanoi, was the capital city of Vietnam under the
Dinh Dynasty between AD 968 and AD 980. Some of the sanctuaries
and tombs have survived the countless years and can still
be visited today. Apart from the historical aspects, the area
is also one of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks
whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay.
It is true that this area is often referred to as the Ha Long
Bay on land. The tour includes being rowed along the Boi River,
which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing
between towering limestone peaks.
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16 : Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong)Approx.
57 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
The Perfume Pagoda
is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the
most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. Every
spring, after the Vietnamese New Year, thousands of Vietnamese
pilgrims come here to pray for all the health and prosperity
they need to get them through the year. The pagoda itself
is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by
boat and foot, as there are no roads into this area. You will
glide along scenic waterways and walk up steep mountain paths
visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area
over the last centuries.
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17 : Tam Dao Hill StationApprox.
64 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
This tour is for
those people who wish to simply relax without having to rush
from one place to another. The French as a holiday resort
built tam Dao, 80 km from Hanoi, in the beginning of this
century for the well to do. It is situated north west of Hanoi
at an elevation of almost 1000m. Because of this the temperature
remains a pleasant and comfortable level year round. These
days Tam Dao is popular with day-trippers from Hanoi who wish
to escape the stress of city life for a day or two.
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04 : Full Day City Tour In Hanoi (lunch included)Approx.
52 US$ per person (2 pax)
Visit to the Temple
of Literature (closed on Mon), Ho Chi Minh's former residence,
One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple,), Hoan Kiem Lahe and
Ngoc Son Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit
of Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mon), flower market and
Bach Ma Temple in the Old Quarter.
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19 : Water Puppet ShowApprox.
25 US$ per person (2 pax)
Attend the evening
performance of the famous vietnamese water puppet show. including
transfers.
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06 : Cyclo TourApprox.
35 US$ per person (2 pax)
Enjoy a 3-hour
cyclo tour through the Old Quarters of Hanoi.
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18 : Halfday Thay & Tay Phuong PagodaApprox.
42 US$ per person (2 pax)
Depart from Hanoi
to Thay Pagoda ( 30km Southwest), home of the art of water
puppetry. Proceed to Tay Phuong Pagoda to discover the wonderful
collection of Buddhist statues dating back to the 17th century.
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09 : Halfday Bat Trang Pottery VillageApprox.
29US$ per person (2 pax)
Half day visit
to the famous pottery village of Bat Trang, situated among
fertile farm land, approx 10km outside of Hanoi. Watch the
villagers, as they form, paint and glaze their products, which
are then baked for several day in huge kilns.
Day
Trips - Danang
These are short trips of a minimum of 1 day from Danang.
They are designed as introductions to key cities, resorts
or attractions. They are complete in themselves, but can
easily be used as extensions to other trips, or used as
links between other tour elements.
PD
12 : Hoi AnApprox.
68 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
From the 16th to
18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial
port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, and Portuguese
and Arab traders. These people came to trade primarily for
the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area,
and ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town popular
among tourists for its eclectic architecture, souvenir and
tailor shops, and cafes.
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14 : Mountain Ba Na Hill StationApprox.
68 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
Ba Na is located
1,480 meters above sea level, in the Truong Son mountain range,
two hours by road from Danang. Ba Na is home to a former French
resort built in the early 1920s, which once boasted 200 villas,
restaurants, and clubs. Its temperate climate, unspoiled forest,
and spectacular views over the South China Sea and the Lao
mountain range made Ba Na a popular place to retreat for the
French and wealthy Vietnamese.
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15 : My SonApprox.
65 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
My Son is a former
capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled in the
central Vietnam area between the second century and the thirteenth
century. Hinduism from India heavily influenced these peoples
religion. Located 60 km. from Danang, My Son is considered
to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam.
Day
Trips - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
These are short trips of a minimum of 1 day from Ho Chi
Minh City. They are designed as introductions to key cities,
resorts or attractions. They are complete in themselves,
but can easily be used as extensions to other trips, or
used as links between other tour elements.
PD
03 : Cao Dai Temple And Cu Chi TunnelsApprox.
65 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
Tay Ninh, near
the Cambodian border, is home to the headquarters of the unique
Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor
Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is
a odd mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism and Christianity.
The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a Walt
Disney fantasia of the East and has to be seen to be believed.
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05 : Cultural Village And Cu Chi TunnelsApprox.
80 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
This 2-day trip
offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern
Delta region as we wind our way through the tributaries of
the Mekong Delta. From our boats, we are able to closely observe
the daily rituals of river life and participate in the bustling
commerce activities as we buy our fruits from the floating
market. Along the way, we will visit a orchard farm, handicraft
village, and the land market abundant in colorful fresh fruits
and vegetables.
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13 : Mekong DeltaApprox.
68 US$ per person (2 to 3 pax)
The Mekong Delta
is the southernmost region of Vietnam. Often referred to as
the rice bowl of Vietnam, producing three crops of rice per
year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical
fruits and flowers. The Delta area is the end of a 4500 km.
journey the Mekong River makes after traveling through six
countries. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat
along a vast network of canals and channels. Boating along
these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves
to be a fascinating experience for all visitors.
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07 : Half Day City TourApprox.
35 US$ per person (2 pax)
Visit Thien Hau
pagoda, former Presidential Palace, war Museum and lacquerware
work-shop.
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08 : Half Day Cu Chi TunnelsApprox.
48 US$ per person (2 pax)
Visit to Cu Chi
Tunnels (70km northwest of Ho Chi minh City), an amazing complex
of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war.
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02 : Full Day Floating Market In Cai Be & Vinh Long Approx.
82 US$ per person (2 pax)
Early morning departure
by coach to Cai be Floating Market. Enjoy a 3-hour boat trip
through the canals, passing rice fields, islands with fruit
orchards, houses built on the water. Lunch will be served
at a local house on one of the islands. On our return trip
to Ho Chi Minh we will stop at a snake farm.
