Tour packages

1

Tour package M01 : Terrestrial Halong in 2 days

2

Tour package M02 : Hanoi – Tam Coc – Hanoi at liberty

3

Tour package M03 : Tam Coc and Ha Long Bay

Departing from Hanoi, with guide according to your request, the mini-tour will be heading to two sites: Halong Bay and Trang An landscape complex which both are classified by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spending twenty-four hours in the charming Secret Halong Cruise (privileged partner of Tam Coc Garden) amid the outstanding scenic rock formation.

Day 1. Hanoi – Ninh Binh (Dinner is included)

In the morning, a minibus picks you up in Hanoi or Noi Bai airport and head toward Tam Coc Garden. A French speaking guide will be accompanied according to your request.

Before reaching Tam Coc Garden, you will have a chance to visit one of the following sites up to your choice:

1. Biological flood conservation’s zone in Van Long is an exceptional natural site. Taking a traditional sampan trip during around 2 hours.

2. Trang An, a spectacular landscape of limestone peaks which seems to take after Tam Coc but on a larger scale. Taking three-hour row boat trip amongst mountains and caves.

3. Tho Ha village situated in the Western part of Trang An landscape complex. Cycling through the countryside to discover the countryside to discover the daily life of the inhabitants. Visiting the rice, peanuts and maize fields. Have luch with the local. (Extra charge could be applied)

In early afternoon, arrive at Tam Coc Garden. Welcome drink on arrival and then move on to the check-in process.
Free time for activities.
Many activities are available/within reach: walking around the neighbor area, free cycling around the valley and the paddy fields, visiting Jade Cave which is just one km away from the resort, visiting Thung Nham Valley, free swimming-pool access, taking sampan trip on the river heading toward Buddha Cave.

Dinner time. Enjoy your night stay at Tam Coc Garden.

Day 2. Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included)

After the breakfast, you make a journey to Ha Long Bay, which literally means Descending Dragon, also known as the 8th wonder of the world. According to Asian mythology, the dragon took off to the sky during the spring equinox then shielded itself under the seabed during the autumnal equinox.

Set off from Tam Coc and cross through the lush rice paddies of the Red River Delta in Nam Dinh and Thai Binh, which is also known as the primary rice caterer in Northern Vietnam. …passing by Mao Khe and Uong Bi coal zones and arrive at Tuan Chau port by noon. Check in process for 2 days and one night stay on board in Halong bay.

During this stay, discover the enormous limestone peaks emerging from the emerald water, the countless rock formations displayed in various shapes, grottoes and unpredictable lagoons. The mixture between light, cloud and fog cover this magic land with an unreal atmosphere.

The bay is usually crowded because it plays at the same time the exit door of charcoal exportation, the habitat for the floating villages and the workplace of fishermen.

In schedule: visiting grottoes, little break at beach, kayaking. Lunch time. Overnight on board.

Day 3. Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch are included)

As the morning mist evaporates and gives rise to a labyrinth of primeval forest, we welcome the dawn with a session of Tai Chi on the upper deck. It’s an ideal moment for meditation.
Breakfast is being served on board. Subsequently, we cruise back towards terra firma.
After lunch, it is time to bid farewell to the crew and to prepare for disembarkation.
Disembark around 11h45 and transfer to Hanoi by car.
END OF OUR TRIP.
Rates
Please contact us for more information. Thank you.

hide

4

Tour package M04 : Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Halong Bay

A tour from Hanoi, looping around ex-Tonkin, exploring three ‘must-see’ sites : Pu Luong Nature Reserve, inhabited by the Thai and Muong ethnic tribes, with its confluence of terraced rice fields and primitive forests; Trang An Landscape Complex, otherwise called ‘Halong Bay on land’ ; and an exceptional cruise on Halong Bay proper. While 4 days is barely enough time to complete this loop, you can, of course, extend the tour to give yourselves more time, in which case we can suggest additional activities.

Day 1. Hanoi – Mai Chau - Pu Luong (all meals included)

Morning departure from Hanoi via an express south-west road towards Hoa Binh, land of the Muong. Gaining altitude from Hoa Binh, we traverse the Muong Khen pass, skirting the mountainside towards Thung Nhuôi. A panoramic view is offered upon entry into Thai country. As we cross the massif, approaching the end of the descent, at the crossroads, we are regaled by… Mai Chau valley.

Lunch with a local Thai family in Ban Lac village followed by a short visit of this well-known tourist site, and then a one-hour car ride to the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

Settle into either Pu Luong Retreat, a boutique lodge tucked away on a hillside overlooking stunning terraced rice fields, with an ambience reminiscent of Tam Coc Garden, or PuLuong Home, a smaller homestay with beautiful decoration that give you the full immersion experience in nature.

An easy afternoon hike through beautiful terraced rice fields and ethnic villages, a short Cham river tour in a bamboo raft, chat with the locals.

Dinner and overnight at Pu Luong Retreat.

Day 2. Pu Luong - Tam Coc Garden (all meals included)

We head to the southern part of the Red River Delta, to Ninh Binh province and the famous ‘Halong Bay on land’, so named because of its watery counterpart, Halong Bay (proper).

Arrival at noon in Tho Ha, a small village west of Trang An Landscape Complex, registered as a UNESCO Natural Heritage site in 2014.

After lunch time, a bicycle ride in the neighboring villages to observe daily life as the locals work their ancestral fields of rice, corn, and peanuts. We are drawn to gaze upon a hut overlooking the rice paddies, a church, a school, a craft workshop, and a small local market, which, in turn, encourage us to stop and ponder the lives of the Vietnamese within.

As the afternoon draws to an end, we climb aboard small paddle boats to glide into the heart of the karst outcrops of Trang An. We scull through a long cave, aptly named Buddha Cave, due to a rock in the shape of a reclining Buddha in its interior. The sampan then slips along a reed-lined stream winding through the peaks.

After a one-and-a-half-hour boat ride, disembarkation at Linh Coc, and a 200-m saunter to get back to Tam Coc Garden. Settle into your room with leisure time to enjoy the idyllic setting of our establishment.

Day 3. Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (all meals included)

After breakfast, transfer to the 8th Wonder of the World : Halong Bay. which, literally translated, means “ descent of the dragon” into the waves. As per Chinese mythology, the dragon is a a reptile which ascends to the heavens during spring equinox, and retreats to the depths of the sea during autumn equinox.

Departure from Tam Coc for an east to west crossing of the boundless rice fields of the lower Red River Delta, the northern rice granary : the provinces of Nam Dinh and Thai Binh (the country’s most densely populated province).
Approaching the foothills east of the lower delta, crossing the Uong Bi coal area, and arrival at Tuan Chau at noon. Boarding Secret Halong boat for a 2 day/1 night cruise of the bay.

During the cruise, discove the colossal chaos of ghostly karst peaks, arising from emerald waters; rocky structures riddled with crevices, and caves harboring astonishing lagoons. A surreal atmosphere is created by the play of light on the clouds and mist.

The bay is teeming with activity : as a port of exit for coal export, as home to a number of floating villages dependent on fish farming, and as workplace to squid fishermen whose boats dot the watery horizon at night.

Scheduled : visiting a cave, stopping off on a small beach, and, weather permitting, kayaking and deep sea swimming.

Day 4. Halong Bay – Hanoi (breakfast and lunch included)

An awakening at the break of dawn on the bay offers an unparalleled tranquility.

While the junk slowly sets sail towards the pier, a breakfast buffet is served on board. The return part of the cruise allows you to discover some possibly previously unobserved elements of the bay.

Lunch on board and disembarkation. A 4-hour transfer to Hanoi.

Rates

Please contact us for more information. Thank you.

hide

5

Tour package M05 : Jeep Tour

Jeep tour in Ninh Binh

Introduction:

For those longing to explore in depth the natural and cultural beauties of Tam Coc, Ninh Binh which is also known as Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site) on land, the Jeep tour is an experience not to be missed.

Even when biking is a great way to explore the hallucinatory nature, its possibility to reach all destinations is limited. However, our Jeep, an ancient restored vehicle of US Army, would exceed the limits of the bike on tracks and small routes. Providing with an ultra-panoramic view and full sensory encounter, the jeep tour is undoubtedly a great way for you to discover Halong Bay on land.

Contact: [email protected]

For more information:

TOUR 1. Activities to do within one day or a half day

Set off from Tam Coc Garden passing by beautiful roads. You could get a chance to encounter pupils going to school by bike, grannies going to the market, farmers leading buffaloes, goats or ducks, street vendors and musical containers...With much pleasure, the tourist go on boating around the base of the vast verdant cliffs to discover the picturesque landscape escaping amongst the countless granite mountains then arrive at Hoa Lu. It was the country’s ancient capital since Dinh and Le dynasty from 968 to 1009. Visit the vestiges of the former capital including Emperor Dinh and Le tombs.

We keep up the trip on the road, being offered a panoramic view of Bai Dinh Pagoda, the Buddhist temple complex which renowned as the largest pagoda not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia.

Lunch at a local restaurant. It’s a great opportunity to taste regional specialties like goat meat or com chay, a kind of crispy rice.

Option 1: Heading to Van Long, the largest submerged nature reserve in Northern Vietnam, sanctuary of 39 animals and 722 plant species. A bamboo boat ride enables the tourist to sail through the reeds and picturesque landscapes.

Caves with evocative names such as Hang Ca (Fish cave), Hang Bong (Shadow cave), Hang Rua (Turtle cave), Hang Chanh (Lemon cave) and so forth are reflected by the water mirror from the river.

Option 2: After eating lunch at a local restaurant, we continue our bicycle tour in surrounding area to observe the daily life activities of the inhabitants.

In the late afternoon, sailing on a small sampan to explore Thien Ha (Galaxy cave) in the middle of bamboo jungle. Rowing following the river stream to take a tour around 800m high mountains. Afterward, return to Tam Coc Garden.

TOUR 2. Activities to do within one day or a half day

Set off from Tam Coc Garden to the South to reach Yên Mô, the typical village of the Red River Delta, where we are warmly welcomed by Ich and his wife. There we witness a typical example of the Kinh people’s architecture: red brick walls, rusty roof tile due to monsoon, now is a centerpiece for the reception of guests, extended from a second room. Simple but friendly. Bicycle tour within the village and the surrounding area. For lunch, being served with delicious meal by our host.

After lunch, bicycling toward Phat Diem Cathedral, the largest Catholic architecture in Vietnam. This architecture complex made out of stone and wooden constitutes a mixed style between Buddhist temples and Catholic churches architecture. Cycling back to the village. After saying goodbye to our host, return to Tam Coc.

On the way back home, drop by Thai Vi Temple which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Vietnam. The temple takes in its original architecture made out of stone respecting the principles of Oriental geomancy. It is founded among the picturesque landscape in the middle of the rice fields and have his back facing the karstic mountain Cam Son.

hide

6

Tour package M06 : Unforgettable excursion 2 days 1 night in Halong Bay

Day 1. Cruise, Visit a cave, Kayak

Arrival at Halong’s Tuan Chau port around noon to board the cruise ship. A subtle blend of traditional and contemporary decor, our boat was conceived and designed to meet the standards of beauty required of such an alluring location. The crew greets you on board with a welcome drink while the captain sets sail.

After settling into your cabin, lunch, a succulent serving of seafood, served in our panoramic-view restaurant, is an indulgence to be savored. Not only sense of taste, but also that of sight is aroused by gazing upon the majestic karst landscapes through which we sail. The upper deck allows for aspectacular 360- degree view.

We throw anchor near a small island to visit Me Cung cave, former refuge of pirates who once scavenged the bay. This magnificent sanctuary, a geological formation of mysterious stalagmites, has, throughout history, given rise to countless myths and legends.

We head towards Luon cave, where we once again throw anchor and set off by kayak at the base of the vast verdant cliffs. Gliding along the bay in absolute quietude, one can more fully appreciate the myriad of limestone formations.

We kayak back to our exclusive boat to pursue our voyage. Under clear skies, the upper deck offers a vista onto the magical performance of the sun descending below the horizon of the violet sea, creating a whole palette of incandescent colors. After a refreshing drink, a cooking class, in which you will learn to prepare mouthwatering, crispy spring rolls as if by second nature. Dinner will be a gastronomical experience of meticulously prepared seafood dishes. Overnight on board.

Day 2. Cruise, Tai Chi, Swimming

As the morning mist evaporates and gives rise to a labyrinth of primeval forest, we welcome the dawn with a session of Tai Chi on the upper deck. What better way to start a perfect day, one that should, ideally, never end.

After breakfast, we set anchor to go to Titov island, where we have the option to swim and/or climb to the island’s peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay.

Subsequently, we cruise back towards terra firma. After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to the crew and to prepare for disembarkation.

hide

7

Extra tour : Mekong tour 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Saigon - Go Cong - Ben Tre: Visit rice fields and coconut trees

Set off to Go Cong which is 50km away from Ho Chi Minh City.

Encircled by two estuaries of Mekong River, Go Cong district (which means "peacock hills" Khmer Aih Amrak) is characterized by the infinite paddy fields. Being the land where you find the best quality rice of the country, Go Cong is the birthplace of four Vietnam’s first ladies, including Queen Tu Du (1810-1902) and Queen Nam Phuong (1914-1963). There you find numerous historical and cultural sites around:

The Royal Mausoleums of Pham Dang family. The complex includes the tomb of Pham Dang Hung, the maternal grandfather of King Tu Duc. Classified in 1992 as a national historic monument, the tomb’s style is a combination between colonial architecture & that of Annam temples which bring out a perfect embodiment of the harmonious blend between French & Vietnamese culture.

Former residence of Nguyen Van Hai, known as showing the most typical architecture of traditional houses in Mekong delta at that time. Built in 1890, the house is distinguished by its Romanesque architecture imported from France & the typical decoration of houses in Vietnam Southern with parallel sentences, animal paintings and engravings, sacred plants and objects respecting the popular belief. Many ancient things remained intact until today.

Hung Duc pagoda is not only a place of worship, but also place which offer traditional medical care such as herbs, acupuncture & massage, etc. Everything is taken care by the pagoda’s monks. Meeting up the master of the pagoda, discute with them then participating in their daily activities of drying medicinal plants.

Take a bicycle tour around Go Cong passing by the ricefields & numerous vegetable crops until reaching fisherman village Tan Dien at seaside. Having lunch with freshly caught seafood at the local restaurant enjoying stunning sea view.

After lunch, drive back to Ben. On the way back, visit Cao Dai temple. Discovery of Caodaism - a religion which respect mainly on three religions: Confucianism (moral behavior in society), Taoism (search for wholeness & serenity in both internal & external) & Buddhism (which gives an answer to the question of the existence and the future of mankind).

Arrival at dawn in a small village surrounded by coconut trees. Settle in a charming family lodge run by Trang and her family. The accomocation consists of 4 comfortable bungalows designed down to the very last details

After enjoying a fresh coconut juice harvested from the garden, depending on the time left, participating to various activities with Trang or her family members such as using the long pole to harvest fresh coconut, taking a bike tour around the village to discover the daily life of the inhabitants of Mekong Delta including their craft and agricultural activities, small houses hidden in lush terrace and participating in food preparation of the family.

Enjoy your dinner & stay overnight at Trang’s home.

Highlights of the trip:

- Visiting colonial vestiges

- Meeting up the pagoda’master

- Cycling around the beautiful countryside scenery

- Having meals with fresh seafood

- Overnight in a charming family lodge

Day 2: Ben Tre – My Tho - Ho Chi Minh city (B, L included)

After breakfast, take a bike ride on narrow route heading to Oc oasis situated in the middle of Ham Luong river. The landscapes are breathtaking. This tour bring a good opportunity to discover the daily life of the inhabitants of Mekong Delta, their craft and agricultural activities, small houses hidden in the lush terrace and participating in food preparation of the family.

After having lunch at Trang’s lodge, journey back to Ho Chi Minh city, stop by My Tho. There you have a chance to take a boat ride across Tien River until Thoi Son island to discover the lush orchads.

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh at the end of the day.

Overnight at resort.

hide

8

Extra tour : Mekong tour 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Saigon - Go Cong - Ben Tre: Visit rice fields and coconut trees (B, L, D included)

Set off to Go Cong which is 50km away from Ho Chi Minh City.

Encircled by two estuaries of Mekong River, Go Cong district (which means "peacock hills" Khmer Aih Amrak) is characterized by the infinite paddy fields. Being the land where you find the best quality rice of the country, Go Cong is the birthplace of four Vietnam’s first ladies, including Queen Tu Du (1810-1902) and Queen Nam Phuong (1914-1963). There you find numerous historical and cultural sites around:

The Royal Mausoleums of Pham Dang family. The complex includes the tomb of Pham Dang Hung, the maternal grandfather of King Tu Duc. Classified in 1992 as a national historic monument, the tomb’s style is a combination between colonial architecture & that of Annam temples which bring out a perfect embodiment of the harmonious blend between French & Vietnamese culture.

Former residence of Nguyen Van Hai, known as showing the most typical architecture of traditional houses in Mekong delta at that time. Built in 1890, the house is distinguished by its Romanesque architecture imported from France & the typical decoration of houses in Vietnam Southern with parallel sentences, animal paintings and engravings, sacred plants and objects respecting the popular belief. Many ancient things remained intact until today.

Hung Duc pagoda is not only a place of worship, but also place which offer traditional medical care such as herbs, acupuncture & massage, etc. Everything is taken care by the pagoda’s monks. Meeting up the master of the pagoda, discute with them then participating in their daily activities of drying medicinal plants.

Take a bicycle tour around Go Cong passing by the ricefields & numerous vegetable crops until reaching fisherman village Tan Dien at seaside. Having lunch with freshly caught seafood at the local restaurant enjoying stunning sea view.

After lunch, drive back to Ben. On the way back, visit Cao Dai temple. Discovery of Caodaism - a religion which respect mainly on three religions: Confucianism (moral behavior in society), Taoism (search for wholeness & serenity in both internal & external) & Buddhism (which gives an answer to the question of the existence and the future of mankind).

Arrival at dawn in a small village surrounded by coconut trees. Settle in a charming family lodge run by Trang and her family. The accomocation consists of 4 comfortable bungalows designed down to the very last details.

After enjoying a fresh coconut juice harvested from the garden, depending on the time left, participating to various activities with Trang or her family members such as using the long pole to harvest fresh coconut, taking a bike tour around the village to discover the daily life of the inhabitants of Mekong Delta including their craft and agricultural activities, small houses hidden in lush terrace and participating in food preparation of the family.

Enjoy your dinner & stay overnight at Trang’s home.

Distance: 3h30’-130km

Highlights of the trip:

- Visiting colonial vestiges

- Meeting up the pagoda’master

- Cycling around the beautiful countryside scenery

- Having meals with fresh seafood

- Overnight in a charming family lodge

Day 2: Ben Tre - Can Tho (B, L included)

After breakfast, cycling through the narrow route leading to Oc oasis situated in the middle of Ham Luong river. The landscapes are breathtaking. This tour bring a good opportunity to discover the daily life of the inhabitants of Mekong Delta, their craft and agricultural activities, small houses hidden in the lush terrace.

After having lunch at Trang’s lodge, head straight to Can Tho, stop by Cho Lach, a district reknowned for growing great Bonsai trê & other various flowers.

Arrival in Can Tho at the end of the day.

Overnight at the hotel. Enjoy your free time.

Distance: 3h30’-130km

Day 3: Can Tho-Sai Gon

Wake up early. Together with the loacals, taking boat tour to visit the floating market of Cai Rang while observe the vibrant daily life of the delta. Dozens of authentic traditional sampans filled with local products: rice, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts.

Cycling through villages and aside narrow canals. Stop by the lush orchards, there you have the opportunity to taste a selection of succulent fruits. Proceed to Binh Thuy to visit the antique house built from the 19th century which appeared once as a backdrop in “The Lover".

Afternoon, journey back to Saigon.

hide

9

Extra tour : Mekong tour 4 days 3 nights

Day 1: Saigon - Go Cong - Ben Tre: Visit rice fields and coconut trees (B, L, D included)

Set off to Go Cong which is 50km away from Ho Chi Minh city.