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Vietnam
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Quang Nam Province
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Hội An
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Tours & Activities
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Hoi An Explorer & Beyond
3 days
About this activity
Day 01: Hoi An Walking (2hrs) + Kayaking Tour (2hrs) (L)
You’ll be picked up at your hote. Visit Hoi An’s highlights on foot including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Temples, Hoi An Ancient House and a handicraft factory. After lunch, walk to a kayak center. Start kayaking on Thu Bon River (2hrs). Stop at an islet in the middle of river for the sunset here. Sail back to the port and walk back to the town for a free evening.
Day 02: Hoi An – Hidden Cơ Tu Village (B/L/D)
Today we will capture a glimpse of rural Vietnamese lifestyle by visiting Co Tu ethnic minority villages.
Leave Hoi An, our first stop is a 1000-year old Cham Temple then wind our way through the tea plantations, home to the Co Tu minority. Take a break to visit tea plantations before meet a wood carver and his family. Have lunch in their house before continuing our journey deep into the mountain, an isolated area untouched by time, home to one of the most authentic hill tribes still remains in Vietnam.
Our next stop is Bho Hoong, a traditional Co Tu village where we will stay overnight. Little has changed in the past hundred years in Bho Hoong and it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Central Vietnam. The evening is highlighted with some Co Tu dishes, a traditional dancing performance and a chance to interact with the villagers.
Day 03: Cơ Tu Village – Hoi An Town (B/L)
After breakfast, head to another Co Tu Village, join the brocade weaver workshop of Co Tu people then follow Ho Chi Minh trail to Hoi An. Stop en route for a picnic lunch and some historicals sites.
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You’ll be picked up at your hote. Visit Hoi An’s highlights on foot including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Temples, Hoi An Ancient House and a handicraft factory. After lunch, walk to a kayak center. Start kayaking on Thu Bon River (2hrs). Stop at an islet in the middle of river for the sunset here. Sail back to the port and walk back to the town for a free evening.
Day 02: Hoi An – Hidden Cơ Tu Village (B/L/D)
Today we will capture a glimpse of rural Vietnamese lifestyle by visiting Co Tu ethnic minority villages.
Leave Hoi An, our first stop is a 1000-year old Cham Temple then wind our way through the tea plantations, home to the Co Tu minority. Take a break to visit tea plantations before meet a wood carver and his family. Have lunch in their house before continuing our journey deep into the mountain, an isolated area untouched by time, home to one of the most authentic hill tribes still remains in Vietnam.
Our next stop is Bho Hoong, a traditional Co Tu village where we will stay overnight. Little has changed in the past hundred years in Bho Hoong and it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Central Vietnam. The evening is highlighted with some Co Tu dishes, a traditional dancing performance and a chance to interact with the villagers.
Day 03: Cơ Tu Village – Hoi An Town (B/L)
After breakfast, head to another Co Tu Village, join the brocade weaver workshop of Co Tu people then follow Ho Chi Minh trail to Hoi An. Stop en route for a picnic lunch and some historicals sites.
Included
- Private A/C vehicle to transfer as indicated
- Professional English speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Homestay permission
- Accommodation at twin share basis as listed
- Kayaking and equipment
- First-aid kit
- Ferry crossing where required
- Service charges and taxes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Visa process and fee
- Tips
- Personal expense
- Other not mentioned
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Depart from: Hoi an - End at: Hoi an
- Activities: River kayaking & culture exploration
- Transportation: Private A/CAccommodation: 1 night in hotel and 1 night homestay
- Tour guide: English speaking guide
- KAYAKING & WALKING GRADE:
- Introductory Grade
- that means the tour involve in active, physical-required activities can be up to 2-3 hours of active, physical-required activities per day at a slow but steady pace. Your track trails are predominately on good conditions and tracks and might include some easy pass crossings such as a mix of quiet paved roads, forestry tracks and easy double tracks.
- Your muscles are going to relatively tense sometimes, especially for adventurous newcomers however there are some relax intervals helping you back to the phase. You should have an average level of fitness. No special notices required.
- Suggested preparation: having good routines of exercises, active lifestyle with physical-related activities, 2-3 times per week.
- Who suits: Great for newcomers to active travel.
- Activity: 2-3 hours most days
- Distances: Hike average 5 miles (8km), cycle 10-20 miles (or 16 – 32km) most days
- Surfaces: flat or rolling terrain with some possible steeps
- Elevation change: up to 2,000 ft/day (about 600m)
- Altitude: up to 4,000 ft (about 1200m)
- MEALS AND FOOD
- Day 1: Lunch,
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch
- All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. While in big towns we will enjoy Vietnamese cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travel away from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.
- HOTELS AND HOMESTAY
- On this trip we use the finest 3-star hotels or similar in towns with center location at each stop for overnight. The room is twin/double share basis
- Homestay in villages is simple in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will sleep on beds or floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style.
- OUR TOUR GUIDE
- The tour will be guided by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding kayaking tours. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time travelling with him.
- THE KAYAKS
- On this trip we use mainly sit-on-top, hard-cell, single kayak. However, due to the limit number of the single kayak, the double kayak can be used as alternative. Paddle, life-jacket are available.
- THE KAYAKING DAYS
- A typical kayaking day starts at about 8.00 am after breakfast or after lunch. For sunset and sunrise kayaking, we often depart at 5AM in the morning or 3PM in the afternoon instead. At the end of a kayaking day, we would return to the dock or a cafe on the river bank.
- Note on client safety
- We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
70%
Adrenaline
20%
Original
20%
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