Trang An & Countryside Life in the Red River Delta
Overview
This tour will introduce you to the Trang An Complex, a place filled with limestone mountains rising amidst rivers.
Then, a bicycle ride will allow you to breathe the fresh countryside air and explore the rural life of the villages in a typical rural setting.
- Sampan excursion through beautiful lakes and the limestone mountains emerging in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Trang An area.
- Bicycle ride through villages and fields in the countryside, discovering rural life far from the hustle and bustle of the capital.
Itinerary
Sampan ride for the visit to Trang An, exploration of the countryside and local life in the Red River Delta.
8:00 AM: Depart for a village in the Red River Delta. Enjoy a peaceful bike ride through villages and rice fields. It's a great opportunity to discover the authentic rural life of the locals. You'll meet welcoming and hospitable farmers.
Afterward, you'll pick leaves in the family's garden and participate in cooking with the local residents: making Nem (spring rolls) and fried pork with medicinal leaves. Lunch will be hosted by the locals.
In the afternoon, visit Trang An, a UNESCO-recognized Mixed Heritage site in 2014. With its natural splendor and impressive karst formations, this site served as the natural backdrop for the movie "Kong: Skull Island." The highlight of the sampan ride is a loop lasting approximately 2.5 hours.
You'll board a traditional sampan boat that will follow the current and enter a series of caves. Upon exiting the caves, you'll immerse yourself in a new hidden world nestled within the valleys, in complete tranquility. You'll serenely row the emerald-colored river with a view of the karst mountains covered in tropical plants stretching to the horizon.
Disembark from the boat for a stroll through peaceful Pagodas and Temples honoring the most famous Mandarins of the Tran Dynasty. At the Presentation Temple, you'll see schools of red carp swimming and surfacing, which is quite entertaining, especially for children. The sampan excursion will continue, and you'll enjoy enchanting scenery until returning to the pier.
Prices and Accommodation
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"Pricing is for up to 6 adults. For larger groups, please request a customized offer in your 'special requests'
Included
- Transportation as per the itinerary in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver exclusively for your group.
- Meals as mentioned in the program: 1L = 1 Lunch.
- English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for the sites to be visited.
- One bottle of water per person per day.
- Shared sampan excursion.
- Bicycle ride.
- Administrative fees.
Excluded
- Travelers' personal insurance.
- Bank fees.
- Beverages, phone expenses, personal expenses, and anything not explicitly mentioned in the "Inclusion" section.
- Gratuities.
Useful Information
After the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, the period from February to March, as well as during national holidays like September 2nd and April 30th, is considered the high season for Vietnamese tourists. This results in a significant influx of visitors to the Trang An site. If you still plan to visit during this time, it's advisable to avoid weekends to make the most of your experience.
Out of respect for the places of worship you'll visit, such as temples and pagodas, it's important to dress appropriately. You must cover your knees and shoulders while visiting these sites.
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