Glimpse Of Indochina In 15 Days - Vietnam / Cambodia / Thail

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. -------------------------- Overnight in Hanoi 3 Stars - Mina Hotel similar 4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar 5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar

Location:  Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car) Highlight: Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation Cooking with a friendly local host Visiting local workshops in the village Cycling across the rice field and villages Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority 08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence. 09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience. 10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual. 11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook. 13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made. 14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance. 15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village. 16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi. -------------------------- Overnight in Hanoi 3 Stars - Mina Hotel similar 4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar 5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner. -------------------------- Overnight in Halong Bay 3 Stars - Le Journey Cruise or similar 4 Stars - La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar 5 Stars - Doris Cruise or similar ------------------------------ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Note: In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.