North Vietnam Unseen and Ethnicities
Estimated CO2 emissions:
1,685 kg
Description
Exploring the authentic northern regions of Vietnam, such as Mai Chau and Pu Luong, is an exciting experience that reveals the rich history and traditions of the Thai and Muong ethnic groups.
You will experience Vietnam’s greenery at a slow pace, guided by bicycle and on foot through unique landscapes. You will have the opportunity to meet the warm welcome of local people, ready to share their homes and tell stories of traditions passed down. You will embark on an adventurous journey to discover delicious Vietnamese flavors, from Hanoi’s vibrant street food to delicacies cooked with passion by locals.
IN CONTACT WITH COMMUNITIES
Light trekking to explore villages and meet their villagers who will open their doors to tell you about local traditions and culture
Set off to the most unexplored regions of Mai Chau & Pu Luong: learn about the history and traditions of the Thai & Muong ethnic groups
LOCAL CUISINE
Enjoy Vietnamese specialties such as banh cuon, banh mi, pho during street-food in downtown Hanoi
Lunches in local restaurants and/or houses with typical products
AUTHENTIC NIGHTS
Four nights at the first environmentally sustainable resort nestled in the mountains north of Vietnam
One night in an Ecohost, local private house
An overnight cruise to a less-traveled area in the famous Halong Bay
Other accommodations in small, locally or family-run facilities according to availability
EXPERIENCE NATURE
Visit the Van Long Nature Reserve and sail aboard a local boat
Get on your bicycle to reach unique places and meet local people
SUSTAINABILITY
The staff of the shelters we offer are 90 percent from nearby villages, which allows families to receive economic sustenance and return home every day
More than 5,000 trees were planted to compensate for deforestation following the construction of the resort in Mai Chau, totally integrated into the landscape
On-site treatment and bottling of drinking water is provided here
Retreat Plastic free
North Vietnam Unseen and Ethnicities
11 days
minimum 2 participants
Get on your bicycle to reach unique places and meet local people, who will open their doors to tell you about Vietnamese traditions and culture.
Prices
The fee includes.
- Private transfers to/from airport
- 10 nights in double room in the indicated facilities or similar, including breakfast and dinner
- Meals as scheduled
- Tours, excursions and entrance fees as scheduled with local English-speaking guides
- Rental of sampans for the excursions mentioned in the program
- 2-day/1 night cruise aboard a non-private junk boat in Halong Bay
- Local taxes
- Medical – Baggage and Cancellation Insurance
- Sustainable Travel Kit
The fee does NOT include.
- Airfare for international flights
- Meals not listed in the program
- Alcohol, drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and porterage
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “The fees include”
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starting from 2.900€ *
* The amount shown represents the average cost per person over the year. Final price may vary depending on departure date, activities and additional services.
The cost is calculated per person on a double basis.
Additional information
- Validpassport required, as listed at www.viaggiaresicuri.it (Vietnam tab under “entry requirements”).
- No mandatory vaccination.
- No entry visa to the country required if for tourism purposes.
