Breakfast at your hotel before heading out to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Ha Long, you board one of our luxury Vietnamese sampans for an overnight boat cruise amongst the more than 3,000 limestone islands and rocks rising majestically out of the turquoize bay. Pass grand rock formations and quaint fishing towns, and sample a delicious buffet made up of freshly caught fish and seafood.
In the afternoon are offered a choice of other interesting activities: sunbathing, a refreshing swim, or an optional traditional massage on board.
End the day with a spectacular set-menu gastronomic dinner; steamed crab in tamarind sauce, fresh squid, and delicious mussels are just a few of the many possibilities.
Overnight on board.
Start your day with calming Tai Chi, often accompanied by an amazing sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape.
Pass beautiful spots such as Trong, Trinh Nu, and the Me Cung Caves, and get a chance to explore the Surprise Cave ourselves before our buffet brunch on board.
Back at Ha Long harbour around noon where your waiting vehicle will transfer you back to Hanoi
Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi
Take the flight from Hanoi to Dong Hoi in Quang Binh province and continue to the small village of Phong Nha where your adventure starts tomorrow.
Overnight in Phong Nha
Option: A leisure boat trip on Son River to visit Phong Nha Cave or leisure cycling to explore nearby villages could be arrange on request if time permit
4-hour kayaking and caving trip into Hang Toi, a classic Vietnamese river cave. Here you can enjoy swimming, caving, kayaking, mud bath and also try the zip line across the river if you want.
Detailed briefing and preparation for the 5-6 day excursion to Hang Son Doong.
Setting camp for the night
From Phong Nha village travel with porter team and guides to drop off point 35km in the National Park. Descend into river valley passing the minority village and trek for 6km to arrive at the camp inside Hang En.
Setting camp for the nigh
Travel through the magnificent Hang En and follow the large river in superb jungle surroundings. Climb up to the entrance of Hang Son Doong and descend the 80m vertical drop to emerge in a huge passage which you can follow to the first underground river. Cross the river twice and emerge in the gigantic main tunnel. Set up camp on a sandy beach close to first underground doline.
Setting camp for the night
This is an incredible day with many photo opportunities due to the enormous dolines. Cross the first doline with 200m high cliffs and be amazed at the unique jungle in the cave. Visit the Garden of Edam and camp at beach camp one of the best campsites in the world with superb views of the jungle from the camp. Huge 250m high cliffs are visible from the camp. Flying foxes, monkeys and hornbills are often seen in this section of the cave.
Setting camp for the night
Leave camp and travel deeper into the cave to reach the Great Wall of Vietnam. Depending upon water levels a boat may be required to complete this final section. Return to camp 1 near the first doline and visit a newly discovered passage with excellent examples of 300,000,000 years old fossils.
Setting camp for the night
Depending upon the fitness of the personnel a return to the drop off point in the National Park. This would be a long day 8-9 hours but possible. However if you wish a more leisurely return can be made with another overnight camp in the magnificent Hang En cave.
Optional: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Today is your free day at your own leisure. Get back to the city Dong Hoi to relax and reward yourself.
Overnight in Dong Hoi
Early morning head towards the airport in Dong Hoi for your flight back to Saigon. (Suggested flight VN1401 VDH-SGN @ 0935-1110)
Upon arrival in Saigon, you will take a 3-hours-drive to Phan Thiet and its beach at Mui Ne, one of the most stunning beaches in the South of Vietnam. With the 21km stretch of golden sand beach, Mui Ne is real mecca for swimming, sun-baking and kite-surfing enthusiasts.
Overnight in Mui Ne
Note: There are 4 flights per week on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
These two days are free at your own pace. Sunbathing on a sandy beach, swimming in emerald water, relaxing in the resort or Enjoy some other activities as golfing, fishing or visiting sand dune by your own, all is available nearby.
Overnight in Mui Ne
These two days are free at your own pace. Sunbathing on a sandy beach, swimming in emeral water, relaxing in the resort or Enjoy some other activities as golfing, fishing or visiting sand dune by your own, all is available nearby.
Overnight in Mui Ne
After breakfast, say goodbye to a sunny beach and return to Ho Chi Minh City for your onward flight or flight home. We wish you a pleasant flight
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