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Mai Chau and Ninh Binh,Hanoi & Halong Bay ,Hoi An & Hue
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Today, you depart from London for your family adventure in Vietnam. This safe, exotic and utterly compelling destination has something to wow every member of the family. Travellers can opt for a direct overnight flight to Hanoi on certain days of the week; at other times, a choice of flights via south east Asian hub cities is available. We'll recommend the best routing.
It's time to depart the Vietnamese capital and set off for Ninh Binh. The scenic drive will take about two hours, but the magnificent karst limestone landscape is a real treat and you'll wish the transfer was longer. On arrival, saddle up and pedal around Tho Ha village and the surrounding countryside. How far you venture is up to you, but you can expect to see traditional activities such as fishing, rice planting and catching crabs. Take a sampan (shallow bottomed boat) cruise through the waterways linking the lush rice paddies before paying a visit to Thien Ha (the Galaxy Cave). The ceiling has an impressive array of stalactites, many of which take on familiar shapes and features - challenge the children to the be the first to spot the pumpkin. Return to the pier and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.
Today, you'll return to Hanoi in time to catch a flight to the central Vietnamese city of Danang. From there, a private transfer has been included to the charming riverside town of Hoi An. Situated where the Thu Bon river empties into the East Vietnam Sea, this port town was an important trading hub for centuries. Its waterfront and Old Town, lined with Chinese shophouses, is especially beautiful at night when it's lit by hundreds of colourful lanterns which reflect in the water. Check into your hotel and take a walk to see this pretty spectacle for yourselves.
Take a tour today to discover some of the arts and crafts that are important to Hoi An. You'll enjoy a private performance of "tuong" in an intimate setting. Tuong is a classic form of theatre in which the actors don masks and retell traditional legends. Afterwards, you'll visit a paper mask artist at his workshop and create your own mask under his watchful eye. You'll learn how each colour and pattern represents a particular emotion. Leave the workshop and stroll through the atmospheric old town. Your guide will tell you about the prosperous merchants who built and lived in these homes. Pause at the Japanese Covered Bridge, probably the most famous attraction in Hoi An. Built over 400 years ago, it connected the Japanese community with the Chinese on the opposite side of the water. The tour continues to a Chinese communal hall resplendent with dragons and colourful architectural details, as well as several of the town's art galleries and boutiques.
It's time to return home today, with many tales to recount and family memories made that will last a lifetime. Your driver will collect you from the hotel to transfer you to Danang airport. From there, you'll connect via your chosen hub to return to the UK. Several south east Asian cities offer convenient connections for this overnight journey.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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