Ha Long and Mekong Tour with Ms.Sara Riceputi

Ha Long and Mekong Tour

Among various comments that we had seen on the internet, we chose to book the trip with Amo Travel – the young and competent travel team which are known to be passionate about Vietnam tourism. 2 days before our trip, we arrived in Hanoi to meet Ms.Chi – our travel consultant. Her Italian speaking is pretty good and she’s so nice and friendly. We were picked up even from our hotel. We went on our trip and everything was more than wonderful with good quality and reasonable price and of course, good food then. I can be sure that Amo Travel is excellent. Thanks a lot!

Group: Ms.Sara Riceputi
Travel date: 18/4/2016 – 26/4/2016
Travel Style: Classic and Local Life
Here is the review our client on Tripadvisor

Day 1 : Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (-/L/D)
7 : 45 – 8 : 30 : The shutter bus will pick you up from your hotel and heading to northeast of Vietnam
11 : 30 : Arrive at Hon Gai Pier, transferred by tender to Cruise
11 : 45 : Enjoy welcome drink, be briefing about safety on boat and activities included then check in cabin.
13 : 30 : Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of Halong Bay.
15 : 00 : Arrive to kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17 : 30 : Get back to the boat and enjoys Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19 : 00 : Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20 : 30 : Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. Overnight onboard with Swan Cruise.

Day 2 : Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)
6 : 30 : Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck..
7 : 30 : Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food – ‘PHO’
8 : 00 : Explore the Thien Canh Son.  guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature
9 : 30 : Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing
10 : 30 : Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
11 : 00 : Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch.
12 :00 : Disembark in Hon Gai pier.

Day 3 : Saigon –Mekong (B/L/D)
Morning depart for Caodai Temple in My Tho. On arrival we will have time to visit the impressive Holy Temple of Caodaism, the famous local religion that is the symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism before attending the fantastic mid-day mass.

Arrival at the Hung Vuong pier (Ben Tre city) opposite the hotel of the same name. Embarkation for a hike along the Ham Luong River – one of the main tributaries of the Mekong River.

Visit a small coconut workshop, just to get a glimpse of typical family run business in this area. Walk to a lane where a horse-drawn cart awaits you to transfer to visit handicraft village, a coconut candy factory, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music and then relaxation with rowing boat through the narrow under shade palm, tree-lined canals of Mekong River before returning to My Tho by motorized boat. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant on the islet.

After lunch, board the sampan by navigating through the canals to get to a place where we take a bicycle and go to a special house. The landlord is a fascinating antique collector and your home is full of particular finds from Vietnam or other countries in Asia.

Transfer to Can Tho. Dinner with family and overnight at homestay

Day 4 : Mekong – Saigon (B/L/-)
Take a 3-hour boat trip to discover the beautiful Cai Rang Floating Market and its surroundings. Visit a vermicelli making shop, a rice husking mill, fruit gardens. Enjoy tropical fruit (free). See the peaceful life the rural area. Have lunch before going to Saigon