Tips On Riding A Water Buffalo In Hoi An @marchimar

Vietnam Odyssey: 10-Day North to South Cultural Discovery - 10 Days

Duration

10 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Ha Noi, Ha Long Bay

Activities Sightseeing and enjoying cuisine, Exploring history and culture

Group Size 5 - Unlimited

Difficulty

Medium You need to have good physical condition and be in top form. You’ll also require the right clothes for weather conditions and food items such as snacks or lunch breaks from your hiking adventure; water is essential too! This type of activity takes time, so ensure you’re physically able to get enough rest before starting any tours.

Public transport

Private Bus/Coach/Limousine/Train

Pick-up location

Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Check-in & Free Exploration

Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)

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La Pandora Cruise.

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Night Train to Da Nang (B/L)

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

Day 4: Arrive in Da Nang – Da Nang City Tour & Hoi An Ancient Town (D)

Kim An Hotel Hoi An

Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 5: Ride with Buffalo – Experience being a farmer in Tra Que village (9:00–13:00)(B/L)

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Kim An Hotel Hoi An

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

Day 6: Hoi An to Hue Tour – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

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Acnos Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch )

Day 7: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Acnos Hotel

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (2D1N)

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Day 9: Cai Rang Floating Market – Son Islet – Return to HCMC

Acnos Hotel

Day 10: Departure – Hotel Pick-up to Airport

The Cost Includes

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