Yes we are just about over the jet lag and have nearly caught up with all the clothes washing!
The flight is a long one but it's well worth it to experience the amazing time we spent in both your lovely country and Thailand. We do indeed have beautiful memories and I will be delighted to make a report about your services on Trip Advisor with some photos in the very near future.
I will do this as soon as possible but in the meantime please accept our sincere thanks for all your help with planning the trip and the help you gave up while we were in your country. And not forgetting the lovely gifts you gave us when we were lucky enough to meet you.
I will send you an email once I have made the report so you can take a look, rest assured it will be very complimentary.
Day 01 30-July Bangkok – Hanoi – Mai Chau
Arrival at the airport Noi Bai of Hanoi TG560 from Bangkok to Hanoi - arriving Hanoi at 0935 . Transfer direct to Mai Chau an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong and Thai.. Pass a calm night at Mai Chau Ecolodge.
Day 02 31-July Mai Chau – B, L, D
Cycle to explore Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac and Chieng Chau villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional culture. You can walk or cycle this day. Total cycling time is around 2 – 3 hours on flat village paths. Take it all in: the spectacular scenery of Mai Chau and the relaxed rhythm of local life.
Back to Mai Chau Ecolodge for Lunch. Afternoon free for your own activities.
Enjoy a traditional dance show and taste Ruou Can, a local rice wine. Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge.
Day 03 01-August Mai Chau – B, L, D
Enjoy breakfast then transfer by car to Hang Kia (45 minutes), passing villages of Muong and Dzao tribal groups. Stop on the way to visit Pa Co and Xa Linh communes, home to H’mong people with their interesting ethnic market (every Sunday morning in Xa Linh). Arrive in Hang Kia, a typical H’mong village, peacefully nestled in a small valley at 1200m altitude. Have lunch at a local house then walk to discover the community. Transfer back to Mai Chau Ecolodge around 14.pm.
In the afternoon, take part in a weaving class or a cooking class to make Thai traditional dishes such as five color rice or bamboo grilled fish. Overnight at Mai Chau Ecolodge.
Day 04 02-August Mai Chau – Hanoi - flight Danang - Hoi An – B
7h30, transfer to Hanoi for the the flight to Danang VN 169 14:10 15:30.
Picked-up and drive to Hoi An. Stay at the hotel.
Day 05 03-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 06 04-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 07 05-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 08 06-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 09 07-August Hoi An – My Son – Marble Moutains – B
06h30, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Transfer to the My Son Hollyland with the mysterious beauty, magic of world cultural heritage. You have the opportunity to explore the My Son Sanctuary - the ancient Kingdom of Champa temple tower with the mysterious moss from the seventh century, enjoy the unique Cham dance, visit the Marian Center Tra Kieu - located on the foundations of the ancient Cham Citadel (Citadel Lion).
Then you will depart to Marble Mountains. Visit the carvings-stone village, where the local skillful sculptors create many marble products which are exported to many countries worldwide. Climb up to visit the Marble Mountains by the stone stairs and enjoy the panoramic view of the nearby countryside, and visit Huyen Khong cave.
Then return to your hotel.
Day 10 08-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 11 09-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 12 10-August Hoi An - free time– B
Freetime to enjoy this small town. (No guide, no driver)
Day 13 11-August Hoi An - Danang - fly to Hanoi– B
14h30 transfer to Danang for the flight to Hanoi VN 168 16:35 17:55. Wait at the airport for the flight back to your country TG565 from Hanoi to Bangkok - departing from Hanoi at 2045