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Sapa: Hike misty rice terraces, meet hill tribes and climb Vietnam's highest peak
Vietnam's charming mountain gem, with misty paddy fields and colourful hill tribes
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Halong Bay: Cruise majestic karsts on floating 5-star luxury hotels
Sail beyond the postcard at Halong Bay. Meet pearl farmers, visit fishing villages and kayak through caves.
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Hanoi: Learn Mum's cooking, craft with local artisans, uncover a local nature hideaway
A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
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Ho Chi Minh City: Uncover hidden alleys, enjoy lifechanging food
A city of glorious chaos, where bikes outnumber ants and hidden noodle joints serve up life-changing broth.
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Da Lat: Find your coffee bliss, chase hidden waterfalls, fin and hike lush forests
Misty mountain escape with zen stays, craft coffee and French architecture
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Cat Ba: Hop on a rugged sightseeing cruise to see epic karst landscapes
Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
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Hoi An: Explore old town's hidden alleys, ride scenic Hai Van Pass, see UNESCO ruins
Vietnam made easy, with old town magic, tailors on every corner and lantern-lit alleys.
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Mekong Delta: Stay in a charming homestay, take a sampan boat down the sleepy delta
A simpler way of life with charming home stays and slow mornings meandering down the delta
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Cat Tien: Spot Gibbons and Bears at Cat Tien National Park
Just a hop & skip from Ho Chi Minh, you'll find unspoiled rainforest, with gibbons, elephants and pangolins
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Mui Ne: Ride the sand dunes, and snorkel at a charming fishing village
Desert magic in Vietnam, where sand dunes meet charming fishing village.
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Da Nang: Hike Marble Mountain, explore ancient temples & see the bustling hand bridge
Beyond Da Nang's iconic hand bridge & beaches, find hidden temples & unexpected wildlife.
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Ninh Binh: Visit Vietnam's ancient capital, kayak emerald valleys and explore caves
A blend of history and nature exploration near Hanoi, with Vietnam's ancient capital and a mini "Great Wall"
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Ha Giang: Bike the gorgeous Ha Giang Loop, explore waterfalls and meet local hill tribes
Enjoy a thrill ride on mountainside settlements with traditional hill tribes
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Mai Chau: See misty rice terrace views and learn about local tribes
Known for its iconic rice terrace views (like mini-Sapa!), and often visited on a day trip from Hanoi
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|12 hrs
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“Nice and diverse buffet lunch”
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|12 hrs
|Up to 80 guests
“Everything perfect. good food, clean cruise.”
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|11 hrs
|Up to 12 guests
“We had a wonderful day with our guide Mike”
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|Up to 10 guests
“Delicious Hai Phong food tour and quick city glimpse”
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|Up to 30 guests
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|Up to 14 guests
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2552 reviews
Great driver, professional, arrived on time!
Judith Joseph
Would recommend this tour for a fun half day out. It’s nice to get out of the city and enjoy the views and cool morning air. Our guides (Summer, Winter, Snow and Spring) made us feel safe and we had a good laugh. Had a great homemade lunch as well where we met the cutest kittens Ice Cream and Chocolate. Sadly didn’t get a chance to meet their brother Garlic. 😂😂🩷
Nicolette
Very authentic experience. Chans has a great depth of experience and knowledge about the area, after growing up kayaking and fishing alongside the local fisherman. We kayaked through hidden lagoons only accessible by cave, where no other tourists were. We dug for saltwater muscles, collected oysters and tried our hand at fishing (no bites today). We prepared the muscles on our campfire on a secluded bay as the sun set and Chans (luckily) had bought some home cooked rice, pork and spring rolls so we didn’t go hungry. We kayaked after the sun went down through bioluminescent plankton and returned to cai beo village for a pot of tea with the local fisherman. Before we set off for home we stopped in at a local restaurant on the pier and sampled sashimi and oysters washed down by a few beers. It was the most perfect day, and an experience not many tourists would have the pleasure of experiencing in lan ha bay. I recommend this tour to everyone. It’s so important as tourists we see and experience the life of the people who inhabit and work the land we are coming to see. Loved every minute and would highly recommend Chans tours to anyone. Infact we have booked another one today!!
Ashlin
This has been the most fantastic experience. I was concerned that having an easy rider would remove some of the fun, but in actuality it was the opposite. We had a mixed group of 10 for the first 2 days and 6 for the second two days. The home stays were beautiful, but my highlight was waking up by the river at the campsite. Each of our riders were playful and generally just amazing. I cannot wait to come back and could not recommend Ha Giang Expeditions more.
Clarissa
This tour is an absolute MUST for anyone visiting Cat Ba. Chans curates the tour to maximize the tides, time of day and boat traffic, giving you an opportunity to experience Lan Ha Bay in a completely unique way. You will see beautiful places, meet lovely locals and eat tasty food under the stars. We could not have enjoyed this experience more!
Andrea
It was amazing! Although I hope the flight can be longer. Was about 5 minutes only.
GHP
It was a great experience to learn how to make these special coffees.
Our host was very kind and patient with us. She explained it well and we could do it on our own and she supervised us.
Michael & Kelly
My two kids (9,12) and I did this experience and overall really enjoyed it. The kids LOVED it, despite being the only kids in the workshop. You will get wet and muddy. They gave us farmer clothing to change into, so I suggest bringing a change of undergarments as those will get potentially wet and muddy depending on water levels (water was quite high when we did it) or you could wear your swimsuit underneath and change afterwards. Bring a bag for wet items.
After arrival, we changed into farmer clothes, then got to meet the water buffalo, feed her grass, and sit on her. It wasn't so much a ride, as sitting and maybe she'd walk a bit while eating. This took a bit to get through as it was 1 by 1. Then we tried out rice planting. It's not the time of year for it, but we got to learn the technique and try anyway. Mud was deep and water high--it was quite hard, but fun. We had plastic boots attached to plastic pants for this (but there were holes, so you still get wet). Next up was fishing with the bamboo cages. Both my kids caught fish, so that was fun.
There was relaxing time next and you could go under the little waterfall if desired or into the cave. There isn't really swimming, as the water is just part of the rice fields/fish areas and quite muddy bottom. But the waterfall was fun.
Next was cooking--we learned to stuff and roll spring rolls and betel leaves for frying and got to eat fresh fish as well. They also made steamed rice pancakes stuffed with mushrooms. My kids got to help make them, and loved that. After the meal, you had time to go in the cave or explore and relax a bit.
My main complaint is the group was too big. We had about 14 people--6 of us English speaking (us three, a singleton, and a couple) and then a group of about 8 French speaking people all together. 14 was too much for the buffalo part as it took a while and made for some crowded areas on paths. The listing said up to 10 guests, which was not accurate. I think 6-8 is the ideal amount, unless all in one group.
Bring a change of undergarments and a bag for wet items.
Carrie
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