3 DAYS, RED RIVER VILLAGES AND EXOTIQUE BEACH
Itineraries: 3 days/2 nights
Tour Departure: From Hanoi
DAY 1: HANOI RED RIVER VILLAGES (B,L,D. 55km biking)
DAY 2: RED RIVER VILLAGE & EXOTIQUE BEACH (B,L,D .45km biking)
DAY 3: HAIPHONG - HANOI (B,L. 60km biking)
ITINERARY IN DETAILS:
DAY 1: HANOI RED RIVER VILLAGES (B,L,D. 55km biking)
Drive to the outskirts of Hanoi before beginning your cycle ride to Phat Diem - 35km Biking. Phat Diem is the site of a Cathedral, remarkable for it's vast dimensions and unique Sino-Vietnamese architecture. The vaulted ceiling is supported by massive timber beams and the main alter a single block of granite. Continue our pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Hai Hau district. Visit Co Le pagoda, characterized by the West's original architecture, reserved for the worship of a well-known medicine monk. Arrival to the commune, the wagon will take you to the local inhabitant's house. Dinner and overnight in Red river villages.
DAY 2: RED RIVER VILLAGE & EXOTIQUE BEACH (B,L,D .45km biking)
Morning: Finding out about various kinds of popular medicinal plants and their effects on the daily life. In particular, you will be examined free of charge by the well-known and experienced oriental doctors as well as consulted about the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of common diseases. Afternoon: Riding a bicycle to exotique beach. Photographing and enjoying beautiful views on the road. On arrived, visit the salt-marsh, participation to harvest the salt with the inhabitant. Bathing in the sea and sporting together with local inhabitants. Dinner and overnight in Red river villages.
DAY 3: HAIPHONG - HANOI (B,L. 60km biking)
We continue our journey to the port of Haipong passing Keo pagoda and onto Vinhbao villages where we will have opportunity to marvel at water puppet performed by farmer. Return to Hanoi. Enjoy 40' traditional foot massage ( Hotel in Ha Noi is not included).