Detailed itinerary
Itinerary is an indication only and the program may be altered if necessary… stuff happens!
Itinerary is cirrently under review due to Covid19 and will be updated as more infrmation becomes available
Every Day includes FREE TIME
DAY 1
Private transfer to hotel
Lunch
Welcome Ceremony with Catherine
Empowerment Hour Workshop
Luxury Massage
Hanoi street snacks at Bia Hoi & light-hearted “Hanoi Crash Course For Tourists”
Dinner
“Secret activity”
DAY 2
Transfer to Ha Long Bay Cruise
Various activities provided by cruise boat that may include: caves, pearl farm, floating village, squid fishing, tai chi etc
Workshop – Full Moon Release Ceremony
All meals provided
DAY 3
More activities provided by cruise boat
Empowerment Hour Workshop
Transfer to Hanoi
Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Night Market
All meals provided
DAY 4
Hanoi Old Quarter & City Tour – discover the beauty and cultural icons of this ancient city
Empowerment Hour Workshop
Dinner guest Martin will fascinate you with stories of ‘Vietnam Culture, Life and People’ gathered over 30+ years living and traveling in Vietnam
All meals provided
DAY 5
Silk Village – discover silk making, shop for fabric, clothes and furnishings
Empowerment Hour Workshop
All meals provided
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 6
Flight transfer to Hue
Free time to visit the market, swim in the pool, people watch at a café/bar, or just relax
All meals included
DAY 7
Hue Tour – Discover the magnificent Imperial Citadel, the fascinating Tombs of the Emperors and the Thu Thien Pagoda
Transfer to Hoi An via the spectacular Hai Van Pass
Tailor fitting and order placement
All meals included
Visit the Ancient Town
DAY 8
Empowerment Hour Workshop
Secret Activity
All meals included
DAY 9
Cooking School [Full day – includes organic market garden village & local market] Eat all your yummy creations
Empowerment Hour Workshop
Ancient Town at night
Breakfast & lunch included
DAY 10
FREE DAY – Bonus Activities. Let us recommend some great tours or lounge at the beach or explore the countryside
Beachside cocktails [ your expense ]
Beachside Seafood Dinner
Music at a beachside bar
Breakfast and dinner included
DAY 11
Secret activity
Closing Ceremony
Lunch
Top Destination
Vietnam
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries, attracting travellers to its lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches.
LANGUAGE
Many Vietnamese speak English and are eager to practice so initiate conversation. A wry sense of humour is common, and you’ll often find yourself in an exchange of amusing banter. They love to share a joke so don’t always take things too seriously!
Even if they don’t speak English most enjoy communicating in any way possible, whether that’s with hand gestures or drawings.
You’ll certainly have no problem communicating with the locals.
WEATHER IN VIETNAM
We are visiting four very different climates on our adventure. Late March is the beginning of Spring and as the country approaches summer the weather begins to warm up.
Hanoi: Hanoi is lovely during March with high temperatures in the mid-20º’s and lows in the high teens. There is little rain, but it can be humid. March is the best time to explore Hanoi.
Ha Long Bay: With warming but not yet sticky-hot temperatures and relatively low humidity March is a great time to explore Ha Long Bay. Daytime temperatures are in the low to mid 20º’s. The mornings can still be misty for magical photos.
Hue: In Hue temperatures sit in the mid to high 20’s. Hue is hot and dry in March/April with temperatures around 30º.
Hoi An: Like Hue, Hoi An is sunny and dry in early April with temperatures up to low 30ºs and low humidity. it’s perfect for sightseeing or beach-time
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DRESS
Vietnam dresses more conservatively than the western world. On the whole there are few restrictions on tourists but it is respectful to the Vietnamese people to dress with consideration. When visiting temples, pagodas, other places of worship or ‘sacred sites’ dress code is clear and strict – no shorts, sleeveless tops or short dresses.
It is expected you remove your shoes on entering a building. Slip-on footwear is easy to manage if you are moving in and out of many different places.
WHAT TO TAKE
You will receive a full list of what you need to have with you for the Event along with recommendations regarding clothing and equipment well before departure to give you plenty of time to get organised.
MEALS
Most meals on ‘Vietnam 2021’ are included and introduce you to the diversity of modern-day Vietnamese cuisine. From street food vendors, through Bia-Hoi munchies “Vietnam style”, local delicacies, succulent seafood, fresh organic salads, bbq, and so much more, you’ll get to try it all. The Vietnamese love their food and pour their heart into preparations that tantalise your taste buds. You can be sure all meals will be delicious.
Meals normally contain a number of dishes. They include lots of variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, and we can cater for your dietary needs.
