Take a ride on a vintage M151 US Army Jeep and explore the rural countryside around Hanoi on this 1-day Vietnam extension. Six traditional villages make up Duong Lam, 50 miles from Hanoi. The Mia Pagoda's 287 Buddha sculptures date back to the 15th century. Enjoy a delectable lunch at an authentic restaurant near Moon Garden Homestay.
Highlights
Visit Duong Lam, a commune of six traditional villages
Walk through Mong Phu Communal House and to Mia Pagoda
Enjoy Moon Garden Homestay and their delicious food
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
This morning you will be picked up by your guide and driver in a vintage M151 US Army jeep for a ride into the rural countryside around Hanoi. Your first stop is Duong Lam, a commune of six traditional villages 50 km from Hanoi, with century-old houses built from blocks of red-colored laterite rock that have remained relatively unscathed despite nearly half a century of warfare. While in Duong Lam village you will walk to see Mong Phu Communal House and then continue to Mia Pagoda, a 15th-century temple known for its 287 Buddha statues of all sizes. There are also a number of famous sculptures, such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities. You will then head another 5 km to Moon Garden Homestay where you will enjoy a delicious lunch at an authentic restaurant. Subject to availability, you can also enjoy a short tour of Moon Garden’s village complex to learn about the traditional architecture of northern Vietnam. You then return to your hotel in Hanoi by jeep.
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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
