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Vietnam kayaking at its
best is found at Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and one of the most spectacular sea kayaking
destinations in the world. Here, more than two thousand
soaring limestone karst islets are sculpted by elements
that form a labyrinth of protected and spectacularly
scenic waterways. With special permission well paddle
remote parts of the Bay most visitors never see. Food is
one of the most interesting and satisfying ways to
discover a culture and Vietnams cuisine is a
fascinating blend of classical Asian with French
colonial that puts a premium on the freshest
ingredients. Throughout this trip weve picked culinary
experiences that bring an extra dimension and depth to
your visit.
We start our trip in Hanoi, Vietnams 1000 year old
capital, the Paris of Southeast Asia, where we stay in
a boutique hotel in the heart of the citys Old Quarter.
From there its a short walk to iconic Hoan Kiem Lake
and to bustling and colorful street markets. Well
explore the city with expert guides, and for a unique
window into the culture weve put together a special
program that includes a morning market visit with the
chef from one of the citys best restaurants; this is
followed by a cooking class in the restaurant kitchen.
Well visit cafs where youll experience the countrys
coffee culture. Youll dine in our carefully chosen
series of restaurants that showcase the very best of
Vietnamese cuisine.
On Halong Bay we kayak every day, exploring this vast
archipelagos turquoise lagoons and hidden sea caves,
stopping to swim in the warm jade-green water and relax
on beautiful sand beaches. Visits to villages take you
into a world apart where people live their whole lives
afloat. Kayaks fit right into this place where groceries
come rowed door to door and small children commute to
their floating schoolhouse by rowboat. Our base is a
beautifully appointed, traditional built 100 foot junk
rigged sailing vessel equipped with spacious air
conditioned double cabins with en-suite bathrooms, large
deck areas for relaxation and a dining room. Each day
our special chef will prepare for you an array of
tempting dishes made from the very freshest seafood and
local ingredients.
Our Vietnam kayaking trip combines some of the most
beautiful and exotic paddling in the world with some of
the best food anywhere. Join us for an exotic, active
adventure that provides unique insight into the culture,
history and spirit of Vietnam.
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