Experience Vietnam’s Treasures with Rickshaw’s New Bite-Size Trips

Rickshaw Travel is launching new hand-picked “Meaningful Travel experiences”, especially chosen to reflect authentic Vietnam. Travelling from north to south of the island there is a trip which will suit everyone, whether you are a couple seeking a romantic deserted beach location, an individual or a family in quest of a range of activities, from painting and lantern making to trail walking and discovering hidden caves, you’ll find that each carefully selected bite size trip provides a true and enriching image of the colourful south east Asian country on the South China sea.

New family itinerary for summer holidays

When it comes to planning family orientated trips, Rickshaw Travel has expert insight; its Vietnam family offering is full of variety for families with children aged eight and upwards. Family visitors will experience everything from the bustling capital of Hanoi, soaking in its culture, by learning Vietnamese with a local guide, to kayaking between limestone peaks in Bai Tu Long Bay, marvelling at its emerald karst islets. They’ll continue their real Vietnam adventure by farming in Hue along the banks of the Perfume River, and they’ll receive a great sense of fulfilment by helping to support a local not-for-profit organisation in Hoi An, The Lifestart Foundation (by taking part in a painting class and learning how to make a traditional miniature lanterns) which helps disadvantaged Vietnamese people become self-sufficient through vocational training. Then it’s onwards to chill out on the serene beaches of Palm Island, bringing a relaxing end to the active New Vietnam Family Itinerary.

Be amongst the first to discover life by Lak Lake

Rickshaw Travel is offering its guests a treat, to stay in safari-style luxury tents which are only just newly opened on the shores of Lak Lake, in Vietnam’s central highlands. These fine eco tents cater for families as well as couples and give back to their locality by employing local people. Whilst there you won’t be short on activities, with two hours bike and kayak use included within the trip. Go on treks to find hidden waterfalls or saunter through the rice paddies, on the last of the three day/two night trip you’ll visit M’Nong ethnic villages and learn about their way of life. The new Lak Lake bite-size trip is the perfect contrast to Vietnam’s bustling cities and palm tree sheltering beach excursions.

Lose yourself along Vietnam’s historic trails and hidden caves

Explore the lush landscapes and hidden caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you travel down the tranquil river Son by boat and marvel at the oldest karst mountains in Asia, you’ll be impressed by the imposing mighty rock formations found in the Phong Nha cave and Tien Son, discovered only 20 years ago. Paradise cave’s wooden staircases allow guests close proximity to the stalagmites and stalactites, which are a site to behold be you a speleologist or not! Accommodation is at a unique Farmstay Retreat close to the National Park, there you’ll learn all about the history and nature from your local guide, as well as taking a cycling trip to neighbouring villages. Rickshaw Travel’s New Historic Trails and Hidden Caves trip is calming, active and historic.

New painting and lantern making workshop at Lifestart Foundation excursion added to ‘Classic Hoi An’ trip

The already very popular “Classic Hoi An” trip has had a new attribution to its vibrant activities. Now as well as exploring the charming and colourful city, sampling its scrumptious food, you can give back, by joining a painting and lantern making workshop at the Lifestart Foundation – a not-for-profit organisation helping disadvantaged people become self-sufficient. New excursion added to Classic Hoi An trip

New, Vietnam’s Soft Sand of Nha Trang

Nha Trang, in Central Vietnam is a coastal resort offering relaxation and luxury during your time in Vietnam. With Rickshaw’s new Soft Sands of Nha Trang trip, you can relax in a hammock, taking in spellbinding views, and swim in the warm waters in front of your accommodation before engaging in Tai Chi and Qigong lessons which promote relaxation through slow physical movements and breathing techniques. The resort also offers spa treatments for the ultimate pamper. New trip, the soft sands of Nha Trang. For more beautiful beach experiences travel down further south to Ho Tram Beach!

Long Hai, live like an Emperor, a spoiling new upgrade added to Ho Tram

If you have a couple of more days, why not experience the last emperor of Vietnam’s residence at Long Hai, just 30 minutes down the coast. Opt for Rickshaw’s new beachside upgrade on their Escape to the Beach trip and enjoy the wonderfully spacious resort which has a has a turquoise and white theme, creating a relaxing, almost Mediterranean feel. There is an on-site spa, where you will receive a 90-minute spa journey included for each night’s stay and you won’t want to leave. New upgrade to escape to the beach trip, Long Hai

A minimum of three bite-size trips is required to build a personalised itinerary with Rickshaw Travel. International flights are not included but can be arranged.

To see the full range of trips and itineraries please visit: www.rickshawtravel.co.uk or call Rickshaw Travel’s team of experts on: 01273 934 823.