{"title":"1-2 days","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mekong-overnight-active-escape-to-unicorn-island","title":"MEKONG OVERNIGHT ACTIVE ESCAPE TO UNICORN ISLAND","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\nbody {font-family: Arial;}\n\n\/* Style the tab *\/\n.tab {\n\toverflow: hidden;\n\tborder: 1px solid #ccc;\n\tbackground-color: #f1f1f1;\n}\n\n\/* Style the buttons inside the tab *\/\n.tab button {\n\tbackground-color: inherit;\n\tfloat: left;\n\tborder: none;\n\toutline: none;\n\tcursor: pointer;\n\tpadding: 14px 16px;\n\ttransition: 0.3s;\n\tfont-size: 12px;\n}\n\n\/* Change background color of buttons on hover *\/\n.tab button:hover {\n\tbackground-color: #00a98f;\n\tcolor: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\n}\n\n\/* Create an active\/current tablink class *\/\n.tab button.active {\n\tbackground-color: #00a98f;\n\tcolor: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\n}\n\n\/* Style the tab content *\/\n.tabcontent {\n\tdisplay: none;\n\tpadding: 6px 12px;\n\tborder: 1px solid #ccc;\n\tborder-top: none;\n}\np{\n\tcolor: #000000;\n}\nspan{\n\tcolor: #000000;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c!-- ADD SUMMARY--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 120%;\"\u003eBike through Mekong Delta, immerse yourself in slow-pace but peaceful livestyle of the local Delta and discover their culture. Stay on a quiet island surrounded by fruit farms, explore charming villages and visit traditional family workshops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- END SUMMARY--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tablinks active\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'HIGHTLIGHTS')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIGHTLIGHTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tablinks\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'ITINERARY')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITINERARY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tablinks\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'SERVICES')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVICES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HIGHTLIGHTS\" class=\"tabcontent\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBike through the Delta\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a close look at the local’s everyday lives while pedaling through villages and orchards on small, dirt road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStay on solitude Thoi Son Island\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy the quiet, tranquil atmosphere at night by staying overnight at a charming lodge on the island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDiscover traditional family industries\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit variety of family workshops: rice noodles making, creating coconuts’ products, making sticky rice… and other small businesses in the Delta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ITINERARY\" class=\"tabcontent\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ct_tour2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dongtab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titteB\"\u003eDAY 1 - HO CHI MINH CITY - BEN TRE - THOI SON ISLAND (L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/files\/thoison_1.jpg?8026591709338248238\" width=\"300px\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTravel time:\u003cbr\u003eHCMC – Ben Tre (85km): 1 hours 45 mins\u003cbr\u003eBen Tre – Thoi Son Island (20km): 30 mins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey starts in the morning. Leave behind the choatic urban scene of Hochiminh city and head Ben Tre city, to the calm, green rice paddy fields of Mekong Delta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Ben Tre, you will get an opportunity to ride through small, back roads, lush rice paddy fields, fruit farms, underneath shadows of coconut trees on a Xe Loi, a hybrid (but safe) vehicle with motorbike at the front and a two benched cart at the back. Then, soak up the nature beauty of Mekong Delta along its picturesque canals while enjoying fresh coconut juice aboard the private “Mango Cruise”. You will make a stop at a small brick workshop where locals still manually making bricks, using centuries-old methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a short boat ride across the river, explore Phong Nam village by riding bicycle along small, flat lanes. Along the way, you will visit other small local workshops, including making of coconut products, flat rice noodles (hu tieu) factory and Mrs. Huong place, a family who lives on fishing, shrimp and farming. Take a short break to enjoy some tropical fruits and honey tea before continue your journey to explore the maze of small, sun-dappled canals and having a peak at the daily lives on the river on a sampan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe- board the Mango Cruise and head to lunch at the Mango Home Stay restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter lunch, learn how to make rice paper at Mr Sau Tuong’s house. Then, continue to a nearby house of Mr Hung, village’s famous sticky rice maker, to feed his stock and enjoy a nice walk through his fruit garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel on land to Unicorn Island from Ben Tre around mid-afternoon. The island is lush and peaceful with only a few modest houses nestled underneath the multitude of coconut palms. Additionally, there are many fruit trees on the island as that’s the locals’ main source of income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be transferred to the Island Lodge, a charming boutique by the river banks, tucked away between green fruits and coconut trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of day is your leisure time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvernight at The Island Lodge, Thoi Son Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titteB\"\u003eDAY 2 - THOI SON ISLAND - HO CHI MINH CITY (80km) (B\/L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/files\/day1.jpg?8026591709338248238\" width=\"300px\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother day of island exploration guided either by the resort’s owner or one of their local staff. After an early breakfast, relax on a boat ride and see some local fish farms on the water on Tien River. Then, from a disembarkation point, cycle through the lush coconut and cacao planations on narrow roads and peaceful countryside pathways. Get a closer look of the cacao’s planting, harvesting, fermenting and drying processes at a local farmer’s house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bicycle ride continues through the coconut plantations and fruit orchards, then to a local pagoda where you will take a short break to enjoy some refreshment before heading back to The Island Lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this cycling route is about 8km and takes around 3 hours. The exercusion is rated with intermediate difficulty due to the unsealed paths and some rougher “off road” terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunch will be served at the lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeparture for Hochiminh city (on road) starts mid-afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: An easier boat \u0026amp; cycle excursion is available on request with cycling distances ranging from 7km-13km, visiting either Coconut Plantations or the Fish Farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, guest can also choose to spend the morning as they like, either taking a stroll or ride bicycle around the island at own pace or just relaxing at the resort. 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These caves are carved out of natural limestone cliffs and also known as a sacred place for local pilgrimages. The caves themselves contain a lot of gold lacquered Buddha statues with the sizes ranging from a tiny piece to the size of a human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading to Pakbeng after the first stop at Pak Ou, passing by the village of Ban Baw, disembark to experience the traditional method of making rice alcohol. Then, return to the cruise for continuing the tour of the day on the beautiful Mekong River whilst enjoying a delightful buffet lunch on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the current stage of the river, the boat may be able to reach Pakbeng late in the afternoon to be in time for catching a sunset over the river. Pakbeng is a small but lively and dynamic town located in the middle of the way from Houay Xay to Luang Prabang, with wooden-built houses lined along the slopes on the hillside. Guests will have dinner and spend the night in Pakbeng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titteB\"\u003eDAY 2 - PAKBENG - HOUAY XAY: Breakfast \\ Lunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/files\/day2_6af9304b-00b1-48c6-8ed6-df23ffa4b6ad.jpg?14604878066340987503\" width=\"300px\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast to be served at the hotel before continuing the cruising trip upstream the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPTIONAL: Opportunity to visit the local morning market for early risers; experience the buying and exchanging goods activities amongst the hill tribes and nearby villagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave at 07:30, en route to visit a small village and explore the authentically exotic life of hill tribe settlements. 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drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry…)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVisa stamping fee for Laos (visa on arrival, valid for 30 days: 30 USD to 42 USD depends on guest’s nationality + 1 photo and a passport valid for more than 6 months after return date). \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subject to change without prior notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExtension visa 2 USD\/day\/Pax. \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subject to change without prior notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eATTENTION: Visa on arrival is 1 USD\/Pax extra on every Saturday and Sunday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePersonal travel insurance (should include helicopter evacuation for Laos \u0026amp; repatriation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePersonal expenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTips for tour-guide, driver, boat crew \u0026amp; hotels’ bellboys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMeals other than those mentioned above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAll air tickets with airport and departure taxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOther services not clearly indicated in the package inclusion above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\nfunction openCity(evt, tabName) {\n\tvar i, tabcontent, tablinks;\n\ttabcontent = document.getElementsByClassName(\"tabcontent\");\n\tfor (i = 0; i \u003c tabcontent.length; i++) {\n\t\ttabcontent[i].style.display = \"none\";\n\t}\n\ttablinks = document.getElementsByClassName(\"tablinks\");\n\tfor (i = 0; i \u003c tablinks.length; i++) {\n\t\ttablinks[i].className = tablinks[i].className.replace(\" active\", \"\");\n\t}\n\tdocument.getElementById(tabName).style.display = \"block\";\n\tevt.currentTarget.className += \" active\";\n}\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Global DMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20395330601019,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/products\/Webp.net-resizeimage_1.jpg?v=1555045891"},{"product_id":"luangsay-cruise-downstream","title":"LUANGSAY CRUISE DOWNSTREAM","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\nbody {font-family: Arial;}\n\n\/* Style the tab *\/\n.tab {\n\toverflow: hidden;\n\tborder: 1px solid #ccc;\n\tbackground-color: #f1f1f1;\n}\n\n\/* Style the buttons inside the tab *\/\n.tab button {\n\tbackground-color: inherit;\n\tfloat: left;\n\tborder: none;\n\toutline: none;\n\tcursor: pointer;\n\tpadding: 14px 16px;\n\ttransition: 0.3s;\n\tfont-size: 12px;\n}\n\n\/* Change background color of buttons on hover *\/\n.tab button:hover {\n\tbackground-color: #00a98f;\n\tcolor: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\n}\n\n\/* Create an active\/current tablink class *\/\n.tab button.active {\n\tbackground-color: #00a98f;\n\tcolor: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\n}\n\n\/* Style the tab content *\/\n.tabcontent {\n\tdisplay: none;\n\tpadding: 6px 12px;\n\tborder: 1px solid #ccc;\n\tborder-top: none;\n}\np{\n\tcolor: #000000;\n}\nspan{\n\tcolor: #000000;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c!-- ADD SUMMARY--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 120%;\"\u003eTwo-day tour travelling down the Mekong River all the way from Thailand to the enchanting Luang Prabang – cultural capital of Laos via boat. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of nature and experience the timeless traditions that define Laos as well as other exotic landscapes of the country itself while passing by plenty riverside villages on the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- END SUMMARY--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tablinks active\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'HIGHTLIGHTS')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIGHTLIGHTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tablinks\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'ITINERARY')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITINERARY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tablinks\" onclick=\"openCity(event, 'SERVICES')\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVICES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HIGHTLIGHTS\" class=\"tabcontent\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Section1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMekong excursion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCruising down the Mekong River by boat in two days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStopover to explore hill tribe villages along the way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisembark at local villages to discover and experience the beautiful traditions and native lives of Lao hill tribes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunity to blend into local living lifestyle of rural Lao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy the serenity of rural life in Laos while spending the night at a small town along the Mekong River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ITINERARY\" class=\"tabcontent\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Section2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ct_tour2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dongtab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titteB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDAY 1 - HOUAY XAY – PAKBENG: Lunch \\ Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/files\/day1_6aba6f52-ba45-48bf-9c49-41ae576ed2c9.jpg?3858700916627991369\" width=\"300px\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrive at Thai Immigration Office at 08:00. Once crossing Houay Xay – Lao border, one tour-guide of ours will be waiting to pick up and provide transport to the shared cruise boat. From there, the two-day trip to Luang Prabang begins with an overnight stop in Pakbeng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisembark along the way to explore and visit rural hill tribe settlement. Experience the genuine beauty of rural way of life here in advance to returning for a delightful buffet lunch on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the current stage of the river, the boat may be able to reach Pakbeng late in the afternoon to be in time for catching a sunset over the river. Pakbeng is a small but lively and dynamic town located in the middle of the way from Houay Xay to Luang Prabang, with wooden-built houses lined along the slopes on the hillside. Guests will have dinner and spend the night in Pakbeng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titteB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDAY 2 - PAKBENG - PAK OU - LUANG PRABANG: Breakfast \\ Lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/5243\/6795\/files\/day2_787a03d2-298e-4a7a-b2ec-584cbb47ab1b.jpg?3858700916627991369\" width=\"300px\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8 col-lg-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast to be served at the hotel before continuing the cruising trip downstream the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPTIONAL: Opportunity to visit the local morning market for early risers; experience the buying and exchanging goods activities amongst the hill tribes and nearby villagers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave at 08:30, en route to Luang Prabang with two stops along the way. Enjoy lunch while cruising down onto the Mekong River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopover at the village of Ban Baw, disembark to experience the traditional method of making rice alcohol. Then, return to the cruise for continuing the tour of the day on the beautiful Mekong River heading to Pak Ou Caves, the place is also known as Tam Ting Caves. These caves are carved out of natural limestone cliffs and also known as a sacred place for local pilgrimages. 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