Vietnam....suggestion for a three day excursion from Hanoi
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Vietnam....suggestion for a three day excursion from Hanoi
I will be in Hanoi in mid November....I will be teaching conversational English for several weeks. This will be my third trip. I would like some suggestions for a three day break I will have. I am able to fly or take a train or bus. I am not looking for a pool or a resort....but rather seeing some interesting things. I am willing to travel independently or take a tour with a guide.
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Mai Chau Valley is 1/2 days travel from Hanoi and definitely worth a couple of days at least. we did a homestay there and had a great time. Some photos; http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog...8042/tpod.html
Alternatively, a bit further away is the Ba Be lakes area in the far north. It is very beautiful and very remote but IMHO worth the trip. can be done by bus but probably better arranged with a tour operator in the Old Quarter (we used Kangaroo Travel) More info on our blog; http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog...2280/tpod.html
We were there in Feb and it was cold - not sure about the weather in November.
Alternatively, a bit further away is the Ba Be lakes area in the far north. It is very beautiful and very remote but IMHO worth the trip. can be done by bus but probably better arranged with a tour operator in the Old Quarter (we used Kangaroo Travel) More info on our blog; http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog...2280/tpod.html
We were there in Feb and it was cold - not sure about the weather in November.
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Thank you for all your suggestions...I have been to Cambodia and Thailand...although they are great ideas! I have spent several months in Hanoi so I have explored every nook and cranny. Laos.....that might be a good idea....just not sure if a few days is enough time to be there...what are your thoughts?
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Hi, for 3 days in Hanoi, why don't you try going to Hoian - the ancient town in the centre of Vietnam, (if you have not been there,the train can take one night and the flight take just two hours, you can go by flight or combined train and flight because two ways both by train will be tired & rush)