Day 8. Hoi An
Overnight – Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai
My Son Sanctuary Excursion OR Fisherman and Farmer for a Half Day. Please select one of the two options below for this day, along with repeat visit(s) to the small ancient town. Packed snacks are encouraged for the below visits. Options for the first part of this day include the following –
Option 1: My Son. An excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of My Son Sanctuary. These remarkable structures lie about an hour away from Hoi An, and the structures go back as far as the 4th Century. It is one of the most important examples of Hindu influence in Southeast Asia. Although largely in a state of ruin today, My Son is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Angkor Wat of Cambodia or Ayutthaya of Thailand. You’ll be given a brief introduction to Cham history and culture, and its Hindu influence, and then you will visit the remains of the carefully crafted red brick temples replete with beautiful monuments and epitaphs. From here you are driven back to the Nam Hai and you are at leisure to experience more of the Ancient Town and/or your resort – your guide and vehicle will be available to your preferences.
OR
Option 2: Rural Farming & Fishing Life Experience. Please note that, due to their nature, schedules and availability of the following experiences can change without notice. When needed, your guide will make more than satisfactory substitutions.
Bamboo Crafts Family. Join your Connoisseur Guide for a drive into the rural region away from modern civilization, along the Thu Bon River and its gorgeous Nipa Mangroves, passing lush farms and jungles. Soon you will arrive at the home and workshop of a local bamboo craftsman. Bamboo is widely used for a myriad of purposes in central coastal Vietnam, and there are a few expert craftsmen who sculpt and create with this amazing natural resource – your host this morning is one of the very best of these craftsmen. You will be shown the steps of the creative process, and you are encouraged to make a souvenir for yourself.
Fisherman’s Life. Visit with a local fisherman’s family. With prior notice, bicycles can be arranged (and elsewhere during the journey) and your vehicle will be headed to the same destination. The approximately 5-mile ride is on flat country roads with no traffic, and the scenery is extremely charming. At the end of the ride, you will meet the friendly family and learn about their simple lifestyles, followed by a lesson in Vietnamese net fishing!
Farmers Life. A very short drive after this will end at an organic farm, where again you will learn from the farmers on how they cultivate their crops. You can, if you so desire, participate in their daily activities for a little while. From here you are driven back to the Nam Hai and you are at leisure to experience more of the Ancient Town and/or your resort – your guide and vehicle will be available to your preferences.
My Son Sanctuary Excursion OR Fisherman and Farmer for a Half Day. Please select one of the two options below for this day, along with repeat visit(s) to the small ancient town. Packed snacks are encouraged for the below visits. Options for the first part of this day include the following –
Option 1: My Son. An excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of My Son Sanctuary. These remarkable structures lie about an hour away from Hoi An, and the structures go back as far as the 4th Century. It is one of the most important examples of Hindu influence in Southeast Asia. Although largely in a state of ruin today, My Son is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Angkor Wat of Cambodia or Ayutthaya of Thailand. You’ll be given a brief introduction to Cham history and culture, and its Hindu influence, and then you will visit the remains of the carefully crafted red brick temples replete with beautiful monuments and epitaphs. From here you are driven back to the Nam Hai and you are at leisure to experience more of the Ancient Town and/or your resort – your guide and vehicle will be available to your preferences.
OR
Option 2: Rural Farming & Fishing Life Experience. Please note that, due to their nature, schedules and availability of the following experiences can change without notice. When needed, your guide will make more than satisfactory substitutions.
Bamboo Crafts Family. Join your Connoisseur Guide for a drive into the rural region away from modern civilization, along the Thu Bon River and its gorgeous Nipa Mangroves, passing lush farms and jungles. Soon you will arrive at the home and workshop of a local bamboo craftsman. Bamboo is widely used for a myriad of purposes in central coastal Vietnam, and there are a few expert craftsmen who sculpt and create with this amazing natural resource – your host this morning is one of the very best of these craftsmen. You will be shown the steps of the creative process, and you are encouraged to make a souvenir for yourself.
Fisherman’s Life. Visit with a local fisherman’s family. With prior notice, bicycles can be arranged (and elsewhere during the journey) and your vehicle will be headed to the same destination. The approximately 5-mile ride is on flat country roads with no traffic, and the scenery is extremely charming. At the end of the ride, you will meet the friendly family and learn about their simple lifestyles, followed by a lesson in Vietnamese net fishing!
Farmers Life. A very short drive after this will end at an organic farm, where again you will learn from the farmers on how they cultivate their crops. You can, if you so desire, participate in their daily activities for a little while. From here you are driven back to the Nam Hai and you are at leisure to experience more of the Ancient Town and/or your resort – your guide and vehicle will be available to your preferences.