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› Watch the rhythm of daily life unfold—farmers tending emerald rice paddies, artisans weaving baskets and monks in silent morning procession › Ethnic Thai villages and stilted homes offer a window into tradition in the Mai Chau Valley’s misty highlands › In Ninh Binh’s karst landscapes, boat through hidden grotto caves and pedal past towering limestone cliffs › Fly to Luang Prabang, where golden temples, colonial villas and lively markets enchant along the Mekong River › Explore far-flung corners few travelers see, through remote jungles and hidden valleys to waterfalls and friendly villages Bike through a land of intriguing contrasts: delicate silks and down-to- earth rice farmers. Bustling cities and ancient temples. Monks’ rituals unchanged for centuries, modern comforts on the river. Cliffs & Temples from Hanoi to Luang Prabang Vietnam & Laos
VIETNAM
Hanoi
LAOS
Avana
Mekong River
Mai Chau
Hoa Lu
Luang Prabang
Pu Luong
Jiva Hoa
Ban Long Lao
Kuang Si
HONG KONG
• Bike • Hike/Walk 9 Days • Levels 2-4 • Oct–Dec $7,549 to $8,849 / person double occ. (single occ. from $1,800 ) Trip price includes $450 internal air
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Avana Retreat
Premiere Hotels Avana Retreat (shown) • Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat • La Résidence Phou Vaoa
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