Nam Dinh Explorer In 3 Days 2 Nights

Time: 3 days, 2 nights

CODE: YESDNDE

Starting From: 188$ per pax

NAM DINH EXPLORER

This Nam Dinh Explorer tour is perfect for snap-happy visitors who want to take more unique photos while they are in Vietnam. In Nam Dinh, you can visit the collapsing churches on the shoreline, the sky reflecting off the mirror-like salt fields, and of course the national park. The tour offers a lot of variety, including a cooking class with a local family, bicycle riding around the village, fishing with the locals, and more!

GRATUITY NOTE

Tipping is not customary in Vietnam though it is highly appreciated, mostly in our New Year and Tet holiday. In fact, if you do receive a service that completely exceeds your expectation, then a tip is welcome. Please consider our recommendations on when to tip in Vietnam.

Tour guide: Tipping Expected.
Tour driver: Tipping Expected.
Homestay/ Hotel: Tipping optional.
Taxi driver, restaurants: Tipping optional.

Culture

Local Homestay

Wildlife

TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Tran Temple - Xuan Thuy National Park

To start our Nam Dinh Explorer tour, at 8 AM, we’ll leave Hanoi for Xuan Thuy National Park, Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO Ramsar Site – meaning it is a wetland of unique international importance. On the way, we’ll visit the Tran Temple in Nam Dinh, where the kings of the Tran Dynasty are worshipped.

Then, Xuan Thuy National Park is 12,000 hectares and features an amazing array of biodiversity. We’ll have lunch with a local family. As we explore Xuan Thuy, you’ll have an opportunity to see many different types of animals. The park is especially known for its many species of birds, including the rare spoonbill stork and Saunder’s Gull. We’ll hop aboard a small boat to explore the wetlands further and have lots of opportunities to take great photos.

We’ll overnight in a guesthouse in the park.

Day 2: Xuan Thuy National Park – Hai Ly

After breakfast, we’ll again explore the Xuan Thuy National Park, walking through the natural and human-constructed habitats along the dike system. We’ll then stop for lunch and then transfer to Hai Ly.

This area is home to many Christians and unique churches, including some churches on the coast that have started to fall due to the rising sea levels. This landscape offers tourists some fantastic photo opportunities, especially early in the morning and in the late afternoon when the “golden hour” lighting is just right. In the afternoon you’ll get to see the salt-making process and meet the local women workers.

At night, you’ll stay with a local family where you can learn how to cook some Vietnamese food and enjoy dinner.

Day 3: Hai Ly - Hanoi

On the last day of your Nam Dinh Explorer tour, you will wake up early to join the fisherman. You can try your hand at catching some fish and take some great photos. We’ll then return to the homestay for breakfast. There will then be time to explore the local area by bicycle, cycling through the salt fields and along the beach. Lunch will be at a local restaurant and you’ll then return to Hanoi, arriving back at about 6 PM.

The itinerary is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions.

Included: Ground transport, English-speaking guide, accommodation, activities & meals mentioned above.
Not included: Airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses & all other services not clearly mentioned above.

WHY TRAVEL WITH YESD?

Authentic

We give local people employment, income and learning opportunities so they are directly involved in your tourism experience. Our guides and hosts will give you a special insight into culture and life in Vietnam.

Responsible

We aim to minimise the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and the local community while contributing positively to local economies. We don’t just talk responsible tourism, we act!

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10% of all profits from our tours go towards a community fund. This money allows us to make infrastructure improvements and provide other important resources to those in need.

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“YESD was a dream to work with. When I travel, I often crave for more authentic, local experience and YESD truly delivered. They helped me tailor an itinerary that suited my interests, stayed in memorable homestays, ate scrumptious dinners (as what a local would eat), and made it easy to connect with the locals. We did Ha Giang, Ninh Binh and Nam Dinh with them.

Nam Dinh is not quite touristy (yet!!) but I assure you that YESDD will make sure it’s a memorable one. Having visited a few cities and villages in North and Central Vietnam, Nam Dinh has got to be my favorite destination for the trip…

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Check out all of our reviews on TripAdvisor. YESD Travel is a part of YESD Social Enterprise which was established to help the disadvantaged youth and communities in Vietnam. With a background of working for non-governmental organizations, they gained many experiences in community development projects. Explore more responsible tours in Ha Giang, Sapa, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Ha Noi, Cao Bang, Bac Can, and Nam Dinh.

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