16 Oct 2019
Amazing day. Excellent tours of the local crafts which incorporated rice paper making, straw mats (which is more difficult than it looked!!) Temples and the highlight was the Hon Ba river.
The tour guides themselves were very knowledgable and gernerally fun to be around. This was a private tour but well worth the money. Picked us up at the hotel...bang on time. Definate highlight was the Hon Ba river which we wont forget. Crystal clear water, plenty of fish that DONT bite! Swimming essential here and safe. Would recommend boat shoes if you have them..underwater rocks are slippery.
Despite the fact that this was a private tour, its well worth spending the extra few quid as the 2 guides are very flexible with the itinery, didnt feel pushed from one venue to another. Very relaxed. At Hon Ba they cooked a small BBQ for us which was first class..chicken, pork, warm rolls and salad. Delightful. Just do it..you wont regret this trip.
P.S Keep in mind that on the local craft stop-offs...tipping is not really required..BUT..given that these women work so hard for such little money its quite a nice thing to do..