Vietnam Product & Destination Update

Vietnam Product & Destination Update

Catch up on the latest news from EXO Vietnam!
Thanks for reading this update from EXO Vietnam which brings all the latest happenings from across our country including new experiences/hotels plus important destination news.
  • Products: A new street food tour in Hanoi, suitable for vegetarians, and another favourite culinary experience in Hoi An.
  • Hotels: Garrya, Banyan Tree’s latest brand quietly opened in remote Mu Cang Chai this summer bringing luxury guests closer to rice terrace attractions.
  • Destination news: We have an extensive list of new airline routes, including the resumption of popular routes: Can Tho to Phu Quoc and Danang to Buon Ma Thuot. Plus important news regarding Azerai Can Tho.

Product updates

Explore Hanoi's Vegetarian
Street Eats

Half Day

  • Savour Hanoi’s vegetarian street eats – the flavorful, the fresh and the diverse
  • Explore deep into the historic Old Quarter, with a passionate local resident
  • Be shown an insight into Hanoian culture and lifestyle through food  

 

Demand has been increasing for our veggie guests who also want to sample Hanoi’s best street eats, when on tour in Vietnam’s capital!

Hoi An: Aromatic Flavours: Discover the Power of Herbs

Half Day

  • Visit an organic Hoi An herb garden, learning about different types of plants, from medicinal to delicious 
  • Savour the delicate scents and flavours of Vietnamese herbs 
  • Relax amidst the tranquil surroundings of an aromatic herb garden

A sensory journey through an organic herb garden, where the intoxicating aromas of plants and flowers fill the senses, and broaden knowledge of Asian herbs. Hoi An is perhaps the best place in Vietnam to learn about herbs, as the soil and weather nourish the plants giving them strong fragrance and flavour.

Hotel updates

Hotel section in MPU 24 - Blog (2)

Garrya

Mu Cang Chai

The soft opening of Garrya took place on 31 August with much interest from the EXO Vietnam team. Located in Vietnam’s breathtaking central northwest region, Garrya Mu Cang Chai offers 110 rooms in a serene retreat amidst the iconic terraced rice fields. Blending bamboo elements, brocade motifs, and modern minimalist design, the property embodies a refined yet natural aesthetic with local hill tribe elements.  Learn more

Bamboo Village Resort & Spa

Mui Ne

A re-feature of one of Mui Ne’s most established properties that opened in 2008. We love this lower budget option as well as their wonderful stretch of beach, the property is surrounded by lush greenery overlooking the ocean. The charming bamboo-inspired resort offers a peaceful escape with well appointed rooms and bungalows. We love the low key vibe of the property. Learn more

Destination News

Airline updates: Here are the latest updates on flight routes within Vietnam, new connections to Europe, and exciting additions across Asia. 

  • Updated domestic Vietnam flight routes (Vietnam Airlines):
    • Danang – Dalat: 3-4 flights per week
    • Danang – Buon Ma Thuot: 3-4 flights per week
    • Danang – Can Tho: 3-4 flights per week
    • Can Tho – Phu Quoc: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
  • New Routes from Europe (Vietnam Airlines):
    • Milan – Hanoi: Tue, Fri, Sat
    • Munich – Hanoi: Mon, Sat
    • Munich – Saigon: Mon, Wed; Tue, Thu
  • New Routes in Asia:
    • Phnom Penh – Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines): Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
    • Hanoi – Kuala Lumpur (Vietjet): Daily
    • Hanoi – Hiroshima, Japan (Vietjet): Thu, Sun
    • Ho Chi Minh – Kota Kinabalu (AirAsia): Tue, Thu, Sat

(Note: all flight routes listed above are return)

Azerai Can Tho change of brand Effective 1 November 2024, the resort will be managed by the owning company, NovaLand. Agents with existing bookings have been contacted and solutions have been offered, however do reach out if you wish further clarification. At this stage the official brand name change to the owning company has not been received, therefore we’ll update once we hear more information.

Road construction completed at Ancient Hue Garden Houses: The long-awaited road construction project in front of Ancient Hue Garden Houses has finally been completed. After a year of road works, the driveway to the resort is now fully paved and smooth, significantly improving accessibility for visitors.

 Maeve Nolan

Product Director

EXO Vietnam

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