No. 2 Issue 2 YOUR GUIDE TO TOURS & ADVENTURES. w w w. l av e r a n d a r e s o r t s. c o m. Bi-Annual Magazine

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1 No. 2 Issue 2 Bi-Annual Magazine YOUR GUIDE TO TOURS & ADVENTURES w w w. l av e r a n d a r e s o r t s. c o m

2 PHU QUOC EXPLORER A MAGAZINE FOR YOUR PHU QUOC ADVENTURES. You re looking at the many exploits the island has to offer. Flip through and see which ones you nd most appealing. And save your excitement for the real journey. Your adventure starts now.

3 Cua Can River

4 12 Amazing tours & activities. Unique ways to discover Phu Quoc. Historical South 1 Sunset JauntS 2 Underwater Escape 3 All Sea, All Day 4 Memorable Moment 5 Bai Sao Lounge 6 CANCELLATION POLICY AND CHILDREN PRICES Cancellation : - A 50% charge will be applied for any cancellation 24 hours prior to the tour departure date - If La Veranda Resort cancels the tour due to any unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, guests will be offered a full refund Cooking It Up 7 Taste of Island Life 8 The Kayak Trek 9 BIKE AND HIKE 10 SUNRISE ESCAPE FOREST ADVENTURE Children : - Children up to the age of 5 can enjoy for free - Children from 6 to 10 have a 50% discount Payment: - Payment can be made in USD or VND and will be settled upon departure

5 Tour Book Historical South History, culture and beach indulgence for a full morning and early afternoon PHU QUOC EXPLORER History, culture and beach indulgence for a full morning and early afternoon. The southern part is home to the island s stars - Bai Sao Beach, Pearl Museum, the French-built Coconut Prison, Tranh Stream, An Thoi Harbour and Phu Quoc s pride - the Pepper Plantation and Fish Sauce Fac - tory. Your day starts with a visit to the Pearl Museum, when you witness that magical moment that an oyster pearl opens and you discover the secrets of how pearls form. Phu Quoc is famed for its pepper and sh sauce that awaits your discovery. The 40-hectare French-built coconut prison, now transformed into a museum, will take you back to the war era and show how the island has bounced back since then. Finally, we save the best for last with an afternoon lounge at Bai Sao Beach voted the most beautiful and serene beach in Vietnam. 09:00 Leave Resort 09:15 Visit Pearl Museum on Long Beach 10:15 Visit Pepper Farm 10:45 Visit the Coconut Prison 11:40 Visit Fish Sauce Factory 12:00 Swimming at Bai Sao 13:30 Leave Sao Beach to Tranh Stream (or An Thoi Harbour) 14:00 Enjoy Tranh Stream (or An Thoi Harbour) 15:30 Back to the Resort TOUR INCLUDES: Private English speaking tour guide Private vehicle Entrance tickets Mineral water Towels for swimming at Sao beach Snorkeling equipment BUT NOT: Lunch Other personal expenses VND 1,000,000+ per person, group of 2 From June to December, the tranquil waterfalls and fresh spring water of Tranh Stream welcomes you. While from January to May, An Thoi Harbour beckons with a steady stream of shing boats.

6 PHU QUOC EXPLORER Sunset Jaunts As night falls, magic begins. Venture out into the open sea on a tradi - tional shing boat. As the sun sets, cast your line and wait. There s an unbelievable excitement and pride in catching your own dinner. Hand this over to the boat's cook for a meal you won t forget. As it gets darker, our local shermen instruct you on the ner points of squid shing. Itinerary*: 16:00 Pick up from resort to go to Duong Dong Harbour 16:20 Boat Trip 17:00 Park boat at a selected area 19:00 Squid shing. Enjoy squid soup. 20:00 Back to Harbour 20:30 Back to the Resort * During the wet season, tour departs from Bai Sao and return to the resort at 21:00. Tour includes: Private English speaking tour guide Private vehicle Mineral water Private boat trip Squid soup Fishing equipment BUT NOT: Other Personal Expenses VND 2,000,000+ per person, group of 2 Tour Book

7 Tour Book Underwater Escape There is as much to see underwater as there is above. PHU QUOC EXPLORER Snorkel through the Gulf of Thailand, where colorful corals abound and the sh welcome you into their abode. The adven- ture starts at An Thoi Harbour, where the captain awaits on a private boat to take you to the various islands of the An Thoi archipelago, which offers spectacular views. Itinerary*: 09:00 Leave Resort 09:15 Visit Pearl Museum 10:15 Reach An Thoi Port, board private boat 10:15 Cruising from An Thoi Port to Dam Ngan Island 11:30 Fishing and Snorkeling at Dam Ngan Island 12:30 Lunch, Relax 14:00 Snorkeling at Gam Ghi Island 14:30 Cruising back to An Thoi harbour 15:40 Back to the Resort Tour includes: Private English speaking tour guide Private vehicle Mineral water Private boat trip Lunch Fishing and Snorkeling equipment Towels BUT NOT: Other Personal Expenses VND 3,000,000+ per person, group of 2 * Available only during Dry Season.

8 PHU QUOC EXPLORER All Sea All Day Swim, snorkel, FIsh, repeat. Tour Book Available during dry season, a day with the Sea awaits you here. It all starts at the Duong Dong harbor, where the captain awaits on a private boat to take you to the northern part s most exciting adventures - spot shing at Turtle Island, swimming at Vung Bau Beach & snorkeling at Fingernail Island. 09:00 Leave resort for Duong Dong Town 09:20 Reach Duong Dong Harbor 09:30 Cruising to the North of Phu Quoc Island 11:00 Reach Turtle Island 11:00 Fishing and Snorkeling off Turtle Island 12:30 Lunch on the Boat 13:30 Cruising to Fingernail Island for Snorkeling 14:00 Cruising back to Duong Dong Town 15:30 Arrive at Duong Dong Harbor 15:40 Back to the Resort 16:00 Finish Tour Tour includes: Private English speaking tour guide Private vehicle Mineral water Private boat trip Lunch Fishing and Snorkeling equipment Towels BUT NOT: Other personal expenses VND 2,500,000+ per person, group of 2

9 La Veranda s Gam Ghi Island For a truly Memorable Moment, the La Veranda Private Island tour takes you to a secluded sanctuary for a day of luxurious relaxation.

10 Tour Book Memorable Moment La Veranda s Private Island A PRIVATE BEACH ALL YOURS FOR A DAY. Close your eyes and imagine a pristine white island sitting on the clearest water. La Veranda Resort full lls that fantasy with a voyage to our very own Gam Ghi Island. La Veranda s island, with a private beach all yours for a day. Uninhabited and away from the rest, a truly pristine and private tour, except for the luxu ries we bring on board, like your very own chef and waiting staff ready at your beck and call. Once on the island, do as you please: walk along the white sand with a cool drink or two, snorkel, relax, sunbathe, whatever you fancy. It s your beach. 08:15 08:25 09:00 09:30 10:00 13:00 16:00 17:00 Leave the Resort Visit Pepper Farm Arrive at An Thoi Port Board Private boat Stop over at Floating Fish Farm Arrive at Gam Ghi Island Luxurious BBQ lunch During the day, pick your favourite beach activities: Snorkeling, Swimming, Sunbathing, Island Exploring Cruise back through the archipelago of Phu Quoc Reach An Thoi Port Back to the Resort Tour includes: Private English Speaking Tour Guide Private Vehicle Mineral Water Private Boat Trip Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks and water on the boat journey to Gam Ghi island Private Luxurious Lunch Snorkeling Equipment BUT NOT: Other Personal Expenses VND 5,500,000+ per person, group of 2

11 PHU QUOC EXPLORER Sao Beach Lounge Relax AT Bai Sao Paradise A hidden getaway on Phu Quoc Island, Bai Sao is hard to nd or to get to, but once you reach the destination, it ful lls that dream of a virgin and idyllic beach in your mind. Take a day and venture to this paradise with this offer. Bai Sao or Star Beach ranks high not only as one of the best beaches in Vietnam but also in all of Southeast Asia. Located on the Southeastern side of Phu Quoc Island in An Thoi town, it is a seven kilometer stretch of white sand heaven. Get ready for the most picturesque & natural views of the Island. Come to Bai Sao s Paradiso Restaurant & Beach Club and feel free to enjoy the day, explore the beach, and lay down on a Sun lounger to watch the day go by. To get to the destination, it is highly recom mended to go by car service or taxi. Tour Includes: Private Taxi Service Towels for Swimming at Sao Beach Sunloungers 10% discount on the total bill Tour Book BUT NOT: Food & Drinks and Sun lounger for the Day Other personal expenses VND 1,250,000+ per person, group of 2 09:30 10:30 12:00 12:30 16:30 Depart from the Resort Arrive at Bai Sao Paradiso Beach Club & Restaurant Paradiso Beachside Lunch Swimming in Sao Beach, Sunbathing, Free N Easy Back to the Resort

12 Tour Book Cooking It Up The La Veranda Cooking Class Experience PHU QUOC EXPLORER Learn the art of Vietnamese cooking and bring back the avors of Vietnam to your very own kitchen. With this activity, cooking becomes a time to discover and unwind. Join this interactive and engaging class for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. After your morning breakfast, our Sous Chef escorts you on a trip to the local market. See an explosion of culture and avors as you haggle to purchase the freshest ingredients and aromatic spices. After your trip to the market, visit our own organic farm to pick the products you need. Finally, enjoy your hands-on cooking class as you recreate age-old traditional dishes. Menu Option #1: Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Soya Bean and Peanut Sauce Traditional Phu Quoc Pancake Prawn in Caramel Fish Sauce with Steamed Rice Ha Noi Sweet Corn Soup Menu Option #2: Fresh Spring Rolls w/ Pork & Prawn with Soya Bean & Peanut Sauce Stir Fried Ginger Chicken with Steamed Rice Seafood Hot Pot Sweet Lotus Seed Soup 09:00 Depart the Resort with La Veranda's Sous Chef and go to the Local Market 10:30 Return for a refreshing drink at Le Bar 10:45 Explore La Veranda s organic farm and pick your greens 11:00 Start the cooking experience in the gar - den of Le Jardin Restaurant 11:00 After each course, enjoy the dish of your own creation 13:00 Complete Class Tour Includes: Private English speaking Tour Guide Private Vehicle Local Market & Organic Garden Ingredients Mineral Water Organic Mocktail Dedicated Chef Set Menu Lunch prepared During Class (excluding drinks) BUT NOT: Extra drinks that are not mentioned above Other Personal Expenses VND 1,750,000+ per person, group of 2

13 PHU QUOC EXPLORER Tour Book Taste Of Island Life Experience and live the local life. Pray for a good catch like any Phu Quoc sherman at the Dinh Cau Temple. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Duong Dong town, the frenzy of the open market, the beauty of the pier and the daily wonders in Ham Ninh shing village. Top it all off with a nice intoxicating sip of the island s best pro - duce, SIM wine, culled from the mountain s rose myrtle. 14:00 14:40 15:20 15:40 16:15 17:10 18:00 18:30 Leave Resort for Ham Ninh Visit Ham Ninh Fishing Village Wet Season: Tranh Stream Dry Season: Bee Farm Visit Tranh Stream waterfall Visit Sim Wine Factory Visit Local Fishing Market Visit Dinh Cau Temple and enjoy watching the sunset while sipping Café Sua Da Back to the Resort Tour includes: Private English speaking tour guide Private vehicle Mineral Water BUT NOT: Other personal expenses VND 800,000+ per person, group of 2

14 Tour Book The Kayak Trek 1 Start by BOAT, end by CAR. PHU QUOC EXPLORER Availability: Dry Season The exhilaration comes from the diverse activities packed one after another. Starting with kayaking in the Cua Can river, trekking at the National Park and driving to Ganh Dau cape for a glimpse of the islands of Cambodia. 09:00 09:20 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:30 14:45 16:00 16:40 17:30 Leave resort to Duong Dong Harbour Board boat and travel to Fingernail Island and Turtle Island Lunch on the boat Travel to Ganh Dau Cape for a glimpse of Cambodia Transfer to a car Forest Mountain Trek Travel to Cua Can river for kayaking Choice of kayak or small speed boat up river Visit the Pepper Farm Visit the Fish Sauce Factory Arrive back at the Resort But not: Other Personal Expenses VND 3,200,000+ per person, group of 2 TOUR INCLUDES: Private English Speaking Tour Guide Private Vehicle Mineral Water Private Boat Trip Kayaks / mini speed boat Private Lunch (Boat Option Only)

15 PHU QUOC EXPLORER Tour Book The Kayak Trek 2 NATURE AND CULTURE IN A DAY Availability: Wet Season / Without Boat Option The exhilaration comes from the diverse activities packed one after another. Start your cultural journey with a visit to the Fish Sauce Factory and Pepper Farms with kayaking in the Cua Can River, trekking at the National Park and ending with a visit to the organic bee farm. 09:00 09:20 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 Leave resort by private van Visit the Fish Sauce Factory Visit the Pepper Farm Travel to Cua Can River for kayaking Choice of kayak or small speed boat up river Optional lunch at a riverside restaurant Forest Mountain Trek Visit the Bee Farm Drive back to the Resort But not: Lunch (Without Boat Option) Other Personal Expenses VND 1,500,000+ per person, group of 2 TOUR INCLUDES: Private English Speaking Tour Guide Private Vehicle Mineral Water Kayaks / mini speed boat

16 Tour Book Bike And Hike PHU QUOC EXPLORER For a true sense of adventure, hop on the back of the Xe Om motorbike and expe - rience the island up close and personal. Follow the trail that leads you to the charms of Phu Quoc, the idyllic village life and the friendly smiles of the people. Then hike to Da Ban stream, where the spring water and the waterfalls will leave you breathless. 09:00 09:40 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:20 13:30 14:30 16:15 Leave Resort via Xe Om Motorbikes Visit Fish Sauce Factory Visit Pepper Farm Follow the Village Trail to see local daily life Leave bikes at local s house and start walking to Da Ban Stream Reach Da Ban Stream, trek along stream and forest. Picnic lunch box near Stream Xe Om Motorbike back to the Resort Finish Tour Tour includes: Private English speaking tour guide Entrance Fees Private Xe Om Vehicle Mineral Waters Picnic Lunch Box (sandwich & fruit) BUT NOT: Other Personal Expenses VND 1,000,000+ per person, a group of 2-6 for Xe Om If you would prefer to go by private car: VND 1,500,000+ per person, group of 2 TIP: Sports shoes should be worn for safety.

17 PHU QUOC EXPLORER Sunrise Escape DEEP SEA FIshing & snorkeling adventure Tour Book Availability: Dry Season Set off at daybreak and take a slow cruise. Just like a local sherman, have a fresh cup of Vietnamese coffee and watch the Phu Quoc sunrise amidst the hum of sher folk activities. Deep-sea shing follows with local shermen. Your catch will be grilled BBQ-style for you to enjoy. The adventure continues as the boat goes to snorkeling spots with clear waters and amazing corals. This tour is available from December 1st - May 31st depending on weather conditions. TOUR INCLUDES: Private English Speaking Tour Guide Private Vehicle Private Boat Trip Private Breakfast (Set Menu & Fresh Fruits) Mineral Water Quality Snorkeling & Fishing Equipment Private Lunch (Enjoy your catch BBQ Fish Style on Board) But not: Other Personal Expenses 04:45 05:15 05:30 05:45 11:30 12:00 14:00 14:30 Leave resort to An Thoi Harbour Board boat & cruiseout to sea Breakfast on the boat Deep Sea Fishing at different locations BBQ Fish style Lunch on the boat Snorkeling on the way back to the Harbour Travel back to An Thoi Harbour and Transfer to Car Arrive at the Resort VND 3,900,000+ per person, group of 2 TIP: Due to limited number of boats, please book 2 days in advance.

18 Forest Adventure Half day hiking tour Tour Book PHU QUOC EXPLORER Availability: Dry Season / Half Day Tour Discover a Vietnamese jungle, its ora & fauna, and its storied past all in an afternoon. As you hike up the Cua Can Mountain, local guides give you a glimpse of how people hunted and foraged food a long time ago. Navigate through trees and trek to the peak of the mountain to see where wild Myrtle plants grow. Phu Quoc s renowned SIM wine is made from the Myrtle fruit. VND 1,500,000+ per person, group of 2 TIP: Wear long sleeves, trousers and comfortable walking shoes. 14:00 14:30 15:00 17:00 17:15 18:00 Leave resort by private van Arrive at Cua Can Mountain Mountain Trekking with Local Guide Guests Reach Foot of Mountain Travel back by private van Arrive at the Resort TOUR INCLUDES: One Private English Speaking Tour Guide One Local Guide Private Vehicle Mineral Water But not: Lunch Other Personal Expenses

19 MEMORABLE INDULGENCES LA VERANDA PHU QUOC ISLAND THE PLEASURE STAYS WITH YOU The light touch of the masseuse soothes as the lulling hum of the breeze caresses as light as a kiss. The magic continues as your taste buds luxuriate in the perfect gastronomic flavors one can t find anywhere else. mgallery.com accorhotels.com Le Spa & The Peppertree at La Veranda. Touted as the island's most unforgettable experiences. All waiting for you. Make a reservation today. LA VERANDA RESORT Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 7, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam TEL.: +84 (0)