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1 Issue 4 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 PHÚ QUÔC EXPLORER A MAGAZINE FOR YOUR PHÚ QUỐC ADVENTURES. You are 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 PhÚ QUỐC ISLAND Thơm Beach Rạch Tràm Beach Gành Dầu Beach Rạch Vẹm Beach Golf Course Phú Quốc National Park Bổn Beach Cửa Cạn River Ông Thầy Mountain Turtle Island Vũng Bầu Beach Đá Bàn Stream Ông Lang Beach Dương Đông Night Market LEGEND 1. La Veranda Resort 2. Fish Sauce Factory Dương Đông Lake Hàm Ninh Fishing Village Vòng Beach 3. Cội Nguồn Museum 4. Pepper Farm 5. Pearl Museum 6. Bee Farm 7. Sim Wine Factory 8. Nguyễn Trung Trực Temple 9. Dinh Cậu Temple 10. Hộ Quốc Pagoda 11. Paradiso Beach Club 12. Gầm Ghì Island An Thới Port

4 12 Amazing tours & activities. Unique ways to discover PHÚ QUỐC Historical South 1 Sunset JauntS 2 Underwater Escape 3 All Sea, All Day 4 Memorable Moment 5 SAO BEACH 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 Kayak Trek 1 9 Kayak Trek 2 10 LOCAL LIFE & NATURAL TRAIL FISHING EXPEDITIONS Children : - Children under the age of 6 can enjoy for free - Children from 6 to 10 have a 50% discount. Payment: - Payment can be made in VND and will be settled upon departure

5 Historical South History, culture and beach indulgence for a full morning and early afternoon History, culture and beach indulgence for a full morning and early afternoon. The southern part is home to the island s French-built Coconut Prison, An Thới Harbour and Phú Quốc s pride, the Pepper Plantation and Fish Sauce Factory. Your day starts with a visit to the Pearl Museum, when you witness that magical moment that a pearl-oyster opens and you discover the secrets of how pearls form. Phú Quốc is famed for its pepper and fish 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 Sao Beach voted the most beautiful and serene beach in Vietnam. Ÿ 09:00 Pick up from the Resort Ÿ 09:15 Visit Pearl Museum Ÿ 10:15 Visit Pepper Farm Ÿ 10:45 Visit Coconut Prison Ÿ 11:40 Visit Fish Sauce Factory Ÿ 12:00 Visit An Thới Sea Port Ÿ 13:00 Swimming at Sao Beach Ÿ 15:30 Return to the Resort TOUR INCLUDES: Entrance Tickets Towels for Swimming at Sao Beach BUT NOT: Sunloungers in Sao Beach VND 1,300,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum An Thới Harbour beckons with a steady stream of fishing boats.

6 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 is an unbelievable excitement and pride in catching your own dinner. Hand this over to the boat's cook for a meal you will not forget. As it gets darker, our local shermen instruct you on the ner points of squid shing. Itinerary*: 16:00 Pick up from the Resort 16:20 Board Private Boat at Dương Đông 17:00 Sunset Cruise 18:00 Squid Fishing - Try Your Luck at Catching your Dinner 19:00 Private Dinner on the Boat 20:00 Back to the Harbour 20:30 Return to the Resort * During the wet season, tour departs from Bãi Sao and returns to the resort at 21:00 Tour includes: Private Boat Trip Dinner Fishing Equipment BUT NOT: VND 2,300,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

7 Underwater Escape There is as much to see underwater as there is above Snorkel through the Gulf of Thailand, where colorful corals abound and the sh welcome you into their abode. The adven- ture starts at An Thới Harbour, where the captain awaits on a private boat to take you to the various islands of the An Thới archipelago, which offers spectacular views. Itinerary*: 09:00 Pick up from the Resort 09:15 Visit Pearl Museum 10:15 Board Private Boat in An Thới 10:15 Cruise Around the Islands in the Archipelago 11:30 Fishing and Snorkeling 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Snorkeling and Exploring the Islands' Beaches and Nature 14:30 Cruising back to An Thới Harbour 16:00 Return to the Resort Tour includes: Private Boat trip Lunch Fishing and Snorkeling Equipment Towels BUT NOT: VND 3,150,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum * Available during Dry Season. * Available depending on weather conditions during Wet Season.

8 All Sea All Day Swim, snorkel, FIsh, repeat Available during dry season, a day with the Sea awaits you here. It all starts at the Dương Đông Harbour, 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 Vũng Bầu Beach & snorkeling at Fingernail Island. 09:00 Departure from the Resort 09:20 Reach Dương Đông Harbour 09:30 Cruising to the North of Phú Quốc 11:00 Reach Turtle Island 11:00 Fishing and Snorkeling off Turtle Island 12:30 Lunch on the Boat, anchoring near Vũng Bầu Beach 14:00 Cruising back to Dương Đông 15:30 Arrive at Dương Đông Harbour 16:00 Return to the Resort Tour includes: Private Boat Trip Lunch Fishing and Snorkeling Equipment Towels BUT NOT: VND 2,900,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

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 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 ful lls that fantasy with a voyage to our very own Gầm Ghì 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 luxuries 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 Pick up from the Resort Visit Pepper Farm Board Private Boat in An Thới Stop over at Floating Fish Farm Arrive at Gầm Ghì Island Luxurious BBQ lunch During the day, pick your favourite beach activities: Snorkeling, Swimming, Sunbathing, Island Exploring Cruise back through the archipelago of Phú Quốc Reach An Thới Port Return to the Resort Tour includes: Private Boat trip Complimentary bottle of Sparkling Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks and Water on the Boat Journey to Gầm Ghì Island Private Luxurious Lunch Snorkeling Equipment BUT NOT: VND 5,500,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

11 Sao Beach Lounge Relax AT Sao BEACH A hidden getaway on Phú Quốc Island, Bãi 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. Bãi 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 Phú Quốc Island in An Thới Town, it is a seven kilometer stretch of white sand heaven. Get ready for the most picturesque & natural views of the Island. Come to Bãi 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 recommended to go by car service or taxi. Tour Includes: Private Taxi Service Towels for Swimming at Sao Beach Sunloungers Seafood Platter BUT NOT: Drinks for the Day VND 1,250,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum 09:30 10:30 12:00 12:30 16:30 Pick up from the Resort Arrive at Bãi Sao Paradiso Beach Club & Restaurant Paradiso Beachside Lunch Swimming in Sao Beach, Sunbathing, Free & Easy Return to the Resort

12 Cooking It Up The La Veranda Cooking Class Experience 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: Vegetable and Tofu Rice Paper Roll with Vietnamese Miso Dipping Sauce Pork-stuffed Squid in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Steamed Rice Seafood Hot Pot Sweet Corn Soup Menu Option 2: Pork and Prawn Rice Paper Roll with Vietnamese Miso Dipping Sauce Traditional Seafood Crepe Prawns in Caramelised Fish Sauce with Steamed Rice Sweet Lotus Seed Soup 09:30 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: Local Market & Organic Garden Ingredients Organic Mocktail Dedicated Chef Set Menu Lunch prepared during Class BUT NOT: Any extra drinks not mentioned above VND 1,750,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

13 Taste Of Island Life Experience and live the local life. Pray for a good catch like any Phú Quốc sherman at the Dinh Cậu Temple. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Dương Đông town, the frenzy of the open market, the beauty of the pier and the daily wonders in Hàm Ninh shing village. Top it all off with a nice intoxicating sip of the island s best produce, sim wine, culled from the mountain s rose myrtle. 14:00 Pick up from the Resort 14:40 Visit Hàm Ninh Fishing Village 15:40 Wet Season: Visit Tranh Stream Dry Season: Visit Bee Farm 16:30 Visit Sim Wine Factory 17:10 Visit Local Fishing Market 18:00 Visit Dinh Cậu temple and enjoy watching the sunset while sipping Cà Phê Sữa Đá 18:30 Return to the Resort Tour includes: BUT NOT: VND 950,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

14 Kayak Trek 1 Start by BOAT, end by CAR Available during Dry Season. Available depending on weather conditions during Wet Season. The exhilaration comes from the diverse activities packed one after another. Starting with kayaking in the Cửa Cạn river, trekking at the National Park and driving to Gành Dầu 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 17:00 Pick up from the resort to Dương Đông Harbour Board boat and travel to Turtle Island Lunch on the boat, anchored near Vũng Bầu Beach Travel to Gành Dầu Cape for a glimpse of Cambodia Transfer to a car Forest Mountain Trek Travel to Cửa Cạn river for kayaking Choice of kayak or small speed boat up river Visit the Pepper Farm and Fish Sauce Factory Arrive back at the Resort TOUR INCLUDES: Private Boat Trip Kayaks / Mini Speed Boat Private Lunch (Boat Option Only) But not: VND 3,300,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

15 Kayak Trek 2 NATURE AND CULTURE IN A DAY 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 Cửa Cạn River, trekking at the National Park and ending with a visit to the organic bee farm. 09:00 Pick up from the Resort 09:20 Visit the Fish Sauce Factory 10:45 Visit the Pepper farm 11:15 Visit the Bee Farm 12:30 Forest Mountain Trek 13:00 Travel to Cửa Cạn River 13:30 Optional lunch at riverside restaurant 14:00 Kayaking in Cửa Cạn River. Choice of kayak or small speed boat up river 15:30 Return to the Resort But not: VND 1,750,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum TOUR INCLUDES: Kayaks / Mini Speed Boat Packed Lunch

16 Local Life & Nature Trail Follow the trail that leads you to the charms of Phú Quốc, the idyllic village life and the friendly smiles of the people Pick up from the Resort Visit Fish Sauce Factory Bee farm and Phú Quốc's own brewery 11:00 Follow the Village Trail to see local daily life & Floating Communities 12:00 Explore Rạch Vẹm Beach 12:30 Picnic Lunch on the Beach 13:30 Trek along Forest Walk 14:00 Visit Gành Dầu Cape for a glimpse of Cambodia 15:30 Return to the Resort BUT NOT: VND 1,600,000+ per person, a group of 2 minimum Tour includes: s Packed Lunch

17 Fishing Expeditions Sunrise Escape & Net Fishing Discovery Available during Dry Season. Available depending on weather conditions during Wet 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 Phú Quốc sunrise amidst the hum of sher folk activities. Deep-sea shing follows with local shermen. Your catch will be grilled barbecue style for you to enjoy. The adventure continues as the boat goes to snorkeling spots with clear waters and amazing corals. TOUR INCLUDES: Private Boat Trip Private Breakfast (Sunrise Escape tour) Quality Snorkeling & Fishing Equipment Private Lunch But not: SUNRISE ESCAPE: 04:45 Depart to An Thới Harbour 05:15 Board boat & cruise out to sea 05:30 Breakfast on the boat 05:45 Deep Sea Fishing at different locations 11:30 Barbecue style Lunch on boat 12:00 Snorkeling on the way back to the Harbour 14:00 Travel back to An Thới Harbour and Transfer to Car 14:30 Return to the Resort VND 4,000,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum Net Fishing Discovery: 08:00 Depart from the Resort to Bãi Thơm 09:00 Arrive at Bãi Thơm. Net Fishing with local sherman in a typical Phú Quốc shing boat 12:00 Cook the catch-of-the-day in a family restaurant back on the beach 14:00 Explore the beach and surrounding area 15:00 Depart from Bãi Thơm 16:00 Return to the Resort VND 3,150,000+ per person, group of 2 minimum

18 It s your idea of PARADISO If you were thinking of powdery white sands, crystal clear sea water, calming waves, treelined shores & curving mountains that seem to exist for the sole purpose of ensuring your seclusion, then you will have to pardon us for intruding into your thoughts, for such a place does exist. Bãi Sao, Vietnam's best beach. Perfect as it is. But even perfection still needs a few amenities on board. Paradiso sits on the tail end of the beautiful shores of Bãi Sao, away from the maddening crowd. A beach club-restaurant offering simple yet welcome conveniences you will not nd in any place on the strip readily accessible sun beds, fresh clean towels, WiFi & easy listening music to lull you to sleep while you enjoy the calming sea breeze. You might think with the seclusion, Paradiso could not possibly offer enough options for you to choose from. But let us assure you, with the varied modern local & international cuisines available, you could graze all day & still not have scratched the surface of what Paradiso has to offer. Well-stocked with fresh seafood and other ingredients to whip up classic western cuisines, Paradiso offers delicious, yet affordable meals, complemented with refreshing drinks to enjoy as you take in the sight. All you are expected to do is eat, drink, chill, repeat. Come to Bãi Sao Beach for the natural beach wonder. And visit Paradiso for the extra wonders that make Bãi Sao exactly like paradise. GETTING THERE T : +84 (0) A : 3 Bãi Sao, Ấp 4, An Thới Town, Phú Quốc Island

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 cannot 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) MGALLERY BY SOFITEL, A COLLECTION OF MEMORABLE HOTELS: EUROPE - AFRICA - MIDDLE EAST - ASIA PACIFIC