AVANI Quy Nhon Resorts & Spa

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

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ACTIVITIES

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chopstickBAMBOO CHOPSTICKS COOKING CLASS Sign up for an engaging culinary journey of indigenous flavors at Bamboo Chopsticks Class. Visit a local market with your master chef instructor to hand select exotic ingredients. Choose from a collection of traditional Vietnamese cuisine set menus, or create your own menu by selecting from a range of individual recipes. Have your lesson in our integrated show kitchen at the restaurant, beginning with an informative theory session about traditional cooking equipment and the special characteristics of each dish, followed by a step by step cooking class. Savor your creations at a chef hosted meal and leave with unforgettable memories and new culinary skills.

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SWIMMING Scenically situated beside the beach and surrounded by tropical gardens, our swimming pool affords blissful relaxation.

FITNESS Our gym, opened 24hr is fully equipped with individual weight machines, free weights and cardio machines so that you can maintain a well rounded exercise regime throughout your stay.

YOGA & TAI CHI Let our qualified instructors guide you through a routine of gentle stretches and strengthening poses to help you develop poise and holistic harmony. Lessons are tailored to the needs and abilities of both beginners and experienced practitioners.

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SEA KAYAKINGFollow the curves of the local coastline, designed by the subtle movements of the changing tides. Explore the marine life that surrounds you, paddling through the clear waters of the South China Sea. Exert your body, open your eyes, and make a splash; revel in an excursion of endless discovery.

MORNING MEDITATIONClear your mind and achieve a sense of heightened well-being with gentle stretching and meditation to start your day. At Avani Quy Nhon guided meditation sessions on the beach, you’ll be able to draw inspiration from the gorgeous island surrounds as they are woken by the dawn.

SNORKELINGSubmerge yourself in an underwater adventure; meet the stunning flora and fauna that inhabit the sea. Put on your mask and take the plunge.

VOLLEYBALL & BADMINTON Feeling waterlogged? Take part in a pick-up match of volleyball or badminton on the beach – just let us know and we’ll provide the nets and equipment and turn a strip of beach into your court.

BIKING

From gently winding village roads to dramatic rolling hillsides, exploring beautiful landscapes by bicycle is a great way to meet the locals and discover the area’s highlights up close and personal. Suggested trails and routes, are available at the Front Desk.

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RUNNING2, 5 or 10 Km, we have the perfect running trail available to satisfy your desire. Tide-up your laces and get your jogging map at the Front Desk.

HORSE RIDING

Set out in the early morning or late afternoon to explore the surrounding forests and villages on horseback. Or revel in a breathtaking beach ride, cantering along powdery sands and enjoying the rare opportunity to swim with your horse in the sea. Horses and routes cater for novices and experienced riders.

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EXCURSIONS

GLAMOROUS PICNIC DINNER AT QUOC LO BEACH Enjoy a choice of western and vietnamese picnic style menus in the romantic setting of Quoc Lo beach, located on the southern tip of our property. Relax on comfy cushions set out on a rug with a table beside the millenarian beach’s rocks, and warm yourself nearby the fire camp that we’ll light up for you. Chilled bubbles or round burgundy, the choice is yours.

HON NGANG ISLAND PICNIC

Just a 10 minute boat journey away, Hon Ngang Island offers a seductive escape that is yours to treasure in blissful privacy. Chat over the culinary options with our culinary expert, choosing between tasty salad creations, seafood treat and barbeque delights, paired with a selection of beverages. Savour your picnic on a rug laid out with cushions and a low table. Relax afterwards, drinking in the tranquil ocean panorama. Enjoy a stroll around your tiny private island, followed perhaps by a cool swim and a spot of snorkeling, feeling fully refreshed before the journey back to the resort.

LOCAL MARKET TOUR WITH STREET SMART BUDDY With our Street Smart Buddy as your knowledgeable insider guide, visit the Quy Nhon central market fisherman market and night market, in order to get a real sense of local adventure. From haggling over souvenirs, arts and crafts and pottery items, to finding the best food vendors and discovering the night market’s secret highlights, this trip can be tailored to your personal preferences. Travel by hotel car or scooter for a private tour of between 1 and 3 hours.

BINH DINH DEEP SEA FISHING Try your skills at line fishing and experience the glittering waters from a local’s point of view aboard a traditional sailing boat. A bite is almost guaranteed.

HALF DAY BICYCLE TOUR AT XUAN HAI Stepping back in time is a charming adventure with this 17.6 kilometre self-guided cyclo tour. Travel at your own pace to a village that remains untouched by tourism. Don’t miss dining at the floating restaurant, which serves the seafood catch of the day in truly local style.

DAP DA VILLAGE TOUR

Take a comfortable trip, in an air conditioning luxury car to this artisanal village to see its handcrafted pottery, woodwork, blacksmiths and Vietnamese rice hats.

CHAM HISTORICAL JOURNEY

Make the most of Avani Quy Nhon unique location at the heart of one of the world's most intriguing destinations. Our local experts and guides will take you on an up-close historic journey through the 11th century Cham dynasty . Discover the complex of Banh It towers, an old tower cluster of Champa people. Standing under the foot of the towers or on the peak on a high mount, you can sense the immenseness of the universe and never-ending of time. Explore the three spires of the Duong Long towers, the most beautiful and fascinating relic from the Cham Pa culture and admire the carved stone designs which are drawing, since years, the attention of researchers. Finish your fantastic journey with the Doi Tower (twin towers) and contemplate the giant linga and yoni stone statues in white color that represent man’s maintenance and immortality.

QUY NHON CITY ON 4 OR 2 WHEELS

Choose your transportation mode, by scooter or by car and depart for a well-rounded mix of the city’s attractions, including the Cham Doi towers, Long Khanh temple, the bustling Dam market and the buzzing Queen Beach offering multiple arts and crafts objects and souvenirs. End your excursion by a cultural stop at the fascinating Binh Dinh history museum.

HISTORY AND MARTIAL ARTS AT QUANG TRUNG MUSEUM

Located in the southern part of the central region, Binh Dinh province is not only known as the land of Vietnamese traditional martial arts but also the birthplace of King Quang Trung, leader of the Tay Son uprising at the end the 18th century. The museum dedicated to this national hero is a historic landmark that will certainly attract your attention.

AVANI QUY NHON RESORT & SPA

Ghenh Rang, Bai Dai Beach, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam

T +84 56 3840 132 | F +84 56 3840 138 | E quynhon@avanihotels.com

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