Registration for all off-site activities will close on 13 December
Important: There are three days of off-site activities: 20-23 February.
These activities are open to members and their registered guests. Please register for one off-site activity per off-site day.
Please read these important notes about off-site activities:
- Registered members and their guests may sign-up for one off-site activity per person per off-site day.
- All off-site activities have limited space and are first come, first served.
- Some activities may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Some off-site activities may require a payment voucher and are indicated in the description.
- All user-pay activities are non-refundable.
- Members and their guests that sign-up for the same activity will be assigned to the same group.
- There are no wait-lists for sold out activities.
- No meals are included in the off-sites unless noted.
For questions about off-site activities, please contact the EO Global Events Team at [email protected].
Registration for all off-site activities will close on 20 November.
Thursday Afternoon, 20 February: Siem Reap*
Please register for one off-site activity on Thursday, 20 February.
Shop Local Markets with Private Guide
Departure time: 2:00 pm
Return time: 5:30 pm
Price: Free
Take a shuttle to the city outskirts and explore some of the finest shopping venues in Siem Reap with a private guide.
Angkor Silk Farm
Artisans d’Angkor
Theam Gallery
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Return to the Temples
Departure time: 2:00 pm
Return time: 5:30 pm
Price: Free
Are you excited to explore the temples in Cambodia? You will visit the temples this morning to watch the sunrise! And if that’s not enough, join the afternoon off-site activity to explore more temples. We will walk through the Angkor Thom Complex, exploring with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces and other early carvings on 54 towers. Afterward, we will continue on to the Ta Prohm Temple. The Ta Prohm Temple has been reclaimed by the jungle as giant tree trunks intertwine through ancient stone seamlessly with a rugged texture that is captivating. So do not forget your camera!
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Countryside Quad Bike Adventure
Departure time: 2:00 pm
Return time: 5:30 pm
Price: Free
You will discover the beautiful Cambodian countryside during this quad bike adventure. There is much more to Siem Reap than Angkor Wat! Get ready for a fast-paced ride through the villages, rice paddies, plantations and temples of Siem Reap Province with an expert guide as you learn more about the country and its friendly people.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Cook like a Khmer Chef
Departure time: 2:00 pm
Return time: 5:00 pm
Price: Free
While traditional Khmer (Cambodian) cuisine is prepared with a small number of ingredients, the ingredients have an array of textures, aromas and flavors that are light and subtle. Rice is an integral part of Vietnamese cuisine and nearly a sacred component of Khmer Culture, along with fish and shellfish. You will visit the local market with your chef to learn about Khmer ingredients before getting to work in the kitchen and you will also cook and sample several local dishes, so eat a light lunch!
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
*We will also offer shuttles into Siem Reap if you would prefer to explore the town. It is a 15 minute drive from the resort. You will be picked up from the same location as drop-off in the Old Market.
Shuttle Schedule:
Pick-up times from Sofitel
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Pick-up times from Old Market
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Friday Midday, 21 February: Ho Chi Minh City
Please register for one off-site activity on Friday, 21 February.
Historic Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Departure time: Immediately upon landing in Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 10:30 am
Return time: 4:00 pm
Price: Free
Travel back in time to explore and experience the treacherous Cu Chi Tunnels outside of Saigon, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam-American War. As you tour the underground network, your guide will provide insight into the Vietnamese guerrillas’ ingenious methods to remain undetected. Trap doors, booby traps, air filtration systems and more aided the Viet Cong for years and helped prolong the war with the Americans.
You will depart for the tour immediately upon landing in Ho Chi Minh City and will be provided with to-go meals and snacks. After the tour, speedboats will transport you down the Saigon River into downtown Saigon.
Note: The Cu Chi Tunnels have been widened in places for visitors. However, they can be dark, hot and cramped for some members.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Tour of House of Fritz Hansen Saigon
Departure time: 10:30 am
Return time: 4:00 pm
Fritz Hansen is an exclusive, international design brand whose timeless collection unites world-famous classic and contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories. Founded in Denmark in 1872, the company boasts a long history of collaborating with leading international designers to bring their visionary concepts to life – and to the spaces they help transform. Following an intimate look at the showroom, members will enjoy lunch while listening to stories about the modernization of Vietnam and the growth and development of private businesses in the region.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Sunday Morning, 23 February: Hoi An
Please register for any one off-site activity on Sunday, 23 February.
Countryside Vespa Tour
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 1:00 pm
Price: Free
From downtown Hoi An, you will ride along the river and over the bridge to Cam Kim Island’s beautiful countryside. Next, you will make stops at an ancestral house and a traditional boat builder’s yard before setting off to explore the sleepy island villages. From there, you will zig-zag through a breathtaking landscape of rice paddies and farmlands as you learn about the art of mat weaving and farming from local families. What’s more, you will learn how to make—and eat—the perfect Banh Dap (rice cracker). The day will end with a ride into a small village. We will stop at the local café for coffee and learn the art of coffee roasting before heading back to the resort.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Market Tour and Cooking Class
Departure time: 9:30 am
Return time: TBA
Price: Free
Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh and aromatic dishes. But before making your lunch, you will take a guided tour through a local food market where a variety of produce and goods are available for purchase. With demonstrations from local chefs focusing on street food, you will learn to cook several Vietnamese specialties before sitting down to enjoy your hard work!
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Be a Fisherman
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 12:00 pm
Price: Free
Enjoy a wide range of experiences on this eco-tour, from learning traditional fishing techniques to paddling the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats along the tranquil coconut palm flanked waterways. Meet and fish with local fishermen in a nearby village as they teach you centuries old techniques.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Cycling to Tra Que Herb Village
Departure time: 9:00 am
Return time: 12:15 pm
Price: Free
Experience a day of living and working with the local people in surrounding villages. You will set out from downtown Hoi An by bicycle to visit with and learn from the farmers at Thanh Dong organic farm. It’s the first and only organic farm in Hoi An. At a local farmer’s home, they will teach you more about the methods of chemical-free farming and its positive effects on the environment before making traditional cakes with them. Before returning to the resort, you will enjoy a relaxing herbal foot bath ahead of your bike ride through the beautiful countryside.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
Luxury Spa Experience
Various times throughout the day
Price: Free
The spa at the Four Seasons Resort, the Nam Hai is beautifully perched over a lotus pond and guided by the renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s. His teachings foster not only wellness but also compassion. The spa was named the Global Wellness Resort of the Year in 2018 for their Zen master inspired spa. Treat yourself to a one-hour massage and enjoy the relaxation spaces and spa facilities. Massage times will be assigned by the spa staff.
What to bring/ wear: Check back later.
