The north of Thailand was my FAVOURITE. I loved the diverse range of 'stays' which kept it exciting and much like an adventure and showed what Thailand had to offer. The Jungle Raft on the second night was an essential bonding experience for the group and allowed us to build friendships and enjoy the trip way more than if we hadn't had that crucial opportunity to connect. The included experiences, free time add ons, and even trip manager suggestions were all top tier! I didn't regret a single experience. 2 night stays were also a relief as travelling can get quite tiring and found that their timing was essential.
AdventureChill out
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Hut, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Chiang Mai, Khao Sok, Bangkok, S
Chiang Mai, Khao Sok, Bangkok, Singapore, Krabi, Langkawi, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kanchanaburi, Pai, Surat Thani
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Far ranging busy trip. Halong bay cruise with luxury accommodation and food was a particular highlight. Train trip overnight was interesting but would not rush to repeat. Overall great trip in a special country. Meals were excellent and excellent value. Our guide ran everything smoothly and we had very pleasant and interesting companions.
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort, Home-stay
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Kon Tum, Buon Me Thuot, Nha Trang, Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, Hue
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From the autumn 2016 season the Mera Peak trek/climb by this tour operator changed from a camping based itinerary of previous years to lodge or tea house based accommodation. I/we departed in October 2016. Before commencing the trek Id convinced myself that the trek in to Mera would be broadly similar to the Everest Base Camp trek, I was very wrong. There is no gentle start and long days requiring sustained effort are the theme pretty much throughout. The route taken for the first few days is very quiet and had a feel of "going around the houses" for me. That quieter route also makes for much more basic lodges than those found on EBC for example but they were all adequate. The longer approach route does however allow for excellent acclimatisation, a major key to success. All the approach routes converge in Kote and it is then a straight shot up the now rocky Hinku valley. I didnt find the approach trek in to be very scenic and that wasnt helped by day after day of cloud cover. I wonder if a November departure would be worthwhile for clearer skies. Khare, which I thought of as base camp village, was a surprsingly busy place with climbers from all over the world either preparing for or returning from Mera. Stories of six groups having been beaten back by high winds the previous day brought about a realisation that nature could quite easily scupper our plans. Having left Khare and reached the snow line, those of us that brought our own mountain boots and crampons were reunited with them by virtue of some porters that had gone ahead of us. I was now using mountain boots and crampons on snow for the first time, I found I tired far quicker than I cared to admit at the time. After a short but steep climb things level out and then it was a relatively short walk to Mera La camp for the night. The sunset and night time stars were very nice. We were now in tents for the first time. I wish I hadn't binned off my Thermarest mattress as a weight saving effort for the Lukla flight. Foam mattresses were provided but I could still feel the cold coming up from the ground. The next day was a short one from Mera La to High Camp. It however is one of those sections where the destination never seems to get any closer despite feeling you're working like a steam train at full speed. The amusement of high camp's precarious position soon passes as you try to concentrate on getting some sleep for the upcoming 0030 wake up call. I got no real sleep. We then started our torch lit climb through the night in deeply sub zero temperatures. It was hard going, really hard going, there was little talking amongst us. It was just heads down and endure it. The group were imposing more rest stops on the guides than they wanted but I don't think there were any negative consequences when all said and done. My fingers were numb with cold. The sun slowly rose and Mera central summit could now be seen ahead. We left our rucksacks at the foot of the summit and using our Jumars went up the surprisingly short roped section fixed by our guides, it was easy and I was on the summit in a minute. It had taken around 7 hours from leaving High Camp with no sleep (for me) since Mera La the previous day. It was bitterly cold on the summit and very windy, there wasn't any open celebration. There now followed an extremely long walk all the way back down to Khare village with only a short pitstop at High Camp along the way. It was exhausting. Availability of water was a problem too since much if not all of our water was still frozen despite the now blazing morning sun. I was gasping for a drink. Ngima our leader had some warm water in a flask and I will definitely take a small flask when I find myself back on a high mountain again. What now remained was the trek "home" to Lukla. The third day of decent involved far more steep climbing than we were in the mood for but we gt where we were going. Conditions on the Zatrwa pass werent as bad as they could be. During our trek trail crampons or shoe grips weren't necessary. There were only a couple sections of ice a few paces long. The decent from the pass is long and steep, thankfully the national park authority have been building a stone staircase which makes things a little easier but you still have to watch your step. There is the potential for an overnight stay a few hours short of Lukla but depending on progress it can be skipped and we pressed on for Lukla and some comfort... relatively speaking
ClimbingTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kathmandu, Tangnag, Mera Peak Ba
Kathmandu, Tangnag, Mera Peak Base Camp, Mera La, Mera Peak High Camp, Mera Peak, Zatrwa La Pass, Lukla, Piuyan, Pangkongma, Nashing Dingma, Chholem, Sukye La, Kothe
This Manaslu Tsum Valley Trekking tour takes you on an adventure like you've never seen before. It represents a journey to some of the most enchanting, alluring, and mystical peaks and mountainscapes around Manaslu and combines it with the magical scenes of Tsum Valley. Manaslu, the eighth highest peak on the planet, is sure to be one of the highlights of your Manaslu tour. The Buddhist charm of Tsum Valley is incredibly refreshing as well.
We drive to Arughat from Kathmandu where the trek commences. Passing through terraced fields and small villages, we walk past Budhi Gandaki reaching the village of Lapubesi. The walk to Tatopani crosses forests and small villages, bestows a hot spring bath to relax in the evening. Views of Sringi Himal accompanies us on the way to Philim.
Passing Chumling we reach Chhokangparo in the Upper Tsum Valley with towering views of Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal and Himal Chuli. En route to Nile/Chhule, we pass through Piren Phu (pigeon cave), a sacred location which preserved Buddhist murals, scripts and carved stones where we stop for exploration. Our next stop is the Mu Gompa at 3700m from where we move to Rachen Gompa, a nunnery. The walk to Gumba Lungdang passes through pine and rhododendron forests and crosses the Siyar Khola. We rest here and take a trip to the Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
The route to Lokpa, our next stop has no proper lodging or facilities, so we start early. From Lokpa to Ghap to Lho, we pass Gurung and Thakali villages. At Samagaon, we take a rest for another day and explore the village. We gradually gain altitude from here to Samdo, Dharmasala and cross the Larke La pass at 5200m to reach Bhimtang which marks the end of the trek. We will now begin our journey back passing through Pokhara and the way back.
Whether you wish to stay in Pokhara for a couple of days or go all the way back to Kathmandu is up to you.
Trekking and HikingAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Home-stay, Guest House
Age Range
10-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Manaslu-Tsum Valley, Kathmandu
Manaslu-Tsum Valley, Kathmandu, Aarughat, Ganesh Himal Base Camp, Lokpa, Ghap, Lho, Samagaun, Samdo, Dharamasala, Bimthang, Tilje, Lapubesi, Chamje, Tatopani, Gorkha, Philim, Chumling, Chhokang Paro, Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa, Gomba Lungdang
Want to explore Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand but don't want to go it alone? Then why not experience all the markets, good street food, beaches, temples, ancient sites, homestays, long-tail boat rides and even more good food with a small group of new friends! If that sounds good, it's time to take an adventure through South East Asia to the incredible Angkor complex, the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the serene waters of Cat Ba Island. Get active with cycling tours and hiking options and learn about everyday village life in Sambo Prei Kuk. Tour the incredible natural beauty of Ninh Binh and kick back on the paradisial beaches of Koh Rong Island. End it all in Bangkok, where you can jet set home (to brag of an awesome trip well-travelled) or extend your stay and beach-it-up.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Take a three-week adventure and make new friends that will last a lifetime, in two countries that will touch your heart. On this 21-day trip through Nepal and India, eat your weight in delicious street food, tick one of the Seven Wonders of the World (the Taj Mahal of course) off your bucket list and cruise down the holy Ganges. Hang in Buddha’s hometown, search for sloth bears and rhinos at Chitwan National Park, stay with local families and dive into colourful Kathmandu. Pull on your adventure boots for whitewater rafting on the Trisuli River, then trek in the Annapurna region. End it all back in Nepal’s capital, where you can choose to take a yoga class, go sightseeing or maybe extend your adventure and Zen out at your own pace!
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Sleeper Train, Guest House, Camping, Home-stay, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kathmandu, New Delhi, Chitwan Na
Kathmandu, New Delhi, Chitwan National Park, Baireni, Pokhara, Ghandruk, Tolka, Hyenjakot, Tordi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Lumbini
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This tour allows you to experience the full range of culture in Vietnam from the ethnic minority communities to the modern cities and the everything in between. One of the best ways to learn about the traditions of Vietnam is to travel around the north where you will be met with breath-taking scenery and fascinating local culture. From here you will travel south taking in the best bits of Vietnam along the way and beaches wild island.
AdventureArt and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, N
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Phu Quoc Island, Sapa, Ha Giang Geo Park, Dong Van, Bao Lac, Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Halong Bay
Winter is the perfect time to see Vietnam for those who enjoy the cooler weather. With the season being mostly dry, and temperatures averaging 17-22°C, this is a fantastic time to see the beauty of Vietnam. Let your adventure take you to the see the best that Vietnam has to offer as we take you to some of the top, iconic beauty spots and some lesser known treasures. This time of year is also the prime time for visiting the idyllic Phu Quoc Island, where sunny skies and warm temperatures prevail. Let us take you on an adventure through the countryside and cities that create the incredible land of Vietnam.
AdventureArt and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunn
Hanoi, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc Island, Halong Bay, Hoi An
The classic tour in Vietnam 21 days allows you to experience the finest spots that Vietnam has to offer. During the tour, you will discover not only the wonders of Hanoi but also the see the stunning beauty of Halong Bay, the rolling green mountains of Sapa, the historical Hue, and Hoi An, the mighty Mekong Delta, and the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh.
AdventureArt and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Lao Cai, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay