Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Embark on an epic adventure known as the Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek, a journey that truly deserves the title of the "king of treks." This expedition transports you to a realm beyond your wildest imagination, a world brimming with unparalleled beauty, thrilling adventures, and genuine hospitality. Nestled in one of the most remote regions on Earth, life here is refreshingly simple yet profoundly captivating.
As you traverse the undulating terrain, the trail leads you to lofty ridges, winding along the hillsides, and unveiling new experiences at every turn. Embrace each moment, for the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Trek offers a gift that has been cherished for millennia: breathtaking vistas, authentic trekking paths, and a glimpse into the mountain way of life. In this sacred land of Everest, prepare to witness glaciers cascading from towering peaks, giving rise to stunning alpine lakes nestled amidst rolling hills, all embraced by snow-clad summits.
These two natural wonders, the glaciers and the pristine lakes, will undoubtedly leave you spellbound, leaving you to wonder why you hadn't embarked on this adventure sooner. As you tread the trail of solitude, akin to Robinson Crusoe, you'll find contentment in the simplicity of life here. The juxtaposition with your urban existence may prompt many questions, compelling you to ponder and compare the beauty of these two worlds.
Casting your gaze over the tranquil lakeside as you spend a night by the mesmerizing blue waters, you'll encounter a moment of profound significance. Capture this unique experience with words that not only satisfy your readers but also inspire them to seek beauty in the remotest corners of the world, much like you have.
Gokyo Ri stands as a crowning jewel of this expedition, often heralded as its pinnacle. As you ascend this vantage point, you'll bear witness to sights of such unparalleled magnificence that they defy description. The awe-inspiring panorama of majestic mountains, witnessed alongside your seasoned trekking guide, will etch a lasting memory in your heart, mind, and soul. Gokyo Ri, renowned as the guide's favorite viewpoint, promises an experience that will captivate your senses, ignite your spirit, and leave you utterly enchanted.
Nepal is a place that has something for all sorts of visitors. It's always been a huge draw for adventure lovers, with its treks and river rafting adventures ranking among the very best on the planet. It also attracts nature lovers with a great display of natural beauty and culture vultures with its centuries-old culture. But very few know that the country is immensely popular among lovers, honeymooners and romantics as well.
If you're tired of visiting the same old destinations and are looking for something new, unique and exciting, something that stands out from most of the cliched honeymoon destinations and sun and sand escapes out there, this honeymoon tour of Nepal is perfect for you. Enjoy the best of nature, discover exotic species, trek remote mountains and simply have a blast living a simple way of life instead of spending most of your time drowning in mobile devices and the internet.
Nepal is one of those rare destinations that makes you forget all about technology and lets you look up from your smartphones to actually see the beauty and diversity all around you. Who knows, you might just find your own moment of love!
Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Tent, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu Natio
Kota Kinabalu, Mt Kinabalu National Park, Sandakan, Manukan Island, Sepilok
Join us on this 6-hour, private bicycle tour and get the chance to explore Bat Trang, a small, quaint village about 13km southeast of central Hanoi, on the other side of the Chuong Duong Bridge. Your guide will receive you at your hotel before 8:00 am, after which you will be briefed about issues regarding safety and bike handling.
Cycle along the Red River dyke, cross the Long Bien Bridge along the way. This bridge, which was formerly known as the Paul Doumer Bridge, is one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of the French, who once ruled over Vietnam.
Continue riding along the dyke after crossing the bridge before heading for a small biking trail that passes through cornfields and vegetable as well as fruit gardens. See lush green paddy fields along the way. Ride past banana, guava and apple farms.
Reach Bat Trang after about two hours of cycling. Apart from its scenic location, the village is also famous for its high-quality ceramic products. The vases, bowls, cups and plates made by the villagers are exported worldwide.
Take a short walk around the village. Explore its ceramic market and visit the Bat Trang Temple as well as Bat Trang Communal House. Discover the local way of living and learn more about the traditions of the place. Stop at a local workshop and learn more about the pottery-making process. Try making pottery on your own. Its time to cycle back to the capital city now.
Don't miss this opportunity to taste some of the most delicious street food of Hanoi. Travel through the Old Quarter of the Vietnamese capital, also known as '36 Old Streets', that is known for the variety of its street food. We will pick you up at 6:00 in the evening and drive you to this bustling foodie paradise.
Be overwhelmed by the colorful shops and wafting smells of freshly cooked delicacies. Try out a variety of Vietnamese street food such as dried beef salad, banh cuon, pho, banh mi, bun cha, spring rolls, bia hoi and shrimp cakes. Get the chance to enjoy a variety of drinks, including soft drinks, beer and egg coffee.
Have a nice chat about the culinary history and culture of Vietnam with your female driver while enjoying the food. Choose between a sweet soup or fruit salad before your driver whisks you to your hotel at 10:00 pm.
At 08:30 am in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your Chengdu hotel lobby and drive around 20 minutes to Panda Breeding and Research Center to see those adorable pandas from babies to adults. You will have an option of holding a cute panda for photos with an advanced reservation and a donation (RMB$2,000) to the base for its research projects which you are encouraged to do as it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hold a baby panda bear in your arms.
Next, visit Jinli Street, one of the oldest commercial streets in Chinese history. Established over 1,800 years ago during the early Qin and Han dynasties, Jinli Street still preserves many of the ancient architectural styled shops till today. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, make a short visit to the Brocade Museum, where you will learn about interesting brocade culture from ancient times.
After that, move onto Chengdu Renmin Park, the biggest and most impressive park in Chengdu founded 1,800 years ago. After the park visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel where this tour concludes.
We were a family of 6 adults in Shanghai for two and a half day. Cindy proved to be professional, punctual, knowledgeable, accommodating, cooperative. She was more than willing to adjust her original plans to accommodate our personal needs and wishes, providing us with the most enjoyable two and a half day tour of Shanghai that left us with nothing but terrific things to say about her and the city itself.
Join us for a tour to the Korean Folk Village in Seoul, the fast-changing 24-hour city that is a mixture of the old and new.
On this tour, you will see over 260 traditional Korean buildings relocated to the folk village and restored according to the original lifestyle of the Korean people in the late Joseon period. Household goods of each region are exhibited so that you can experience traditional Korean lifestyle. Then, are you ready to dance with Korean Samulnori performers? Samulnori is a traditional instrumental farm music played by four instruments. See the music performed at the Folk Village.
The buildings and items in the Folk Village have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad understanding of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of the past. About twenty workshops, various handicrafts such as pottery, baskets, bamboo wares, wooden wares, paper, brass wares, knots, fans, musical instruments, iron wares and embroidery are practised. You can visit the Folk Museum as well as the Art Museum (scheduled to open) to see and learn about the essence of Korean culture and folk customs.
Itinerary: Hotel → Korean Folk Village (Traditional Houses or Farmers Music & Dance or Equestrian Feats) → Shopping Center → Hotel
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The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake ranks among the most illustrious treks you can take in Nepal. It promises adventure, sights, and culture.
In this 15-dat journey, you will get a rare perspective of Annapurna (8,097 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) and Tukuche (6,920), among many other peaks. The other highlight of this trip is the stunning Tilicho (4,919 m), world's highest elevation lake. Traversing the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) also promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, despite being one of the most challenging part of the journey.
Throughout the trek, we will see a variety of sceneries and zones that range from subtropic to alpine terrains, encounter numerous ecosystems, and unique cultures of mountain communities. We will travel past mountain streams, rhododendron forests, mountain valleys, and gorges.
See the itinerary section for more details.
Join us for an exciting full-day tour of several Angkor temples north of Siem Reap.
In the morning, we will pick you up between 7:40am to 8:20am and head to Angkor National Park. We will start the day driving 35km north of Siem Reap to the magnificent Banteay Srei temple - the Citadel of women. This is a small Hindu temple, dating back to the 10th century. While many of Angkor temples are impressive because of their sheer size, Banteay Srei stands out by the quality of craftsmanship on pinkish sandstone.
The drive takes us through many local villages including Preah Dak Village, a famous and popular place for souvenirs and art. If you like, choose yourself a beautiful souvenir handmade by villagers from the surrounding Angkor National Park.
In the afternoon, we continue on to visit the East Mebon, a temple with five towers standing on small island in the middle of the artificial lake of the Easter Baray, once only accessible by boat. Our next stop will be Prasat Neak Pean, a small temple with a collection of five ponds representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake Anaavatapta from Hindu mythology. We will also visit Preah Khan, a labyrinth of pavilions, halls and chapels in a vast area encloses by four walls before heading back to town.
This tour concludes with a return transfer to your hotel or any requested drop off point within the city center.
Time for lunch at any of the local restaurants in the National Park is included in the schedule.
The kingdom of Bhutan is blessed with natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and distinct history, making it a perfect holiday destination for discerning travelers like yourself.
In this eight-day tour of the 'Land of the Dragon Thunder,' you will discover the mysterious charm and beauty of this tiny Himalayan nation. The trip focuses the sites and destinations in western and central Bhutan, visiting various known and unknown sites.
Begin in the capital, Thimphu, exploring iconic landmarks such as Tashichho Dzong and the National Memorial Chorten. Next, travel to Punakha, where the majestic Punakha Dzong and revered Chimi Lhakhang await. Then, immerse yourself in the tranquility of Bumthang, a valley adorned with ancient monasteries like Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey Lhakhang. Discover the scenic beauty of Gangtey Valley, a sanctuary for endangered black-necked cranes, before concluding the journey in Paro. Here, hike to the awe-inspiring Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff.
Throughout the tour, immerse yourself in Bhutan's rich cultural heritage, interact with friendly locals, and witness vibrant festivals.
See the itinerary section for more details.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-73 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Bumthang
Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Bumthang, Gangtey Valley, Taktsang