Discover the treasures of Vietnam, with its vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes and captivating history. From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, each day promises new adventures and unforgettable experiences. Explore the lush Mekong Delta by boat, cycle through the countryside in enchanting Hoi An and soak up the spectacular scenery on an overnight Halong Bay cruise. End your adventure in Hanoi, taking in the highlights of Vietnam's charming capital.
Trekking to the villages and the terraced fields in Sapa will take you to some incredibly beautiful, remote areas. Here you will learn about the different minority villages in the region and witness the life of the locals. Enjoy daily light hikes, taking in the spectacular views of the mountains and discover the most colorful hill tribe markets of Northern Vietnam.
Mai Chau, a small town nestled in the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields, is located 130km to the west of Hanoi. For those who wish to discover the natural beauty and exotic cultures of Vietnam's hill tribes with limited time, this Mai Chau 1 day tour takes you to the countryside, letting you enjoy breath-taking scenery, and immerse yourself in the wonders of Mai Chau valley.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Southeast Asia with a journey from Hanoi to Bangkok, exploring Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Dive into vibrant cultures, awe-inspiring landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy unique experiences like Angkor Wat’s mystical temples, Luang Prabang's serene waterfalls, and lively street markets in Bangkok. Immerse yourself in each locale with local guides and authentic excursions. Perfect for travelers seeking diverse cultures, historic treasures, and picturesque landscapes on an epic Southeast Asian voyage.
Hanoi, Bangkok, Dalat, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Halong Bay, Pakse, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang
Get away from the city and into the wilderness of Vietnam as you trek deep into the jungle to discover the rich diversity of the Vietnamese countryside. Get to know some of the ethnic minority communities living harmoniously in rural Vietnam and let them share their culture, tradition and beautiful surroundings with you. Engage in some exciting activities as you trek through mountains, explore mysterious caves and take to the water in the rivers and lakes.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty, cultural interest and high biodiversity stretching from Mai Chau in the north-west to Cuc Phuong National Park in the south-east. The region is blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and breathtaking scenery. On this 3-day trek through Pu Luong Nature Reserve you can experience the everyday life and culture of Thai and Muong ethnic minorities and spend your nights with friendly locals.
Escape the bustle of the big city and set out on an adventure through the stunning countryside of the northern loop from Pu Luong to Ninh Binh, Cuc Phuong National Park and Cat Ba island. This 7-day adventure takes you off the beaten path on a tour through deep valleys and tropical forests to the remote jungle on the sea.
Experience the highlights of Vietnam from North to South with a taste of limestone island beauty, fascinating history and colourful culture! Sail the serene waters of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay on a traditional Junk Boat. Uncover the best of hustling Hanoi from street food to unique architecture with local guides. Take a domestic flight to Danang, the gateway to exploring the Imperial City of Hue and the colourfully french-inspired town of Hoi Ain. Plus, fly to the vibrant metropolitan of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, and learn of Vietnam's rich war history from your local guide. This 9-day adventure is bursting with fast-pace Vietnamese flavour!
On this 10-day walking tour of northern Vietnam, you will visit the mountainous regions near the Chinese border. You will sweep along mountain passes and descend into beautiful valleys, visiting local markets and ethnic minority communities along the way. This tour is bound to fill you with a new found wonder of northern Vietnam and it's unique landscapes and cultures.
For a truly authentic Vietnamese experience, why not travel the country the local way, by bicycle? Take your time to savour the unique culture and diverse landscapes of Vietnam as you cross it in a slower, more deliberate way. The tour will take you from the bustling streets of Hanoi, through the charming scenes of Central Vietnam where you will get to enjoy locations like the caves of Phong Nha, the old Imperial city of Hue, and finally the gorgeous World Heritage Site of Hoi An.
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.
Ba Be National Park is centred on a vast lake surrounded by chalky karsts and thick tropical jungles. This trip will take you deep into Ba Be National Park and let you float on the waters of Ba Be Lake. On this two-day tour, you will experience local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, go on a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice farms to forests to towering mountains.
This was a wonderful, varied trip with a good mixture of culture, beautiful scenery, activities and history, both ancient and soberingly more recent. Our guide Binh was fantastic; funny, kind, patient and very knowledgeable, he was a highlight of our trip. The accommodation was all very comfortable and the food was amazing. As a vegetarian, travel can be tricky, but there were lots of delicious options. I highly recommend this trip for the first time visitor to Vietnam.
This trip was made extraordinary by two absolutely outstanding guides, one in Cambodia (Sokchea) one in Vietnam (Truong). Their knowledge, communication skills, good humour, organisational skills and sheer passion for what they do was incredible. We arranged additional tours with our guides, and being able to depend on them for taking care of every detail, from supporting with transport arrangements, recommending and taking us to great local restaurants and evening shows, sometimes joining us for fun, ensuring that our access to sites of interest was smooth and hassle-free, whilst providing a fascinating and insightful perspective on history, culture and lifestyle. In Vietnam, Truong is an incredible asset to Explore: he went above and beyond his remit every day to ensure that everyone in our group had the best, most enjoyable experience. This was priceless, his energy and enthusiasm, and superb social skills ensured that this was an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. We learned so much, and genuinely shared laughter, food and good company. This Explore trip, due to the local guides, and wonderful company of our small group, totally exceeded our expectations.
Having a small group of 5, meant that we were able to get to know each other along the way too, and shared a lot of fun. We hugely enjoyed our “Happy Team” and hope we’ve made some new friends too.
Hotels were mostly great, some more basic but overall good, clean standards. Some excelled, like Cat Ba Paradise Hotel; only one was quite disappointing and a bit frustrating in their really inefficient check-in processes, Trang Hotel in Bangkok, which wasn’t helpful after long-haul journey. Otherwise, good accommodation and friendly helpful staff along the way.