Following a pick-up from your Chiang Mai hotel, transfer to the starting point of your hike (1.5 hour's drive) and begin with a gradual climb past through various plantations and deep jungle. You will be surrounded by unspoiled nature as your experienced trekking guide leads the way. There's a good chance you will encounter people going about their daily tasks. Throughout the hike, you'll come across scenic views of the valley below, and walk by coffee plantations. Your local guide will share information about the area and explain the customs of village life in northern Thailand. End up at a house for a rewarding Thai lunch with local fruits and freshly brewed coffee.
Afternoon, you'll transfer by car (45 min) to the nearby Sri Lanna national park and its scenic lake surrounded by forest and jungle. After a short paddle briefing, you'll navigate on your sit-on-top kayak, exploring the area inside the lake. Paddling and relaxing time. The paddling time is approximately one to 2 hours, depending on participant's fitness conditions.
Change and dry at a local restaurant, then transfer back to Chiang Mai for a drop off at your hotel at approximately 17:30.
With so many food options in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, it's almost impossible to find the best local eateries. Luckily, the local people have let us in on their little secret of the best street food spots and we want to share that with you! Prepare your tastebuds and jump on the back of a scooter for an exciting adventure through the vibrant city districts and their cuisines. Your stomach will definitely thank you!
The ultimate Hanoi Old Quarter & Red River Delta 1/2 day cycling tour.
The morning tour commences at 8.00 am till 12 pm / Afternoon tour commences at 1.15 pm am till 5.15 pm
Meet up at 7:45 am or 1:00 pm at our office located at 20 Hang Muoi Street for a brief introduction of the trip as well as safety instructions on how to navigate safely through Hanoi on a bicycle.
We set off towards the famous Street Murals, along the Train Street and our journey starts.
On this cycling tour, we will take you through the most interesting parts and markets of the Old Quarter. Our ride will take us through some very old street so you can get a real feel of how life has been here for centuries.
We continue along beautiful treelined streets and breath in the fresh air around the West Lake area, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Truc Bach lake. Experience how tranquil and peaceful it is just 15-minutes from the buzzing Old Quarter of Hanoi. We adventure on narrow paths through impressive banana plantations and vegetable gardens on Banana Island that cover the fertile grounds of the Red River Delta. The noisy city suddenly seems to be so far away.
We will take you to B52 Lake and pass the Mausoleum of (former) President Ho Chi Minh and visit the North Gate. We admire the old train railway with impressive old heritage buildings Hanoi is so famous for.
The trip winds down with a local homemade egg coffee at the popular Giang café and will end whilst cycling back through the Old Quarter.
Should you wish to include and experience a local Hanoian food (pho) or lunch (bun cha), our guide can accommodate this at an additional cost (to be paid directly to the restaurant).
Tour ends at 20 Hang Muoi about 12.00 pm in the morning and 5:15 pm in the afternoon.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Join this trip to visit the tranquil, peaceful rural village along the Mekong River and then you will learn the art of Vietnamese cuisine. Such a great way to escape from busy life
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07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.
Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local
daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your
trip.
Start of Tour (7:30 AM to 8:15 AM)
Your tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Scenic Bus Route
Enjoy a 110-km bus ride through the verdant countryside landscape with a short rest stop.
Hoa Lu (10:30 AM)
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to see the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, both dating back to the 17th Century.
Lunch (12 PM)
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to try authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Trang An Grottoes (1:30 PM)
Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, a beautiful and majestic 20 square kilometre limestone rising dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep within the linked chains of towering mountains are mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and pristine jungles.
Sampan Ride
Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowing down the river through numerous caves. Explore Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave and Thanh Truot Cave, passing many spiritual relics.
Mua Cave (3:30 PM)
Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. Enjoy spectacular views of rice valleys clad in nature, known as Love Valley.
Return Transfer (5:30 PM)
Return to your tour bus on a return journey to Ha Noi.
End of Tour (7:30 PM)
Drop off at your accommodation.
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat village
(Meals: lunch, dinner)
Depart Hanoi for Sapa early in the morning. Stop for short breaks in Phu Tho Province and Lao Cai city before arriving in Sapa town. Be greeted by a representative in Sapa and enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
In the afternoon, trek to Cat Cat village, the home of the Black H’Mong people. See the Cat Cat Waterfall and the hydrofoil constructed by the French during the 19th century. Visit a local H’Mong family and learn about their culture and customs. Then, trek back to Sapa for dinner. Spend the night in a hotel in Sapa.
Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Hanoi
(Meals: breakfast, lunch)
After breakfast, transfer to the cable car station. Your driver will help you buy your cable car ticket. Then, take the 20-minute cable car ride up Fansipan by yourself. Admire the spectacular scenery, visit the pagoda, and climb the 600 steps to the peak, known as the Roof of Indochina.
Return to Sapa and have lunch at the hotel. Enjoy time to explore Sapa on your own before boarding the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This two-day, private tour is specially designed for those riders who like to push themselves a little harder. Covering 115 km, 80 percent of which is off-road, and traversing some of the best single tracks that Bali has to offer, this guided trip is sure to be an amazing adventure.
Cycle through the rice fields of Jatiluwih (a Unesco World Heritage site), located in the remote yet beautiful Tabanan province. Ride around the crater of Mt Batur and enjoy a 30 km downhill jaunt from the mountain all the way to Ubud. If you love mountain biking and are short on time, then this trip is an ideal option for you.
Cover a wide mix of terrain, ranging from single track, jeep tracks, sandy roads and broken tarmac roads, during this trip. We recommend this adventure to those with good mountain bike skills and an ability to navigate varying terrain. For more details, please scroll down.
Ever wondered what a volcano looks like up close? Ever wanted to hike up a volcano and cycle through it's lava stream? If your answer is yes, then this two-day trip will be one of the highlights of your Bali holiday. Spend two days hiking and bicycling with the iconic Mount Batur as your playground.
We will pick you up from your accommodation on Day 1 (please refer to the 'Good to Know' section for more details). The first day involves riding around the outer rim of the volcano while soaking up the amazing views of an ocean on one side and mountains on the other. Expect some of Bali's best single track riding on this day!
On your second and last day of this trip, you will hike up to the summit of Mt Batur for an amazing sunrise experience before hurtling down a wide mixture of terrain all the way to Ubud, where this adventure ends. Reasonable bike skills are needed to be able to navigate the varying terrain that you encounter on this trip. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and carry appropriate outfit.
17:45 - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, enjoy the views of the city as you make your way to the water puppet show. The shows tells the story of the Vietnamese folklore of the Vietnamese people as one of the high lights of Vietnamese arts. (Shows are performed entirely in Vietnamese which is not a problem for the visiting tourist as the puppet gestures are obvious enough to keep the audience enthralled. The musicians are often positioned to one side of the stage adding in sound effects and songs as the people-styled puppets, dragons, fairies and other ornamental figures dance across the stage).
After the show, you will be taken to the cruise dock where you will board a cruise on the Saigon River. When onboard you will be enjoying a delicious dinner and see Saigon by night.
Once dinner is finished you will disembark the cruise and be taken back to your hotel where your tour concludes at. approximately 10pm.
Get your tastebuds ready for this immersive day tour for food lovers. Experience an in-depth market tour with your very own chef guide who will explain the local ingredients as you sample delicious street food. Then get hands-on experience in a Vietnamese cuisine cooking class inside a 100-year old Old French Colonial building, where you'll transform those ingredients into local cuisine. Sounds tasty right?
This tour is combination of discovering modern city – Saigon and learning about Vietnam’s history. You will be taken to the highlights of Saigon and then go beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels.
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Private option:
Start the tour from the Post Office in colonial-style and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Go on to visit Thien Hau pagoda and a specific section that does not exist in any other city of Vietnam - a bustling China Town, where every board is in two languages: Chinese and Vietnamese, and so is the communication of the inhabitants. In the center of this exciting area is a grandiose market: "Cho Lon", i.e. The Big Market. A lot of Chinese living in this quarter have obtained great trading success with their know-how, wisdom and dynamic.
After lunch in Saigon, head northwest to Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the very few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. 200km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflicts, are beneath the ground in Cu Chi.
At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was a base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the War was. Return to Saigon in late afternoon.
Joining option:
In the morning, we will pick you up in the hotel lobby and start the trip by visiting the most highlights of the city, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and War Remnants Museum. With our knowledgeable tour guide, you will learn more about this interesting city.
After having lunch in a local restaurant, we will head to Chi Tunnels, 60km far from city center. This network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). We will return to Sai Gon in late afternoon
Unlike popular visits to temples, a pilgrimage excursion to the Perfume Pagoda is a combination of religious pilgrimage, slow boat trip between poetic mountains and streams, and light climbing exercises.
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In the morning (exact time will be advised upon reconfirmation), you will be picked-up at your hotel and then on a comfortable A/C bus, heading West of Hanoi for about 70km. As soon as the city traffic is over, you will be passing by nicely tranquil rural villages, paddy fields with hospitable people until reaching the Yen Vy Wharf, from where we take a boat downstream to Duc Wharf and start our light climbing up to Huong Tich Grotto, a sacred place for every Northern Vietnamese. Lunch en route. The whole trip may take 08 hours until coming back to your hotel in Hanoi. February, March and June are to avoid for too bustling festive time, or for the heat of summer.