Go back in time on this day tour to the Ninh Binh Providence and explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, surrounded by limestone mountains and pristine green fields. Visit the Dinh and Le dynasty temples, palaces, and monuments. Discover the interesting history of the mesmerizing Nhat Tru Pagoda where a princess was sentenced to nunnery and lost her life down a well. Top it all off with a sampan boat ride through three caves! Have your camera ready because these are sites you'll never want to forget.
Why walk when you can recline and relax on your very own cyclo three-wheeled bike tour? Focus all of your attention on the spectacular highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, known as Saigon to some, with the wind in your hair and a camera in your hands. Don't miss out on these once-in-a-lifetime sites of Vietnam culture, scenery, thriving markets, the War Museum, and all the ornate architecture of palaces, temples, historical buildings, and monuments. Don't worry, it's not all sitting, you get to stretch your legs when venturing inside and around these beauts.
Spend two days on board a five-star luxury cruise and see the best of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
The brand new cruise comes with three decks: a lower deck with reception, cabins, and boarding area; a middle deck with cabins, and an indoor restaurant and bar; and a rooftop sundeck with open bar, coffee lounge, spa and sauna. There are 21 high-end cabins with five different styles to suit your preference.
We set sail through the spectacular landscape of Ha Long Bay and along the way visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest in the bay, and conquer Ti Top Island peak, from where we can enjoy the panoramic view of the bay. We have also planned various activities on board the cruise. So come join us in a two-day, one-night Ha Long Bay extravaganza.
Sapa is one of the most interesting sightseeing in the north of Vietnam, with the height around 1500-1650 m above sea level. Sapa is a land of modest, quietly but hides varies wonderful of natural scenes and Sapa is also a nest of hill tribe as: Black H'Mong, Red Dzao, Xa Pho, Tay, Zay...etc. Travel to Sapa, people forget everything, just enjoy the fresh air, clouds, sky, romantic scenery, majestic place, that is the reason why Sapa town is also known as the town in the cloud. With an average temperature of 14-18°C, cool in summer but a bit cold in winter. Sapa always attract tourists in whole year.
This sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to spend 2 days - 1 night in Sapa aiming at: Saving the time, visit the most popular travel sites in Sapa, stay overnight in a good hotel to be comfortable, much lower cost than going by night train, especially you can enjoy the friendly services
Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa (Lunch and dinner included)
6:30 - 7:00 - Getting on big bus and depart for Sapa, driving along the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11:00 - Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
13:00 - Arriving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures
14:30 - A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Note: Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
17: 00 - Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.
Day 2: Sapa - Hanoi (Breakfast, lunch are included)
7:00 – 8:00 - Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store)
8:00 - A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.
Note: Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
11:30 - Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa, having lunch in the hotel.
13:30 - 14.45: Relax and leisure on your own, have shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want.
14:45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15:30 - Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
21:15 - We say goodbye to you at Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Join this tour to visit Bai Dinh pagoda with the total area of 2000ha, the Bai Dinh complex is the biggest Buddhism center of South east Asia with hundreds of statues of different sizes.
ITINERARY:
07:00 – 07:30 - Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start the Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
10:00 - Arriving Glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away.
12:00 – Enjoying the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13:30 – Leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields.
Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, ... and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
15:30 – Visiting Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with sprecious view of the nature.
17:15 – Returning to our bus and then come back to Ha noi
19:30 – Dropping you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.
A region endowed with immense natural beauty and an ancient past, Luang Prabang is best seen through a local's eyes. Interested in exploring this area? Then we have the perfect tour for you.
Meet your tour guide at our sales office early in the morning for a forty-minute drive to Pak Ou Village where you are free to explore the many crafts that the locals make before crossing the mighty Mekong River by a small boat to the base of a limestone cliff, the site of the Pak Ou Caves. Take your time to explore the impressive lower grottos filled with Buddhist statues and scented with burning incense. Grab a flashlight and head up through a winding series of stairs to find another fascinating and easily navigable cave filled with ancient Buddhist relics.
Enjoy your lunch before crossing the Mekong again by boat and continue with a drive downriver for one and a half hours to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall. On the way, we’ll stop to see the popular Whiskey Village where you have the option to sample the locally made Lao Lao.
The jungle around the waterfall remains lush and beautiful year-round. The waterfall cycles between placid, turquoise waters during the dry season to impressive, roaring falls during the rainy season. Either way, you’re in for a refreshing and beautiful nature experience. Integrated into the landscape is an Asiatic bear sanctuary where you can see these beautiful creatures up close and support efforts to care for the animals in the area.
We’ll end this full-day trip with a return drive to Luang Prabang late in the afternoon.
Please note that the stairs in the lower Pak Ou Cave are short but steep. Access to the upper cave is via a fairly long series of stairs and can be taken at your own pace.
The Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall lie to the north and south of Luang Prabang city, respectively. This tour will take you to both these highlights, with a scenic drive up and down the length of the Mekong River between.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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
ITINERARY:
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.