18:00: Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and we will start walking around the narrow and crowded streets of the Old Quarter and discover nightlife in the bustling city.
We will first try a bowl of “Pho” - the most well-known beef noodle soup in Vietnam. Either way, you can choose to taste a typical specialty in the South of Vietnam named “Bun Bo Nam Bo”. Then we will drop in a local beer store on the street to enjoy the night atmosphere.
You will have a chance to sit at small chairs and drink “Bia Hoi” - a special kind of draught beer only available in Vietnam - in a big glass like a local. Enjoy it well with the delicious “Nem chua ran” - a kind of Vietnamese pork sausage; and peanut. Here you can also learn how to say “cheers” in Vietnamese style.
Afterwards, enjoy a few minutes walk to get to some bars or pubs nearby inside the busiest corner of Hanoi Old Quarter. We will provide you a list of nice pubs and bars so it will be easier for you to choose out of your favorite: either dynamic discotheques where you can shake your body with loud music and enjoy some alcoholic drinks; or the quieter pubs to have space to chat with your guide deeply about the local life here and make friends with others expats (Drinks are exclusive in the program).
22:00: Get back to your hotel to relax.
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.
Learn more about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on this 4-hour tour of the city. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to some of the most important sights of the city.
Visit Reunification Palace first. This is the same place where, on April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates (it was the residence of the president of the Republic of Vietnam until then).
Your next stop is the War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes. The museum has a collection of various items that deal with the futility of war. Some of the black and white photographs in the 'Requiem' exhibit are particularly touching and are dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
Explore the grand Notre Dam Cathedral, which was built in 1877. This iconic building is regarded as among the finest examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably, every stone used in constructing this building was shipped from France.
Nearby is the General Post Office, yet another stellar example of French colonial architecture that was built in 1883. This post office is also the largest such office in the country. Take a trip to the Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda next. The pagoda is famous for its dozens of cardboard statues depicts various genies.
Your final destination is the Bến Thành Market, a bustling centre of trade located in District 1, in central Hồ Chí Minh City. Apart from being a centre of trade in the city, this market is widely regarded as one of the earliest surviving such structure in the whole of Saigon.
Transfer back to your hotel after the tour is over. The tour has departure times in the morning as well as in the afternoon ( 8.00 am and 12:30 pm).
Don't miss the famed Mount Ijen blue fire tour after or before your Bali trip! Standing around 2,769 meters, Mount Ijen is one of the most famous volcanoes in Indonesia, known for its beautiful turquoise crater lake. Located in certain parts of the crater, where the sulfur miners gathered the sulfur, blue flames rise as the sulfur gas meets oxygen. It is a unique and stunning sight.
On this 2-day trip, you'll take the ferry from Gilimanuk port in West Bali to Ketapang port in East Java for an hour. We'll put you in a hotel for the night and wake you up in the very early hours (not long after midnight) to head out for our hike to the blue flame. After that, we'll climb up to the crater's rim and see a beautiful sunrise. Enjoy the incredible panorama from Mount Ijen in the fresh air and warm sunlight. On your way back, you might meet sulfur miners carrying 60-70kgs on their bare shoulders for 2 miles ascending and descending the steep Mt. Ijen slopes.
**Please note that if you are not interested in the blue flame tour, we can change to the Mt. Ijen sunrise tour starting at 3.30 from your hotel.
Hanoi's traffic-clogged streets can be overwhelming for locals, expats and tourists alike. This tour takes you out of the smog and guides you to an ancient village known for its beautiful houses and narrow alleys. Perfect to see life outside the city or perhaps take some photographs.
Itinerary:
08:15 am: Our driver & tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then travel west of Hanoi to visit Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where many old houses stand preserved.
As you walk along tiny ancient alleys; visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu hamlet - the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes.
Have an opportunity to talk with the locals in their ancient houses by visiting the ancient house of Mr Lam, Mr Ha and Mr Huyen. Your special lunch with Vietnamese food will also take place in one of these traditional ancient houses.
In the afternoon, we continue driving to visit Mia Pagoda (another hamlet in Duong Lam village), it was built in the 15th century and houses 287 statues of all sizes, among which include famous sculptures such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities.
Finally, visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.
Driving back Hanoi the tour finishes around 5:00 pm at your hotel. Good bye and see you again!
Don't miss a trip to the incredible Mount Batur active volcano during your Bali holiday on this full-day tour with pick up and drop off at your hotel.
We pick you up in the wee hours from your hotel and bring you to the milder climates at 1200 meters above sea level. From here, we'll embark on a 1.5 to 2-hour hike to the top of Mount Batur, from where we'll see the sunrise. Enjoy the magnificent views of the red sky.
Next, we take a walk around the rim of the volcanic cone to see the crater of the last eruption. This volcano is still active so let's be cautious! Descending from the crater, we head back down to the black lava, which originally flowed down during the first and second eruptions.
We'll enjoy our breakfast on the top of the volcano before we journey down the mountain. The trip down is just as challenging as up, but this time you get to see the surrounding panorama. Make a stop at Toya Devasya where you will enjoy the natural hot spring pools to relax your muscles. Afterward, we will drive you back to your hotel.
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.
At 8:00am, we'll pick you up at your hotel and get started biking to Toa Kham boat landing. Here, take a Dragon boat trip up to Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda built in 1601 between a river and a pine forest, one of the oldest and prettiest pagodas in the country.
Then, we'll cycle to the Citadel Complex of Hue, built by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945. The complex is now among the relics of the Hue ancient Capital.
Continue the bike tour through villages, on green shaded roads, by communal houses along the rivers, beside the canals and through the rice fields, heading to Thanh Toan bridge and the agricultural museum. Walk around the village to see the local market.
On the way back to the city, stop to have lunch at Thanh Toan eco restaurant and enjoy the garden. Chat with local people to learn more about their lives. Ride back to the city and end the tour at 3 PM.
This adventure/ecological tour will take you to the most unique and beautiful landscapes around Hue City where you can enjoy a day trekking away from the crowds in beautiful Bach Ma National Park.
A mountainous area not far from the coast, Bach Ma not only has atmospheric jungle and interesting flora & fauna but also spectacular views over the beautiful coastal beaches and lagoons. It is a hill-station founded by the French during the colonial period in the early 1930’s and it is not on the popular tourist route so you are likely to enjoy this natural wonder away from the crowds.
Our local guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hue City and bring you to Bach Ma National Park, the mountainous area located about 45km from the city centre and 1.45m above sea level. Upon arrival, you will visit Bach Ma's information centre to learn about the ecological system of the Park.
Trek along the trails through the forest to Do Quyen, the Rhododendron waterfalls at a height of 300 meters. Continue to Ngu Ho (Five Lakes), where you can relax and enjoy a swim in the jungle. A picnic lunch will be served.
Later, head to the summit for the beautiful views. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Immerse yourself in traditional Vietnamese food and culture on this full-day tour of Thanh Toan village! Live like a local for the day as you cycle around the rice paddies, shop at the village market and try your luck net fishing on a small boat cruise. Then, get hands-on in the kitchen with a cooking class and learn to make local specialties before tucking into your delicious home-cooked lunch.
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Hue. Get started biking to Thanh Toan village and head out on the green shaded roads, passing by communal houses along the rivers, canals, and the rice fields. Stop at Thanh Toan restaurant for a short break. Stroll through the village to visit the Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge, an agriculture tools museum and local market.
Later, board a small boat for a river cruise where you can engage with local fishermen and enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing.
Bike back to Thanh Toan restaurant where you can see the farmers working and learn how they grow many kinds of vegetables, before joining a cooking class. Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese foods that may include fig mixed with shrimp and pork, lot leaves with grilled beef, and pancakes.
After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked including braised fish, vegetables with beef, white rice, and dessert (fruit or lotus seed sugar soup). Return to your hotel by bicycle.
At 7:30AM in the morning you will be picked up by your tour guide and private car from your hotel and depart to Cu Chi Tunnels 44mi (70 km).
At the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels you will see some of the most intense battles areas during the Vietnam War. Explore the underground base of the resistance fighters and the intricate network of over 124mi (200km) of the tunnels.
Next, continue to Tay Ninh, this is the headquarters for the religion of Cao Dai where you'll visit the Grand Temple of the Cao Dai Holy. You can learn more about this fascinating religion by observing the noon ceremony.
We will then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading back by bus to you hotel, where your tour will finish at approximately 5:30pm.
This trip is an idyllic excursion to see and experience the "true" Vietnam rural life.
Visit the countryside, where you can observe the beautiful scenery and enjoy an in-depth look at rural life in Vietnam. See all the aspects of country life including the people, pagodas, school, market, farm and traditional handicraft workshops. Then, enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
After lunch, you will be brought back to the river to start your scenic river trip. By boat, you will be taken down the Cai River to observe the peaceful life of the countryside people and enjoy the beautiful scenery that unfolds along the banks.
A short break will be made at Coco Island where you can enjoy fresh coco juice, before heading to the hot mineral spring center.
Relax and gain your health in mud and mineral water bathing at Hot Mineral Spring Center.
The inorganic mud comes from rocks and volcanic ash and is claimed to be both effective physical therapy and a cure for complexion problems.
Your trip ends at your hotel in Nha Trang around 4:00 pm. Good bye and see you again!
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.