Looking for more than the standard itinerary? Our custom-tailored trips are for
travelers who want a completely unique experience, a new perspective —
and some incredible stories to tell. For over ten years, our tours have
highlighted the unique cultures of this dynamic region, providing access
to people, cuisine, sites, and activities most travelers miss. Each tour
is uniquely designed, with your input and our recommendations, organized
with an unparalleled attention to detail, and lead by the most experienced,
talented professionals available. The result? A more personal, entirely
uncommon, and ultimately more satisfying travel
experience. Here are a few highlights of where to go, what to do
and see.
Festival
Join us for Tet: the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Welcome the Year
of the Rooster during the unique, week-long cultural festivities of Tet.
This
is our most popular tour and can be combined with Halong Bay and a visit
to Angkor (early booking recommended). Departs January or February every year.
Angkor The incomparable Khmer temples of Angkor. The most stunning, well-preserved
concentration of stone ruins in the world — on an unimaginable
scale. Now only a one-hour flight from Saigon. Offered year-around.
Custom
Tours Combine these trips or have us design one for you. Most of our tours
are private, custom tours, from high-adventure to specific cultural-interest,
such as a culinary focus — all at about the same cost of a group trip.
Sapa The "Tonkinese Alps" high long Vietnam's northern border
with China is home to a multitude of hilltribes and some of the most dramatic
scenery in Vietnam. A luxury sleeper train car from Hanoi is part of
the experience. Options for cycling and trekking.
Arts Vietnamese art has become popular internationally and many native
artists have successfully presented their works in overseas galleries
and exhibitions. During this period of rebuilding, the art industry in
Vietnam presents a wonderful opportunity to access artists on a very
personal level.
Halong
Bay Cruise or kayak the calm, emerald waters through caves into hidden
lakes and white-sand beach coves — your small kayak gliding beneath
the towering limestone peaks. The calm waters are great for beginners.
The People
Toss the guidebook. The most exceptional aspect of travel in Vietnam is the people encountered along the way. We plan (and allow for not-so-planned) home visits, shared meals, even home stays.
Idyllic Coast Mui Ne, Cua Dai, Nha Trang — beaches wonderful for relaxing, but there is also rugged coastal scenery as picturesque as Big Sur.
Vivid Landscapes
A dozen shades of green at every turn fronting over a thousand miles of coastline.
Magnificent Accommodation
Vietnam has caught up quickly. Most hotels are newly remodeled or built including the world-class Ana Mandara in Nha Trang (above).
Exceptional Cuisine Refrigerators are few in Vietnam, everything is fresh from the field and out of the water. With a wide variety of regional specialties, French, and fabulous fusion.
Post-tour R & R Your trip completed, a well-deserved rest is order. We recommend a side-trip to Phuket (above) or other nearby beaches to recover before returning home.
