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  • From Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Currently in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

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Shopping is a gateway into Vietnam’s cultural, social and culinary heart. In addition to offering...

Take a gastronomic tour of Vietnam, but be warned – do not read this article if you are even slig...

Vietnam is a friendly country that is generally safe to travel to and full of wonders like Hanoi, t...

Vietnam seems to be one of the new hotspots in Southeast Asia. Currently Vietnam is experiencing a ...

For those who want to experience unspoilt Asia, Laos is about as close as you can get. Life here ha...

Karst Mountains in the Sea: Halong Bay

Because the technology makes traveling easier than it was hundreds years ago, today people fly from...

So you’ve got your motorbike, and you’re ready to explore Phú Quốc. While few travelers to V...

While it pains me to admit it, it was Chuck Norris who gave me my first glimpse of Vietnam.

Hanoi December 13 - December 24, 2010 Volunteer project: International and local volunteers will...

ActiveTravelAsia (ATA) offers a wide selection of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar adventure tou...

This tour offers you a great chance to discover Halong Bay, the wonderland of karst topography with...

From its sweet and spicy cuisine to lush and dense jungles and stunningly gorgeous beaches, there i...

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  • Travel to Vietnam – Top 10 Things to do

    Thu May 17, 2012

    1.Take a tour around the legendary Halong Bay Paddle around Halong Bay in Quang Ninh which is similar to the islands found along the , this is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful areas, Halong Bay has fascinating limestone formations, coves for night-time excursions, she…  Read More

  • Good morning Vietnam!

    Fri Apr 13, 2012

    As I woke up around 6am last Wednesday to the sun streaming through the bay windows in our hotel room in Cat Ba Island, I walked over to the window that overlooked Ha Long Bay, an off-shoot of the China Sea, opened it and yelled out “Good Morning Vietnam!” Yes, I’m a dor…  Read More

  • Vietnam is a land full of adventurous riches

    Thu Jan 12, 2012

    According to Lonely Planet, the Southeast Asian nation is a prime location for some adrenaline-inducing thrills. "Whether you prefer to scale the heights of jagged peaks or plumb the depths of coral reefs, Vietnam will deliver something special... just being here is one long adventure, but these ex…  Read More

  • Active Travel Asia Explores Pu Hu Nature Reserve In Vietnam

    Sun Dec 04, 2011

    The survey trip will be held in middle of December, 2011 by ATA team with support of GIZ Vietnam. ATA inspection team will spend about 3 days to scan this area, evaluating the suitable activities for a tourist site. This activity is a part of project “Protection of the forest and wild…  Read More

  • Active Travel Asia announced the prizes for the contest “Indochina in Your Eyes”!

    Wed Nov 30, 2011

    “Indochina in yours eyes” contest lasted over 2 months (1st Sep 2011 to 20th Nov 2011) and ends on 20 Nov 2011. Organizing Committee has received many entries with unique ideas, deeply felt and very sincere, especially from customers love traveling and traveled to Indochina in a lif…  Read More

  • Vietnam - A cultural feast

    Thu Nov 24, 2011

    Instead, as we pulled into Sapa, in the northern part of Vietnam, a group of Black Hmong women gathered on the side of the road as our shuttle pulled into the center of town. A welcoming committee, perhaps?As the van came to a stop, my jaw dropped as the entire group charged at our vehicle screa…  Read More

  • Vietnam: gems of the north

    Wed Nov 09, 2011

    However, it can be nice to get away from the hustle and bustle, and northern Vietnam boasts fantastic scenery for those able to pull themselves away from the captivating capital of Hanoi. Hanoi is a bustling city, riddled with motorcycles, bright lights, and street vendors; it can be hard to k…  Read More

  • Luang Prabang: the jewel of Indochina

    Wed Nov 09, 2011

    In this delightful Indochinese outpost, where the French colonial legacy mixes easily with traditional Laotian influences, life is enjoyed at a pace so gentle it borders on the somnolent. Amid such tranquillity, there is only one thing to do after a few hours spent meandering around the Buddhis…  Read More

  • The first expedition to Son Doong Cave with ATA – Unrevealed stories!

    Mon Oct 24, 2011

    Accompany with the group is Mr. Ho Khanh who found the Son Doong Cave as a tour guide. The first meet with Mr. Ho Khanh really impressed everyone. Just a warm smile, a strong handshake from him is enough to make everyone feel warm at heart. At Ho Khanh ‘s house, the group had the moments …  Read More

  • Mai Chau Homestay Trek Was So Much Better Than I Ever Imagined

    Tue Oct 18, 2011

    "A buddy and I did 10 days in Northern Vietnam and wanted to get a few days of hiking in. We opted for ATA's 4-day Mai Chau Homestay. Mr. Hai picked us up at our backpacker's hostel with a private car and driver. Mr. Hai was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and spoke great Englis…  Read More

  • Vietnam: ethnic tourism among the valleys with no name

    Fri Oct 07, 2011

    A typhoon had blown in during the day. White rain clouds lay like a boiling sea in the valleys, creating the illusion that the twisting mountain pass was an ocean road. As our vehicle turned a blind corner we came across a gaggle of motorcyclists, caped against the rain and gawping over the edg…  Read More

  • Kayak Tourism in Vietnam

    Fri Oct 07, 2011

    All this water means plenty of kayaking opportunities, but there are just a handful of established kayak tourism points in Vietnam. Halong Bay Just over 100 miles east of Hanoi in northern Vietnam, Halong Bay is famous for its dramatic rock formations. With thousands of limestone karst rock isl…  Read More

  • Four seasons in Sapa, Vietnam

    Wed Sep 28, 2011

    Spring in the season of pear, peach and plum flowers. Summer comes blooming with Gladioli, Pancies, Dahlias, Sun-flowers and numerous temperate fruits. Autumn is the time for perfume mushrooms, woodears and plenty of specious medicinal plants such as Black Ginseng, Amomum,Cinnamon, Anise etc. T…  Read More

  • Bike Tour of Vietnam

    Fri Sep 23, 2011

    Our first day of real cycling we cycled 37 km to Cuc Phuong, Vietnam’s first National Park.  Inside the park we visited the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. The center, run by German biologists and local Vietnamese, rescues and cares for primates that are often hunted and traded …  Read More

  • Temple hopping in Cambodia: Stories in stone

    Sun Sep 18, 2011

    I was with my friends and we were in search of a memorable adventure. We dropped the mainstream route of taking a plane to experience Cambodia -- so off to the bus stop we went, and bought our 13-hour bus ride ticket.  It was a great decision, because the intensely rich and picturesque su…  Read More

  • A very good trip with Active Travel Asia

    Fri Sep 09, 2011

    The town is the capital of Dong Van district, one of four districts surrounding the Dong Van Geopark, a karst plateau featuring large tracts of limestone with many fossils of creatures that walked the earth 400 to 600 million years ago. The plateau’s average elevation is 1,400-1,600m abov…  Read More

  • A very good trip with Active Travel Asia

    Mon Sep 05, 2011

    We were picked up by an agent at our hotel exactly on time and they actually escorted us right onto our train for our night trip to Lao Cai. The train station at Hanoi can be somewhat intimidating and getting tickets can be frustrating so this was really appreciated. Our guide and driver were wai…  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA announced to launch travel writing contest 2011 for travelers from across the world

    Sun Aug 28, 2011

    ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA, a leading adventure tour operator in Indochina, has launched a travel writing contest 2011 for travelers from across the world. The participants will have a chance to win special out-door trips by sharing their best holiday experiences in Indochina (Vietnam, Laos & C…  Read More

  • Vietnam Cat Tien National Park Recognized Global Biosphere Reserve

    Tue Aug 16, 2011

    Cat Tien is the new name of the former Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve in Viet Nam, which was designated in 2001. Two new core zones have been added to the site, bringing its total area to 966,563 hectares. Cat Tien National Park covers the area of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc Provinces…  Read More

  • Riding Vietnams Ho Chi Minh trail

    Mon Aug 08, 2011

    It was more like a hamlet than a village. A simple collection of stilted wooden houses perched on the side of a mountain overlooking seemingly-endless rows of rice terraces, but even after a long and tiring day on the back of a motorbike passing through startling terrain it was hard not to be c…  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA organizes the first trip to discover Son Doong cave for travelers

    Fri Jul 29, 2011

    Mr. Ho Khanh, who is the first person to find the entrance to cave will be the tour leader of this adventure group. The lucky tourist group is from Australia, they are researching scientists from the Victorian Department of Primary Industries in Australia. This group of four is going to take 3 da…  Read More

  • Steles in Hanoi named among UNESCO Memory of the World

    Thu Jun 30, 2011

    Launched in 1992, Memory of the World program is one of the many international initiatives operated by UNESCO in an effort to preserve human’s cultural and traditional heritages. Unlike World Heritage program which celebrates the beauty of the place, Memory of the World is about archi…  Read More

  • Tram Chim National Park – a green island of red-headed cranes

    Fri Jun 24, 2011

    Tram Chim National Park is an eco-tourist area known as a “green island” with a typical natural landscape of the submerged region of Dong Thap Muoi. The park is home to many botanical species and nearly 200 species of water birds which account for about a quarter of the birds inVietnam.…  Read More

  • Seduced by Luang Prabang, Laos

    Thu Jun 23, 2011

    Speaking with Andrew, the owner (who’s originally from Melbourne) he told me that one reason Luang Prabang has managed to retain its soul is that the people here are so proud of their culture, that they work hard to preserve it. It shows. It’s a walkable town, although it’s also …  Read More

  • Cambodia off the beaten track

    Thu Jun 16, 2011

    It is hardly surprising that so many travelers from around the globe dream of gazing upon the towers of Angkor Wat, walking through the root-strangled gateways of Angkor Thom, and staring back at the enigmatic smiling faces that have made the Bayon famous. But Cambodia has a great deal more to o…  Read More

  • USA today recommends adventure travel tours to Cambodia

    Fri Jun 10, 2011

    Trekking Trekking in Cambodia offers a chance to meet local residents and experience the countryside firsthand. Active Travel Cambodia offers a trip called Trek Rattanakiri that features walking on jungle paths and on roads through towns. Rattanakiri is a rural area in northeast Cambodia know…  Read More

  • NHK TV to broadcast Son Doong cave reportage - The largest cave in the world

    Wed Jun 08, 2011

    NHK TV’s broadcast will reach 60 countries around the world, according to the Foreign Affairs Department of the central province of Quang Binh , where Son Doong cave was found. Department Deputy Director Nguyen Ngoc Quy said this scientific reportage is the first in the world using 3D techn…  Read More

  • Green stamp on jungle style

    Thu Jun 02, 2011

    I am, it's fair to say, in the middle of nowhere. This is the Tatai River, east of Koh Kong, in the southern reaches of Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains. Halfway between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, this is a pristine area of rainforest and coastal mangroves that barely features on the tourist trail. The …  Read More

  • Vietnam where I saw the most beautiful

    Thu Jun 02, 2011

    Surface of the Ba Be Lake Of all the places I’ve been to in Vietnam, causing nowhere and touched fresh my soul with Ba Be Lake that day. That day, we went back a video with beautiful images of Vietnam, suddenly there are six women in traditional costumes of the Tay is smooth sailing on t…  Read More

  • Active Travel Asia Launches Great Vietnam Cambodia Summer Promotion 2011

    Sun May 29, 2011

    Active Travel Asia kicks off Special Summer Promotion 2011 covering all kinds of adventure tours include trekking, biking, motorcycling, kayaking and family adventure in Vietnam and Cambodia. All promoted tours are in Vietnam (http://www.activetravelvietnam.com), Cambodia (http://www.activetrav…  Read More

  • A "Junk" Trip in Vietnam

    Mon May 23, 2011

    Piles of luggage were stacked in the doorway, but I held tightly to my backpack. As a solo traveler making my way through Vietnam, I had yet to let someone else touch my bag, the essence of my livelihood halfway around the world. Earlier that morning I had taken a hired car from Hanoi to the coast …  Read More

  • Culture Rich Luang Prabang, Laos

    Fri May 20, 2011

    That’s just what I needed, so after spending a day kayaking, trekking and riding elephants, I decided to let my travel companion train and play with elephants on her own while I spent a day exploring the culture and beauty of Luang Prabang as well as enjoy its tranquility.Luang…  Read More

  • Luang Prabang: The Epithet of Laotian History, Culture and Nature

    Fri May 13, 2011

     Palm trees line the riverside, as the spires of divine stupas protrude through the trees, and all while in the company of Buddha’s servants.Above ground level, the views will take your breath away as the landscape proudly shows off its mountainous terrain. As you weave through hikin…  Read More

  • A Look into Beautiful Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Fri May 06, 2011

    Halong Bay -Halong meaning “Descending Dragon”- is named after the thousands of island with bizarre rock formations and limestone cliffs that are within the Gulf of Tonkin, in the north shores of Vietnam. It is composed of more than 3000 islands of all shapes and forms, covered in …  Read More

  • Sapa ranked among top ten places to walk

    Thu May 05, 2011

     The other greatest places for walkers are the Grand Canyon in the US, Aoraki/Mount Cook Village in New Zealand, Lake District in England, Torres del Paine in Chile, Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, Brecon Beacons in Wales, Kakadu National Park in Australia, Taman Negara in Malaysia, and Dar…  Read More

  • Journey down the Mighty Mekong

    Wed Apr 27, 2011

    In Laos (http://www.activetravellaos.com/), a journey down the Mekong is not a mere travel adventure pursuit. It’s an experience of daily life. Here in one of Asia’s poorest countries, many highways exist only in theory. The Mekong is often the sole means of transportation.We began o…  Read More

  • Trekking in Laos, the Forgotten Land

    Fri Apr 22, 2011

     Laos is a forgotten land. Like most, I didn’t know much about it before setting foot in the country. I knew it was at one time French occupied and that it usually earns a fleeting spot on many Southeast Asia travelers’ itineraries. I could tell, however, within the first mome…  Read More

  • Walking through Vietnam

    Wed Apr 20, 2011

    The arrangements were excellent throughout and the planning nothing short of brilliant. There were no mishaps or last minute changes of plan, all eight hotels were comfortable and clean, the itinerary was varied and the places visited all fascinating. More than that: it was very thoughtfully…  Read More

  • Vietnam: A journey from past to present

    Thu Apr 14, 2011

    The first stop on our north-south journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City was a side trip to the unchanging wonders of Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone outcrops rear from the placid aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The voyage, on a luxury sleep-aboard wooden junk, was an immediate …  Read More

  • Culture Rich Luang Prabang, Laos

    Fri Apr 08, 2011

    That’s just what I needed, so after spending a day kayaking, trekking and riding elephants, I decided to let my travel companion train and play with elephants on her own while I spent a day exploring the culture and beauty of Luang Prabang as well as enjoy its tranquility. Luang Prabang i…  Read More

  • Exploring Vietnam’s resort town of Nha Trang

    Wed Mar 30, 2011

    Leaving Dalat in the cool of the morning, we wound our way down through the forests and sub-tropical jungles of the Truong Son mountain range. We passed endless villages and small towns — all a hive of activity — before finally hitting the coastal lowlands and the warm sea breezes o…  Read More

  • Active Travel Asia promote tours to Sapa - the Cloud city of Vietnam

    Thu Mar 24, 2011 1 Comment

    The first thing travelers should know about Sapa is that it is one of highlands in Vietnam - 1,600m above sea level. That means a leisurely stroll to the nearest tribe village is more like an hour-long trek up and down some steep slopes. It is not a destination that travelers should tackle witho…  Read More

  • Motorbiking Ho Chi Minh Trail, Vietnam - an unforgettable travel adventure

    Thu Mar 24, 2011

    All morning I'd been mercilessly holding the throttle wide open, climbing hills so steep it seemed like the bike might die any minute under the weight of my wife and me. We maneuvered around potholes the size of bomb craters at full speed (which was about 80 kilometers an hour, downhill, with n…  Read More

  • Ba Be National Park recognised as Wetland of Internationnal Importance

    Fri Mar 18, 2011

    The biodiverse 10,048-ha park is home to 1,268 species of flora and fauna. The site earlier was recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2004. As summarized by Marian Gwilliam, regional assistant advisor for Asia-Oceania, Ba Be National Park supports the only significant natural mountain lake i…  Read More

  • Vietnam for adventurous explorers

    Wed Mar 16, 2011

    Just being here is one long adventure, but these experiences will take it to a whole new level. Kayak Halong Bay Use paddle power to explore this incredible forest of karsts that jut out of the South China Sea like stone sentinels. Kayak where other boats cannot, such as into hide caves and secr…  Read More

  • Travel to Cambodia, an Exotic Place for Adventure in Southeast Asia

    Fri Mar 11, 2011

    Visit to Angkor Wat Recharges the Spirit Waking up before dawn in Saigon, Vietnam, today I would venture into Cambodia. Cambodia was a land I had heard so much about and had only dreamed of ever getting to visit. Crossing into Cambodia was like entering a different world, though. Immediately thi…  Read More

  • In Touch with the Real World: Vietnam Biking Tour

    Thu Mar 10, 2011

    Vietnam borders Cambodia, Laos and China. Its coastline is 3,200 kilometers. The climate is tropical monsoon climate with dry and wet seasons, and it can be extremely hot and humid depending on the elevations. Because the technology makes traveling easier than it was hundreds years ago, today …  Read More

  • Discover Stunning Terraced fields in Northwest Vietnam

    Fri Mar 04, 2011

    When we arrived, Giang A Su, a farmer in Che Cu Nha commune, was carrying his hoe to his 5,000 sq.m of terraced fields to expand their area. Seeing everyone’s surprise at his traditional equipment, he explained that making terraced fields does not require modern equipment. Looking at the…  Read More

  • Motorbiking in Southeast Asia: two-wheeled adventures from mountain to coast

    Mon Feb 28, 2011

    Vietnam and Laos – sublime scenery from mountain to coast To kick off, the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail has been upgraded into a major highway running along the spine of the country and offers some sublime scenery. The stretch from the old US airbase of Khe Sanh north to Phong Nha-Ke Bang Na…  Read More

  • Travel to Dong Van Plateau, Explore Global Geo-parks Network in Vietnam

    Thu Feb 24, 2011

    Under the instruction of Ha Giang province People’s Committee, all relevant districts has implemented well-organized culture, sports, entertainment and travel activities to meet local people and travellers’ needs. Performing the external politics very well, Vietnamese national visit…  Read More

  • Spanish magazine spotlights ‘Great Wall of Vietnam’

    Sun Feb 20, 2011

    In a reportage entitled “Vietnam Cave” published in theNational Geographic magazine in January, M. Jenkin wrote “There is a jungle inside Vietnam’s mammoth cavern.” M. Jenkin cited his teammate Jonathan Sims, who was a member of the first expedition to enter the ca…  Read More

  • How to find safe travel in Halong Bay Vietnam

    Fri Feb 18, 2011

    Having read the news about tourist boat sunk in Halong Bay, Vietnam some days ago, killing 12 tourists from 9 countries, ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA would like to give out some advices about how to travel safely and enjoyably in Halong Bay. There are some something you should concern about as you plan you…  Read More

  • Vietnam: A land of beauty rises among memories of war

    Mon Feb 07, 2011

    Tea and English Sometimes I remember the story beginning as we stepped out of the airport, greeted by a wave of oppressive humidity and hundreds of Vietnamese holding signs for someone named “Nguyen.” Getting into a Vietnamese taxi that wove its way through a sea of cars and bikes a…  Read More

  • Hiking in North Vietnam’s limestone mountains

    Sun Jan 30, 2011

    We set off in pairs, in puny 100cc motorbikes riding through 130 kilometers of the country’s ephemeral rural setting – the rice paddies that may one day give way to modern development, small towns bustling with artisans and vegetable markets, vast plantations of sugar cane, and the …  Read More

  • Visit to Vietnam and Cambodia in uncommon vacation

    Sun Jan 30, 2011

    How about flying into Bangkok, Thailand and exploring this fascinating Asian city before moving on to Angkor Wat (http://www.visitangkortemples.com/) in northern Cambodia followed by a visit to Vietnam. Fly on to Siem Reap in Cambodia from Bangkok. Here is the mystical temple complex of Angkor. Y…  Read More

  • Discover real Vietnam on travel review

    Wed Jan 26, 2011

    Remnants of war – the Cu Chi tunnels near Saigon, for example – have been preserved for visitors to witness. However, the Vietnamese have very much put hostilities behind them, staying cheerfully focused on the future. These days, most Vietnam tours (http://www.activetravelvietn…  Read More

  • When to travel Sapa, Vietnam

    Mon Jan 24, 2011

    With no advance warning of a thunderstorm short and heavy rains may come at noon on any summer day. Subsequently, a rainbow appears, transforming Sapa into a magic land, which for years has been a constant source of poetic inspiration, lights up the whole region. The best time to witness the sce…  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA completed the survey in Quan Ba, Ha Giang, Vietnam in a tourism cooperation with Caritas Switzerland.

    Wed Jan 19, 2011

    This survey is the first step of the tourism project named “Quan Ba District Integrated Community Development Project, Ha Giang province” which is implemented by Caritas Switzerland in Vietnam. This project aims to set up sustainable livelihood for the poorest households and the poore…  Read More

  • Discover Hanoi, Vietnam on travelers eyes

    Mon Jan 17, 2011

    Hanoi is brilliant with colours; and Hanoi is passionate and charming. Common impressions for tourist to easily recognize are the friendly, enthusiastic and hospitable people of Hanoi. Living in California, US, Dr Gish chooses Hanoi capital as the tourism destination for his family. He said th…  Read More

  • Travel to Vietnam Discover traditional Tet Holiday

    Thu Jan 13, 2011

    Tet is the most cherished time of the year in Vietnam (http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/). It is when the cities empty out and thousands go back to the countryside where they were born. City dwellers often choose to spend time at home. The streets empty out. The horns quiet, the traffic no lo…  Read More

  • Travel Vietnam Cambodia - Fancy a Far East adventure

    Mon Jan 10, 2011

    Vietnam holidays are certainly an option worth considering, with the Far East nation offering visitors spectacular landscapes, a fascinating culture and a friendly population. A nation that has successfully emerged from the ravages of war, Vietnam is being explored by an increasing number of …  Read More

  • Where and how to meet minorities in Southeast Asia

    Thu Jan 06, 2011

    But how do you ensure that while visiting, you don’t cause unintended damage or offence? You can show your respect for a culture by being educated about its ways, beliefs and taboos. Here are a few general guidelines: 1. Always ask permission before taking photos of tribespeople. 2. Don&rs…  Read More

  • Local tour guides provide an insight into the real Sa Pa, Vietnam

    Mon Jan 03, 2011

    Sa Pa (http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/city/sapa.html) is an incredibly picturesque town in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range near the Chinese border in northwestern Viet Nam (http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/), 350km from Ha Noi. It can be explored almost year-round from March to early Decem…  Read More

  • Ha Long Bay, Con Dao Islands among best tourist destinations

    Thu Dec 30, 2010

    Ha Long Bay (http://activetravel.asia/destination/vietnam/halongbay/), in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has made it onto the list of the 10 most outstanding coastal destinations. About 500 ships ply the waters of Ha Long Bay, designated as the World Heritage site in 1994, carrying millions o…  Read More

  • ACTIVE TRAVEL VIETNAM UPDATES DISCOUNT POLICIES FOR LOYAL TRAVELERS 2011

    Mon Dec 27, 2010

    Book a private tour or more and take the advantage of our discounts to save the money. Get discount when travelers travel with their family and friends, get discount when travelers book more than one tour at the same time... Travelers can save up to 10% or more. Enjoy our discount now! Travel w…  Read More

  • Christmas spirit stretching across Vietnam

    Wed Dec 22, 2010

    In Ho Chi Minh City, major streets such as Dong Khoi, Hai Ba Trung, Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Hung Dao were covered with lights and Merry Christmas decorations. Saigon Tax Trade Centre, which attracts many visitors on holidays and festivals, has been decorated with distin…  Read More

  • Adventure hike in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam

    Mon Dec 20, 2010

    At more than 71,000 hectares, Cat Tien National Park (http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/vietnam_national_parks.html) has plenty of untamed places that are off the beaten track. Hiking or biking are the best ways to travel on the forest tracks. The park has important conservation value because of…  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA and Caritas Switzerland working together in a survey of a responsible tourism project in Quan Ba, Ha Giang province, Vietnam

    Thu Dec 16, 2010 1 Comment

    The survey trip happens in mid December.The survey is beginning step of 3-year project named “ Quan Ba District Integrated Community Development Project, Ha Giang province ”. This project is implemented by Caritas Switzerland in Vietnam to set up sustainable livelihood for the poorest …  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA organized Unique Tour like “ James Bond film” near Angkor Wat, Cambodia

    Mon Dec 13, 2010

    Travelers become the commandos with a mission to release the British Journalist in deep jungle of Cambodia who are searching a treasure and kidnapped by some Khmer rouge Soldiers. The commandos fly in on helicopter from Bangkok, Thailand and land and walk through jungle in Cambodia, crossing str…  Read More

  • Ready for Active Travel Indochina – Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

    Fri Nov 26, 2010

    What could be a great option for someone have retired like you, who'd like to try something different, something more fun and exciting maybe? How about going for an active travel experience?  "Boy, when I retire, all I'm going to do is lie around in a hammock all day" – this is proba…  Read More

  • Vietnamese Tour Companies support Eco and Responsible Travel in Vietnam Indochina

    Wed Nov 24, 2010

    Eco and Responsible travel now are the way of traveling while respecting and benefiting local environment, cultures, practices and economy. It also highlights significant elements of how to improve standard of living for ethnic poor communities, educate local people to protect the environment, help…  Read More

  • Explore Vietnam Adventure Tours with Active Travel Vietnam

    Tue Nov 16, 2010

    Vietnam … intriguing history and mesmerizing culture!!! Vietnam is an astonishing amalgamation of diverse culture, natural beauty and captivating historical events. All these combined together makes Vietnam a perfect tourist destination. A tour to Vietnam is desirable by all age group with…  Read More

  • EMW suggests Five Favorite Vietnam Travel Websites

    Tue Nov 09, 2010

    Active Travel Vietnam : This appealing, readable site promotes its adventure travel tours (biking, hiking, kayaking, motorcycling, etc.) but also provides plentiful, practical information on travel in Vietnam, focusing on outdoor excursions but including guides to cities, beaches, national par…  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA hosted Australian Motorcycle Travel group in Vietnam in Oct 2010

    Mon Nov 08, 2010

    With 7-day motorcycling tour in Ho Chi Minh trail in total 11 day trip from Hanoi to Hoi An, Quang Nam province, this motorcycling grading of tour is considered as Moderate to challenging by ATA.The legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail was the supply line used by North Vietnam to link North and South Vi…  Read More

  • Getting lost in Hanoi, Vietnam

    Wed Nov 03, 2010 1 Comment

    October 31, 2010 By Judy McEuen Travel Writer - Troy Media But don’t get discouraged, even if you want to immediately hop on the nearest van and set off to the more tranquil and eerily beautiful Halong Bay. While not at first glance obvious, Hanoi has several attractions that are worth s…  Read More

  • A Path To Somewhere

    Tue Nov 02, 2010

    The destination is a path, 40 kilometers long, that winds its way through a dense bamboo grove in Thanh Hoa Province. In order to reach the Suoi Muong bamboo path, there’s a long way to go, past high mountains and deep valleys. A motorbike is an indispensable accessory. Let’s get go…  Read More

  • Is Vietnam the Right Destination For Adventure Travel?

    Mon Sep 20, 2010

    An exciting experience from any dangerous situation is called “Adventure”. It may cause physical dangers, financial or psychological risks. Adventure experience creates physical or mental arousal. It can be positive or sometime negative. Most of the travelers are interested to explo…  Read More

  • Floating Markets of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

    Mon Sep 27, 2010

    As the food basket of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta covers an immense area winding its way over 3000 mi. from Tibet through Cambodia to Vietnam’s Peninsula, where it spills into the South China Sea. It is marvelously fertile, and views here are all related to riverside life, orchards, rice pa…  Read More

  • Vietnam: Get ready to Discover Adventure

    Fri Sep 24, 2010

    Blessed with captivating cities, lush soaring mountains, over 1500 km of coastline with white sandy beaches, and home to colonial palaces, pagodas, tombs and temples and hill-tribe peoples, Vietnam is an adventure waiting to be discovered. Hanoi and the North Northern Vietnam is breathtaking …  Read More

  • Viajes Indochina Introduce New Viajes Camboya Website

    Wed Sep 15, 2010

    Angkor Temples, Cambodia Viajes Indochina is pleased to announce the launch of a new website section that features Viajes Camboya (http://www.camboyaviajes.net) which are supplied direct from tour operators based in Cambodia. Take no chances with the next vacation, travel with those who know the …  Read More

  • ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA announces to join in American Society of Travel Agents

    Mon Jul 26, 2010

    ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA has been member of American Society of Travel Agents, the world's largest association of travel professionals. They are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public. ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) offers m…  Read More

  • Escape and explore Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

    Mon Jul 19, 2010

    A vacation is a great escape from the drudgery of everyday life. So even if it is for a short break, it’s time to say Goodbye Vexation and Hello Vacation. Where better to go than Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam just an hour’s flight away.Notre Dame Cathedral front side, Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon),…  Read More

  • Laos: Drifting amid lost dreams

    Thu Jul 15, 2010

    With 17 years' experience navigating the Mekong River, Mr Puoy is reckoned to be the best riverboat captain in southern Laos. The watery labyrinth he works in contains a reputed 4000 islands, so he needs to be pretty good. But right now, at the end of a harsher than usual dry season, the region's L…  Read More

  • Discover Cambodia’s Hidden Treasures

    Fri Aug 20, 2010

    Once the site of horrible crimes against humanity, Cambodia is a beautiful country with a rich culture and a people who, in spite of the tragedy only a generation ago, are warm and bouncing back with incredible hope and life. From the stunning outline of the Angkor Watt complex to the scenic coastl…  Read More

  • Life on the Ba Be lake in Vietnam

    Tue Aug 17, 2010

    At nearly 150 meters above sea level, Ba Be is Vietnam’s highest and biggest lake. It remains full all year round. Ba Be mean three lakes in Tay language, Ba Be Lake is nine kilometers long and averages one kilometer across. The lake’s deepest point measures 35 meters.The road to Ba Be …  Read More

  • Discovering the flavor and beauty of Vietnam’s UNESCO sites

    Mon Aug 30, 2010

    The author chose 4 UNESCO sites in Vietnam for his discovery : Halong bay,Hanoi, Hue,and Hoi An. These sites is beautiful and peaceful. A golden sunrise illuminated the Old Quarter’s ancient dwellings draped in fuchsia bougainvilleas. It also lit the Thu Bon River, where the small fishing …  Read More

  • Viajes Indochina Introduce New Viajes Vietnam Website

    Thu Sep 02, 2010

    Viajes Vietnam tour and travel guide with tips, advice and useful information on travel activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators. This guide helps travelers find out what to see and do and plan the travel itinerary.Viajes Indochina is pleased to announce the launch of a new…  Read More

  • Dambri in Da Lat, Vietnam, the girl longing for love

    Fri Sep 10, 2010

    They wanted to spend their life together but the girl’s father was a rich village chief who wouldn’t allow his daughter to marry the young man from a poor family. The chief then forced the boy to leave the village causing his daughter great sorrow.She came to the river to cry every …  Read More

  • Tet Trung Thu (Mid- Autumn Festival) in Vietnam

    Thu Sep 16, 2010

    Vietnamese families plan their activities around their children on this special day. In a Vietnamese folklore, parents were working so hard to prepare for the harvest that they left the children playing by themselves. To make up for lost time, parents would use the Mid-Autumn festival as an op…  Read More

  • Vietnam attractions: Da Nang

    Fri Sep 17, 2010

    One clam is never enough. Two, not even close. They make their way to the table in a steaming bowl, the scent of lemon grass and sea salt summonsing the drool of any diner within a 10-metre radius. They're plonked in front of you, swimming in a pool of cloudy liquid, the steam quickly whipped …  Read More


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Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam


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