SUNRISE OVER HALONG BAY

2013-10-14We all waited and waited for the sun to rise over the giant rock mountains. It was nearly 6:30am before the sun peaked over the rocks.It was a glorious magnificent sunrise.Written by Jenmodelm Breakfast was served shortly after, it was an E… Read more »

Trekking in Sapa and the Hill Tribes in Northern Vietnam

2013-10-11After our return from Halong Bay – which I will write about in a later blog post – we took the night train from Hanoi to Sapa, a remote town in the mountains of Northern Vietnam between China, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos. The lan… Read more »

Trekking in northern Vietnam

2013-10-10Written by Monica S. Labels Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one l… Read more »

9 Stunning Landscapes of Vietnam

2013-10-02At just three percent of the land mass of the United States, what most surprised me during our time in Vietnam was the diversity of the scenery. From white sand beaches and turquoise water to black rock forests and mountains that hug the cl… Read more »

Enchanting Sapa through the lens of Thai photographer

2013-09-30During his recent visit to Vietnam, Thai photographer Anan Charoenkal had a chance to visit Sapa and shot stunning photos of this land in the ripe rice season. Sapa in the harvest season. The impressive arrays of colors. In September, Sapa … Read more »

10 unique means of transport for tourists in Vietnam

2013-09-23Tourists are very excited to try unique means of transport, like three-wheeler, horse-drawn carriage, elephant ride or dug-out canoe services at tourism sites in Vietnam. 1. Three-wheeler Tourists, transport, Quan Lan Island, Hue City, Co T… Read more »

Lao Cai’s top ten beautiful mountains

2013-09-19The northern province of Lao Cai is among of the localities in Vietnam with unique terrain, including many lovely mountains. The highest mountain of all is Fansipan, followed by Ngu Chi Son in Sapa. The mountainous regions are concentrated … Read more »

Ultimate Road Trip: Vietnam's Northern Loop

2013-09-06Written by Adam Hodge Anyone who has been to this country (and even some of those who haven't) will no doubt be skeptical about the words Vietnam and road trip in the same sentence. It's true: In a city like Hanoi, the traffic can make you … Read more »

Biking to Beng Mealea: How to see more of Rural Cambodia

2013-09-03Written by Backpacker Becki It took me over six hours to cycle to the jungle ravaged temple of Beng Mealea – a journey that would normally take an hour by public transport. Call me crazy, but there is something so wonderful about biki… Read more »

Showing its true colors of hill tribes Northern Vietnam

2013-08-29A lesser known ethnic minority market in the northern province of Lao Cai is graced with natural colors and simple, straightforward people More women than men buy rice wine at Coc Ly Market, which opens every Tuesday in Bac Ha District, Lao… Read more »

Five Reasons to Visit Vietnam

2013-08-27Written by Ellie Having spent some time travelling in Thailand, I’m eager to visit more of south-east Asia, and visiting Vietnam is next on my list! After researching the country and jealously listening to recommendations given by oth… Read more »

Best Summer Biking Tours in Vietnam 2013

2013-08-23Summer considers as the ideal time for travelers explore Vietnam. The sky is always brighter, the scenery is more colorful, and the social activities are more exciting. Travelling in this time, travelers have a chance to enjoy Vietnam in ac… Read more »

7 best places to visit in Vietnam

2013-08-21With its wild jungles, fantastic street food and white sandy beaches, Vietnam deserves to be on every traveller's hitlist. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, there are a number of sights and sounds that draw the crowds. But it's not just all a… Read more »

Trekking Luang Prabang - Active Travel Laos

2013-08-19After catching a flight to Luang Prabang we spent the first day finding an agent to trek with the following day and in the evening we headed out to the night market to scoff our faces before our trek. We set off on a bumpy and dusty road in… Read more »

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

2013-08-15Written by Mikey So, the big one: Angkor Wat! Travis, Mike and Tracey have all been telling me it’s an incredible sight and that Siem Reap is incredible too. I must say, I was pretty sceptical. I’m the kind of person who will vi… Read more »

Culture – Fire Walking in Red Dao Village

2013-08-13On a recent trip to Sapa, it was beyond my wildest dreams that I would find myself in an episode of National Geographic. After all these years of tourism to Sapa, it is very uplifting to find some villages so unaffected by tourism and retai… Read more »

MOTORBIKE TRAVELLING IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS IN VIETNAM

2013-08-08When coming to Vietnam, beside big cities’ well-known tourism destinations, many foreign travellers love spending their time chasing the wind on the road of the wildly mountainous areas by motorbike. We tell you How and Why! Motorbiki… Read more »

From the Back Seat: Memories On A Motorcycle

2013-08-06Riding a motorbike from the North to the South of Vietnam was an amazing experience. Now, while I didn’t ride the motorcycle myself (Anthony did an amazing job!) it is still something that will remain with me for the rest of my life. … Read more »

Adventure travel to the North of Vietnam, why not?

2013-07-24North of Vietnam is a region of high mountains and beautiful mountain valleys. Travelers to Northern Vietnam have opportunities to explore the life of hill tribes, and plenty of adventure activities – hiking, mountain trekking, motorb… Read more »

Is It Safe To Ride A Motorbike In Vietnam?

2013-07-19Written by EliseOf the two months we spent in Vietnam a good portion of that was riding everyday. We booked a Motorbiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail tour of Activetravel Asia. Our tour is about 3500km from Hanoi to Saigon (much to the horror of … Read more »

WHY ANGKOR WAT IN CAMBODIA IS SUCH A MAGICAL PLACE.

2013-07-12BY NISA What defines a magical place? For me, this is an easy answer: It’s a place with which I associate positive thoughts, calmness & strength. I’m not an esoteric person but when it comes to Angkor Wat, it almost feels like t… Read more »

One day to explore Sapa Bac Ha market

2013-07-12Visitors to Sapa should not miss Sapa Bac Ha market, a famous highland market throughout the Northwest regionAlong the way, visitors will see the high mountain, the terraced fields and encounter each ethnic group laughing gurglingly and lea… Read more »

Riding Vietnam's mountainous north

2013-07-11LEE ATKINSON We're on an eight-day motorcycling tour of north-eastern Vietnam, riding Honda XR250 trail bikes across the valleys and over the mountain passes of Ha Giang province and through the wild, remote and rarely visited mountainous f… Read more »

Sapa, Vietnam in my tour

2013-07-02Sapa is considered the second destination of Vietnam after Halong Bay. This town is located in the Northern mountainous area with the endless terraced field and interesting experience to visit the ethnic villages. You can easily catch up wi… Read more »

Useful tips when climb up to the top of Indochina: Mount Fansipan in Vietnam

2013-06-28So finally I’ve decided to do that trekking trip to the top of Mount Fansipan, the peak of three countries in former Indochina (Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia), located in the North of Vietnam, in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Trekking up… Read more »

Vietnam Caving & Home Stay_Unforgetable experience

2013-06-27Reviewed by Pretty-Rough-Ranch, Eustace, Texas on Trip AdvisorI worked online with Miss Candy at ActiveTravel Asia to create a 3 day tour in the middle of our month long trip to Laos and Vietnam in January, 2013. From my first contact to ma… Read more »

Mountain Biking Dalat, Vietnam’s Adventure Town

2013-06-26By NICKSOWARDS3 Adventure travelers, take note: Vietnam has some great mountain biking. Mountain Biking DalatYou’ll find it Dalat, a mountain town in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, a 6-hour drive from Saigon, or an 8-hour bus ride… Read more »

Luang Prabang Trekking_The great outdoor side of the ancient city

2013-06-21By BARRY Northern Laos is famous for its natural beauty: rolling green hills and mountains interspersed with rice fields and countless water buffalo. From the moment we arrived in South East Asia, a trekking adventure through the countrysid… Read more »

Kayaking Travel Great Tonle Sap Lake – Unforgotten experience in Cambodia

2013-06-19Siem Reap isn’t known for its water sports, but one enterprising local has now made it possible to kayak down the more undiscovered parts of Tonlé Sap lake. The Tonle Sap Lake (otherwise known as the Great Lake) is a combined l… Read more »

My stunning kayak in Halong Bay, Vietnam

2013-06-18Halong Bay, Vietnam was one of the destinations that I most wanted to visit in Southeast Asia, and I finally made it there last week! I kayaked on the still, glassy waters of Halong Bay which was breathtaking, calming and humbling. Gliding … Read more »

Four Vietnamese places among Top 25 Asia Destinations

2013-06-17Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An and Halong are four of the Top 25 Travellers’ Choice Asia Destinations recognized by the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor. Hanoi is rated fourth on the list while HCM City, Hoi An and Halo… Read more »

Hanoi Named the Cheapest Destination in Asia

2013-06-13The capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi has just been named the cheapest city in Asia and the second cheapest city in the world!Hanoi, VietnamThe respected TripAdvisor TripIndex for Summer 2013 compares costs across 49 cities in Europe, Americas… Read more »

Laos selected as World Best Tourist Destination for 2013

2013-06-12Laos has been selected by the European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) as the World Best Tourist Destination for 2013. Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdara hosted a press conference on May 8 to announce the a… Read more »

Halong Bay_ one of 25 top destinations of the world for kayaking.

2013-06-12In 2002, National Geographic Adventures Journal News voted Ha Long Bay one of 25 top destinations of the world for kayaking.Kayaking is considered the best way to fully feel the majesty of Ha Long Bay and discover the cliffs with a huge num… Read more »

Angkor Wat One Day Guide: The Best of Angkor

2013-06-12One day in Angkor. Guidebooks recommend spending at least three to get the most out of it. I chose to do it in one, and a one-day Angkor itinerary, while not optimal, is absolutely possible. I put together this one-day guide to Angkor for p… Read more »

5 TIPS FOR PLANNING A SOUTH EAST ASIAN MOTORBIKE TOUR

2013-06-10Many adventure travelers says there’s no better way to see a country than getting on a motorcycle and going on a tour. There is a silence on a motorcycle, even amid the low rumble of the engine. The wind on your face and the new smell… Read more »

Siem Reap weather: When is the best time to visit?

2013-06-08Enthusiastic travel agents will tell you there is never a bad time to visit Siem Reap. Which is sort of true, as long as you are flexible with how you spend your precious time once you get here. Ignore the climate stats at your peril or you… Read more »

ACROSS NORTHERN VIETNAM ON TWO WHEELS

2013-06-07By David Atkinson Motorbiking North Vietnam Traveling around Vietnam by motorbike, seeing breathtaking landscapes, beautiful mountain passes, interesting historical relics, colorful, friendly and happy people…makes you love Vietnam m… Read more »

7 ways Hanoi is unlike any other Asian city

2013-06-06Roadside breweries, moped madness ... there are so many ways to fall in love with Vietnam's capital. No. 1 reason Hanoi is awesome to visit: Locals know how to deal with snap-happy tourists. Traveling in Southeast Asia can get a bit samey-s… Read more »

4 Cambodian temples that aren't Angkor Wat

2013-06-06Unlike the UNESCO site at Siem Reap, you can have these ancient beauties all to yourself. The square stone walls, lion sculptures and octagonal towers of Sambor Prei Kuk are fighting a losing battle against the jungle. The square stone wall… Read more »

Family Adventures: Discover the greatest temples Angkor Wat

2013-05-29Angkor Wat is one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on the planet. Made by the Khmer kings in a process that lasts almost 4 centuries, this magnificent area has been abandoned and hidden by the forest. Re-discovered by a French m… Read more »

An unforgettable exploration of the great Mekong Delta, Vietnam

2013-05-29The Mekong is a long river that stretches through the borders of 6 countries in Southeast Asia. I’d already travelled on the Mekong crossing from Thailand into Laos, so it was pretty cool to continue the journey on the same river thro… Read more »

How to take the perfect trip to Vietnam

2013-05-23From the island-studded seas of the north to the meandering waterways of the south, Vietnam is a country defined by the diversity of its land and the resilience and generosity of its people. ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA shows you how to take the perfe… Read more »

Bike Riding Through the Cambodian Countryside

2013-05-22The vivid colors, open air and bicycles were all in the Cambodian countryside. The experience taught me an important and unforgettable lesson: One of the best ways to spend time exploring a new country or city is to do so through bike ridin… Read more »

Why You Need to Visit Vietnam

2013-05-21If you only have time to explore one country in Southeast Asia, choose VIETNAM! Let’s admit it, when it comes to travel, Vietnam gets a bit of a bad rep. Before coming here all I heard were stories of travel scams, robberies, aggressi… Read more »

How to act like a local in Vietnam

2013-05-16The French have their berets, Russians wear their fur hats and Moroccans don the fez. In Vietnam, the conical hat is the head wear of choice. This sturdy, wide-brimmed topper is well suited to a country where rice farmers endure both fierce… Read more »

Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam offers escape from humdrum city life

2013-05-14For the first time in months, I concentrate on breathing the clear fresh air, relax and feel my tense muscles unclench. Finally, I can hear myself think and am alone, surrounded by nature and centuries of evolutionary miracles. Such a welco… Read more »

Exploring the largest floating market in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

2013-05-10Apart from Cai Be and Phung Hiep, Cai Rang in Can Tho City is one of the three most popular and biggest floating markets in the Mekong River Delta. It is a great place for tourists in Vietnam to enjoy exciting atmosphere during the early mo… Read more »

Trekking in the hidden land of Phongsali, Laos

2013-05-09Traveling in Asian cities is an undeniable thrill. The food, the nightlife, the chaos and the people make wandering through Asia’s big cities like Hanoi and Bangkok an endless maze of discovery. But, for many of us, experiencing the t… Read more »

5 Reasons Why You Should Travel In A Kayak and Travel in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

2013-05-07Kayaking is not just one of the most adrenaline-pumping sports, but it is also a way to greet the natural beauty and exult on the sea and rivers. Traveling to nearby places using a travel kayak can serve you multiple purposes. It can drop y… Read more »

Some tips when trekking in Luang Prabang, Laos

2013-05-02Visiting Luang Prabang in Laos wouldn't be complete without a tour to the countryside.There are waterfalls, biking trails and elephant shelters a few hours away from town but if you have no interest in such things, I'd recommend paying a vi… Read more »

Rhododendrons blossom on the way to conquer Mt.Fansipan, Sapa, Vietnam

2013-05-01Tourists to Sapa this at this time, On the way to conquer Mt.Fansipan, the “roof of Indochina” with the height of 3143m above sea level, you have the opportunity to catch many flowers blooming red rhododendron mountain side. Sci… Read more »

Impression about Vietnam on a cycling tour.

2013-04-26On a cycling trip across north Vietnam, Kevin Rushby finds that…. By Kevin Rushby We were on a cycling trip that would encompass homestays and national parks, taking us from the Mai Chau valley some 100 miles south-west of Hanoi and … Read more »

Temple hopping in Cambodia: Stories in stone

2013-04-25A sigh of relief and excitement enveloped me as the plane touched down in Ho Chi Minh. I didn't have a concrete plan other than getting to Siem Reap. But I knew I was going to have the grandest time.I was with my friends and we were in sear… Read more »

Tad Fane _A picturesque twin set of waterfalls

2013-04-24Tat Fane is at the edge of the 1100-sq-km Dong Hua Sao NPA where the trekking trails are the best and perhaps the only way to get into the park.Just past km 38 along the road to Pak Song is Tad Fane -- a picturesque twin set of waterfalls s… Read more »

A Motorcycle Adventure in the Mountains of Vietnam

2013-04-23By Joseph Ferris Vietnam is my favorite country. Lots of people “backpack” through Vietnam this way without ever actually strapping on a backpack. Of course, many people enjoy this style of travel and leave Vietnam satisfied, bu… Read more »

Top Biking Adventures in Vietnam

2013-04-17As a country with every terrain imaginable, Vietnam offers a memorable bicycling adventure for any and all peddlers, regardless of experience or condition. The flat expanse of the Mekong Delta grows to rugged mountains in the central expans… Read more »

Mai Chau among top ten fresh destinations

2013-04-09Mai Chau, a small town in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, Vietnam was named one of the top ten fresh Asian destinations.Mai Chau was described as a semi-isolated village in Vietnam...surrounded by limestone cliffs and green r… Read more »

Discovering Pu Luong Natural Reserve

2013-04-05The houses-on-stilts nestled between the mountains, the yellow terraced fields and green primitive forests., white cloud around…making a natural and wild picture dream. That is scenery you may see when arriving Nature Reserve (NR) Pu… Read more »

Stunning trek in Laochai and Tavan village, Sapa,Vietnam

2013-03-26Trek-outside of Sa Pa Day 2 Sunday, December 30, 2012We wanted an easy walk, so we trekked to two villages, up and down the local hills through the rice paddies of Lao Chai and Ta Van Village. We went to firstly Lao Chai village, 6 km from … Read more »

Lucky Adventure Travel Indochina – Summer Promotion 2013

2013-03-22ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA has launched Great summer holiday with lucky travels for summer promotion 2013 in Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia. The program applies for all customers request tour on website from 25 March to 30 September 2013. Variety gifts such… Read more »

Tips on biking to Angkor Wat

2013-03-15Having biked to Angkor myself, there are several things that I think could make your biking experience more enjoyable.1. Make sure you get the right type of bike for youThis is probably the most important thing. I used one with multiple gea… Read more »

Some tips for female travelers in Indochina!

2013-03-06The International Women's Day is coming! It is time for you to the woman whom you admire and respect through show your love, gratitude and appreciation.On this occassion, ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA wishes all female travelers in this world: Wishing … Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA recommends for customers when riding in Vietnam

2013-03-04Vietnam is a frontier destination and a motorbike ride on a motorcycle through its rugged mountains is an unparalleled adventure. Be amongst the first to explore a land steeped in natural beauty and rich cultural heritage and experience fac… Read more »

6 Tips for Riding Safely A Motorbike In Vietnam

2013-01-241. Forget What Road Rules You Already Know Riding a motorbike in Vietnam (or any vehicle in South East Asia for that matter!) is very different to what you may be used back at home. The first thing you should know is that while road rules d… Read more »

Vietnamese cuisines stir the world in 2012

2012-12-28Bringing rice and bacon, an omelet with Vietnamese flavour in the final round of the MasterChef US, has won blind girl Christine Ha the championship. Vietnamese cuisines also set many records in 2012. 1. Christine Ha becomes MasterChef US 2… Read more »

Best places to enjoy Christmas in Ha noi

2012-12-21Christmas is popular in Vietnam nowadays, however, only in big cities or tourist destinations, there will be a lot of activities to celebrate Christmas. From the beginning of December, all the streets in big cities are decorated with the No… Read more »

Vietnam is home to some of the best spots in the world for adventure travel

2012-12-20Imagine a country where the major cities are dynamic but not polluted, the people are genuinely friendly and the rural areas are still unspoilt? Vietnam with unique climate, fascinating history, stunning coastal getaways, majestic mountains… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA launches “Big Save for Great Indochina Vacation” promotion for Christmas and New Year 2013.

2012-12-12Christmas and New Year Eve is in air, ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA’s promotion now is available for all travels who book the adventure tour of ATA. For the sight, the sounds and the taste of an unique and special Christmas and New Year Eve in In… Read more »

The reason why come to Viet nam

2012-12-06Known with many famous tourist sites with natural beauties, tranquil villages, ancient pagodas, beautiful lakes, Vietnam has been a popular tourist destination in the world. Not convinced as yet? Here are the top reasons why Vietnam should … Read more »

Quang Nam's ethnic villages top attraction for motorbike tourists

2012-11-23The mountainous district of Tay Giang, 190km west of Tam Ky City in the central province of Quang Nam, is increasingly becoming known as a prime destination for motorbike adventures. The area offers amazing scenery and the opportunity to gl… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA announces to launch Vietnam travel photo contest 2012 for travelers from across the world.

2012-11-16ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA), one of the leading adventure travel companies in Indochina, has launched the Vietnam photo contest 2012 for travelers all over the world named “Vietnam in your heart is…” The participants will hav… Read more »

Trying medicinal bathing with the Dao people

2012-11-07Medicinal bathing is a local feature of the indigenous Red Dao in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. In Ta Phin Commune (Sa Pa District), tourists can spot many families drying herbs in their front yards. Legend has it that on th… Read more »

Some essential tips in Motorbike tour

2012-11-011. Reasons for choosing motorbike Motorbike is considered the best means of transportation for traveling mountainous areas due to its convenience and initiative. With a motorbike, one is free to go wherever he loves, despite all kinds of ro… Read more »

What is adventure travel?

2012-10-23Adventure travel often conjures up images of mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, scuba diving and four wheel driving. While these are certainly activities associated with adventure travel, adventure travel may involve something as sedate… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA offers new cycling tours in Vietnam for 2013

2012-10-13ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA), one of the leading adventure travel companies in Indochina, announces to offers new cycling tours in Vietnam for 2013. These cycling tours will focus on itineraries of Ba Khan Rustic – Mai Chau Valley, Pu Luon… Read more »

Responsible Travel Club of Viet Nam

2012-10-01The Responsible Travel Club (RTC) of Viet Nam is an informal group of tour operators dedicated to building responsible travel and sustainable tourism in all regions in Viet Nam.What to experience? If you want your travel to create real posi… Read more »

Vietnam in top 10 cycle routes recommended by National Geographic

2012-09-27The road from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam is recently listed as one of the best cycle routes in the world by the National Geographic. The prestigious National Geographic travel guide, Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’… Read more »

Destination must-see in Vietnam

2012-07-12VietNamNet Bridge – globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top ten must-see destinations in Vietnam. 1. Son Tra peninsula Son Tra Peninsula, about 10km from the center of Da Nang City to the north… Read more »

Adventure Travel on a Motorcycle

2012-07-12An exotic, mystical and enchanting land with remote hill tribe villages, ancient ruins, beautiful coastlines and spectacular mountain views. Now imagine how much better it is to be visiting on a motorcycle, with the wind blowing against you… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA kicks off summer promotion 2012 - Book and get 1 night FREE at 3 star hotel

2012-03-02Accommodation is one of biggest concerns before traveling? It is turning to dust now with ATA’s Summer Promotion 2012 Travelers will get 1 night at 3 star Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Calypso Boutique Hotel) for FREE. Double room with … Read more »

The expression of Peter about the way he became a pirate of Halong Bay

2012-03-02Arriving at the pier in Halong Bay to board our beautiful teak Junk was an exciting moment. I felt like I was a pirate boarding a mighty vessel to drink some rum and find me some loot.. Once we received the welcome spiel and our complementa… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA completed the survey of responsible tourism project in Pu Hu Nature Reserve, Vietnam

2012-02-08The survey team spent 3 days 2 nights on exploring the jungle Pu Hu by trekking. This marked the first steps to discover and develop the potential tourism in this area. This is the next step of responsible tourism project called “Prot… Read more »

Vietnam is a land full of adventurous riches

2012-01-12Vietnam is a place full of adventure - from cultural experiences or mountain treks, there's always some destination waiting to be explored. According to Lonely Planet, the Southeast Asian nation is a prime location for some adrenaline-induc… Read more »

Mekong Delta region rated among top ten destinations in 2012

2012-01-04The Mekong Delta region, famous fruits gardens and romantic waterways, may be host to more visitors this year. Lonely Planet , the largest travel guide book, has rated the Mekong Delta region among the “Best-Value Destinations for 201… Read more »

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA launches New Year Promotion 2012

2011-12-22Human Christmas and New Year approaching, ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA) sends to all travelers of the faithful, heartfelt words to wish a peaceful Christmas and New Year exuberant grace of God. With the approaching of Christmas and New Year 2012,… Read more »

EXPERIENCE SAPA

2011-12-09Attractive eco-friendly valleys, terraced slope attributes as well as tribes nevertheless subsequent their own historic customs — encouraged in order to Sapa. Situated 350kms north-west associated with Hanoi, simply timid from Chinese… Read more »

Active Travel Asia Explores Pu Hu Nature Reserve In Vietnam

2011-12-05ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in Vietnam) working together in a survey of responsible tourism project in Pu Hu Nature Reserve, Thanh hoa province, Vietnam. The survey trip will be held in mid… Read more »

Vietnam - A cultural feast

2011-11-24I envisioned hiking to remote villages to find mountain hill tribes; people living in indigenous villages, untouched by outside influences.Instead, as we pulled into Sapa, in the northern part of Vietnam, a group of Black Hmong women gather… Read more »

Luang Prabang: the jewel of Indochina

2011-11-10Just about anywhere else in the world, a trip to the local Red Cross office would probably be a sign that your holiday had gone badly wrong. But not in the former Laotian royal capital of Luang Prabang, where the unprepossessing wooden stru… Read more »

Vietnam: gems of the north

2011-11-08Vietnam is increasingly becoming a popular destination for travellers each year. Its large chaotic cities are popular stop-offs for young travellers, and a great place to spend a few days. However, it can be nice to get away from the hustle… Read more »

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

2011-10-26On 28th Sep, 2011, carrying the eager to explore the grandeur of nature, the first travelers together with ATA’s product manager – Mr. Tony Tran had launched the discovery to Son Doong Cave, the biggest cave in the world. Accomp… Read more »

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

2011-10-14A 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 knowledgeab… Read more »

Vietnam: ethnic tourism among the valleys with no name

2011-10-07A 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 motorcy… Read more »

Four seasons in Sapa, Vietnam

2011-09-29The four seasons are distinctly felt in Sa Pa, Vietnam when nature changes her costume. The four seasons are distinctly felt in Sa Pa when Nature changes her costume. Spring in the season of pear, peach and plum flowers. Summer comes bloomi… Read more »

Bike Tour of Vietnam

2011-09-26On the first day of our bike tour of Vietnam, we took them for a spin to brave the chaotic traffic of Hanoi. It was pretty intense riding alongside dozens of motor bikes and cars and other bicycles. Plus the inhaling of constant exhaust fum… Read more »

Temple hopping in Cambodia: Stories in stone

2011-09-19A sigh of relief and excitement enveloped me as the plane touched down in Ho Chi Minh. I didn’t have a concrete plan other than getting to Siem Reap. But I knew I was going to have the grandest time. I was with my friends and we were … Read more »

A very good trip with Active Travel Asia

2011-09-01Our first trip with Active travel was the Sapa valley trek homestay with ecolodge option. Everything was handled very professionally for this by Active Travel Asia. We were picked up by an agent at our hotel exactly on time and they actuall… Read more »

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

2011-08-29The participants will have a chance to win special out-door trips by sharing their best holiday experiences in Indochina (Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia). ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA, a leading adventure tour operator in Indochina, has launched a travel wr… Read more »

Vietnam Cat Tien National Park Recognized Global Biosphere Reserve

2011-08-17On 30 June 2011, the United Nations added 18 new sites to its global list of biosphere reserves, bringing the total to 581 in 114 different countries, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported. Cat Tien is t… Read more »

Riding Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh trail

2011-08-08The mountain paths of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail offer visitors to Vietnam an adventurous alternative to the well-worn coastal route - especially if you travel on the back of a motorbike It was more like a hamlet than a village. A simp… Read more »

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

2011-07-30At the end of Sep, 2011, the first trip for travelers to discover SON DOONG, the world’s largest cave will be implemented by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA. Mr. Ho Khanh, who is the first person to find the entrance to cave will be the tour leader… Read more »

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

2011-06-25If you visit Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap during the time of day when the highest tides occur, normally from August to November, you can take a motorboat ride through forests rich with plants and flowers… Read more »

Seduced by Luang Prabang, Laos

2011-06-23We traveled here for four days: my wife and the girls plus my wife’s mom and husband, visiting from America. It was the last leg of their three-week visit to Southeast Asia and it didn’t disappoint. Speaking with Andrew, the own… Read more »

Cambodia off the beaten track

2011-06-16Mention you’re going to Cambodia and chances are you’ll end up comparing notes on the glorious temples of Angkor, among the most awe-inspiring – indeed, mind-blowing – monuments ever conceived by the human mind. It i… Read more »

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

2011-06-09Japan’s NHK World TV will broadcast on June 25 a 3D scientific reportage on Vietnam ’s Son Doong cave, which is classified as the largest cave in the world. NHK TV’s broadcast will reach 60 countries around the world, acco… Read more »

Green stamp on jungle style

2011-06-03In a country best known for its temples, Jane Dunford finds a floating ecolodge that's a gateway to a pristine environment. 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… Read more »

Vietnam where I saw the most beautiful

2011-06-02In your eyes, where the place Vietnam most beautiful? Our questions are foreign photographer responded with these images upset: the picture angle is so simple that with them – people from a distance – that’s where most Vie… Read more »

Active Travel Asia Launches Great Vietnam & Cambodia Summer Promotion 2011

2011-05-30Active Travel Asia (ATA) is offering Great Summer Promotion 2011 in Vietnam and Cambodia. These promotions are guaranteed by luxurious adventure tours, add-on values and reasonable prices.Active Travel Asia kicks off Special Summer Promotio… Read more »

A 'Junk' Trip in Vietnam

2011-05-23I hunkered in the doorway of an office building as gray clouds moved in, threatening to break open above me. Piles of luggage were stacked in the doorway, but I held tightly to my backpack. As a solo traveler making my way through Vietnam, … Read more »

From the Back Seat: Memories on a Motorcycle in Vietnam

2011-05-16Riding a motorbike from the North to the South of Vietnam was an amazing experience. Now, while I didn’t ride the motorcycle on myself (Anthony did an amazing job!) it is still something that will remain with me for the rest of my lif… Read more »

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

2011-05-14Formed at the convergence of the famous Mekong and Kahn rivers in Laos, the town of Luang Prabang is the archetypal product of when colonial and traditional architecture collide. Groomed in pristine fashion, one would think he is the first … Read more »

A Look into Beautiful Halong Bay, Vietnam

2011-05-07Halong Bay has been declared a UNESCO World heritage site and it really deserves the designation. It is one of the most exciting unusual places I have been to in my life.Halong Bay -Halong meaning “Descending Dragon”- is named a… Read more »

Sapa ranked among top ten places to walk

2011-05-06Sapa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been voted one of the world’s top ten spots for walking by popular travel guide Lonely Planet. The other greatest places for walkers are the Grand Canyon in the US, Aoraki/… Read more »

Journey down the Mighty Mekong

2011-04-28The Mekong is one of the world’s major rivers, weaving together the land and indigenous cultures of Tibet, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. It’s also one of the best ways to get around in Southeast Asia. In L… Read more »

Trekking in Laos, the Forgotten Land

2011-04-22Leaving behind overwhelming and often brusque China, we were delighted to find pure, green, untouched Laos awaiting us. Laos is a forgotten land. Like most, I didn’t know much about it before setting foot in the country. I knew it was… Read more »

Walking through Vietnam

2011-04-21In December 2010, my 12-year old son Oliver and I went to Vietnam - the first outside Europe to a destination in a developing country. The arrangements were excellent throughout and the planning nothing short of brilliant. There were no mis… Read more »

Vietnam: A journey from past to present

2011-04-14If Hanoi is the grand old dame of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City is the brash young floozy, then Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An are the alluring mistresses you encounter along the way. Here landscape, architecture, culture and cuisine work their … Read more »

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

2011-04-11Nestled among the Hoang Son Lien Mountains, Sapa is an excellent gateway to the H'mong and Dao villages that dot the landscape of VietnamThe first thing travelers should know about Sapa is that it is one of highlands in Vietnam - 1,600m abo… Read more »