Special Interests

Veteran Tour – Souvenirs of The Thunder Road
The famous Cu Chi Tunnels were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. We head out of town today to see this war site before continuing to Tay Ninh, the head quarter of Cao Dai sect. We arrive in time to visit the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service. The next stop of our trip will be Ba Den Mountain which was a base for the US Army’s 25th Infantry Division. Our drive passes by the former Michelin rubber plantations before delivering us to Ba Den Mountain. Here is a chance to take cable to the summit for an impressive view of the surrounding areas

Birding Tour – Vietnam Birdwatching Highlights
Drive to Cat Tien National Park, 170km from Ho Chi Minh City in Dong Nai Province. Once off Highway One, the road passes through large areas of rubber plantations before branching off to the national park. Check in to park guest house on arrival and the driver and car return to Ho Chi Minh City. An incredible diversity of birds and mammals live in the forest and wetland habitats of Cat Tien, including an estimated 230 species of birds. Endangered birds that can be found here include Germains Peacock-Pheasant, Green Peafowl and the very elusive Orange-necked Partridge. Mammals that can sometimes be seen include wild boar, Samba Deer, the rare Black-shanked Duoc Langur, Yellow-cheeked and Crested Gibbon. The afternoon is free for birding along the road or trails

Birding Tour – Adventure Vietnam Birdwatching
A full day of birding begins with an early start along the river road from the headquarters by jeep and foot. Also visit Bird Lake to look for visiting waders and perhaps a glimpse of Green Peafowl. Interesting species to look out for include Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Scaly-breasted Partridge, Bar-bellied Pitta, Grey-faced Tit-Babbler, Green Imperial Pigeon and Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Veteran Tour [DMZ] – Back to the Fire Highland
The central highlands are our next destination. After breakfast we board a short flight, taking over mountainous regions to Pleiku, the most strategically important position during the Vietnam war. On arrival we set off on a drive southward highway No 14 to visit Ham Rong Pass and Camp Enari, which was the former headquarter of the 4th Infantry Division. The following war sites are Cacteka plantation, Pleime, and Ban Can. This village is the former operational areas of the 4th Division

Veteran Tour – 31 Years after the War
The next destination of our trip is Hue via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. The small and quiet city of Hue is widely known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. On arrival , you are greeted and driven to hotel, passing by Camp Eagle . We spend this afternoon to visit Hue with the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to stroll among the ruins. Afterwards we enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies

Rail Tour – Sapa three Days
Sapa was settled by the French in 1922 as a hill station and an outpost to China. It is 350 kilometers northwest of Hanoi in the Fansipan Mountains and 1,500 meters above sea level. The French refer to this area as the Tonkinese Alps. Sapa is a remote and very isolated town. Their customs have changed little even with the influx of tourists (mainly backpackers). The women wear exquisite head dresses in the tradition of their individual tribes. The Hmong young men are dashing in their embroidered caps and sashes with large, bone-handled knives in the waistband. The children are likewise stunning in their miniature versions of the traditional outfits. Ham Rong Mountain (1.5 km from Sapa ):1750m high. From here you can see the whole panorama of Sapa town. Ideal for walking 2.5 hours round trip. The scenery is really wonderful. Discover the artificial orchid garden and enjoy the art show program of the ethnic minority group in Sapa at 10:30 am every day and at 12:30 pm every Friday and Saturday.

Gourmet Tour – Gourmet Delights
Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its common use of fish sauce, soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Vietnamese recipes use many vegetables, herbs and spices, including lemon grass, lime, and kaffir lime leaves. Throughout all regions the emphasis is always on serving fresh vegetables and/or fresh herbs as side dishes along with dipping sauce. The Vietnamese also have a number of Buddhist vegetarian dishes. The most common meats used in Vietnamese cuisine are pork, beef, prawns, various kinds of tropical fish, and chicken. Duck is used less widely.