International arrivals to Vietnam jumped 32.4% year-on-year in February 2011, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has said. According to offi cial data, more than 590,000 visitors arrived in the country last month, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to 1.06 million, a year-on-year rise of 19.5%. Ho Chi Minh City attracted around 310,000 international visitors last month, up 8% year-on-year. The VNAT expects the country to attract around 5.5 million visitors this year.
(Source: Traveldailyasia.com)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Full Day - Biking Off-road to South of Dalat
Destinations: Dalat
Itinerary:
This trip is not extremely difficult but it still has it all - including small tracks and off-roads to forest paths, which A will lead you to a beautiful lake for swimming - In the distance, you will see the beautiful view of Zen Meditation Pagoda, located on the mountain summit.
The trip starts at 8.00 – 8.30 Am and ends at 3.30 – 4.30 PM. It depends on your speed of riding.
Activities:
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
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Itinerary:
The trip starts at 8.00 – 8.30 Am and ends at 3.30 – 4.30 PM. It depends on your speed of riding.
Activities:
- 5 hrs biking
- Free swimming
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Certificated tour guide (speaking English)
- Good mountain bikes with helmets
- Entrance fee & all permits
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Water on touring
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Full Day Dalat - Rock Climbing at Datanla
Destinations: Datanla Waterfall (Dalat)
Itinerary:
We pick you up at the hotel at 8:30 am. Transfer to Datanla waterfall which takes approximately 20 minutes by van. Upon arrival, you have to walk for about 15 minutes from the main road to the abseiling point with breath-taking rainforest views. A safety briefing will be given to you as a precaution by our professional guide, this takes about 45 minutes. After the briefing, our professional guide will demonstrate the correct techniques as well as encouraging you to gain self confidence, You will then be able to practice your abseiling techniques with safety.
This climb ranges from easy to difficult , so it is both good for beginners and advanced climbers. Climbing and abseiling the first 15m cliff will test your physical condition. Hiking and swimming can be done here as well.
For the advanced climber, 18m and 16m cliffs are also available.
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Itinerary:
We pick you up at the hotel at 8:30 am. Transfer to Datanla waterfall which takes approximately 20 minutes by van. Upon arrival, you have to walk for about 15 minutes from the main road to the abseiling point with breath-taking rainforest views. A safety briefing will be given to you as a precaution by our professional guide, this takes about 45 minutes. After the briefing, our professional guide will demonstrate the correct techniques as well as encouraging you to gain self confidence, You will then be able to practice your abseiling techniques with safety.
This climb ranges from easy to difficult , so it is both good for beginners and advanced climbers. Climbing and abseiling the first 15m cliff will test your physical condition. Hiking and swimming can be done here as well.
For the advanced climber, 18m and 16m cliffs are also available.
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Certificated tour guide (speaking English)
- High-quality equipments
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee & all permits
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Water on touring
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Full Day Dalat – Tuyen Lam Lake Kayaking
Destinations: Tuyen Lam Lake (Dalat)
Highlights:
Morning, our qualified guide & van will pick you up at your hotel in Dalat and we will transfer 10kms by van to one of the many beautiful lakes on the Langbian Plateau – Tuyen Lam Lake, which is truly one of the great hidden outdoor gems of South East Asia.
Our kayaks are built for stability so they act very much like a canoe, but with the speed and maneuverability of a kayak. From the boat launch area. we trek out to the kayak launch which is only accessible by foot or boat. This trek can be modified to suit your fitness level. After we reach the kayaks we spend the remainder of the day exploring the many inlets and secrets spots on the lake that is only accessible by boat. After about 2 hours of exploring we make our way out to the far end of the lake for lunch.
A picnic style lunch, taking advantage of the many fruits and vegetable grown in the Dalat area is prepared by the guide. After lunch we explore the far end of the lake, which still has much of its jungle canopy intact and is one the most popular spots in Vietnam for bird watching. We slowly make our way back to the boat launch from here, enjoying more great views of the lush pine forested and jungle areas that border the lake. Early afternoon, back to Hotel in Dalat. The trip concludes.
Activities:
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Highlights:
- Private Tour
- Tuyen Lam Lake Kayaking (4 hrs)
Morning, our qualified guide & van will pick you up at your hotel in Dalat and we will transfer 10kms by van to one of the many beautiful lakes on the Langbian Plateau – Tuyen Lam Lake, which is truly one of the great hidden outdoor gems of South East Asia.
Our kayaks are built for stability so they act very much like a canoe, but with the speed and maneuverability of a kayak. From the boat launch area. we trek out to the kayak launch which is only accessible by foot or boat. This trek can be modified to suit your fitness level. After we reach the kayaks we spend the remainder of the day exploring the many inlets and secrets spots on the lake that is only accessible by boat. After about 2 hours of exploring we make our way out to the far end of the lake for lunch.
A picnic style lunch, taking advantage of the many fruits and vegetable grown in the Dalat area is prepared by the guide. After lunch we explore the far end of the lake, which still has much of its jungle canopy intact and is one the most popular spots in Vietnam for bird watching. We slowly make our way back to the boat launch from here, enjoying more great views of the lush pine forested and jungle areas that border the lake. Early afternoon, back to Hotel in Dalat. The trip concludes.
Activities:
- 4 hrs kayaking
- 1 hrs compulsory trekking
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Certificated tour guide (speaking English)
- High-quality equipments
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee & all permits
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Water on touring
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Full Day Dalat - Datanla Waterfall Canyoning (Water Abseiling)
Destinations: Datanla Waterfall (Dalat)
Itinerary:
Morning, after breakfast in hotel, we transfer southward to Datanla Waterfalls. Upon arrival, we will warm up by the first dry abseiling with the rappel of 18 meters high then do the second dry abseiling with the rappel of 15 meters then jump into the water for free swimming before picnic lunch.
Afternoon is time for us to do the real canyoning with the 25-meter high waterfall and enjoy a 14-meter high jump into water. The final rappel point today is the most difficult with 16 meters high and it’s also known as The Washing Machine because of its fierce water running down. Free swimming & relax after reach the bottom of waterfalls.
Then we do a short walk to meet up with our van and transfer back to your hotel in Dalat city. The trip concludes.
Activities:
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit vietnamoutdooradventure.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Itinerary:
Morning, after breakfast in hotel, we transfer southward to Datanla Waterfalls. Upon arrival, we will warm up by the first dry abseiling with the rappel of 18 meters high then do the second dry abseiling with the rappel of 15 meters then jump into the water for free swimming before picnic lunch.
Afternoon is time for us to do the real canyoning with the 25-meter high waterfall and enjoy a 14-meter high jump into water. The final rappel point today is the most difficult with 16 meters high and it’s also known as The Washing Machine because of its fierce water running down. Free swimming & relax after reach the bottom of waterfalls.
Then we do a short walk to meet up with our van and transfer back to your hotel in Dalat city. The trip concludes.
Activities:
- 2 rappels of dry abseiling
- 1 rappels of canyoning (water abseiling)
- 2 high jumps from rocky cliffs into water
- Free swimming
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Certificated tour guide (speaking English)
- High-quality equipments
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee & all permits
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Water on touring
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit vietnamoutdooradventure.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
2 Days Moderate Trekking into Nam Cat Tien Jungle
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City - Cat Tien National Park
Highlights:
Day 1: Cat Tien National Park: Lagerstroemia Trail Walk
07.30 Departure by car to Cat Tien National Park. The terrain rises up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross Dong Nai River to the park center. Check in room at the park center. Lunch break.
In the afternoon, start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Then trek back to the center fore leisure and dinner time.
Night activity: 20.00, Jeep transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: In Nam Cat Tien Park: Explore Crocodile's Swamp
Jeep transfer inside the park to junction where we turn off the main route and trek 5km to Crocodile lake station. Short break at the lake, do some activities: rowing on the lake, watching biodiversity. Luckily, you may see crocodiles, various birds living in the lake. Then trek back to the main route. Jeep pick up, transfer back to the center. Check out. Lunch in the park before heading back to Saigon. Leaving Cat Tien Park, crossing the river by boat. Transfer by car to Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Highlights:
- Private tour.
- A great walk through the forest to a fascinating destination is a beautiful wetland area where luckily you may see various kind of animals just a telescopic sight.
- Lagerstroemia Trail Walk
- Explore Crocodile's Swamp
- Go out at night to spot wildlife.
Day 1: Cat Tien National Park: Lagerstroemia Trail Walk
In the afternoon, start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Then trek back to the center fore leisure and dinner time.
Night activity: 20.00, Jeep transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: In Nam Cat Tien Park: Explore Crocodile's Swamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Round trip AC vehicle Saigon - Cat Tien Jungle
- Jeep transfer in the park
- English speaking guide
- Guest house - Twin shared room
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Mineral Water
- Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
3 Days Moderate Trekking into Nam Cat Tien Jungle
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City - Cat Tien National Park
Highlights:
Day 1: Cat Tien National Park: Lagerstroemia Trail Walk & Bear Sanctuary
07.30 Departure by car to Cat Tien National Park. The terrain rises up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross Dong Nai River to the park center. Check in room at the park center. Lunch break.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Bear Sanctuary where they rescue and take care of hunted bears in Vietnam until their health get well enough to be released into the wild. Then trek back to the center for leisure and dinner. Start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (Bang Lang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Trek back to the Park center for dinner.
Night activity: 20.00, 4WD vehicle transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 06kms
Day 2: Nam Cat Tien Park: Explore Crocodile's Swamp – Visit E.A.S.T Centre On Tien Island
Morning, 4WD vehicle will transfer you inside the park to junction where we turn off the main route and trek 5 kms to Crocodile lake station. Short break at lake, do some optional activities: rowing on the lake, watching biodiversity. Luckily, you may see crocodiles, various birds living in the lake, then trek back to the main route. 4WD pick up, transfer back to the center. Lunch in the park before having short nap.
Afternoon, around 3pm, we will take a canoe to visit Tien Island, walk 800m to reach the centre of island, where E.A.S.T Centre (U.K) is located. There we will see many rare primate species which are available in only two countries of the worlds (Vietnam & Cambodia) and their daily lives. Enjoy interesting talks with E.A.S.T members about funny primate rescues and daily primate care. Hike 800m back to meet-up with canoe and return to the park center for dinner.
In the evening, it’s free time to relax your tiring legs after a 11km - trekking day. Overnight in Nam Cat Tien Center.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 11.5 kms
Day 3: Nam Cat Tien Park, Visit The Weird Weeping Figs' Zone
Morning, after simple breakfast, we continue our journey to explore the Nam Cat Tien treasure trove of biodiversity. The 4WD vehicle will take you to the zone of Ficus Benghalensis. It has Vietnamese name “Cay Si” and usual name “weeping figs”.
We will drive 14kms to trail-head then do 2kms trekking here to observe many weird forms of ficus trees here, which emerges half body on the water surface of the stream but it has many great branches which creates a wonderful scene. Moreover, if luck comes, we will have chance to see some rare kinds of birds here.
Back to trail-head for meet-up with 4WD and transfer back to Park Center. Take shower & short break. Lunch before check out. Leaving Cat Tien Park, crossing the river by ferry or boat.
Transfer by car to Saigon & the trip concludes at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Total trek: 2 kms
Includes:
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
Highlights:
- Private tour.
- Lagerstroemia Trail Walk
- Explore Crocodile's Swamp
- Visit E.A.S.T Centre On Tien Island
- Visit The Weird Weeping Figs' Zone
- Go out at night to spot wildlife.
Day 1: Cat Tien National Park: Lagerstroemia Trail Walk & Bear Sanctuary
In the afternoon, we will visit the Bear Sanctuary where they rescue and take care of hunted bears in Vietnam until their health get well enough to be released into the wild. Then trek back to the center for leisure and dinner. Start walking 3km along the ecologic route: sites of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (Bang Lang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Trek back to the Park center for dinner.
Night activity: 20.00, 4WD vehicle transfer to TaLai buffer zone to look for nocturnal animals
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 06kms
Day 2: Nam Cat Tien Park: Explore Crocodile's Swamp – Visit E.A.S.T Centre On Tien Island
Afternoon, around 3pm, we will take a canoe to visit Tien Island, walk 800m to reach the centre of island, where E.A.S.T Centre (U.K) is located. There we will see many rare primate species which are available in only two countries of the worlds (Vietnam & Cambodia) and their daily lives. Enjoy interesting talks with E.A.S.T members about funny primate rescues and daily primate care. Hike 800m back to meet-up with canoe and return to the park center for dinner.
In the evening, it’s free time to relax your tiring legs after a 11km - trekking day. Overnight in Nam Cat Tien Center.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total trek: 11.5 kms
Day 3: Nam Cat Tien Park, Visit The Weird Weeping Figs' Zone
Morning, after simple breakfast, we continue our journey to explore the Nam Cat Tien treasure trove of biodiversity. The 4WD vehicle will take you to the zone of Ficus Benghalensis. It has Vietnamese name “Cay Si” and usual name “weeping figs”.
We will drive 14kms to trail-head then do 2kms trekking here to observe many weird forms of ficus trees here, which emerges half body on the water surface of the stream but it has many great branches which creates a wonderful scene. Moreover, if luck comes, we will have chance to see some rare kinds of birds here.
Back to trail-head for meet-up with 4WD and transfer back to Park Center. Take shower & short break. Lunch before check out. Leaving Cat Tien Park, crossing the river by ferry or boat.
Transfer by car to Saigon & the trip concludes at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Total trek: 2 kms
Includes:
- Travel insurance
- Round trip AC vehicle Saigon - Cat Tien Jungle
- Motorboat trip to Tien Island
- 4WD transfer in the park
- English speaking guide
- Guest house - Twin shared room
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Mineral Water
- Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
- Surcharges for other languages speaking guides, during festive seasons and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
- Personal expenses
- Visa
- Tips
Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370
Visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam adventure offers.
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