Meer Informatie | Wat is een ‘Active’ tour?
Haal jij het maximale uit je vakantie?
Onze avontuurlijke en actieve tours brengen je dichterbij Vietnam dan je voor mogelijk had gehouden.
Wandel, fiets, raft, beklim rotsen en verken grotten.
Wij zorgen voor de uitrusting, de benodigde experts en verzorgen de organisatie,
jij levert de inspanning!
Reis en doe actieve tours met kleine groepjes
Actief avontuur voor iedereen
Je hoeft geen getraind atleet te zijn voor onze actieve tours, maar een sportieve mindset is wel noodzakelijk!You don’t need to be an elite endurance athlete to enjoy an Active tour.
Velen doen de actieve tours voor het eerst, maak je dus geen zorgen over je conditie.
Hoe fit moet ik zijn voor een actieve tour?
Bepaal je eigen grenzen
Elke actieve tour vraagt een bepaalde fysieke inspanning
Wij verzorgen informatie om jou de juiste keuze te kunnen laten maken.
Houd je opties open
Wij delen iedere actieve tour in als hiken, fietsen,
en multi-sport, maar er staat meer voor jullie op het programma.
Iedere tour bevat mogelijkheden om jouw actieve tour uit te breiden met meer spannende activiteiten.
Geef alles!
Friends Travel Vietnam’s Active tours vragen om conditie,
maar net zoveel om een open mindset en instelling om er iets moois van te maken met zijn allen.
Of het nu een fietstocht langs afgelegen lokale dorpen,
een trekking naar de top van de Fansipan Berg, de hoogste berg in Vietnam,
of fysieke uitdagingen, zoals bergbeklimmen, ziplinen, het ontdekken van grotten of raften,
Actieve tours geeft jou de actie die je nodig hebt, of dat nu veel of weinig is.
Dit is pas echt lokaal transport
Regel je eigen vervoer door op fietsen van dorp naar dorp te gaan en geniet van het traditionele Vietnam.
Jouw wereld, jouw regels
Alles waar je op vakantie geen zin in hebt - reserveringen maken, treinkaartjes kopen, een tijdsschema maken - zijn voor je gedaan.
Er blijft dus meer tijd over om te genieten!
Trekking & Wandel ‘Active’ tours?
Ben jij er klaar voor? Boek nu een actieve tour!
- Zie onze onderstaande geselecteerde tours -
Hue History & Culture Cycling Tour 1D
1 day starts from $ 69 All incl. Transport + Guide + Fees + Boat + Water Introduction Making a cycling trip around the countryside to admire the tranquil scenes and traditional handicraft villages is an interesting way to discover the other charming of Hue ancient capital. Traveler can enjoy the fresh air of the beautiful sightseeing of different villages surrounding Hue when passing through green rice fields, verdant vegetable gardens, colorful flower gardens, visit old houses, ancient temples and join in many exciting activities in Thanh Tien paper flower-making village and Sinh folk painting village to learn more about the tradition and cultural of this peaceful land. Have lunch with friendly hostess to enjoy Hue cuisine as well as have a depth feeling of local life. Especially, visit Duong No village to explore the place where President Ho Chi Minh lived in his childhood and experience the simple life of a great leader of Vietnam. Let cycle to discover the simple but unique life of Hue People!ake time to enjoy all the beauties in Hue – a World Heritage city! Hue is not only famous for its quiet but also the Complex of Monuments of Hue has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage. The most special of Hue city tour is the variety of pagodas of Buddhism overall city. You can see many pagodas on streets and roads you pass though. Having a wonderful feeling when you take a boat trip on romantic Perfume River with exploring the Complex of Monuments including many constructions of Nguyen Emperors in the past with palaces, mausoleums will be amazing experiences once coming to Hue Old Capital City. Are you ready for the "Hue History & Culture Cycling Tour 1D"! IMPORTANT | We can arrange your transport as train/flight/bus to Hue from Hanoi. | Check availability before booking: Contact us Brief Itinerary Day 1: Hue We'll meet up at the pier and take the boat down the Perfume River, and see temples, old fisher boats and much more. After arrival, our cycling trip starts with a visit Sinh village, famous for their painting skills. We continue our trip with visiting the Tien Non-flower-planting. This is the largest flower garden in Hue, with a big variety of flowers. Furthermore, we'll visit an ancient temple, local villages in the area, rice fields, vegetable gardens and the simple cottage house of Ho Chi Minh, where he lived a simple life. Our Pricing Group of people Price per person 1 people 149 $USD 2 people 99 $USD 3-4 people 89 $USD 5-6 people 79 $USD 7-8 people 69 $USD
Phong Nha & Dark Cave Experience
2 days & 1 night starts from $ 99 | $ 49 per day All incl. transfers by sleeper bus + fees + visit Dark cave + Phong Nha Cave + Hotel + Train to Hue + Lunch + Breakfast Come and explore the Phong Nha & Dark Cave Experience located within the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. We offer 3-4 departures per week but places fill up quickly so please book in advance! Check availability now: Contact us Are you ready for the "Phong Nha & Dark Cave Experience"! Introduction Two unique caves in a single day tour package! Enjoy a full day of excitement, by getting your hands dirty in the Dark Cave and experience the Phong Nha Cave by boat. This is your chance to see two highlights Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has to offer, in just a single day! Phong Nha Cave The Phong Nha Cave carries the name of her city with pride. The second biggest cave in Vietnam contains a 14 km underground river, on which your tour will start with in a relaxing boat. As falling water drops will fill the cave with a mysterious sound, you’ll be guided downstream by boat. Stalactites and stalagmites will fill the scenery and different colors of lights create a mystic atmosphere. We’ll set eye on serveral rock formations, suchs as ‘The Lion’, ‘The Royal Court’ and ‘The Buddha’. Not to mention nature outside the cave, untouched riverbanks and forests. There is a reason why it’s called the one and only Phong Nha Cave, and it’s time for you to find out why! Dark Cave Ready for some real adventure? Discover Dark Cave in a way you never discovered a cave before. Reach the entrance by ziplining, kayak your way in and explore the cave itself by foot, swim and more. We’ll save the best part for the end, where we’ll be taking a mud bath in complete darkness. Attach your torchlight to your helmet, and you’re ready to go! Something you really don't want to miss! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B-L) After enjoying a shower and free breakfast in your hotel, a pick-up service will make sure that you’ll be dropped off in Phong Nha, where the amazing Phong Nha Cave will be the first cave to visit. Stalactites and stalagmites will fill the scenery and different colors of lights create a mystic atmosphere, while you enjoy the views from our boat. After this first tour, lunch will follow, and is it time to prepare to get your hands dirty in the Dark Cave. After enjoying a mud bath, kayaking, zip lining, swimming and more, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel in Dong Hoi, where you can get some well deserved sleep. Day 3: Dong Hoi - Hue (B) Friends Travel Vietnam will provide a drop off at the train station in the morning, so you can easily catch your train, and continue your trip towards Hue. Friends Travel Vietnam strongly recommend you take the sleeper train from Hanoi to Dong Hoi or Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi for more comfort and safety of the long journey. We here offer the reasonable price for deluxe soft sleeper sharing train cabin (new train, new furniture, well arranged), please contact us for more details!
Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Experience
2 days & 2 night starts from $ 99 | $ 49 per day All incl. transfers by sleeper bus + fees + visit Phong Nha Cave + Paradise Cave + Hotel + Train to Hue + Lunch + Breakfast Come and explore Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave located within the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. We offer 3-4 departures per week but places fill up quickly so please book in advance! Check availability now: Contact us Are you ready for the "Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Experience"! Introduction The two most beautiful caves in a single day tour package! Enjoy a full day of excitement, by walking through the Paradise Cave and experience the Phong Nha Cave by boat. This is your chance to see the two highlights Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park has to offer, in just a single day! Phong Nha Cave The Phong Nha Cave carries the name of her city with pride. The second biggest cave in Vietnam contains a 14 km underground river, on which your tour will start with in a relaxing boat. As falling water drops will fill the cave with a mysterious sound, you’ll be guided downstream by boat. Stalactites and stalagmites will fill the scenery and different colors of lights create a mystic atmosphere. We’ll set eye on serveral rock formations, suchs as ‘The Lion’, ‘The Royal Court’ and ‘The Buddha’. Not to mention nature outside the cave, untouched riverbanks and forests. There is a reason why it’s called the one and only Phong Nha Cave, and it’s time for you to find out why! Paradise Cave If mother nature had a palace, it would be the Paradise Cave in Phong Nha Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park for sure. It waited millions of years to be found and has opened to public in 2010. With a length of 31 km, named as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and holding many fine pieces of natural art, it is simply breath-taking. The wooden paths will take you all the way to the accessable end of the cave, a little over 1 km. Make sure you camera is charged, as you’ll see countless cristal and shiney stalactites and stalagmites pass by. Many have described it as the most unique cave Phong Nha has to offer, so missing out on the surprisingly beautiful Paradise Cave is not an option. Climbing the 500 steps to reach the entrance of the cave will take some effort, but every step will be worth it. With this trip, we have built our reputation! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B-L) Meet us at our hotel in Dong Hoi (Nam Long Hotel - 22 Ho Xuan Huong, Dong Hoi) for breakfast & shower. a pick-up service will make sure that you’ll be dropped off in Phong Nha, where the amazing Phong Nha Cave will be the first cave to visit. Stalactites and stalagmites will fill the scenery and different colors of lights create a mystic atmosphere, while you enjoy the views from our boat. The trip continues, after lunch, with visiting the Paradise Cave. Make sure you camera is charged, as you’ll see countless cristal and shiney stalactites and stalagmites pass by. After enjoying the beauty of this cave, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel in Dong Hoi, where you can get some well deserved sleep. Day 2: Dong Hoi - Hue (B) Friends Travel Vietnam will provide a drop off at the train station in the morning, so you can easily catch your train, and continue your trip towards Hue.
Real Sapa Experience 2D-1N by Sleeper Train
2 days trekking starts from $ 185 | $ 92 per day all incl. Sleeping train + 2 days trekking + homestay + cooking with locals + meals & more.. Daily departure at +/- 8 PM by evening sleeper train from Hanoi only small groups 6-8 pax We know our stuff over the years and we don’t mince our words. Going by sleeping train to Lao Cai Sapa in a relaxed way with your own soft sleeper berth in cabin of 4 pax. Travel in a relax way going by luxury sleeper train to Sapa! Designed with great variety, these trekking experience are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, non-touristic trekking and local cultures. Are you ready for the "Real Sapa Experience"? Real Sapa Experience 4D/3N - Time Schedule - 2 days trekking & homestay in Sapa Days Time Schedule Meals Destination Time Day 1 Depart by sleeper train (soft sleeper berth) - Hanoi 08:30 PM Day 2 Real Sapa Experience - trekking - homestay B,L,D Sapa Day 3 Real Sapa Experience - trekking B,L,D Sapa Depart by sleeper train (soft sleeper berth) Sapa 08:00 PM Day 4 Arrive Hanoi B Hanoi 06:00 AM Check other tour & transportation options for Sapa click here Introduction After a pretty comfortable drive by train from Hanoi we arrive in the early morning in Sapa. Such a colorful town thanks to the H’mong and Dzao people from the local hill tribes who head into the town’s market every day to trade their produce. The region as also known as “the Tonkinese Alps”, Sapa is just a lovely hill station town in Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory. You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 days and overnight with the local Hmong minority in an traditional homestay, enjoy cooking with locals & lovely 30 min herbal foot massage. We hope you are ready for our unique non-touristic trekking. This is a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life... With this trip, we have built our reputation! FRIENDS TRAVEL VIETNAM’S LOUNGE WAITING AREA & SERVICES As special privilege for our clients Friends Travel Vietnam has his own private Lounge waiting area at our Office in Hanoi, just for your convenience to relax or to get refreshed. Free services: Breakfast service, drinks, shower service, internet, computer & print service, lounge coaches/beds, secure lugage storage room, Hanoi City map... Extra Services: Laundry service. IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT REAL SAPA EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU BOOK WITH US Please note that we try at all time to give an accurate illustration of the proposed itinerary for your Real Sapa Experience. This is our strength to be open and honest and to be clear in information to our clients with our reputation during the time we operate, you are traveling to most popular touristic destination in Vietnam. Friends Travel Vietnam spend a lot of time in writing our trip notes, this as our intentions are not to create over expectation of your trip, and giving you a clear view what to expect on a trip like this as also what to prepare and to take with you. That’s why we would like to share joining a trip like this with clear directions and details to give you all a great ones in a time life experience, just to caught a glimpse of breathtaking Sapa and a real local life experience in 2 days. TRANSPORTATION OVERNIGHT SLEEPER TRAIN FROM HANOI TO SAPA TOWN & RETURN HANOI You booked the overnight sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Sapa town our guide will guide you to the train station into your cabin, on arrival in Lao Cai (Sapa) our driver is waiting you for your +/- 1 hour drive to Sapa town on your return we will drive you from Sapa town to Lao Cai train station, upon your arrival in Hanoi you will be required finding on your own the way to our office as this is quite easy to do by foot or by taxi. For a cozy & relaxed way of travelling many trains operated on the same route going to Sapa and return is one of the most popular choices of passengers with this luxurious train carrier when it comes to traveling to Sapa. Not only do we offer normal 4-berth cabins but also VIP 2-berth cabins for couple or friends who value more privacy and space, is not only fully-equipped with modern and comfort facilities but also positively reviewed by our customers thanks to excellent service and professional staff. All cabins are wooden paneled, equipped with air-conditional and soft linens and basic necessities like individual reading light with the aim of making your stay the most enjoyable. The presence of large window allows passengers to be immersed in breathtaking view of the outside landscape if travelling on the day. Though restaurant carriage is not available. Each carriage also includes one toilet at the end Train Schedule SP1: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (21:40 - 05:45) # SP2: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi (20:35 - 4:45) SP3: Depart Hanoi – Lao Cai: (22:00 - 06:30) # SP4: Depart Lao Cai - Hanoi (21:05 - 5:30) Important: The bunk berths are pretty comfortable, but if you’re over 6 foot (1.83cm) you won’t be able to fully stretch out, if you are over 6 foot or (1.85cm) you might pull your legs a bit, however the ride is comfortable but it can be noisy of the train track is a bit bumpy ride. IS THIS TRIP THE RIGHT ON FOR YOU? 1. Our basic trips include one night or more in simple homestay accommodation with local family, and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style if this is not your cup of tea we will advise you to book the hotel option. 2. This trip includes a moderate level of hiking in the hills and mountains during this trip, ranging from 6 to 8+ hours. Although this hiking is possible for most travellers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience. 3. Weather conditions might affect the level of hiking into challenging to difficult level tracking. We strictly advice to be prepared for the weather conditions with the right gear, our tracks can be on muddy roads where it might be slippery where some situations the track can be classified as dangerous. 4. In very bad weather conditions as, thunderstorms, storm or typhoons we cancel a part or the whole tour, with heavy rain or rain fall we might delay the trip and adjust the road depending on the weather forecast. 5. Pregnant women will be not advice to join this trip, people with heart diseases or heart problems or weak fit level are not advice to join this trip. 6. Please note many of our Adventures tours operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip. 7. The group size for our Real Sapa Experience is limited to 6-8 persons who join in the tour, to create an unique experience. For group tours booking we might run higher number of attendants as an private group tour booking. 8. This experience is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means for some portions of this trip, such as at the homestay, you may join-in with other travellers who have booked on a different style of trip, or through other companies Friends Travel Vietnam work with. If you booked a complete private tour with private homestay this will not applicable. CANCELLATION POLICY FOR REAL SAPA EXPERIENCE BOOKINGS - More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge - From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates - From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates. - Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates. - No-Show: 100% of total rates. Cancellation notice must be send to us via email. Refunds will be processed in between 48 hours or directly at our office during openings hours. CANCELLATION DECISION MADE BY LOCAL AUTHORITY When cancellation decision are made by teh local authority on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions or other safety matters. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy on the non joined services following your itinerary. Refunds will be processed directly at our office during openings hours. ITINERARY DISCLAIMER This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in your itinerary may be slightly different on the day of your departure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Itinerary & Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans, we always handover before your departure our latest updated itinerary. If you have any queries, please contact us directly we are here to help you! While we operate successful different options for our “Real Sapa Experience” trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather to timetables and transport routes or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time. Please also note that visa requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of Friends Travel Vietnam. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS To secure your booking, you have to settle your down-payment with us. The balance due is payable upon your arrival in Hanoi at Friends Travel Vietnam office at 62 Hang Buom street, on the day before your scheduled departure. It’s possible to settle by cash or credit card (settle by card there might be an applicable transaction fee). Be aware that our prices are not inclusive of transfer fees levied by your bank and oversea bank - please ask your bank to transfer the sum prior deduction or any shortfall. The booking is only confirmed when full payment is completed on at least a day before your departure or if agreed others by email. We reserve the right to release part or full booking if the full payment is not completed as deadline. Payment in Vietnam Dong is to be made equivalent to the amount in United States Dollars at the official exchange rate of the VietcomBank at the time of your booking. TRIP NOTES We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field. Sapa
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Real Sapa Experience 4D3N by Sleeper Bus [2 Day trekking]
2 days trekking in Sapa starts from $ 125 | $ 62 per day all incl. sleeping bus + 2 days trekking + homestay + cooking with locals + meals & more... Note: We depart daily at 9 PM by evening sleeper bus from Hanoi only small groups 6-8 pax We know our stuff over the years and we don’t mince our words. Designed with great variety, these trekking experience are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, unique non-touristic trekking and local cultures. Are you ready for the "Real Sapa Experience"! Introduction After a drive with sleeperbus from Hanoi we arrive in the early morning in Sapa. Such a colorful town thanks to the H’mong and Dzao people from the local hill tribes who head into the town’s market every day to trade their produce. The region as also known as “the Tonkinese Alps”, Sapa is just a lovely hill station town in Northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory. You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 days and overnight with the local Hmong minority family in an homestay, enjoy cooking with locals & lovely 30 min herbal foot massage. We hope you are ready for our non-touristic trekking. This is a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life... With this trip, we have built our reputation! IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SLEEPERBUS SERVICES BEFORE YOU BOOK THIS OPTION Friends Travel Vietnam would like to highlights that we found sleeperbus services in Vietnam from a poor quality, as driver and staff on the bus can be very impolite and rude as they don't speak English at all! Beside of that is that the sleeperbeds for travellers with a lenght of over 175cm the sleeperbeds are to short and inconvient. Your arrival in Sapa & Hanoi is quite early. Sleeper busses are an accepted transportation under young travellers drivers most of the time overcross speed limiteds and driving in Vietnam on the highways is defenitly different as at your country. Friends Travel Vietnam doesn't accept any complain in any form about the sleeperbus services we have setup for our travellers. We think it's a free choice were opions in the way of travelling are depended on the traveller as dailly travelling over 5.000 foreign travellers around Vietnam. We think it's our best way to be clear and express our experiences with our guests. There is also an other way to travel by morning limo bus and by overnight train click here for more information & the options FRIENDS TRAVEL VIETNAM’S LOUNGE WAITING AREA & SERVICES As special privilege for our clients Friends Travel Vietnam has his own private Lounge waiting area at our Office in Hanoi, just for your convenience to relax or to get refreshed. Free services: Breakfast service, drinks, shower service, internet, computer & print service, lounge coaches/beds, secure lugage storage room, Hanoi City map, trekking shoes & gear Extra Free Services: Laundry service. AIRPORT PICK UP & DROP OFF SERVICE Friends Travel Vietnam offers wide range of transportation services for all over Vietnam especially car rental service with private driver & Airport Transfer Services. We specially take care from your moment of arrival until leaving. We pay attention to detail & understand your expectation. We do not simply provide transportation services, we aim to be your travelling companion. More info or book directly airport transportation click here... IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT REAL SAPA EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU BOOK WITH US Please note that we try at all time to give an accurate illustration of the proposed itinerary for your Real Sapa Experience. This is our strength to be open and honest and to be clear in information to our clients with our reputation during the time we operate, you are traveling to most popular touristic destination in Vietnam. Friends Travel Vietnam spend a lot of time in writing our trip notes, this as our intentions are not to create over expectation of your trip, and giving you a clear view what to expect on a trip like this as also what to prepare and to take with you. That’s why we would like to share joining a trip like this with clear directions and details to give you all a great ones in a time life experience, just to caught a glimpse of breathtaking Sapa and a real local life experience in 2 days. TRANSPORTATION OVERNIGHT SLEEPER BUS FROM HANOI TO SAPA TOWN & RETURN HANOI You booked the overnight sleeper bus journey from Hanoi to Sapa town and return you will required finding on your own the way to the meeting point(s) where your sleeper bus will depart. Important: The bunk beds are pretty comfortable, but if you’re over(1.75cm) you won’t be able to fully stretch out, if you are over you might consider morning bus or going by sleeper train. Please note that service on is from a low standard where the bus crew can be impolite. IS THIS TRIP THE RIGHT ON FOR YOU? 1. Our basic trips include one night or more in simple cozy homestay accommodation with local family, and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style for couples we private rooms on request if this is not your cup of tea we will advise you to book the hotel option. 2. This trip includes a moderate level of hiking in the hills and mountains during this trip, ranging from 6 to 8+ hours. Although this hiking is possible for most travellers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience. 3. Weather conditions might affect the level of hiking into challenging to difficult level tracking. We strictly advice to be prepared for the weather conditions with the right gear, our tracks can be on muddy roads where it might be slippery where some situations the track can be classified as dangerous. 4. In very bad weather conditions as, thunderstorms, storm or typhoons we cancel a part or the whole tour, with heavy rain or rain fall we might delay the trip and adjust the road depending on the weather forecast. 5. Pregnant women will be not advice to join this trip, people with heart diseases or heart problems or weak fit level are not advice to join this trip. 6. Please note many of our Adventures tours operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip. 7. The group size for our Real Sapa Experience is limited to 6-8 persons who join in the tour, to create an unique experience. For group tours booking we might run higher number of attendants as an private group tour booking. 8. This experience is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means for some portions of this trip, such as at the homestay, you may join-in with other travellers who have booked on a different style of trip, or through other companies Friends Travel Vietnam work with. If you booked a complete private tour with private homestay this will not applicable. CANCELLATION POLICY FOR REAL SAPA EXPERIENCE BOOKINGS Click here for our terms & conditions CANCELLATION DECISION MADE BY LOCAL AUTHORITY When cancellation decision are made by teh local authority on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions or other safety matters. In such case, we will make alternative travel arrangement for you on request or offer refund in accordance with the cruise policy on the non joined services following your itinerary. Refunds will be processed directly at our office during openings hours. ITINERARY DISCLAIMER This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in your itinerary may be slightly different on the day of your departure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Itinerary & Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans, we always handover before your departure our latest updated itinerary. If you have any queries, please contact us directly we are here to help you! While we operate successful different options for our “Real Sapa Experience” trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather to timetables and transport routes or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time. Please also note that visa requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of Friends Travel Vietnam. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS To secure your booking, you have to settle your down-payment with us. The balance due is payable upon your arrival in Hanoi at Friends Travel Vietnam office at 62 Hang Buom street, on the day before your scheduled departure. It’s possible to settle by cash or credit card (settle by card there might be an applicable transaction fee). Be aware that our prices are not inclusive of transfer fees levied by your bank and oversea bank - please ask your bank to transfer the sum prior deduction or any shortfall. The booking is only confirmed when full payment is completed on at least a day before your departure or if agreed others by email. We reserve the right to release part or full booking if the full payment is not completed as deadline. Payment in Vietnam Dong is to be made equivalent to the amount in United States Dollars at the official exchange rate of the VietcomBank at the time of your booking. TRIP NOTES We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field.
The Hang En Cave Experience 2D1N
2 days & 1 night starts from $ 325 | $ 147 per day All incl. transfers + fees + camping gear + safety gear + porters + guide + trekking + meals Friends Travel Vietnam - organized this unique cave experience. Come and explore Hang En Cave located within the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, and spend one night in its massive chamber below thousands of darting swifts. We offer 3-4 departures per week but places fill up quickly so please book in advance! Are you ready for the "Hang En Cave Experience"! IMPORTANT | We can arrange your transport as train/flight/bus to Phong Nha | Check availability before booking: Contact us Introduction One night and two days in the third biggest cave in the world, Friends Travel Vietnam gives you the opportunity! Hang En Cave seems to be the most impressive one, due to previous travellers reviews. It’s just the path to get to Hang En Cave, where paradise already presents herself. Abandoned paths zig zag along for more than 10 km, where you’ll see birds and butterflies accompany the old and untouched forest. The entrance is through a broad split in the cliff, where the trail, surrounded by a surreal environment because of the present sunlight, will bring you higher and higher. A blue lake inside the cave, with the presence of a wide sandy beach, will be the view of your night’s campsite. Hang En Cave stretches for about 2 km into the karsts of the national park, and has three entrances, of which the most popular one contains chambers of 100m high and 180m wide. Through this chamber, the most extraordinary part will appear: the exit of the cave. Words can't describe the immense arched exit of the cave, which will force you to redefine the definition of the world colossal. This is an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life...! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Phong Nha - Ban Doong Village - Hang En (L-D) Day 1 starts with a pick-up in Phong Nha and a safety lesson. During the first hike, steep hills, refreshing rivers and jungle will appear, before reaching the Ban Doong minority village. After lunch we go back into the jungle, through river streams and across the river valley. There’s plenty of time for afternoon swimming after we entered the cave, and a BBQ will be waiting for you. Day 2: Hang En - Ban Doong Village - Phong Nha (B-L) Breathtaking exploring of the exit of the cave, after which the trekking to a high viewpoint will proceed, to witness 300 million year old fossils. A hike back will lead us along a mountainous river valley, through jungle and across streams. Climbing the treacherous hill up to the Ho Chi Minh Road will be a spectacular end of this trip.
The Real Extreme Sapa Experience 6D5N
6 days starts from $ 379 | $ 63 per day All Incl. Transportation + Fees + Meals + Mountainbike + Guides & Porter + Guides + Accommodation Looking for active exploration of the beautiful North of Vietnam? You just found it! Conquer the Fansipan mountain, which with a height of 3143 meters is the highest in Indochina and visit the famous and colorful ricefields in Sapa in only small groups of max 6 people & our "Real Sapa Experience", together with your private local guide and porter(s) for the Fansipan trek with a extreem Mountain bike trip Check availability first wit us: Contact us Are you ready for the "The Real Extreme Sapa Experience"! Introduction The Fansipan mountain, also known as 'The Rooftop of Indochina', is the perfect challenge for visitors who like actively exploring. It's located in the Lao Cai province, the northwest of Vietnam, and popular among ecotourists, photographers and travellers trying to escape the overcrowded standard touristic spots. Make sure you don’t miss out on this spectacular wonder of nature, and experience Vietnam like you will nowhere else. They say it's one of the most fascinating spots in the north, it’s your task to find out! The Fansipan Mountain arose 100 million years ago out of the platonic depths in the area which these days is called the Lao Cai provence. As you climb you way up, the changing landscapes make you doubt if you're still on this planet. The flora and fauna create a unique atmosphere, and evolve every day, like the have been doing for a long time. Rise above the clouds as you reach the rooftop of Indochina, we'll promise that you'll love the view. Then Sapa! With our "Real Sapa Experience", from the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory. You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek 2 days and overnight with the local Hmong minority in an homestay, enjoy cooking class & 30 min herbal foot massage. . Conquer the Fansipan mountain & join our "Real Sapa Experience with us! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa Overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai - Sapa). Day 2: Sapa - Fansipan (B-L-D) + Homestay We'll start our climb up the Fansipan Mountain in the morning, at a height of 2000m. Enjoy the flora and fauna as we climb our way further up. After lunch we'll continue to climb, until we reach "The Rooftop of Indochina" uur final climb to the 3143m high top of Fansipan mountain will be rewarded with an incredible view. Return by cable car, sleep local homestay. Note: attendants need to fit to climb the mount Fansipan!! Day 3: Fansipan - Giang Thai Chai (B-L-D) + Homestay Today we going on adventure, for an Easy Rider motobike on the behind of driver on a non touristic route. Where we going on the pavel & unbeaten track for a 27 KM ride, sleep local homestay Day 4: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai (B-L-D) + Homestay It's time to explore the beauty of Sapa! With our unique "Real Sapa Experience" on a less non-touristic unbeaten tracks. Today's trekking will take us through a bamboo forest, a beautiful waterfall and more spectecular scenery. Our local tour guide will take you after breakfast an the unbeaten tracks for a 12 KM trekking today. Make sure your camera is charged! We'll have lunch at a local family, see how they live and learn how they cook their food in a traditional way. Cooking with locals and enjoy a 30m massage as well, after your amazing dinner. So you'll be ready for some more trekking tomorrow! Day 5: Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa - Hanoi (B-L-D) Visiting the Red Dao people, and see how they fabricate their own clothes is next on the agenda. Several other villages will be visited, where we will see their old-fashioned weave techniques and of course green rice paddies. There will be more enormous rice fields to see as we walk along and eventually cross the Hoa River. It's possible to take a shower, before we head back to Sapa Town. Standard we take the overnight bus or (optional train) to Hanoi. Day 6: Hanoi (B) Arrival in Hanoi in the early morning! If travelling by nicht sleeper bus, you can have an early checking in our dormstay to have a sleep. Break fast will be served at our office. The trip has ended. In the early morning 4AM we arrive in Hanoi at the bus stop/station, where your trip ends. It's possible to get a direct connection for tours to Halong Bay the departure times are around 8 AM.
Tu Lan Cave Encounter 2D1N
2 days & 1 night starts from $ 260 | $ 130 per day All incl. transfers + fees + camping gear + safety gear + porters + guide + trekking + trekking boots + dry bag + meals This tour offers a glimpse into the amazing beauty of the Tu Lan area: caves, karst mountains, jungle, and waterfalls. It is an opportunity to escape civilization and go deep into the rugged and untouched nature of Vietnam for two-days and one-night with a professional English-speaking guide and jungle porter team. IMPORTANT | We can arrange your transport as train/flight/bus to Phong Nha | Check availability before booking: Contact us Are you ready for the "Tu Lan Cave Encounter 2 days Expedition" Introduction A trekking which will bring you to an unaffected ancient jungle and along buffalo fields. Enter a mysterious cave entrance, swim through different underground rivers and be surprised by the breathtaking decorations by mother nature. Make your way through deep, cool underground rivers, river valleys and more. Not to mention sleeping in hammocks, accompanied by campfires and butterflies. This is the Tu Lan Cave Encounter experience in a nutshell. This tour is perfect if you are short on time but still want a solid taste of adventure in the amazing Tu Lan jungle and cave system. You will enjoy exploring Hang Ken Cave, Hang Kim Cave, Hung Ton Cave and of course Tu Lan Cave. You’ll also be subject to decent amount of trekking with over 12 km of tough jungle terrain covered over the two days and plenty of swimming! Once the days adventures are over, get ready for a night in the jungle at our amazing Tu Lan campsite located by a beautiful waterfall. You’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ beside the campfire before turning into the sounds of jungle critters and rushing waters of the nearby waterfall. With climbing, trekking, and swimming through river caves, this will surely be a highlight of your travels in Vietnam. This is an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life...! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Phong Nha - Tan Hoa - Tu Lan (L-D) We’ll be heading to the village of Tan Hoa for the briefing and gear check. The trekking will start with a march across fields of peanut crops, giant water buffaloes, towering corn stalks, and down to the Rao Nan River. Rocky hills will be climbed and small jungles will be conquered. Once we’ve reached the Hung Ton cave, the trek will proceed through serveral valleys. A well deserved swim in the Ken Cave, combined with exploring it, will be the end of day one, but not before you've enjoyed our BBQ. Sleep will come easy in comfortable hammocks set up amongst the trees! Day 2: Tu Lan - Tan Hoa - Phong Nha (B-L) The second day starts with more cave exploration. Tu Lan Cave (both wet and dry sections) is first on the agenda, followed by lunch. You’ll then be off on a swim and trek through Hang Kim to To Mo Valley, before continuing with a swim through Hung Ton Cave. The last part of the trek will be through Hung Ton Vallet, after which it’s time to explore Rat Cave. The day ends with crossing the Rao Nan River and picturesque fields.
Tu Lan Cave Expedition 4D3N
4 days & 3 nights starts from $ 656 | $ 164 per day All incl. transfers + private tour + camping gear + safety gear + English speaking guide + trekking + trekking boots + dry bag + meals Come and explore Tu Lan Cave located within the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, on the longest and most complete tour we have to offer! Colorfull waterfalls, beautiful trekking routes, straight up jungle and underground rivers will make this an unforgettable trip. Are you ready for the "Tu Lan Cave 4 days Expedition"! IMPORTANT | We can arrange your transport as train/flight/bus to Phong Nha | Check availability before booking: Contact us Introduction A trekking which will bring you to an unaffected ancient jungle and along buffalo fields. Enter a mysterious cave entrance, swim through different underground rivers and be surprised by the breathtaking limestone mountains, looming, staligmites and staligtites. Make your way through deep, cool underground rivers, river valleys and more. Not to mention sleeping in hammocks, accompanied by campfires and butterflies. This is the Tu Lan Cave 4 days Experience in a nutshell. The hot jungle is a perfect contrast to the cool water, just as all the balances within this beautiful area in Vietnam seem to match. With a diversity in age between 3 and 5 million years of age, the differences between the caves are noticeable. A former active area of tectonic plates in this region is responsible for this dissimilarity, and even today the plates are still moving, which still causes fluctuations. At the same time, erosion is still taking place, which makes the Tu Lan Cave System not just a story about the past, but a story of the future as well This caving adventure takes you into remote areas of this unique caving region, home to the most spectacular jungle and caves of Vietnam! You will also learn some caving techniques, and see how to set up jungle camps. Cave photography is an option and the guides will be able to assist you producing top quality images in the caves. On this tour we will bring 2 very high power 2,500 lumen flood lamps to make photography and video possible. You should be there...for sure an one life time experience! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Phong Nha - Tan Hoa - Secret Cave - Tu Lan (L-D) Pickup in Phong Nha, and abseiling 15m will start directly after the safety briefing. We’ll do a hike across peanut- and buffalo fields, climb up and down serveral caves, cross valleys and follow a spectacular trail to our first campsite. Day 2: Tu Lan - Hang Ken - Hang Kim - Hung Ton Valley (B-L-D) A morning trek is followed by a 15m abseil, which will lead us to the beginning of a 1500m underground raft, towards underground waterfalls. The rest of the day will be filled with long swims and short climbs inside serveral, by nature well decorated, caves. A BBQ and well deserved sleep under the stars will end day 2. Day 3: Hung Ton Valley - La Ken Valley - Hung Nhai (B-L-D) After breakfast we’ll be heading to La Ken Valley, by doing a 2.5 km trekking across Hung Ton Valley.Cool down in the river before going uphill, towards Dung Valley. When lunch is finished we’ll be challenged by a rocky hill climb, visit small caves and waterfalls. Our campsite is located next to a beautiful blue lagoon. Day 4: Hung Nhai - Hang Tien - Phong Nha (B-L) We’ll be climbing our way up to the impressive huge entrance to Hang Tien. This is the only tour that visits this amazing cave. Exploration with cave experts will take 4 hours and is tough. Climbing will be the only way to see the exceptional pristine cave passage, and will be the spectacular end of 4 days of adventure. Transfer back to Phong Nha before 7pm.
Tu Lan Cave Experience 1 day
1 day starts from $ 93 All incl. transfers + English speaking tourguide + trekking + safety gear + trekking boots + meal Designed with great variety, these trip are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon underground landscapes and uniqueness. Check availability now: Contact us Are you ready for the "Tu Lan Cave 1 day Experience"! Introduction This one day trip will not just show you the caves you're expecting, but the life around it as well. A minority village, peanut and buffalo fields, rivers, valleys and more. That's the real Vietnam! With this trip, we have built our reputation! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – To Mo – Tan Hoa – Phong Nha We'll first visit to the ethnic minority village of Tan Hoa, where a safety briefing and geat check will take place. The real adventure begins with a walk across peanut and buffalo fields. We’ll be crossing the Rao Nan River, climb our first mountain and do a hike through the thick jungle. The fun begins when we reach the Hung Ton Cave, by exploring it, swimming in the underground rivers and enjoy a BBQ all together. On our way back, we’ll do another trek through the jungle and explore unique rock formations at Rat Cave, before heading back to Phong Nha.
Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer Expedition 3D2N
3 days & 2 nights starts from $ 338 | $ 112 per day All incl. transfers + private tour + camping gear + safety gear + guide + porters + trekking + trekking boots + dry bag + meals This adventure tour offers the perfect balance between trekking, caving, climbing, squeezing and swimming, combined with enough time to enjoy two spectacular campsites over three-days and two-nights! Are you ready for the "Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer Expedition"! IMPORTANT | We can arrange your transport as train/flight/bus to Phong Nha | Check availability before booking: Contact us Introduction A trekking which will bring you to an unaffected ancient jungle and along buffalo fields. Enter a mysterious cave entrance, swim through different underground rivers and be surprised by the breathtaking limestone mountains, looming, staligmites and staligtites. Make your way through deep, cool underground rivers, river valleys and more. Not to mention sleeping in hammocks, accompanied by campfires and butterflies. The difference with the two days expedition? You’ll see more of the caves and go much further into the jungle! Another highlight on the Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer is our second campsite at To Mo Waterfall, where you’ll spend the night camping inside a small cave wedged within the limestone mountain and overlooking the beautiful natural swimming lagoon. Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer system experience in a nutshell Amazing cave expedition, never to forget! Brief Itinerary Day 1: Phong Nha - Tan Hoa - Tu Lan (L-D) After an early pick-up in Phong Nha we’ll be heading to the village of Tan Hoa for the briefing and gear check. The trekking day will start with a march across sweeping fields down to the Rao Nan River, followed by the climb of the rocky slope, which will provide us entrance to the Secret Cave. The trek continues, with lunch in between, through the Hung Ton Valley and Tu Lan Valley. A swim and BBQ wil end day 1. Day 2: Tu Lan - Hang Kim - To Mo (B-L-D) An early swim into Tu Lan Cave will be the start of day 2! Waterfalls will be seen on the trek back through the valley,and another swim is scheduled after lunch, to Ken Cave this time.The day will end with a trek and swim through Hang Kim, which includes a detailed exploration of the cave. By night you’ll be exhausted and fall asleep in the Vietnamese jungle. Day 3: To Mo - Tan Hoa - Phong Nha (B-L-D) Day 3 will start off with an upstream swim past a the waterfall and through Hung Ton Cave via what is usually the exit of the cave. Exploration will be done at the entrance of Hung Ton, which will be followed by another trekking, across Hung Ton Vallet this time. After lunch we’ll head back across the Rao Nan River, and beautiful fields again, back to Tan Hoa.