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[A] 18 DUONG VAN AN, HUE CITY, VIETNAM [T] + 84 54 3 932 789 [F] + 84 54 3 932 777 [E] [email protected] t rave l . com

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Nam Cang Riverside house is located deep in the remote

minority village of Sapa valley. Set in beautiful riverside and

jungle just behind. You will not find a better location for

staying overnight to experience a non-touristic local village

and the beautiful magnificent nature of northern Vietnam.

N A M C A N G R I V E R S I D E H O U S ESAPA - NORTH VIETNAM






The house is owned by a local Red Dao minority family in partnership with a local agent for operation. Accommodation is built into a small inn including several twin and double rooms for max up to 20 persons at one time. There is a small floor restaurant and toilet with hot water powered by solar cells.

- Jungle trekking along the rice fields to remote villages- Many opportunities to enjoy magnificent valley views.- Visit the different colorful minority groups and fun interactions with curious children. - Enjoy the home-stay and a nice breakfast on riverside while listening the sound of nature.

TOUR ACTIVITIES:





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THON CHITHON CHICommunity Based Tourism

Follow on provincial roads, Thôn Chi situated 125 km southeast of Lao Cai and 90 km southwest of Ha Giang. Thôn Chi is a community based tourism project supported by the local authority, Ha Giang Province. The project is programmed to improve the inhabitant’s life quality as well as enrich the local culture through exchange activities such as dances,traditional music and showing crafts.

HA GIANG






HIGHLIGHTS:- EXPERIENCE THE HOME-STAY OF TAY ETHNIC MINORITY AND ENJOY THE LIVE TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCE.- MAKE A VILLAGE TOUR BY MOTORBIKE TO VISIT DIFFERENT CRAFTS.

Most of the villagers get involved in the program by providing tourist services including hosting accommodation, food, performance and motor transport team. Accommodation is provided in thatched houses on stilts with mattress, blanket, mosquito net and local food.






YEN DUCYEN DUCYEN DUCvil lage

Yen Duc village is about 60km to the west of Halong Bay on the way from & to Hanoi. The village is a typical agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions of northern Vietnam. Joining a trip to Yen Duc village is a great chance to visit the charming fields, a holy pagoda, a historical site and other relic sites while walking through narrow alleyways and talking with very welcome local people. Yen Duc village is an ideal place for unique experience after Halong bay.






There are two houses constructed in northern traditional house style with spaces for accommodation, ancestor altar and vegetable gardens.Staying in Yen Duc, visitor not only admire the beauty and tranquility of the village but also have opportunities to engage in the interesting agricultural activities such as do gardening, fertilizing, picking fruits and fishing. Besides, you can enjoy a water puppet show to help you have better understanding of Vietnamese rural life.






There would not have deluxe hotels but serviced houses and inns, Phong Nha Lake House is such a kind. The picturesque lakeside house offers comfortable accommodation with dormitory configured rooms and private bungalows at basicfacilities. Food and drink are offered both Western and Vietnamese cuisine overlooking the beautiful natural lake.

Phong Nha Lake HousePhong Nha Lake Houseand

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Photo by Carsten Peter.

Phong Nha National Park in Quang Binh is now a place for full exciting expeditions. Quang Binh has been famous for cave systems, especially there isSon Doong cave which is the world’s largest cavediscovered in 2009.

EXPLORE THE BEST KEPT SECRET CAVES IN THE WORLD:

SON DOONG - QUANG BINH, VIETNAM






You will get full options of kinds of adventure tours around here such as trekking to the forest, biking through Phong Nha National Park and make cave expeditions.


Son DoongEx p e d i t i o n

Explore the fascinating secrets of the newly discovered Son Doong Cave on this once-in-lifetime opportunity offered by Oxalis Adventure Tours and HGH Travel . In a small team of up to eight guests, you’ll trek deep in the remote jungle of PhongNhaKe Bang National Park, cross stunning river valleys, meet the friendly Bru Van Kieu minority people of Doong Village, and bear witness to incredible cave formations unlike anywhere else in the world.

More like a mini-expedition, a team of more than 16 porters, safety experts and guides willaccompany you on your six-day adventure, with two nights camping in magnificent Hang Enand three nights in the World’s largest cave, Hang Son Doong.

Safety is absolutely paramount on all trips operated by our team and hence two of the very best caving experts from the UK will accompany each tour of Son Doong Cave. Ropes, safety harnesses, lights and helmets are necessary to enter Son Doong and these are all provided from European manufacturers such as Petzl and Mammut.

On this tour, and whilst miles from civilization, you will be treated to a smorgasbord of delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisine, and you can even learn some new recipes by following along the cooking process with our guides.

Camping gear is provided and will be setup for guests upon arrival at each campsite. A team of porters will carry all gear and assist you with your own gear (within reason) to ensure you can comfortably maneuver your way through the cave on each day.

We are committed to cave conservation, and hope to preserve the beauty of Son Doong Cave for future visitors and have hence imposed a number of rules to ensure no damage is caused to any cave formations or thegeneral cave ecosystem. Composting toilets are used at each campsite and all rubbish and waste removed at the completion of each tour of Son Doong.

Experience the World’s Largest Cave with a team of safety experts, professional guides and porters on this world-class tour of Hang Son Doong. This caving adventure is suitable for budding explorers, trekkers and photographers with a thirst for the ultimate adventure!




7 DAYS 6 NIGHT

The Or ig ina l Wor ld - C lass Tour o f Hang Son Doong in V ie tnam

DAY 1 | Arrive in Phong Nha for 5pm safety briefing and tour preparation, overnight at local Phong Nha Hotel (D).

DAY 2 | Depart Phong Nha village for the drop-off point located approximately 35km within the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Descend into the river valley passing a minority village and trek 6km to arrive at the camp inside Hang En (B/L/D).

DAY 3 | In the early morning, travel through this enormous cave to reach its jaw-dropping exit and then follow the riverthrough the jungle to the entrance of Hang Son Doong. Descend an 80m vertical drop to emerge into the first huge passageof Hang Son Doong. Cross the underground river twice and emerge in the gigantic main tunnel. Pass the Hand of Dogto first campsite close to the first underground doline (B/L/D).

DAY 4 | On this day you will pass incredibly large boulders straddled by 200m cliffs to the first doline and small junglewithin the cave. Visit the Garden of Edam and camp at beach camp, one of the best campsites in the world with superb viewsof the jungle from the camp. Huge 250m high cliffs are visible from the camp. Flying foxes, monkeys and hornbills are oftenseen in this section of the cave (B/L/D).

DAY 5 | Leave camp and travel deeper into the cave to reach the Great Wall of Vietnam, and depending upon water levels a boat may be required to complete this final section. Return to camp 1 near the first doline and visit a newly discovered passage with excellent examples of 300,000,000-year-old fossils (B/L/D).

DAY 6 | Spend one extra night in the jungle on the way back to Phong Nha camping at the magnificent Hang En. Enjoy an evening celebration with your porter team (B/L/D).

Day 7 | Arise early and trek back to Phong Nha. Spend the evening at local Phong Nha Hotel and enjoy a welcome back celebration party (B/L/D). Option to depart in the late evening by bus or train from Dong Hoi.Otherwise, check out the following morning (Day 8) and transfer to Dong Hoi.

D E TA I L E D I T I N E R A R Y S O N D O O N G E X P L O R A T I O N





The following is included within the tour price:o Transfers to/from Dong Hoi (Hotel/Airport/Train Station)o Accommodation as per itinerary (hotel + camping)o All food and drink during the tour (tea/coffee/drinking water/wine).o Expert cave instructors who will show you how to use the safety equipment and basic caving techniques.o English speaking Vietnamese guide who will provide you with local knowledge about the area and the caves.o Experienced caving porters who will carry all the food, camping equipment, caving equipment, set up camp and prepare meals for you.o Caving equipment: SRT Ropes, karabiners, safety harnesses, caving helmets and lights, trekking boots, drinking bottle.o First Aid Kit and Rescue equipmento Walkie-talkies and Satellite telephoneo Camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags and mattresses.o National Park permit and entry feeso Value Added Tax (VAT)

The following is not included within the tour price: o Breakfast/Lunch on Day 1, Lunch/Dinner on Day 8o Personal Expenseso Travel Insuranceo Guide/Porter Tipo Generator/Fuel for Charging Cameras etc. o Accommodation before and after the tour dates.




I N C L U S I O N S & E X C L U S I O N S

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ADVENTURE LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS TREKKING GEAR

Tu Lan cave system is located at Tan Hoa Village, Minh Hoa District, in Quang Binh. It is about 70km North West of Phong Nha. This area of mountains, rivers and valleys has formed many caves. The beautiful stalagmites and stalactites inside the caves, small waterfalls and underground rivers make Tu Lan a unique place for adventure cavers. A picture of Hang Ken was rated as the best photo on National Geographic Magazine in 2011. You will experience trekking and camping in the jungle, caving, a chance for animal watching and fishing in the river. The trekking distance is about 7km and there are 2 moderate hills.An unforgettable adventure is waiting for you!Tour starts at 07:00am from Phong Nha and finishes around 17:00pm at Phong Nha town.

Primary forest; Tu Lan Cave; Hung Ton Cave; To Mo valley; Hang Kim Cave;

Ken waterfall; Night fishing;Overnight in jungle.

Medium Helmet, trekking boots (wet and dry trek), trekking pole, headlight, hammock,

sleeping bag.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

TU LAN CAVE SYSTEM TREKKING CAV ING





DAY 1 | Phong Nha - Tan Hoa - Hung Ton Cave - Tu Lan (L, D) 08:00 | Depart from Phong Nha to Tan Hoa village by vehicle. 09:30 | Arrive at trekking point at Tan Hoa village.10:30 -12:00 | Visit Hung Ton cave, To Mo valley.12:00 -13:00 | Lunch at To Mo waterfall.13:00 -15:00 | Arrive at Campsite in front of Hang Ken cave. 15:00 -17:00 | Prepare camping, swimming at Hang Ken waterfall.18:00 | Enjoy a tasty dinner.20:00 | Overnight at campsite in front of Tu Lan cave - A beautiful beach in front of the cave.

DAY 2 | Tu Lan Cave – Hang Kim Cave - Phong Nha (B, L) 07:00 | Breakfast. 08:00 - 09:00 | Explore Hang Kim cave, recently discovered, with waterfalls and climbing fish.09:00 -10:00 | Visit Tu Lan dry cave and waterfall on the way.10:00 -13:00 | Trek back to Tan Hoa village.13:00 -14:00 | Lunch at local restaurant in Tan Hoa.14:30 | Car pick-up and transfer to Phong Nha.


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ADVENTURE LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS TREKKING GEAR

The Tu Lan, Hang Ken, Hang Hung Ton, Hang Chuot and Hang Kim, Hang Song cave system is located at Tan Hoa village, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh. It is about 70km North West of Phong Nha. The system is spread over 4 valleys with beautiful mountains and rivers. There are beautiful stalagmites and stalactites inside the caves, small waterfalls and underground rivers making Tu Lan a unique place for adventure trekking and caving. The tour is designed for 3 days and 2 nights trekking, giving you more time to explore the caves and enjoy the scenery. There are 2 or 3 moderate hills to cross and you will visit Hang Ken, Tu Lan cave, Hang Hung Ton cave, Hang Chuot cave, Hang Kim, camp overnight in the jungle, and enjoy good food prepared by your guides and porters.Don’t miss this unique experience!

Tour starts at 07:00am from Phong Nha and finishes around 17:00pm at Phong Nha town.

Primary forest; Tu Lan cave; Hang Ken cave (Featured in Nat Geo magazine in

March 2011); Hang Kim cave; Hang Chuot cave; Ken waterfall;

Overnight in jungle

Medium Helmet, trekking boots, trekking pole, headlight, hammock, sleeping bag.

3 DAYS 2 NIGHT


DAY 1 | Phong Nha - Tan Hoa - Tu Lan (L, D) 08:00 | Depart from Phong Nha to Tan Hoa village.09:30 -11:30 | Visit Hang Chuot and La Ken valley.11:30 -12:30 | Lunch in La Ken valley.12:30 -15:00 | Visit Gibbon Cave.15:00 -16:00 | Prepare camp site.17:00 -18:00 | Dinner, overnight in La Ken valley.

DAY 2 | La Ken valley – Tu Lan (B, L, D) 08:00 | Breakfast.09:00 -11:00 | Trek to Tu Lan valley. 11:00 -12:00 | Prepare camp site.12:00 -13:00 | Lunch at Campsite.13:00 -17:00 | Visit Hang Ken, Tu Lan caves.17:00 -18:00 | Dinner, overnight in Tu Lan.

DAY 3 | Tu Lan - Tan Hoa - Phong Nha (B, L) 08:00 | Breakfast.09:00 -12:30 | Visit Kim cave and trek back to Tan Hoa village over the hills; Or swim through Kim Cave and Ton cave to Hung Ton valley and cross the small hill to the village.13:00 | Lunch at local restaurant.14:00 | Car pick-up and transfer to Phong Nha (Tour ends)






TU LAN CAVE SYSTEM TREKKING CAV INGI T I N E R A R Y






ZEN HOUSE

EXCLUSIVE TO HGH TRAVEL

CATTUONG

QUANServing as a religious center for Buddists, Hue is well-known for numerous pagodas scattered peacefully on a spacious vast area making it a holy land for Buddism followers to visit. The more struggling life gets, the more we appreciate moments of the journey of finding our true selves. Among those rustic pagodas in Hue, Spiritual Complex of CAT TUONG QUAN rises up as a meditation center for those who seek for a peaceful living space, a pure environment and a tranquil living, though modern yet distinctive! Situated gracefully at Thien An hill, one of the most beautiful pine forrest in Hue city, CAT TUONG QUAN offers a wide range of spiritual service for your get-away you should not miss while in Hue Accient Capital.

R E L A X M O M E N T S

HOME GROWN ORGANIC VEGETARIAN BUFFETA source of freshly organic herb plays the mandatory role in

producing various kinds of distinctive CTQ’s dishes and beverages. You will also have an insight of healthy organic ingredients in use

in CTQ and clever masters who create such dishes.

MEDITATION THERAPYA speech from our lovely host will explain to you “Why we should meditate before, during and after meal” and how to completely enjoy CTQ’s art of cuisine.

C AT T U O N G Q U A N ’ S C U I S I N E






Experience the unique architecture of Hue “Nha Ruong”, a traditional wooden beam house and learn about culture and Hue way of life through the spiritual meaning of CAT TUONG QUAN complex.





A healthy set menu, a peaceful living space, a pure environment combined with a relaxing exercise class will help you to totally achieve the tranquil unification of body and soul through Taichi course, Zenning or Yoga. Also a vegetarian cooking class will be held for those who seek for food for soul.

our venue can also be chartered foryour exclusive event like wedding

ceremony, birthday, board meetingsor classes…

C AT T U O N G Q U A N ’ S C L A S S E S O T H E R E V E N T S







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ENJOYHOME-STAY

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ENJOYHOME-STAY

VIETNAMHidden in green An Binh island, Ut Trinh home-stay is the most recommended place to discover culture when visiting the Mekong Delta. You would got welcomed by the host’s hearty hospitality and submerge yourself into the local culture with the following activities.

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE IN THE MEKONG DELTA

L I V E I N A W O O D E N H O U S E S U R R O U N D E D B Y A B E A U T I F U L G R E E N S E T T I N G






Y O U W I L L B E E N T E R TA I N E D C O Z Y M E A L S “J U S T L I K E H O M E ” .H E L P I N G W I T H T H E C O O K I N G I S A H I G H L I G H T.






B Y B O AT A N D B I K E ,E N J O Y E C O -T O U R O F F - R O A D T O V I S I T F R U I T G A R D E N S A N D T H E F L O AT I N G M A R K E T.







COMMUNITY WORK IN MEKONG DELTAY O U R I N D O C H I N A A D V E N T U R E S T A R T S H E R E




Do your trip more meaningful! In Mekong River Delta, HGH has been working with the rural communities by linking tourists with communities to set up the house-construction programs as part of their tour experiences.

Some of local families live under the poverty line and children school is in poor condition. One of the most humanitarian activities that you can contribute to community development is giving the saving and labor to build a house or renovate a children school.

ENJOY HOME-STAY AND MAKE THE WATERWAY TOURS TO GET A FULL EXPERIENCE ABOUT THE WETLAND DELTA.

Y O U R I N D O C H I N A A D V E N T U R E S TA R T S H E R E


[A] 18 DUONG VAN AN, HUE CITY, VIETNAM [T] + 84 54 3 932 789 [F] + 84 54 3 932 777 [E] [email protected] t rave l . com

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