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Asia Adventure holidays: hot tips for 2010 in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:33:54 +0000

1.MOUNTAIN TREKKING, SAPA, VIETNAM

Mount Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest peak located in the far north just outside of Sapa. Mt. Fansipan is a very steep mountain that gets a lot of moisture. Those looking to climb it should be in good shape and prepared to to have muddy wet feet. The scenery is incredible so travelers should remember to bring a camera. For most of Vietnam having a rain coat is a little excessive because it is so warm. On the mountain having a rain coat is not a bad idea especially at night. The trails around Sapa are a lot of fun. Travelers will get the chance to go through some minority villages if travelers have the time to explore. There are well-marked trails, both long and short, for all skill levels.

When it is the best time? October to May are the best months

Book it: Active Travel Vietnam (00 84 4 3573 8569; www.trekfansipan.com) offers a year-round, four-day guided mountain-trekking tour of Vietnam from $ 219 including hotel accommodation, some meals and travel gear rent. Flights are extra

2. MOTORCYCLING HO CHI MINH TRAIL, VIETNAM

The legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail was the supply line where it is used by North Vietnam to link North and South Vietnam during the American War. Soldiers, ammunition, weapons and supplies were carried by hand, bicycle and truck for hundreds of kilometers through the otherwise impenetrable jungle that it is covered Vietnam’s mountainous border with Laos.

When it is the best time? October to April

Book it: Active Travel Vietnam (info@activetravelvietnam.com; www.activetravelvietnam.com) offers a 18-days with 11-days motorcycling guided trip from $1,951, including accommodation, all meals and transfers. Flights are extra.

3. KAYAKKING HALONG BAY, VIETNAM

Ha Long Bay (also “Halong Bay”) is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic rock formations

If travelers thought the hideout in the James Bond film “The Man with the Golden Gun” was spectacular, travelers can imagine a place where there are 3,000 such limestone islands clustered together in the East Sea of Halong Bay. Paddle through caves into secret lagoons, drift down channels are surrounded by cliffs and forest and sail out into the open sea.

When it is the best time? October and early January

Book it: Kayak Halong Bay (info@activetravel.asia; www.kayakhalongbay.com) offers a 3-day trip from $ 299 including meals, accommodation and transfers

4. EXPLORE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

A holiday in Vietnam would be incomplete without a trip to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Popularly known as one of the ‘Rice Baskets’ of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is located in the South Eastern region of Vietnam, where the Mekong River meets the sea. A pride of the Vietnamese and the one of the most popular of the Vietnam tourist attractions, the Mekong Delta is exceptionally rich in scenic beauty. It is a place unique in itself.

When it is the best time? October to June

Book it: Active Travel Asia (0084-4-3573-8569; www.activetravel.asia) has a 4-day tour with over 3-day biking from $ 312 including full-board accommodation and transfers. Flights extra

5. CYCLING ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

Travelers will discover the world’s remarkable awesome historical site through this adventure trip and grasp the reasons why the Tomb Raider’s film maker team chose the Angkor Complex in Siem Reap for its screen backdrops. Also experience the biodiversity of Tonle Sap listed as the World Ecological Wonder.

When it is the best time? October to June

Book it: Active Travel Cambodia (info@activetravelcambodia.com; www.activetravelcambodia.com) has a 7-day tour with 5-day cycling from $ 685 including full-board accommodation and transfers. Flights extra

6. CYCLING LAOS

Cycling is a great way to get off the beaten track in this increasingly popular country. Start in Luang Prabang, in north central Laos, and head to Hanoi, in North Vietnam, travelers are going to travel along the banks of the Mekong River and past the intriguing Viengxay caves.

When it is the best time? October to March

Book it: Active Travel Laos (info@activetravellaos.com; www.activetravellaos.com) has a 17-day tour with kayaking, trekking, biking and elephant riding Luang Prabang to Hanoi cycling trip from $ 1,553 including most meals, bike hire and sightseeing. Flights extra.

Morocco :: Day Trip to the Atlas Mountains

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:33:49 +0000

During your stay in Marrakech, you can drop yourselves in the heart of Moroccan the high Atlas Mountains, a unique experience and special day out with a visit of the famous Kasbah du Toubkal, the Berber hospitality, one of the best Kasbah in the world, situated on the foothill of djebel Toubkal 4167m the highest mountains in North Africa. Our guide and muleteers will take through the Berber villages and walnut groves with a lunch & mint tea at the Berber house.
Add this special day to your holiday in morocco
Accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal under request
>> Pick up at 9.00am return to your riad/hotel at 17.30
>> “lunch at the berber house – experience the fabulous landscape of the Atlas Mountains”
>> Cost: Under request ( Including transport out/in, guide, lunch & mules).

Other excursions are available from Marrakech everyday either privatly or with a group. please contact ys for more informations.

http://atlasandsaharatours.com/day_trip_out_of_marrakech.htm

http://www.ekimondo.com/index.php/fr/ekistop/affichage/morocco—-day-trip-to-the-atlas-mountains.html

OTHER HOLIDAYS OPTIONS:

Trekking from Imlil to Setti Fadma
Experience the walk through 3 berber valleys
Period: from March to November
Duration: 4 days /3 night (2nd option : 3 days / 2 nights)
Grade: Easy .

Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Ouanskra :
Transfer from Marrakech towards Imlil, meet your guide & muleteers then start the trek to Ouanskra via the pass Tizi n’Tamaterte (2279m),nice views above both valleys, Imlil & Imnane and also the high atlas peaks over 4000m of altitude. the lunch will be provided by our cook on the same pass, after a break continue to the village Ouanskra, checking the berber house or Inn.
5h walking time.
Day 2: Ouanskra – Oukaimeden:
After breakfast, leaving Ouaneskra towards Oukaïmeden ski station passing by Tizi n’Addi (2920m) and then trek down to Oukaïmeden spend the night in the refuge or bivouac.
5 to 6 hours walking time.
Day 3: Oukaimeden – Timishi village:
walking from Oukaïmeden to reach Timichi village on the otherside via the Tiferguine labourers then Tizi n’Ouhattar (3100m). we will cross many berber village of Ourika valley sach as Agounss and Timichchi. spend a night in a bivouac or Berber gîte.
6 to 7 hours walking time.
Day 4: Timishi Village – Setti Fadma – Marrakech:
last day trek will take you from Timichchi to Setti Fatma, walking along the Ourika valley with its beautiful gorges, berber villages (Tiourdou, Anfli, Tadrart, Chiker) & laboures . we stop on the way at one these village for lunch then continue on the afternoon to Setti Fadma via Agadir n’Aït Boulmane
after the wterfull visit, pick up and return to Marrakech.
6 hours walking time.

Green Lake Trek

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:14:03 +0000

Green Lake trek is one of the outstanding and most adventurous treks in Sikkim. It is at the base of the Mountain Kanchenjunga. Green Lakes doesn’t mean there is a lake, but one will see unbelievable stretch of green frozen glacier, which is known by the name Zemu Glacier. This glacier is almost 1 km wide and 26 km long, making it the longest glacier in Sikkim.

This trek is close to the Tibetan border. Known as a trekker’s paradise, the Green Lake Trek is one of the least explored areas of the Sikkim region. It is a very pictorial trek that has spectacular views of high peaks. The glacial snow peaks surround the region as one traverse through the valleys. The trek to the Green Lake requires walking through sludge and slimy paths – but the reward is just stunning. The mountain views are implausible with an arena of peaks with Kanchenjunga Mountain at the head of the valley.

The trek route runs along the left bank of the Zemu River and passes through the dense habitats of Silver fir forests, Birch dominated thickets, alpine scrubs and meadows. There are vast tracts of thick forest, with several varieties of colorful flowers, birds and waterfalls on both sides of the trail. Flowers like rhododendrons, blue poppies and primulas are in full bloom especially in the months of October-November which is the best time for this trek.

The highlight of Green Lake trek is the fertile conifer forests, rich wildlife, majestic peaks of Siniolchu, Tent Peak. One can view the muzzle of the glacier formed in pyramid shaped from where the furious Zemu Chu originates.

Herds of Blue Sheep can be noticed grazing on Green lake meadows. Other wild animals like Himalayan Black Bear, Serow, Red Fox, Pheasants can been seen roaming in the lower belt.

Thus Green Lake trek is a land of unknown wilderness inhabited by rare Himalayan species like Snow Leopard, Blue Ship and Tibetan Wild Ass, to a land of Tibetan nomadic people and to an unbelievable landscape with high mountain peaks and glaciers. The trek to Green Lake has been truly called as the most charismatic trek for any trekkers.

Leh Ladakh Trekking- Paradise for trekkers and Adventure lovers

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:49:04 +0000

Ladakh is surrounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram; it lies athwart two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range.

Trekking in Ladakh, an online adventure tour website offers tour services to Leh Ladakh, a land like no other. This website gives complete information on different Ladakh trekking options like the Stok Kangri Trek, Frozen River Trek, Darcha Padum Trek, Zanskar Trek, Markha Valley Trek, Nubra Valley Trek, Darcha Lamayuru, Snow Leopard Trek and the list continues to Jeep safari, motorbike safari, mountain biking, peak climbing, River rafting expedition and many more.

Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a charismatic destination. From the venerable Buddhist monasteries to thrilling adventure tours, Leh Ladakh Trekking lets you explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems closer to the sky, trek on treacherous and magnificent routes and see rare mountain goats climb the slopes and cranes fly overhead.

“Leh is where adventure in Ladakh begins. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and dazzling views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination”, revealed Arun Joshi, head at Peak Adventure Tour.

Hear the musical song of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still. See the rushing waters of an icy river gush down from a hostile height.

“One may also go trekking through the mountainous terrain of Ladakh (The Land of high passes). Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions offered by Trekking in Ladakh”, he further added.

Tour this land that will amaze you with its beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people.