Taking balloons and pens as gifts for children sounds like a nice idea but it often becomes expected when they see a Westerner and turns them into beggars. Instead take less gifts and save them for when they make a special and genuine effort to befriend you or if you are a guest in some ones house. Lynette
Small Group Tours
Active Travel Company's small group tours are guided by our local experts. Avoid the the tourist traps and experience the real Vietnam.
Tours depart on a weekly basis with a minimum of 4 people or alternatively you can opt for a private tour if there are two or more of you.
While on tour you have 24 hour support from our local ground team and your New Zealand based consultant is on hand if needed.
So why not discover Vietnam with us?
Our Expertise:
Across Indochina we are in fortunate position that our local operator has offices across the region offering seamless mutli-country travel - something that really makes a difference in countries that are still developing as traveller destinations.
The Personal Touch:
What's more you can expect personal service, dealing with the same person throughout and with the knowledge that you can contact them while away if needed.
Sandakan Wildlife Safari
Sandakan, Malaysian Borneo /Sandakan 3 days/2 nights
The mighty Kinabatangan River stretches into Borneo’s interior and it is here you may witness Borneo’s famed and rare pigmy elephant, wild orang utan, civet cats, proboscis monkeys, crocodile and much much more. It is easily accessible from Sandakan and includes a visit to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Turtle Islands protective sanctuary.
Vietnam Coast & Island Discovery
Hanoi, Vietnam/Saigon, Vietnam 14 days/13 nights
Vietnam at a pace that allows you to enjoy all her wonderful sights and sounds, and ending your tour at a relaxing beach resort on Phu Quoc Island. This tour makes the most of your valuable holiday time by flying between major centres, therefore allowing the time to sightsee in more depth.
Vietnam Deltas & Highlands
Saigon, Vietnam/Saigon 11 days/10 nights
Explore the South & Central Vietnam. Overnight in the Mekong Delta, relax at the beach in Nha Trang and go Elephant Trekking in the Central Highlands. This tour has a little bit of everything from cosmopolitan Saigon to getting off the beaten track for a few days.
Hanoi to the Mekong Leisurely
Hanoi, Vietnam/Saigon 19 days/18 nights
An in depth exploration of Vietnam’s must see places. From Hanoi in the North to the Mekong Delta in the South we take you by road, train and boat on an unforgettable journey to the land of colour and excitement.