Vietnam of today is a youthful nation fueled by the desire for modernisation and commercialisation while protective of its traditional past. In the stoic political capital of Hanoi in the north and vibrant cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City in the south, observing modern cities in the making. But along small streets, like those in the Old Quarter in Hanoi, you will still find silversmiths practicing their century-old trade, far removed from the modern changes around them. The former imperial capital of Hue and the ancient port city of Hoi An offer an evocative glimpse into the country’s rich historical past.
Hanoi, Halong/Lan Ha bay, Mai Chau, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong, Phu Quoc Island
20 Days - 19 Nights
Essential Vietnam
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon
12 Days - 11 Nights
Overview
Thailand is one of the most favorite holiday destination in Asia. It has rich historic culture, lively arts, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, friendly and hospitable people and with one of the best cuisines in the world makes Thailand a fascinating country to visit. Thailand also serves as a hub for Southeast Asia, is well placed to combine with other countries in the region.
Bangkok is the largest and most populous city in the country. It has more 10 million inhabitants and is known among Thais as Krung Thep which means “city of angels”.
Torn by a decade of civil war, Cambodia has only recently experienced peace and is beginning to establish itself as an attractive tourist destination. As one of the poorest countries in the world, the country has relied heavily on tourism for its economic growth. The government of Cambodia has given priority to developing the country’s cultural and eco-tourism industries to facilitate economic development and help reduce the widespread poverty.
The main tourist attraction of Cambodia is the ancient archeological ruins of Angkor, a World Heritage Site in Siem Reap.
Hanoi, Mai Chau, Lan Ha bay, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Mekong cruise and Saigon
22 Days - 21 Nights
Ancient Kingdoms of Indochina and the Siam
Chiang Rai, Siem Riep, Phom Penh, Luang Prabang
15 Days - 14 Nights
Overview
Laos, a peaceful land-locked nation, is one of Southeast Asia’s hidden gems. The stunning natural beauty of forested mountains and valleys teeming with wildlife combined with a fascinating Buddhist culture make Laos a superb destination for those seeking an adventurous and authentic cultural experience.
The tranquil capital city of Vientiane maintains a vintage charm with its faded old colonial architecture juxtaposed with ornate, gilded temples.
Enjoy zipline and mud bath in cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
Chay River – Toi (Dark) Cave is one of the tourist attractions in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh Province, North Central of Vietnam). International visitors come here to experience zipline, mud bath, sup paddle, and enjoy the cool and fresh air. About 25 km from Phong Nha – Ke Bang Tourism. . .
Chay River – Toi (Dark) Cave is one of the tourist attractions in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh Province, North Central of Vietnam). International visitors come here to experience zipline, mud bath, sup paddle, and enjoy the cool and fresh air.
About 25 km from Phong Nha – Ke Bang Tourism Center, Chay River – Dark Cave is located in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District (Quang Binh Province), is an attractive destination with many fun activities such as zipline, kayaking, mud bath.
(Photo: Vinpearl)
Chay River is one of the tributaries of Son River, originating from Chay Waterfall, with a length of about 10 km. This river branch owns a calm and romantic with the blue water colour as jade, and is also a path that leads to Dark Cave, so there is huge potential for tourism development.
In addition, having fun at Chay River – Dark Cave is something that many people recommend in the discovery schedule of visitors when coming to Quang Binh.
Chay River is an ideal place to enjoy in Quang Binh (Photo: Vinpearl)
Zipline is truly a highlight activity in Chay River. This activity includes two routes: a 400m zipline from the observatory to the mouth of Dark Cave and a short zipline from the bank to the middle of the river and then release in the water of the Chay River. Free your soul within a minute, feel the light wind over a distance of more than 400m from the observatory to the mouth of Dark Cave.
To reach Dark Cave, visitors can choose to zipline to the cave entrance or swim or kayak for sightseeing and having fun.
Dark Cave remains pristine, inside are stalactites with various shapes (Photo: Vinpearl)
Dark Cave belongs to a branch of Phong Nha cave system, which is both dry cave and water cave, with the length of 5,258m and the height of 80m; the first 1,000m of the cave is now to serve tourism. The cave is pristine with thousands of stalactite columns in unique shapes, along with traces of fossils millions of years ago.
The deeper you penetrate into the cave, the easier it is to feel the cold air radiated from the rock. Visitors need to wear flashlights, life jackets and comply with some regulations such as not wearing shoes, food, strange items, etc. When returning, people are advised not to bring anything from the cave.
Visitors experience mud bath inside Dark cave (Photo: Vinpearl)
Visitors can put themselves into the pit of pure dilute mud that is eroded and refined by the limestone mountains. With 15 minutes to experience this natural resource, visitors are often advised to limit the application of creams to preserve the natural mud layer.
