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10 days Hoi An, Hanoi + Halong Bay Highlights
We had a great day on our Hoi An boat trip which included balancing on Vietnamese traditional fishing boats, throwing nets, visiting a traditional fishing hut and learning firsthand about the Vietnamese war. But the highlight apart from the sensational lunch was the little boat trip through the bombed out waterways and water Pandanus - those boats are surprisingly sturdy and you can do cool tricks in them - great fun tour and another highlight of Hoi An!!
Stephanie Hawkins , Darwin Australia, travelled with her partner Michael on a 10 day private tour.
5 days Saigon + Mekong Delta Cycle
Trip was seamless, all inclusions were great so no stress with paying bills, finding good places to eat. Food was all great! Authentic Vietnamese, no badly done Western as can happen to 'falangs'! Guide and driver worked well together and very professional, but good fun, so nice balance. Cycling was a good mix of off road plus urban busy streets which added to the excitement! Home stay was fantastic. Lovely, clean and friendly - great food and hospitality as well as a cold beer and foot massage!!
Katherine Du Vallon, Darwin Australia, travelled with five friends on a private tour.
5 days Saigon + Mekong Delta Cycle
Fully Sick!
Jo Barranco, Sydney, Australia cycled the Mekong Delta.
7 days North Vietnam
Our Vietnamese guide was simply outstanding. Nothing too much trouble. Excellent tours and good mix of information. Thank you, we had an amazing week in travelling Vietnam.
Bart & Jo Thomson, NSW, Australia
Laos Hill Tribe Adventure
Just got back from our IJE tour today and going to meet our guide La, for a beer. Loved the elephants, the trekking and everything was made so easy for us by the guide - felt very spoilt and like millionaires having our own guide!! The village was so authentic.
Jenny Skipper & Darron Daly, Sydney, Australia
> Hill Tribe Adventure
Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Laos in 6 days
Guide was fantastic and very attentive and informative. Trip was AWESOME! Look forward to doing it again.
Peta Major, QLD, Australia, travelled with her husband and another couple on a private tour.
Vietnam Beaches + City - Saigon, Mui Ne + Hoi An
Thank you sooo much we had a fantastic holiday and everything went very smoothly. All the changes we did you guys were fantastic and there were never any dramas with the changes. We will certainly be recommending our family and friends to use you.
Jayne Rothall + Pat Flanegan, Darwin, Australia, enjoyed a relaxing 11 day beaches + city private tour of Vietnam.
Cycle Mekong Delta
We enjoyed all the opportunities to mix with the locals rather than sticking to the tourist traps. The guide was really enthusiastic and really interested / concerned for our comfort and safety. A great experience!
Nichole + Christopher Peart, QLD, Australia,
> Mekong Delta Highlights
Hanoi to Luang Prabang Overland Trip
We're in Vientiane now. Had a fabulous time on the trip. We particularly enjoyed North Laos especially Muang Ngoi. We were very pleased we had taken the trip as it made crossing the border much easier with Noah and we got to see a lot of the country we wouldn't have otherwise. Also the going was rough on the roads.
Both drivers were very capable and cautious given the way most other people were driving. We were very pleased with the guides. Tuan was very professional and very sweet with Noah, who really appreciated it. Saylom had great rapport with local people and was able to show us a lot of things we wouldn't normally have access to eg. making river weed and noodle making. The visit to Hat Sa village was really interesting as through Saylom we got to talk to some older people.
Thanks for arranging the boat trip to Muang Ngoi, the scenery was fabulous, the best we saw. Everything worked well and was properly organised, so that was great for Noah - we can cope with a lot more chaos ourselves! Once again we were very pleased with the tour, so thank you again. If you need anyone to recommend your tours we would be more than happy to do so. Kind regards
Keith and Lynette Tarlo, Sydney, Australia travelled on a personalised itinerary for Hanoi to Luang Prabang overland trip.
Kayak Halong Bay, Trek Sapa + Cycle Mekong Delta
Just to let you know that we really enjoyed the trip and tours. All guides had a good standard of English, were friendly, knowledgeable and competent. The accommodation and food was excellent and the activities challenging. I did not handle all the trekking but only missed the walk to the second village but accomplished everything else. No problems with the kayaking and cycling except that I found the heat difficult in the Mekong and did ride in the support vehicle at times. Rob and Penny coped with ease but had thorough training trekking in Nepal in December. We certainly would not hesitate to recommend the tours to people. Many thanks again for all your help and best of luck with your business. We thoroughly enjoyed the diversity and challenges of the experiences.
Pam Stewart, Sydney, Australia
> Sapa Trek + Ecolodge > Kayak + Cruise Halong Bay > Cycle Mekong Delta
Intrepid Northern Laos
The tour was excellent. The main guide Mr Bounkian did an excellent job and the trekking and kayaking guides were also very professional.
Norbert Riedl, Melbourne, Australia, travelled on an Intrepid Northern Laos itinerary
> Intrepid Northern Laos
Remote Sapa Trek
Hey there Ange, the trip was great and the trek was definitely a workout. The guide in sapa was excellent. Trung was very helpful and courteous.
Simon Leung, Sydney, Australia
> Remote Sapa Trek
Mekong Delta Highlights
Great variety of country, town & city with smooth transfers between boats, car and bikes.
Liz Elphick of Darwin, Australia travelled with her two teenage sons to the Mekong Delta
> Mekong Delta Highlights
Summit Mount Fansipan Challenge
Guide and support crew were fabulous. Food great and the days were challenging but the views along the way was worth it! Getting to the top of Fansipan was unforgettable.
Jenny Lee Stefas, Sydney, Australia travelled with 4 friends and climbed Mount Fansipan, North Vietnam.
> Summit Mount Fansipan Challenge
Cycle Mekong Delta
Just wanted to let you know that Leigh and I had a great trip. Hong (our cycling guide) was fantastic and we were very well (possibly too well!!) catered for. I will be definitely recommending IJE for future travel. Thanks again.
Kate Savage, Sydney, Australia.
> Mekong Delta Highlights
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Inner Journey Expeditions (IJE) organizes adventure tours and holidays to South East Asia’s Vietnam and Laos. Specializing in small group private tours for independent travelers, we offer customized tours or tailor-made holidays including transport, accommodation, local guides and outdoor adventure activities like village home stays, trekking, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, kayaking, boat trips and elephant rides in rugged and wilderness landscapes. From a cooking class to a relaxing massage, from art galleries to museums discover the history and culture of Vietnam and Laos. Ideal for independent travelers, families with children, sporting and social clubs, you choose your own travel dates and your own activities that best suit your ability, experience and interests. IJE’s website also provides a Vietnam and Laos Travel Guide offering basic facts for the visitor, responsible travel advice and handy travel tips for traveling Indochina.
