The hottest tours of summer 2019

Explore Son Doong Cave (Quang Binh)

Discovered in 1991, Son Doong Cave - a wonderful masterpiece of nature - was only opened to visitors in 2013.

Currently, Chua Me Dat One Member Co., Ltd. (Oxalis) is the exclusive operator of the Son Doong Conquest Tour in 2019-2020. Oxalis organizes these tours weekly, from January to August every year. Tourists who want to participate must meet physical requirements and have experience trekking in the jungle to be able to conquer the terrain in the cave.

Tourists joining the tour will trek through the En Cave, cross a valley to enter Son Doong Cave. Here, visitors will explore the underground river and countless majestic stalactites, explore the sinkholes of Son Doong Cave, enjoy delicious food right in the cave, chat with the tour guide and support staff to learn more about the life and culture of the local people. After two nights camping in the cave, visitors will climb the Vietnam Wall to get out of Son Doong Cave, ending the expedition with a dinner party at a local hotel.

More information:

- The tour itinerary "Conquering Son Doong - the world's largest cave" is long4 days 3 nightshave costs69,800,000 VND($3,000)/guest

- Contact: Chua Me Dat One Member Co., Ltd. - Phong Nha, Son Trach, Bo Trach, Quang Binh. Tel: 0232 3677 678

Bu Gia Map National Park (Binh Phuoc)

For tourists who love ecotourism and are passionate about exploring nature, especially the land and sky of the South, Bu Gia Map National Park is an ideal place to visit. Bu Gia Map National Park has a total area of ​​26,032 hectares, located in Bu Gia Map commune, Bu Gia Map district, Binh Phuoc province, west of the Truong Son Nam range and about 210 km from Ho Chi Minh City.

With a diverse ecosystem, Bu Gia Map National Park is a place to preserve and conserve hundreds of rare species of flora and fauna, many of which are listed in the Red Book and are of international interest, such as Agarwood, Red Gõ, Cẩm Lai Bông, gaur, black-shanked douc langur, yellow-cheeked gibbon, pig-tailed macaque, red-necked partridge, red-crowned chicken...

Joining the trekking tour of Bu Gia Map National Park, visitors will be introduced to basic survival skills and fun outdoor games by the stream, freely bathe, swim, fish, make campfires, enjoy dishes of the S'Tieng people such as wild vegetables, fish soup, grilled meat... and camp overnight in the forest. Visitors who want a more comfortable place to rest can stay at the rest area of ​​Bu Gia Map National Park Management Board with rooms equipped with air conditioning, TV, and private bathrooms.

More information:

- Long trekking tour itinerary to Bu Gia Map National Park2 days 1 nightwith a total cost of about2 million VND/guest, departing from Ho Chi Minh City. This cost can be adjusted depending on the number of guests in the group.

- Contact:

+ Viet Fresh Tour - 456/60 Cao Thang, Ward 12, District 10, HCMC. Tel: 0985806896

+ Cricket Tourism - 61/8 Phan Dinh Phung, Ward 17, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC. Tel: 0938637563

Peloponnese Peninsula, Greece

Prestigious travel magazineCondé Nast TravelerThe British recently ranked Peloponnese as one of the 19 most attractive destinations in 2019. Located in the southernmost region of both Europe and Greece, Peloponnese is connected to the mainland by the famous Rio-Antirrio bridge. This place is associated with many bloody wars in Greek history. Peloponnese and the group of mythical cities on this peninsula such as Olympia, Sparta, Corinth, Gytheio... have spectacular scenery with many historical relics recognized by UNESCO as world heritage.

Coming to Peloponnese, visitors can also admire many ideal tourist attractions: ancient Greek temples, Venetian fortresses, Byzantine churches and Mycenae palaces... Peloponnese contains ancient cultures and vast historical events. Peloponnese also has many beautiful beaches such as: Simos, Megali, Panagia... so visitors can immerse themselves in the cool, clear water.

More information:

- Athens - Peloponnese - Santorini extended tour itinerary8 days 7 nightsat the price45,990,000 - 49,990,000 VND/guest, depending on departure point.

- Contact:

+ Viet Travel - 126 Tran Vy, Hanoi. Tel: 02437633222/ 9 Phan Ke Binh, District 1, HCMC. Tel: 02862955333

+ EUtrip - No. 561A Dien Bien Phu, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, HCMC. Tel: 02873000874

Travel to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Recently, the DPRK has focused on investing in important resort areas, loosened visa policies, and implemented many tourism exchange measures between countries to develop tourism.

From Vietnam, tourists will fly to Beijing (China), then connect to Pyongyang (North Korea). Coming to this country considered the most mysterious in the world, tourists will have the opportunity to visit the historical relics of North Korea, immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the people here when participating in cultural festivals, visit ancient temples and pagodas and enjoy traditional Korean cuisine. Most North Korea tours follow an itinerary with similar attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe and Kim Il Sung Square, Ryomyong Avenue - the most beautiful and modern avenue in Pyongyang, DMZ demilitarized zone, Panmunjom and Koryo Museum in Kaicheng, the mausoleum of King Wang Kun and Thong Nhat Mon, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mieu Huong Mountain, the ancient Pohyon Pagoda built in the 11th century...

More information:

- North Korea Tour currently has the following itineraries:5 days 4 nights or 6 days 5 nightswith special price in summer 2019 from30,000,000 VNDor more.

- Contact:

+ Saigontourist: 45 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, HCMC. Tel: 028 38 279 279

+ Vietranstour: 33 Trang Thi, Hanoi. Tel: 0935996789

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