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Alexandre Girard

We are a family of 4 (with 2 kids, 8 and 10) and we had a great time during this trip. It's slow travel but the scenery is perfect to spend time looking around. Our guide has been great, with answers for a lot of specific knowledge about this part of Asia. Also, the hotel selected for the mid-journey has been great, with a swimming pool and a nice view for sunset. I would recommend this tour to family and friends who want to travel in this region.

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Stijn

Great tour. Good value for Money. Food was decent and the river safaris take you to see all the animals. Would definitely recommend!

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Stijn

Great tour. Good value for Money. Food was decent and the river safaris take you to see all the animals. Would definitely recommend!

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Stijn

Great tour. Good value for Money. Food was decent and the river safaris take you to see all the animals. Would definitely recommend!

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Niall

We done the 1 day trekking tour through the jungle and visited two amazing waterfalls along with an amazing dinner at a viewpoint high in the mountains. Our guide Virawut was outstanding the guy knew everything about the jungle and animals etc, he made the experience so good. They sorted it on quick notice just for myself and my girlfriend. I would highly recommend this for anyone coming to Chiang mai. Be sure to bring good hiking/walking shoes.

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Niall

We done the 1 day trekking tour through the jungle and visited two amazing waterfalls along with an amazing dinner at a viewpoint high in the mountains. Our guide Virawut was outstanding the guy knew everything about the jungle and animals etc, he made the experience so good. They sorted it on quick notice just for myself and my girlfriend. I would highly recommend this for anyone coming to Chiang mai. Be sure to bring good hiking/walking shoes.

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Steve Thomas

Easy to organise with trouble-free transfer of my luggage to my destination hotel. As for the tour itself, it was one of my favourite activities during my stay in Vietnam. Su, my guide, was chatty and good company and we both took some great pics and videos en route which we shared afterwards. The stop for relaxing at the waterfall is a nice addition but the best part of course is the riding of the Hai Van Pass. Simply superb, even on an automatic motorbike/scooter.

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Steve Thomas

Easy to organise with trouble-free transfer of my luggage to my destination hotel. As for the tour itself, it was one of my favourite activities during my stay in Vietnam. Su, my guide, was chatty and good company and we both took some great pics and videos en route which we shared afterwards. The stop for relaxing at the waterfall is a nice addition but the best part of course is the riding of the Hai Van Pass. Simply superb, even on an automatic motorbike/scooter.

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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Jonny Renshaw

Absolutely phenomenal day trip from Hue to Da Nang, via the Hai Van Pass. Our easy riders Phuoc and Nguyen were extremely professional, kind and entertaining. We wonโ€™t forget them! They know the route and area like the back of their hand, and they made us feel relaxed and comfortable for the whole journey. The views were honestly incredible as we ascended and descended the Hai Van Mountain Range. Our drivers even bought us a coffee at an amazing view point at the top of the Hai Van Pass, which was very sweet of them! Other highlights included An Bang Cemetery (City of Ghosts) and Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, with the 67 metre Lady Buddha Statue, the Pagoda and, of course, the mischievous monkeys living there. Thanks again to The Backpacker Network for organising this for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

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    Anezka
    Ha Giang Loop True North by Flipside | 3 or 4 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAMHa Giang Loop True North by Flipside | 3 or 4 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAM

    I finished this adventure a few days ago with my boyfriend, and it made our trip to Vietnam truly unforgettable. Iโ€™d say it was possibly the best experience Iโ€™ve ever had. The journey took us through stunning landscapes and charming small villages. We dined at local homestays (with plenty of options for those who are celiac or vegetarian), enjoyed happy water, and simply lived our best lives. Our drivers were fantastic, and we always felt safe with them. A special thank you to Hแบฑng, Phแปง, and Toร n! We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to bring food to local mountain villages and help the community. On our next visit to Vietnam, we will definitely choose Flipside again.

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    Ha Giang Loop True North by Flipside | 3 or 4 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAMHa Giang Loop True North by Flipside | 3 or 4 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAM

    Iโ€™m so happy I decided to go with flipside among all of the companies offering the tour. It was by many Facebook recommendations that I made the decision. The hostel in Ha Giang is awesome with good vibes, and although my group was small (5) everyone was got along so well. The homestays were brilliant, as was the food, and Iโ€™m so thankful for my excellent easy rider Quy, I felt so safe and he was always happy and good energy. Itโ€™s also so lovely to bring food supplies to the Hmong families, a heartwarming experience. I had a fantastic trip and would recommend to everyone.

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    Alexandre Girard
    Mekong Slow Boat Cruise | 2 Days | from HUAY XAI to LUANG PRABANG, LAOSMekong Slow Boat Cruise | 2 Days | from HUAY XAI to LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

    We are a family of 4 (with 2 kids, 8 and 10) and we had a great time during this trip.

    It’s slow travel but the scenery is perfect to spend time looking around. Our guide has been great, with answers for a lot of specific knowledge about this part of Asia.

    Also, the hotel selected for the mid-journey has been great, with a swimming pool and a nice view for sunset.

    I would recommend this tour to family and friends who want to travel in this region.

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    Stijn
    Kinabatangan River Cruise + Jungle Walks | 3 Days, 2 Nights | from SANDAKAN/SEPILOK, MALAYSIAKinabatangan River Cruise + Jungle Walks | 3 Days, 2 Nights | from SANDAKAN/SEPILOK, MALAYSIA

    Great tour. Good value for Money. Food was decent and the river safaris take you to see all the animals. Would definitely recommend!

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    Lauren
    Secret Gilis Island Hopping Adventure ๐Ÿ๏ธ | 2 Days, 1 Night | From LOMBOK, INDONESIASecret Gilis Island Hopping Adventure ๐Ÿ๏ธ | 2 Days, 1 Night | From LOMBOK, INDONESIA

    This was a fantastic experience- camping on a little tropical island! The service was excellent with well organised, friendly staff that took me to the central Lombok village for a coconut oil making lesson. Then on the boat to the island which was really special to be the only ones there around a camp fire. The next day we had the island to ourselves, and then explored the amazing snorkelling on the other islands.
    I would highly recommend this trip for anybody visiting Lombok

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