Tell us about your company and its story.
The Indochina Trekking Company offers a dazzling selection of adventure travel ideas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Whether your taste runs to biking, trekking, kayaking, multi-activity, nature tours, family adventures or corporate adventure, we have something for you!
Our experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic adventure team can design a tailor-made adventure tour to suit your needs. We share a passion for the great outdoors and strive to make our tours exciting, challenging, informative and fun. We are committed to preserving the environment and we incorporate the philosophies of sustainable tourism into all our programs wherever possible.
Tell us about your team and guides.
Mr Le Anh Tuan – Director
Tuan has been at the forefront of The Indochina Trekking Company since 2007. He is your first point of contact and will reply within the same day to any question or query. He’s got a great sense of humor and can communicate extremely fluently by email. His skill lies in his ability to correctly identify your needs and propose a suitable tailor made adventure which could be anything from a three country gentle family adventure to a two week off road mountain biking expedition. Tuan takes care of the process from beginning to end, liaising with the adventure team to make sure all runs according to plan. He is satisfied only when he learns from you that the adventure was the experience of a lifetime.
Ngoc Phung – Adventure Travel Consultant
Ngoc used to be a tourist guide. After 4 years guiding she has finally settled into the office to manage our Sales and Operation work. Her wealth of experience and ability to empathize with the ups and down of guide life makes her a unique and valuable member of the team. She is our designated guide mentor. Ngoc is a natural leader – she is calm, wise, has a fun spirit and loves adventure!
Tico – Biking guide
A real adventurer, Tico already had 12 years as a biking guide under his belt. Tico possesses a great sense of humor, and shares a passion for life. Tico is now a competent all rounder, you may find him paddling the emerald waters of Halong Bay or pedaling a dirt trail somewhere in remote northern Vietnam. He’s the guy to watch out for!
Tell us about your most popular/interesting trip – what is unique, challenging and exciting about it?
Cycle Saigon to Angkor Wat is an exciting trip as the ride goes through the meandering Mekong Delta Vietnam to magnificent Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat. You can discover 2 countries in 11 days! This ultimate cycling adventure from the mighty Mekong to the mesmerizing temples of Angkor Wat is out of this world. It’s a jam-packed excursion that covers a lot of ground, including Southern Vietnam’s scenic pathways, friendly candid visits with Cham people and Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
What is the best keep secret about your destination?
We work closely as a dedicated adventure team. We research avidly, looking for new routes and improving old routes. We are pleased to be ahead of the field for all levels of biking in Indochina. We liaise with NGO’s and Environmental agencies to develop sustainable tourism adventures, and are always searching for the unusual, combining biking and trekking with community, culture, environment or study.
We place a great emphasis on safety and spend a great deal of time training our adventure guides. Our guides, leaders and office team deliver on-the-ground practical advice 24 hours a day to make sure your adventure goes smoothly. Whether it be biking, trekking or multi-activity, we use only the highest quality internationally approved equipment for your comfort and enjoyment.
What are people surprised by when they come to your country?
The beautiful landscape, and friendly and hospitable people.
If I’m arriving early or staying after a few days, what’s nearby that I should add on to my itinerary?
A beach break or spa or culinary experience can be arranged if you are arriving early or staying after a few days.
What’s the food like on your trips?
We provide tasty picnic lunches when riding and trekking in remote areas. Clients will taste traditional food of the local country. Meals in town will be arranged in reputable traditional restaurants with local character and ambiance.
What is the one place you would like to go?
The far north mountain provinces of Vietnam by motorbike.
Have you received any awards or recognitions that Avids should know about?
http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20100901-on-your-bike-lonely-planets-top-10-cycling-routes/2
What do you love the most about AvidTrips?
The helpful team.
