Safari Tanzania on Lake Natron, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan along the Silk Road, the little-known northern valleys of Albania or the ethnic minorities in northern Vietnam, are some of the best options for travel in September.
It's not just where we're going, but what we're going to do when we get to our destination.
Sometimes choosing the ideal travel destination feels as difficult as choosing between Mum and Dad. There is no definitive answer: each has its strengths and weaknesses. The decision is even harder in Southeast Asia, where several countries share similarities in climate, culture and landscapes. So which is the perfect Southeast Asian country to explore?
Last chance to book places on our Vietnam trips this summer. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Southeast Asia.
From the mountains of Sapa and the lives of its ethnic minorities to the Mekong Delta’s floating markets and the unique landscapes of Halong Bay. Optional visit to the temples of Angkor in Cambodia.
Vietnam is extensive and has a very diverse topography. The South Vietnam lies in the tropical monsoon climate zone, where seasons differ only in rainfall and wind direction. There are two seasons: relatively dry (November–April) and rainy (May–October). Temperatures do not change significantly throughout the year. The Northern regions have a tropical climate with slightly more marked seasonal climate changes. Summer is hot and humid, while winter is cold and rainy.
With May just around the corner, we still have places on some of our trips. If you haven’t decided yet, here are three destinations with availability in May, from Southeast Asia to lesser-known Europe.
Last places for May trips in one of our small groups.
Vietnam It is a fascinating destination at any time of year, but the summer months, its low season, offer a chance to explore more peacefully. Fewer tourists and a more relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal time to discover its landscapes and culture.
From the northern mountains to the Mekong Delta, through the temples of Angkor in Cambodia
A strip of land lapped by the South China Sea stretches 2,400 km between the Mekong Delta and the mountains on the Chinese border.
This Christmas, we have prepared a trip to Vietnam with unique landscapes, ancient temples and lively local markets. Departing on 20 December for 16 days, it invites us to celebrate Christmas with the Black Tai ethnic group and see in the New Year on the beach.
With turquoise waters, stunning rock formations and a rich history, this natural wonder alone is worth a trip to Vietnam.
The Halong Bay It is so beautiful that everyone who visits is impressed. You probably know it lies in the north of the country, in Quang Ninh province, on the Gulf of Tonkin. A little further north, China begins.
Sapa is much more than a tourist destination; it is a melting pot of cultures, a living testimony of harmonious coexistence between the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Zay and Xa Pho ethnic groups. From the vibrant palette of traditional costumes to the ancient melodies that resonate in the hills, each corner of Sapa tells a unique story that reflects the richness of ethnic diversity.
Running fast into the future. In Vietnam, the 21st century coexists with traditional rice fields, the junks of Halong Bay and vegetation ready to fill any empty space.
A strip of land washed by the South China Sea stretching 2,400 km between the Mekong Delta and the mountains on the Chinese border.
Our range of trips to Vietnam this summer 2023, brings together everything travellers imagine about Southeast Asia: a true postcard from the other side of the world. But Vietnam also means cutting-edge technology and bustling activity 24 hours a day: a world far removed from rural areas.
Vietnam began issuing electronic visas to international visitors on 1 July 2020 after suspending the digital visa system because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The electronic visa or E-visa for travel to Vietnam can be obtained online by completing an application form. It allows the holder to enter the country for tourism, business and other purposes.
Vietnam is ready to welcome international visitors again now that the coronavirus situation appears to be under control.
As the saying goes, September is the month for the rich, but perhaps October is one of our favourite months for travel. As autumn begins, many of our destinations take on distinctive colours, displaying shades you will not see at other times of year.
For those lucky enough to travel in October, visitors even seem to receive better treatment, with fewer people queuing and fewer visitors at the main attractions.
With the arrival of autumn the trekking season in the Himalayas and northern Southeast Asia welcomes the end of the monsoons and the arrival of winter. In South America, it is an ideal time to travel, similar to our month of June, with few visitors and more affordable prices at the main tourist attractions.
Last remaining places on SMALL GROUP trips with GUARANTEED DEPARTURES in October that still have availability*:
*The number of places available changes constantly. Please check availability when booking your trip.
The stages of this trek follow the “teahouse” trails, used by local people, through forests of bamboo and rhododendrons. This trip to Nepal is rounded off with visits to Pokhara, the valley of Kathmandu, National Park of Chitwan and the city where Buddha was born, Lumbini.
On this trip to Peru, we set off from Arequipa and begins the journey towards the Colca Canyon that continues to the lake Titicaca for overnight stays on the Peninsula of Capachica. The route continues through the Andes to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, for ascend to Machu Picchu.
We started the trip in Yangon, the main city of Myanmar and we will fly to the religious Mandalay. From there we will sail towards Bagan to admire the plain of the 2000 temples and fly to the Lake Inle. We cross the lake and the mountains to reach a region recently opened to tourism, Loikaw and visits to its Kayah and Kayan ethnic minorities.
A trip to Italy to the east of Sicily and the islands of Stromboli, Vulcano and Lipari. A combination of spectacular walks in a Mediterranean setting and an introduction to volcanic phenomena and archaeological remains Greeks, Romans and Byzantines.
An intensive, active trip to Vietnam, seeking out rural villages in the Sapa mountains and on An Binh Island in the middle of the delta, combined with visits to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The journey ends in Cambodia, in the temples of Angkor. For those who want to end the trip on the beach, these days can be replaced with a stay on the peaceful tropical island of Phu Quoc.
Sunset, that special moment when day gives way to night. The beginning of the day’s end, when the sun casts almost horizontal light, the sky takes on extraordinary colours and the stars prepare to take the stage. With the moon’s permission, of course.
This is one of the moments photography lovers wait for to capture a great shot, or the perfect opportunity to share a beer and swap travel stories. In our many travel around the world You'll find the sunset that best suits you.. Here we have selected seven beautiful ones.
The Halong Bay in Vietnam It is a place of such beauty that every traveller who visits is impressed. As you probably know, it lies in the north of the country, in Quang Ninh province, on the Gulf of Tonkin. A little further north lies China.
Reasons to choose a photography trip. If photography is one of your hobbies, travelling around Vietnam with your camera calls for a different pace.
The photography trip is designed for you to enjoy taking pictures. Every day we viewed and discussed the day's photos and explored how to improve them, with a professional photographer on hand to guide and advise us throughout.
