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THE PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDE 2019 or Sale ên đề quảng cáo – Not F Sách chuy Lake Biwa
Irrawaddy River
Mekong River
HOANG SA ARCHIPELAGO Andaman Sea
EAST SEA Nha Trang Dalat
TRUONG SA ARCHIPELAGO
TIOMAN KUCHING
COVER: MOUNT IJEN, EAST JAVA INDONESIA TABLE OF 14 VIETNAM 38 LAOS 62 SINGAPORE 16 FLAVOURS OF VIETNAM 40 GREEN TOUR OF LAOS 64 SINGAPORE CITY STOP
CONTENTS 17 HOI AN THROUGH THE 41 LAOS BEYOND THE 65 SINGAPORE FOR FAMILIES
Lake Biwa EYES OF A CONSERVATION ORDINARY 66 MULTICULTURAL 4 EXO OFFICES IN ASIA EXPERT 42 TREKKING THE NEPL CLOUD SINGAPORE 6 BOOKING WITH EXO 18 FAMILY TOUR IN VIETNAM FOREST CHALLENGE 67 SINGAPORE ICONIC 7 SALES OFFICES 19 CYCLING REMOTE 43 KHAMMMOUANE CAVES EXPLORER WORLDWIDE NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS EXPLORATION OF VIETNAM 8 THE EXO EXPERIENCE 68 MYANMAR 46 INDONESIA 10 ABOUT EXO TRAVEL 22 THAILAND 70 WILD MYANMAR 48 JAVA BALI OVERLAND IN 11 WHY TRAVEL WITH 24 THAI BOUTIQUE STYLE 71 SOUTHERN MYANMAR EXO? EXPERIENCE SAMPLER 49 NUSA PENIDA ESCAPE 12 TRAVELLING 25 EAST COAST BOUTIQUE 72 MYANMAR IN MOTION RESPONSIBLY 50 SECRETS OF CENTRAL JAVA ISLAND HOPPING 73 MULTISPORT - HIKE & 13 COMMUNITY BASED 26 FOOD TRAILS OF THAILAND 51 TREKKING NORTH BIKE MYANMAR TOURISM SULAWESI VOLCANO & 27 CYCLING OFF THE BEATEN TANGKOKO NATIONAL PARK Irrawaddy River 76 CHINA 90 OUR RESOURCES TRACK: CHIANG MAI &
Mekong River CHIANG RAI 92 OUR COMMITMENT 54 MALAYSIA 78 TRIBES & RICE - TO YOU EXPLORING GUANGXI & 30 CAMBODIA 56 MULU ESCAPE SARAWAK GUIZHOU
HOANG SA 57 THE CLASSIC MALAYSIA 79 SICHUAN PROVINCE ARCHIPELAGO 32 FAMILY SOFT ADVENTURE Andaman Sea - CHINESE & TIBETAN 33 ANGKOR ROMANTIC 58 THE HABITAT NATURE PROVINCES ESCAPE EXPERIENCE 80 VINTAGE BIKE RIDE IN 59 MULTISPORT: TREK, PADDLE Nha Trang 34 SPA WEEKEND IN KEP SHANGHAI Dalat & PEDAL BORNEO 35 TRACING THE CAPITALS OF 81 GUBEIKOU HIKE TRUONG SA KHMER EMPIRE ARCHIPELAGO 82 JAPAN 14 22 30 38 84 JAPAN FAMILY HOLIDAY 85 ANCIENT TRAILS OF NAKASENDO
86 COOL TOKYO CYCLING
87 CYCLE NOTO PENINSULA
TIOMAN KUCHING 46 54 62 68 76 82
NHÀ XUẤT BẢN THẾ GIỚI (46 Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội) Chịu trách nhiệm xuất bản: Ts. Trần Đoàn Lâm - Biên tập: Bùi Hương Giang - Liên kết xuất bản: Công Ty Cổ Phần Tropika - 126 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, P. 6, Q. 3, TP. HCM. Tropika.com. In 1350 bản, khổ 21 cm x 21 cm tại Công ty TNHH MTV ITAXA - 122-124-126 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, P. 6, Quận 3, TP. Hồ Chí Minh. Số ĐKXB: 3610-2018/CXBIPH/15-265/ThG. QĐXB số: 1107/ QĐ-ThG cấp ngày 12 tháng 10 năm 2018. In xong và nộp lưu chiểu năm 2018. ISBN: 978-604-77-5271-3. COVER: MOUNT IJEN, EAST JAVA INDONESIA EXO TRAVEL VIETNAM EXO TRAVEL CAMBODIA
EXO OFFICES Level 7-9, Nam Giao Building 1 2nd Floor, No. 111 Norodom 261-263 Phan Xich Long Street Boulevard, Sangkat Chaktomuk IN ASIA Phu Nhuan District, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM CAMBODIA Tel: +84 (0) 28 3995 9898 Tel: +855 (0) 23 218 948 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
EXO TRAVEL THAILAND EXO TRAVEL LAOS
22nd Floor, Smooth Life Tower 15 Kaysone Road, Ban Phon Sa Ad 44 North Sathorn Road, Silom Saysettha District, PO Box 4666, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, THAILAND Vientiane, LAOS PDR Tel: +66 (0) 2 633 9060 Tel: +856 (0) 21 454 640-3 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
4 EXO TRAVEL MYANMAR EXO TRAVEL JAPAN EXO TRAVEL MALAYSIA
No.147 Shwegonedaing Street 2F & 3F VORT Akasaka-Mitsuke Lot No. 8A-2, Level 8A, Bay 21, West Shwegonedaing Ward 3-11-15 Akasaka; Minato-ku Jalan Bayu 21, Off Jalan Istiadat, Likas Bahan Township, Yangon Tokyo 107-0052, JAPAN 88400 Kota Kinabalu, MYANMAR Tel: +81 (0) 3 4580 7450 Sabah, MALAYSIA Tel: +95 (0) 1 860 4933-40, E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +60 (0) 88 278 718 860 3271, 558215 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] EXO TRAVEL CHINA EXO TRAVEL SINGAPORE 1709 Room, A building, U-Space EXO TRAVEL INDONESIA No.8 Guangqumenwai dajie 33 Pekin Street #02-01, Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai, No. 157, Chaoyang District, Far East Square, 048763 Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, INDONESIA Beijing City 100022, CHINA SINGAPORE Tel: +62 (0) 361 288 821 Tel: +86 (10) 5285 4947 Tel: +65 64380246 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
exotravel.com/trade 5 BOOKING WITH EXO We offer a variety of ways to book or enquire about our services. Whether your communication preference is via the internet, e-mail, telephone, visiting one of our regional offices or a mixture of it all, our expert teams are standing by ready to answer your questions and process your bookings.
EXO OUR SALES ASIA BY CONNECT OFFICES EMAIL
EXO Connect is the perfect online Prefer to make your For a quick and easy tool for making less complex bookings through our response, contact our travel bookings. With EXO international sales offices? reservations teams in Connect you can book transport, No problem. We have Asia by e-mail. We aim to hotels, and day trips in real time dedicated teams standing respond within 24 hours and with instant confirmations, 24 by ready to assist you, by for simple enquiries and hours a day! If you're interested phone or e-mail, with any within 48 hours for more in trying EXO Connect, just email advice or information you complex reservations. [email protected] require.
6 EXO TRAVEL GERMANY EXO TRAVEL LATIN AMERICA SALES OFFICES Mexico City, MEXICO Rebst�ckerstr. 60 Tel: +52 (1) 55 2676 5807 60326 Frankfurt am Main E-mail: [email protected] WORLDWIDE GERMANY Tel: +49 (0) 69 78 997 997 E-mail: [email protected] EXO TRAVEL NORTH AMERICA
270 West 17th Street EXO TRAVEL FRANCE EXO TRAVEL LATIN EUROPE Suite 4I, New York, NY 10011 UNITED STATES 9, Rue du 4 Septembre Ronda Sant Pere 52 Tel: +1 (0) 212-367-8119 75002 Paris, FRANCE �tico, Barcelona E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +33 (0) 1 49 490 360 08010, SPAIN E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +34 626 967 212 E-mail: [email protected] EXO TRAVEL BENELUX
EXO TRAVEL UK & IRELAND 22nd Floor, Smooth Life Tower EXO TRAVEL AUSTRALASIA 44 North Sathorn Road, Silom 5 Frankland Close, Croxley Green Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, THAILAND Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire PO Box 4045 Tel: +66 (0) 2 633 9060 WD3 3AR, UNITED KINGDOM Maroubra South Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 20 3637 0440 Sydney, NSW 2035, AUSTRALIA Email: [email protected] Tel +61 407 677 272 E-mail: [email protected]
exotravel.com/trade 7 experiences possible while exceeding expectations every THE EXO step of the way. Our strengths in attaining this goal are EXPERIENCE many, but they're all built from one simple foundation: Asia is our home, and has been for more than 25 years. With great clarity of vision and purpose, our With this deep connection to the region, we've amassed a goal as the first-choice destination management passionate team of travel experts, both locally and from company in Asia is simple: to deliver the most around the globe, who live and breathe our destinations exciting, authentic and transformative travel each and every day.
8 Through the collective knowledge of our expert travel We invite you and your clients to `Experience Our Asia' professionals, we are able to craft tailor-made itineraries and uncover the mystique and allure of this fascinating and bespoke tours that guide travellers through the and endlessly beautiful part of the world with us. highlights and hidden gems of Asia in a way that puts their personal needs and desires centrestage.
exotravel.com/trade 9 ABOUT EXO TRAVEL
Established in 1993 by three young entrepreneurs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, EXO Travel was the first foreign company to be granted a tourism operating licence in Vietnam at a time when the country was emerging from years of isolation. Since then, the EXO team has grown to over 900 full time team members strong, with 24 offices spanning 10 destinations: Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, China, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
In addition to the operation offices in Asia, there are dedicated sales offices in London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Mexico City and Antwerp. Despite our substantial growth over the years, EXO remains firmly committed to its roots in each destination and the guiding principles that have enabled us to expand all along.
Each country EXO operates in is managed by local partners, as well as an experienced General Manager who is responsible for the operations and reservations in their country. There are also specialised teams in place for Adventure, MICE and Luxury, supported by multi-lingual reservations teams.
10 WHY TRAVEL WITH EXO?
EXO Travel crafts one-of-a-kind experiences in Asia that excite, Our steadfast commitment to excellence, in-depth local challenge and educate. With the extensive knowledge of our travel knowledge, sky-high standard of service and time- professionals and the logistical prowess that comes with 25 years tested professionalism is key to our success as Asia's top of operations in the region, guests receive the highest standards destination management company for agents in search of services and experiences within the region. We continue to of seamless yet transformative travel experiences. deliver genuine value to our partners and improve upon qualities that have enabled us to grow.
exotravel.com/trade 11 TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLY
As one of Asia's top destination management companies, we proudly accept the role we have as stewards of our destinations and the people living in them. Beginning with a comprehensive Responsible Travel Policy shared widely among our partners, we take leadership in sustainability in many ways. We are actively engaged with the Travelife Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme, the industry's most stringent CSR certification process and, to date, have attained Travelife certification in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Indonesia. We have also partnered with NEXUS for Development to offset the carbon emissions of all domestic and regional flights our clients and staff take and joined 40 other industry leaders in signing the World Travel & Tourism Council Declaration Against Illegal Wildlife Trade in Tourism. With these steps and more, we are firmly committed to making destinations better places to live in and to visit.
12 COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM
We actively develop travel products that are not only sustainable, but also support community based tourism (CBT) projects and local organisations. Having assessed and selected a number of CBT ventures within Asia, we then promote these to our clients. These ventures are varied, and range from exploring wild Asia with knowledgeable indigenous guides to experiencing gibbon calls or staying with a hill tribe family. By also selecting accommodation with sustainably-minded social and environmental practices, we ensure that our impacts on destinations are always positive.
exotravel.com/trade 13 EXPERIENCE OUR VIETNAM
ONE OF THE Whether it's watching the world go by from a hip coffee shop in Hanoi or Ho WORLD’S MOST Chi Minh City, or relaxing at one of the many new luxury resorts in coastal hotspots like Danang or Nha Trang, visitors can feel Vietnam's incredible DYNAMIC NATIONS, energy in a variety of ways. VIETNAM IS A COUNTRY ON THE Although Vietnam is pointed towards the future, it pays ample homage to its traditions. Northern areas such as Ha Giang and Sapa offer astounding MOVE trekking and hilltribe culture, while quieter spots such as the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta have kept their mysteries preserved for centuries.
14 CHINA Sapa VIETNAM Halong Bay HANOI
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exotravel.com/trade 15 FLAVOURS OF VIETNAM 10 Days / 9 Nights
Take a gastronomic adventure through Vietnam. Spend ten days immersed in the country's culinary scene, sampling everything from tasty street food to gourmet fusion dishes. Learn the secrets behind these mouth-watering morsels with visits to fresh markets and hands-on cooking classes.
HIGHLIGHTS ·· Join a local family at their farm, ploughing the fields and harvesting rice for a better understanding of Vietnam's agrarian lifestyles. ·· Grab an apron and step into the kitchen, learning to prepare Vietnamese dishes from villagers and famous chefs. ·· Sample local specialties from each of Vietnam's distinctive regions and at popular local stalls for an authentic taste of the country.
16 HOI AN THROUGH THE EYES OF A CONSERVATION EXPERT Half Day Tour
Guests get to see Hoi An's Ancient Town district through the eyes of conservationists and learn about the UNESCO preservation project attempting to preserve as much of this historical trading port as possible.
HIGHLIGHTS ·· Meet an expert who specialises in the ongoing preservation of merchant houses within Hoi An's UNESCO-recognised Ancient Town. ·· Take a walk through Ancient Town and visit three traditional buildings and learn about various preservation methods. ·· Visit iconic sites of Hoi An such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Communal Hall and the Precious Heritage Photo Gallery.
exotravel.com/trade 17 Travelling from north to south, families explore the ancient city of Hanoi, watch and learn about traditional water puppetry and cycle charming backroads through picturesque FAMILY TOUR villages. Travel the city of Saigon on a IN VIETNAM smartphone treasure hunt and relax on an overnight cruise through Halong Bay and the 16 Days / 15 Nights white sand beaches of Phu Quoc.
HIGHLIGHTS ·· Watch how traditional puppet masters perform this mesmerising ancient art form in chest-deep waters in charming Dao Thuc Village. ·· Join in traditional and contemporary activities such as making personal ceramic products and a smartphone treasure hunt to discover the city of Saigon. ·· Enjoy a perfect pace of activities and leisure such as exploring famous Cu Chi Tunnels and relaxing on pristine white sand beaches of Phu Quoc.
18 Gear up and hit the road for a challenging but rewarding Vietnam biking adventure. Head to the rugged north where miles of quiet roads await. Pedal over imposing mountains, pass through vibrant countryside and stay in hilltribe homestays. After a CYCLING REMOTE challenging cycling route, relax with an overnight Halong Bay cruise. NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS OF HIGHLIGHTS VIETNAM ·· See miles of untouched landscapes while pedalling over mountains and through valleys of northern Vietnam that are well-off the beaten track. 10 Days / 9 Nights ·· Bike through villages inhabited by Tao, White H'mong and other ethnic groups and witness their traditional cultures and ways of life. ·· After the challenging cycling adventure, arrive in Halong Bay for a relaxing overnight cruise through the UNESCO Heritage site.
exotravel.com/trade 19 ANA MANDARA HUE Located 20 minutes from downtown Hue, on the spectacular stretch of Than An Beach and Tam Giang Lagoon, Ana Mandara offers guests a taste of real Vietnam with a neighbouring fishing village and lagoon on one side and a private beach on the other.
Staying true to its name Ð `Ana' meaning `chaste beauty' and `Mandara' meaning `house for guests in the Cham language, the resort delivers a liberating sense of space mixed with untouched beauty. The resort consists of 78 rooms and villas scattered through 2.8 hectares of landscaped gardens. All villas and rooms are designed with the most modern and complete facilities. Guests are welcomed into a wide spacious lobby with panoramic views over a reflection pond and beach. There are two-gourmet restaurants, wine lounge and pool bar, complete with Hues' largest swimming pool and four Spa treatment rooms, two mud bathrooms, beauty salon and fitness center.
THE ANAM, CAM RANH As the first five-star colonial-style beach resort in Vietnam, the Anam is a sanctuary of contemporary luxury that harks back to earlier days. From the architecture and design, right down to the slightest details, guests will feel they have travelled back to the late 19th or early 20th century. Inspired by Vietnam's Indochine era, the design evokes a nostalgic tone with a romantic appeal. Its imperial-style roofs, lanterns, big-bellied water vases, decorative pools, customised mosaic floor tiles and stone pathways is backed up by personalised yet understated service of the resort staff. The Anam has 77 villas and 136 rooms and suites. The fine dining restaurant The Colonial, all-day dining restaurant, The Indochine, and authentic Vietnamese restaurant close to the beach, Lang Viet, Saigon Bar, Sports Bar, offer an array of dining options. There are also 10 treatment-room spa, 3D movie theatre, swimming pools and more.
HOTEL DES ARTS SAIGON, MGALLERY COLLECTION
Combining the classical charm of 'Indochine Fran�aise' with a sense of timeless chic that only MGallery can provide, the hotel is as much an art museum as a 5-star boutique hotel. With feminine lines standing in striking contrast to the neighbouring office, the building is a modern work of art itself. Once inside, guests can peruse the owner's personal collection of paintings and antiques, which adorn every wall and hall of this distinctive establishment.
The hotel has 168 tastefully designed rooms that fuse the flair of French romance with the elegance of Indochina. Custom-designed furniture created by prestigious Vietnamese Artisans, muted fabrics and luxurious bedding create a warm and inviting ambience. With its exceptional customer experience, world class accommodation and luxury offerings, H�tel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection took home the prestigious title of `Luxury Business Hotel' in 2016 and `Luxury Architecture Design Hotel' in Southeast Asia by World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2017.
VICTORIA CAN THO RESORT AND VICTORIA PHAN THIET BEACH RESORT & SPA Victoria Hotels & Resorts connect guests with the real Indochina in ways no other hotel can. From the desert-like sand dunes in coastal Phan Thiet to the quiet retreat of Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Victoria is proud of its Indochina roots. These boutique properties embrace the best aspects of their historic heritage, introducing guests to the local culture and landscapes while providing them with unparelled charm, comfort, service and privacy.
The four-star Victoria Can Tho Resort is set admist lush, exotic gardens and features 92 French colonial- inspired rooms combining the elegance of traditional handicrafts with the comfort of a stylish international- standard hotel. The 57 cosy thatched roof bungalows at Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort & Spa are located along a 450m-long stretch of white sand beach, ideal for memorable parties and incentives.
PARADISE ELEGANCE, HALONG BAY Harmoniously embracing a modern style and classic ambience, the award-winning Paradise Elegance fleet are a true inspiration for guests to completely explore this World Heritage site.
Named the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence from outstanding reviews, each vessel consists of 31 luxurious cabins with lavish amenities, from floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom, and especially a private balcony or terrace overlooking the million-year old limestone formations, awe-inspiring horizons, and countless picturesque landscapes of Halong Bay.
During their stay, guests are mesmerised by the many experiences onboard, from the exceptional a la carte dinner in Le Marin Restaurant, to relaxing wellness treatments in Le Parfum Spa or even some creative cocktails to be enjoyed with Le Piano Bar's live music.
LA VERANDA RESORT PHU QUOC
Nestled on the sands of the Vietnam's largest and most stunning island, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, a member of the MGallery by Sofitel Collection, transports you to a forgotten age of elegance. Imbued with the grandeur of a French colonial mansion and cocooned by lush tropical gardens, every detail of the 70 spacious rooms evokes an era when life was slower, simpler and more refined.
Inspired by history, this mansion by the sea entices with its blend of classical signatures and stylish Vietnamese themes. Designed as a 1920s French colonial-style mansion, the tasteful accommodations feature dark wood, mosaic titles, exposed feature brickwork, unhurried ceiling fans, and double doors with high ceilings creating a distinctive style with comfort and indulgence. Fringed by white sand beaches and enveloped by the azure shallows of the Gulf of Thailand, this luxurious 5-star resort and boutique hotel is for those who love an island ambience and tranquility that a tropical beach setting brings. EXPERIENCE OUR THAILAND
FEW NATIONS IN From mist-shrouded mountains in the north to some of the world's most THE WORLD CAN acclaimed beaches in the south, Thailand offers enough natural beauty MATCH THAILAND’S to astound any traveller. ABUNDANCE Most visitors start their adventure in Bangkok, a bustling, vibrant OF NATURAL city that offers outstanding cuisine and some of the country's most important treasures. From the capital, guests can strike out to sample AND CULTURAL a full spectrum of experiences ranging from diving and kayaking off WONDERS paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand or the Andaman Sea to trekking through untouched rainforests or exploring ancient temples in Ayutthaya
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