Tag: nature

Ninh Binh Tour

Vietnam

A fantastic day trip from Hanoi that mixes natural beauty with history and culture. You'll see Hoa Lu ( Cố đô Hoa Lư), Vietnam's beautiful historic capital, cruise the rivers near Tam Coc, and see Bich Dong Pagoda.

Phang Nga Tour

Thailand

A great way to see Phang Nga Bay and some of the islands off of Phuket. Most of the stops are absolutely worthwhile. The caves, James Bond Island, and the boat ride itself are beautiful.

Tam Coc River Cruise

Vietnam

Known as "Ha Long Bay on land," this breathtaking part of Ninh Binh Province features incredible limestone formations and vibrant rice paddies. Take a rowboat cruise on the Ngô Đồng River on a small craft driven by a guide who will paddle you up the river with her feet. The Ngô Đồng winds through the mountains around Tam Coc, and it slides beneath three limestone caves near the village of Van Lam.

Orakei Korako

New Zealand | North Island

Orakei Korako is a geothermal area between Rotorua and Taupo. You take a short ferry across a lake to a huge terrace of limestone with a trial up through active geysers. It's a bit out of the way and quite colorful.

Geothermal Valley Te Puia

New Zealand | North Island

This is a 70 acre complex that encompasses an old village area where the Maori of the area originally had a large settlement. The area has a lot if interesting geysers and hot springs but the Maori cultural show and other Maori exhibits ( carving school, weaving school) were the highlights.

Ganges Sunrise Boat Ride

India

Grab a boat in Varanasi early in the morning to see a beautiful sunrise in one of India's most picturesque locations.…

Kīpahulu District

Hawaii | Maui | United States

A beautiful portion of Haleakalā National Park on Maui's southeast coast that has spectacular pools, beaches, and waterfalls, as well as a great hike up the valley.…