Taking the Plunge : Wet and Wild Family Adventures in Vietnam

With the excellent trekking, canyoning and kayaking opportunities that abound in the area, the former colonial French hill station of Dalat in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam is the ideal location for an outdoor family adventure holiday.

Originally the playground of the French who built villas in the clear mountain air to escape the heat and humidity of the coast and of Saigon, Dalat’s lush landscape, temperate climate and stunning waterfalls have made the town a popular holiday destination since the turn of the last century. Today, visitors still flock to experience the natural beauty of Dalat, and Exotissimo’s family water adventure tour is a great way for kids and teenagers to make a splash and have a great time.

On the first day, explore the many inlets and secrets spots of Ho Tuyen Lam, one of the most beautiful lakes on the Langbian Plateau, aboard sturdy, purpose-built kayaks and enjoy a picnic-style lunch of locally produced delicacies in the shade of the lake’s jungle canopy.

The wet and wild adventures continue on day two with an exhilarating introduction to abseiling (rappelling) in one of Dalat’s spectacular canyons. Once you’ve mastered the basics of knot tying, harness wearing, hardware, and proper rappelling technique with our trained guides at the practice slope, you can take the plunge into spectacular waterfalls and streams and enjoy the thrill of the canyon’s natural water slides. No previous experience is necessary for this action-packed trip of hiking, rappelling, swimming, and sliding down the falls; all you and your family need bring is a love of water and a sense of adventure!

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Adventuring in Style

For well-heeled thrill seekers, Southeast Asia boasts an exciting range of exotic adventure holidays that come complete with lavish comforts and a splash of champagne. Camp in luxury, sight-see from the sky and safari in style with these extravagant adventure options.

Experience the under-canvas comfort of an Eastern safari in the magnificently appointed tents at Elephant Hills in the lush Khao Sok national park, and Four Seasons Tented Camp set in the heart of the Golden Triangle. These luxury jungle camps combine the tented concept of African national parks with a Thai tropical forest environment for a uniquely lavish adventure.

Both camps are palatial havens of unrestrained luxury with tailor-made tents featuring custom-made furnishings reminiscent of 19th century adventure expeditions. And with canoe trips, elephant riding and spectacular trekking routes on offer, there’s certainly no shortage of activities for contemporary adventurers either!

At the eco-friendly, yet similarly sumptuous Lisu Resort in Myanmar’s Kachin State, tents are decorated with bamboo and wooden furniture and feature private bathrooms and solar powered hot water and electricity. The camp is a comfortable base from which to explore Putau, and the focus of this exclusive lodge is on natural and cultural adventure.

For the ultimate in stylish sight-seeing, experience an adventurous aerial view on a romantic hot-air balloon ride over Bagan. Guided by gentle winds not exceeding 15mph, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Bagan’s 2,142 temples and pagodas as you glide over forests of glittering stupas laid out like a mystical chess board below. Romantic sunrise and sunset champagne flights are available from October to March, so you can raise a glass to adventuring in style!