2009-06-15 17:48:46 - Adventurers looking for more alternative travel may be interested in a new trip from travel pioneers i-to-i in one of Asia’s up and coming countries; Vietnam.

Explorers looking for an adventurous travel option that combines culture with new and exciting experiences can often find it difficult to get the right balance. As more of the world’s hidden sights are discovered, the most intrepid of explorers are setting off further afield in search of challenging trips.

From its stunning scenery to its local delicacies Vietnam has a

lot to offer travellers who are willing to step off the beaten track and immerse themselves in another culture. Its countryside and rice paddies are famous for their rustic beauty just as the cities are known for their bustling energy owed to a rising importance in the world of commerce. Travellers who choose to embark on i-to-i’s Vietnam adventure will have the ideal opportunity to sample the best of both.

The adventure provides a unique chance to experience the different elements of Vietnamese culture as well as the opportunity to make a difference to the local people. Kicking off with a whirlwind tour of Vietnam’s most unmissable sights; travellers will be able to explore the vibrant sounds and sights of Ho Chi Minh City, cruise along the stunning Mekong Delta and absorb the ethereal beauty of the small but perfect town of Hoi An. There will also be plenty of time for adventure as travellers are guided on a trek of the incredible scenery and mountains around Mai Chau. After all of that exploration travellers will be able to relax on the world famous sands of Halong Bay or even hit the waves if they have the energy!

The trip also affords the extraordinary opportunity to live and work amongst the locals in the Vietnamese countryside. Working with people affected by Agent Orange travellers will be contributing towards vital community work including; working in the regions incredibly beautiful fields during harvest time, building wells to provide safe water and helping with local home restoration. The trip is an authentic chance to experience rural Vietnam and see the local scenery at its most unspoilt best. The trip also includes home-stay accommodation which will allow explorers to become part of the local community and get a real insight into the rural lifestyle. The adventure gives travellers an all round view of the country’s diverse cultures encompassing both the mellow calm of the countryside and the frenetic energy of the cities!

With such so many travel experiences jam packed into one trip travellers might need a little more information, for further notes visit the company website here www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/vietnam-adventure.html or call the travel team on 800 985 4852.