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The diverse continent of Africa is one of the last frontiers of global tourism. While travelers can follow a well-developed tourist trail in most other continents, travel in Africa is often perceived as an adventure in many countries. The continent has an unimaginably rich cultural heritage and fascinating ecosystem. However, with rare exceptions like South Africa, the tourism infrastructure remains poorly developed. Travelers in many parts of Africa still need a strong sense of adventure and courage. Many travelers interested in visiting Africa are concerned that those of us who do not reside on the African continent hear nothing but bad news about this vast and varied assortment of countries. We hear of the kidnappings of tourists, civil war, piracy, violence, human rights abuses, tribal conflicts, economic collapse, and terrorist attacks. Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and South Africa have all made the headlines this past year with such frightening news.

In response, many Western governments have issued travel warnings for many African countries, advising their citizens not to travel there or to specific regions. A rising crime rate against tourists is one of the significant concerns. Nevertheless, tribal conflicts, terrorism, and civil war also pose serious risks, often in border regions with unstable neighboring countries. West Africa has the lowest number of African countries with travel warnings from Western governments. Of the region's sixteen countries, only Mauritania, Guinea, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria are considered dangerous or partly dangerous for foreign travelers. Botswana, Madagascar, Namibia, and Malawi are considered relatively safe in other parts of Africa. Still, most other African countries have at least an elevated and sometimes very high-security risk for foreign travelers.

Faced with these bleak assessments from their governments and discouraging media reports, it is not surprising that many travelers wonder if it is worth taking the risk of visiting Africa. But travelers interested in Africa should know that the travel advisories and news we hear only tell part of the story. Ethnic conflict, political instability, civil unrest, and violence are no doubt serious threats to travelers. Yet, many places in Africa are peaceful and relatively stable. We must remind ourselves that a safe and successful trip depends mainly on being well-informed, taking safety precautions, and choosing our travel destination and itinerary carefully.

The Challenges of Tourism in Africa

Traditionally, mining, oil, and other commodities accounted for Africa's most significant percentage of foreign currency earnings. Despite its wealth in natural resources, Africa remains the least developed and poorest continent, with over half of the population living on less than US$1 a day. Over the past decade, tourism has become an increasingly important sector of Africa's economy, surpassing traditional sources of income such as mining, natural resources, and agricultural products. Many African countries are beginning to recognize tourism as Africa's best chance to overcome poverty and provide at least a basic standard of living to its citizens. Countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, and Rwanda increasingly rely on tourism for their foreign currency earnings. The growing tourism industry has brought economic development and stability to many impoverished areas.

Positive Developments

Despite the many problems facing this vast continent, some countries are moving toward greater prosperity and stability, and tourism plays a vital role in this development. Tourism cannot be a panacea for Africa's ethnic, social, and economic problems. Nonetheless, with the help of international aid organizations, tourism development is making significant advances. Many programs and efforts are underway across Africa to expand the local infrastructure and promote tourism development. The World Bank , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , the African Development Bank Group , and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provide training seminars, research, analyses, and policy advice for tourism development. These organizations also finance projects across Africa that focus on local infrastructure projects, such as power generation, drinking water systems, road and railway construction, ecotourism, environmental preservation, and sustainable development. Such projects significantly improve the lives of the local people in areas enduring widespread poverty and underdevelopment.

Considering the widespread positive impact of tourism on Africa's development, visiting Africa becomes much more than selecting a country to have a great vacation. Every visitor makes a small contribution to the development of the country they visit, and their travel expenses provide a much-needed source of income and local revenue in regions plagued by poverty and underdevelopment. But traveling on a continent affected by many social and political problems is a challenge. If you want to visit Africa, you must get past the sound bites and stories that make the news headlines and investigate where Africa, this vast and diverse continent, stands today.

Volker Poelzl is a Living Abroad Contributing Editor for TransitionsAbroad.com.

Legacy and history of Last Frontiers Trekking

A story - a legacy - a passion.

Landmark of history written from being involved in the 1953 Everest Expedition to the 1990 Everest Peace Climb and being the Top Guide Award from REI Adventures.

Legacy is about life and living. It's about learning from the past, living in the present, and building for the future.

Nepal - India - Bhutan - Tibet - Himalayas

Similarly, the seed of Last Frontiers was sown when one person decided to take a chance and explore areas of the world that were previously not explored. The story of Last Frontiers starts with Mr. Pasang Phutar Sherpa, the person who sowed the seeds of what today would be known as one of the fondest appreciated travel companies in Nepal.

Last Frontiers historical Dates

Passion is when you put more energy into something than is required to do it. It is more than just enthusiasm or excitement, passion is ambition that is materialized into action to put as much heart, mind, body and soul into something as is possible. – Urban Dictionary This is why Last Frontiers has been able to thrive until now.

Our Story (1952-1963)

The story of Last Frontiers starts with Mr. Pasang Phutar Sherpa in 1953, as the person who sowed the seeds of what would be known today as one of the best travel companies in Nepal. Pasang, born in the village of Namche Bazaar , in Solukhumbu district, wasn’t the founder of this company, but his enthusiasm in exploration, adventure and traveling helped him plant the seed of which his successors would create. Pasang was able to take part in many of the expeditions to the top ten mountains of the world.

He started his exploration with the tallest mountain of them all, Mount Everest, in the expedition of 1952. The first Swiss Everest Expeditions for Alpine Research expedition’s primary aim was to find a way to summit Everest from the southern route. This was where his journey began.  Then he later joined the team of the 1953 British Expeditions with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa .

Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, The aim of the research was to find a way to summit Everest from the southern route | Pasang Phutar as Sherpa

Pasang Phutar Sherpa during this Everest Expedition that was successfully climbed by Tenzing Norgay and E. Hillary, made 2 trips to South Col carrying supplies.

The Swiss Expedition to Everest and Lhotse II | Pasang, Darj, was sardar; but Pasang II, Khu, was also involved

Leader: Leonpo Gang | High Altitude worker for the Artist’s Apline Club  

Langtang Himal Expedition | Pasang Phutar II as Lasion Officer, and Pasang Phutar I | Leader: T. Yamada |

Jugal Himal | Hisayuki Ito | Aim was to climb the highest peak of the Jugal Himal Range standing at 23,240 ft | Pasang I, Sirdar, made it to Camp IV with Ishihara and Kato 22,310 ft.

Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Area: Mingbo area, south of Ama Dablam | Pasang Phutar as Sardar.

The Birth of a Company (1984-2003)

Mr. Pasang Phutar Sherpa was surely an adventurous person. However, there was only so much exploring he could do in a lifetime. But the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. As the saying goes, Pasang’s son, Mingma Dorji Sherpa, was heavily influenced by his father’s interest and enthusiasm in adventure and exploration. Seeing his father set out for expeditions to places that were rarely explored, influenced Mingma to become an explorer himself. In 1984 Last Frontiers was born.

Ever since 1984, Mingma Dorji Sherpa has seen ups and downs in the industry, challenges and changes, which taught him to be resilient and innovative. In the last 35 years, he has established a boutique lodge named Chhahari Retreat .  He is also the founder of Lekali Coffee Estate , which is Nepal’s first 90 point scorer of Coffee in blind assessment.

During Mingma’s time in the travel industry, he believes strongly in helping the community, and when Nepal was hit by the earthquake in 2015, it was the right time.  With the assistance of 30 years partner REI Adventures , Mingma assisted in helping REI Building Community Relief Center .

Last Frontiers Born | Mingma Dorji Sherpa as Founder  

Handled Ground Logistic for the Everest Peace Climb in 1990.

The Legacy Carries On   (2003-2021)

Nima Tashi Sherpa leads Last Frontiers Trekking as the third generation in the family. In his more than 15 years of experience, he fully appreciates why multi-generational family-owned and operated businesses matter. In 2020, we crossed 35 years of operation as a business. Being the 3rd Generation Sherpa in the adventure travel industry, he definitely brings strong values for nurturing the business and being committed to everyone that is involved with it.

As a family-owned and operated business, we have always reinvested our resources to make sure that our people and our business is always stable. We maintain a long-term outlook by fostering long-term relationships with our partners and our clients.

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After many years of research and exploration, we think we’ve perfected your ideal Alaska itinerary! It’s a journey to the spectacular parks of Alaska, including Denali National Park & Glacier Bay National Park. Your tour includes a 7-night land tour and a fantastic 7-night cruise onboard Holland America’s ship Nieuw Amsterdam. Not only will you see two of the most beautiful parks in Alaska, but you will also visit unique and wondrous places in between. Find your fortune as you pan for gold in Fairbanks, experience your first glacier in Portage, relax along Resurrection Bay in Seward and then board your ship to discover the Inside Passage and even more! This is a true Alaskan experience.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: sunday, july 13 - fairbanks, ak.

Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska! Upon arrival, you’ll meet your Holland America Tour Director and Fox World Travel Tour Manager, Rose Gray, at the hotel. Our wonderful adventure starts tomorrow. Your hotel is in walking distance to shops, restaurants, museums and more! Head out to explore Alaska’s Golden Heart City.

Hotel:  Westmark Fairbanks

Day 2: Monday, July 14 - Fairbanks, AK

We embark on a fun full-day tour of Fairbanks and the area. Start with a train tour to Gold Dredge #8 and pan for your own gold. Then we take a 3-hour Discovery Riverboat trip up the Chena & Tanana rivers to learn about Athabascan life. Lunch is included at Steamboat Landing. The order of our itinerary may change.

Hotel:  Westmark Fairbanks Meals: Lunch

Day 3 - Tuesday, July 15: Denali National Park, AK

This morning we depart Fairbanks by coach around 9:00 am and arrive in Denali National Park about 1:00 pm. Enjoy a private event upon arrival where we’ll learn about “Life in Denali.” This evening you are treated to dinner and a show at Music of Denali. After the show, check out Denali Square’s restaurant, bar, shops, live entertainment, and fire pits, all with a lovely mountain view (and Wi-fi)!

Hotel:  McKinley Chalets Meals: Dinner

Day 4 - Wednesday, July 16: Denali National Park, AK

It’s an early start today on our Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park.  Keep an eye out for the Big-5 wildlife and a glimpse of Denali. Our naturalist guide will show us the way. Snack Box Included. Tours may start as early as 5:00 am and return in the early afternoon giving you more personal time to relax or join a variety of optional excursions.

Hotel:  McKinley Chalets Meals: Snack Box

Day 5 - Thursday, July 17: Anchorage, AK

The McKinley Explorer Train departs Denali National Park at 9:30 am. Relax as we travel through spectacular scenery on our way to Anchorage. Lunch is Included on Train compliments of Fox World Travel. Arrive Anchorage around 5:00 pm, just in time to enjoy dinner at one of many fine restaurants or take in Anchorage on an optional trolley sightseeing tour.

Hotel:  Hotel Captain Cook Meals: Lunch

Day 6 - Friday, July 18: Seward, AK

Today we travel beautiful Turnagain Arm as we make our way to Seward. Along the way we stop for our first glacier experience on a boat ride to Portage Glacier. Later the Windsong Lodge welcomes us for two nights. Take the shuttle to town for a fabulous dinner and maybe a stop at a local pub!

Hotel:  Windsong Lodge

Day 7 - Saturday, July 19: Seward, AK

It’s time for a little halfway break in your tour. Today is a full free day for your own endeavors. Head into town to do some shopping and exploring or visit the Alaska Sealife Center (fee) to see marine life up close. Visit the Seavey family on an optional Ididaride Tour to cuddle puppies and take a dog sled cart ride around their beautiful homestead. Or discover more on an optional cruise to the Kenai Fjords for incredible scenery and wildlife viewing. Sea otters, puffins, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas & humpbacks are often sited.

Day 8: Sunday, July 20 - Board the Nieuw Amsterdam in Afternoon

Enjoy a relaxed morning among the pines at the Windsong Lodge before boarding the coach for our ride up to Whittier, a sleepy little coastal village, where we will board our ship. After our mandatory muster drill, we’ll wave Bon Voyage, as the ship sails at 8:00 pm.

Day 9: Monday, July 21 - Hubbard Glacier

Scenic Cruising 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Relax on your first morning at sea. Explore the ship and all the activities they offer. This afternoon we arrive at Hubbard Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America at a whopping 76 miles long and almost 6 miles wide where it meets the ocean. Hubbard can be quite active, so keep on eye on its 400-foot-high face for breathtaking calving!

Day 10: Tuesday, July 22 - Glacier Bay

Scenic Cruising 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Today is a full day of cruising scenic Glacier Bay National Park. Immense glaciers surround us at every turn. You’ll see alpine glaciers in the mountains and beautiful tidewater glaciers at sea level. Your day culminates 65 miles into the park at Margerie and Grand Pacific glaciers. Watch for whales and other marine life, many types of birds and even wildlife on the shore. Park rangers and naturalists onboard will keep you informed as well.

Day 11: Wednesday, July 23 - Skagway, AK

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Skagway was the heart of the Gold Rush. You’ll still find many memories of that pioneering era. Wander down Broadway and feel the spirit of the Days of ‘98! An optional excursion on the White Pass & Yukon Route Rail will certainly be a highlight. You’re certain to find many things to keep you busy for the day. For even more options, take the Fast Ferry across the Lynn Canal to Haines, a real Alaskan outpost with a Northern Exposure feel!

Day 12: Thursday, July 24 - Juneau, AK

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This morning we dock in Alaska’s capital, Juneau. There are many optional excursions to choose from. Whale Watching in Auke Bay is one of the most popular. You’ll get you up close to humpback and orca whales, sea lions and other marine and birdlife.

Day 13: Friday, July 25 - Ketchikan, AK

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Port of Ketchikan is our stop today. Of the many excursions offered here, float plane trips to Misty Fjord, totem parks, fishing excursions, zip lining, and even snorkeling are quite popular! It’s also a shopper’s haven with a myriad of stores just steps from the ship. Stroll over to famous Creek Street to visit lovely boutique shops, watch for salmon, hike the wooded trails, or take in a panoramic view from the Cape Fox Lodge.

Day 14: Saturday, July 26 - Day at Sea

Your final day on board will be for you! Join us for a Fox World Travel Farewell Cocktail Party this evening.

Day 15: Sunday, July 27 - Vancouver, BC

Arrives 7:00 a.m.

Our ship arrives in Vancouver and disembarks soon after docking this morning. If you have time before your flight or want to stay an extra day or two, Vancouver is a beautiful city to explore.

We recommend flights after 12:00 pm for Holland America airport transfers.

Tour Highlights

FEATURED INCLUSIONS

• Historic Gold Dredge #8 – Gold Panning Included
• Discovery Riverboat – Lunch Included
• Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour – 5 to 6 hours, Snack Box included
• Portage Glacier Cruise
• Airport transfers in Fairbanks & Vancouver

FOX EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES!

• Travel with your Fox World Travel Tour Manager, Rose Gray!*
• Fox World Travel Alaska Jacket
• Holland America Tour Director throughout the land tour
• Upgrade to Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage
• Special Private Event: “Life in Denali” at the Denali Education Center
• Music of Denali Dinner Theater
• Lunch Included on McKinley Explorer Rail
• Private Cocktail Party onboard your ship
• Optional Tour: Seavey’s Wilderness Dog Sled Ride & Tour in Seward
• Optional: Holland America “Have It All” Onboard Amenity Package

7 Night Land Accommodations & Included Meals

• 2 nights in Fairbanks
• 2 nights in Denali National Park
• 1 night in Anchorage
• 2 nights in Seward
• Meals: 1 Snack Box, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner

7 Night Cruise Aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, 24-hour Room Service (fees apply for specialty restaurants)
• “As You Wish” Open Dining – enjoy dinner with a flexible schedule between 5:15 pm to 9:00 pm
• Choice of Suites, Balcony, Oceanview Window or Interior Cabins
• Onboard activities, entertainment, Greenhouse Spa & Salon, casino, art auctions, internet café, library, boutiques & more! (some fees may apply)

Transportation

• Airfare is not included.   Please contact your travel advisor to arrange individual flights.
• Airport transfers in Fairbanks and Vancouver are included in price.

Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam

The second of Holland’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam , celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

• Daily housekeeping
• Complimentary 24-hour room service
• Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
• Luxurious bathrobes
• Generous storage
• Fresh fruit upon request
• Ice service
• TV with On Demand movies, programming

These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

• Hair dryers, makeup mirrors

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

• Whirlpool bath

Rose Gray is the Business Relationship Director for Vacation Sales at Fox World Travel.  Many of you may also recognize her as the expert travel voice as the host of the Fox World Travel Show heard on WTMJ on Saturday mornings discussing the latest in global travel news and discussing the best-in-travel topics.

Rose has a bachelor’s degree from Lakeland College and has completed the CTC program, a two-year management course offered by the Institute of Certified Travel Consultants.

During her 35 years in the travel industry, Rose has consulted and educated thousands of people on the wonders and enrichment travel offers. Her adventures have taken her as far north as Reykjavik, Iceland, as far south as Porto Montt, Chile, as far west as Vanuatu, and as far east as Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.

Important Information

Pricing:  Additional categories may be available. Call for single supplement or 3rd/4th passenger rates.

Initial  Deposit: $600 per person at time of booking.

Requirements:  Valid passport book is mandatory as this tour enters Canada.

Not Included: Airline flights, airline luggage fees, travel insurance, some meals on land, optional excursions, medical services, gratuities to transfer drivers, gratuities to Holland America land staff or shipboard staff, or any personal items.

Terms: *Minimum of 30 travelers required for the tour to operate and send a Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour will still operate with a professional local guide in the destination. Hotels, experiences, and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Taxes, fees and port charges are included in the listed price in the amount of $385.00 pp for double, $440.00 pp for single and $340.00 pp for 3rd/4th pax. Taxes, fees and port charges are subject to change at any time prior to departure. Fuel surcharges may be added at any time prior to departure.

Air: Air is not included. Pricing and flight options can be discussed with your Fox World Travel Advisor. Airline luggage fees may apply.

Insurance: For peace of mind, we recommend purchasing travel protection insurance. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed, or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.

Fox Professional Fee: Package price includes a $50.00 non-refundable Professional Fee per reservation. Fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment from Fox World Travel.

Transfers: Airport transfers in Fairbanks and Vancouver are included in the price. To utilize HAL transfers, flight arrival into Fairbanks can be any time on the first travel day, and departure from Vancouver should be after 12:00 pm. Transfers can be arranged for early arrival into Fairbanks if flight schedule is provided. Vancouver to Seattle transfers can be arranged through Holland America. Please inquire about current pricing.

Note: Rollaway beds may not be available for triple and quad occupancy.

Cancellation Penalties:

• Time of booking to 90 days prior to departure (April 14, 2025):  FWT cancel fee applies
• 89 to 83 days prior to departure (April 15 to April 21, 2025):  Deposit amount
• 82 to 46 days prior to departure (April 22 to May 28, 2025):  50% penalty per person
• 45 or less days prior to departure (May 29, 2025):  No Refund

Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties.

In addition to any vendor (airline, hotel, tour operator, or other travel supplier) fees, Fox World Travel charges the following cancellation fee: $100.00 per reservation.

You will receive customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information approximately two weeks prior to departure.

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Nui Chua National Park, view from Amanoi

Southern Vietnam jungle

Last Frontiers by Secret Indochina specializes in the discovery of an unexpected Vietnam. Traditionally, Last Frontiers cooperates with European and North American travel companies such as Terres d’Aventure or Zegrahm Expeditions and focusses in the segment of adventure, cultural, immersive and sophisticated travels. It operates journeys from the remote and little-known regions of Vietnam to the Last Frontiers. As a countermeasure to the recent difficulties of tourism industry, its founders have decided to open-up part of its expertise and knowledge to local expatriates in seek of inner voyage, literally and figuratively speaking

There is two Vietnam, the classic and the parallel. The latter, often linked to our collective imagination, is made up of indigenous groups, mysterious forests, lonely mountains, misty rivers, large ocean dunes and coastline massifs. Secret Indochina has been specializing in the study of these entities for nearly thirty years and is tirelessly passionate about research and exploration, for archives and maps, for peoples and their ancient knowledge

The aim is to bring expatriates and their families to the unspoiled corners of Vietnam, sometimes to lost paradises, in order to live a human adventure. Various modules are proposed around three regions: The North-East The Red River Delta The South-Central Highlands

North-East Vietnam

North-East Vietnam where Last Frontiers develops various communities projects in ethnic villages featuring immersive travel concepts and diverse active excursions. Travel across reserved landscapes of limestone peaks, waterfalls, nature reserves and encounter little-known ethnic groups who are almost entirely self-sufficient in the heart of glistening valleys and mountaintops… Learn about their ancestral handicrafts and immerse in a way of life has remained unchanged for centuries

The South-Central Highlands and Panduranga Coastline

The South-Central Highlands and Panduranga Coastline where various travel itineraries can be operated from Saigon or Ban Me Thuot. Discover the region’s ancient civilizations and tremendous biodiversity, its nature, its forests and its people via the Tai Lai Longhouse (Cat Tien National Park), the Lak-Lak, the Ivory Falls Villa in Djiring and the maritime massifs and ergs of the ancient Cham kingdom of Panduranga, wedged between jungle and ocean

The Red River Delta

The Red River Delta, from our award-winning Tam Coc Garden Lodge. Nestled within rice fields, discover the cradle of Vietnamese culture and explore the incredible surroundings consisting of rivers, mountains and dreamy countryside. Situated in the heart of a serene limestone valley, the lodge is truly a jewel of hospitality, gastronomy and romance, all harmoniously intertwined with local farm life

Creativity, high quality, responsiveness, and the ability to fulfil the most sophisticated and demanding requests are commitments commonly shared within our teams and among our partners. Our quality team is committed to exceeding travellers’s expectations in all operational steps. Each itinerary is crafted, produced and undertaken with a spirit of adventure, deep passion and understanding of the region, matched with the needs of each travellers. The direct involvement of carefully selected indigenous guides assures exceptionally informative, well-executed, and authentic journeys. We are dedicated to wholly immersing travellers in their destinations by handpicking the experiences and encounter that precisely suit their needs. Most importantly, we take care of every detail, from training our dedicated teams to ensuring the seamless operation of each journey while having strict enforcement of Health & Safety protocol with favorite accommodation, and vehicle suppliers.

Explorations

An anthology of articles and research on the regions and thematics that we hold dear across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, in a spirit of adventure, exploration, innovation and humanism

People & Cultures

Treasurable peoples and ethnic cultures that characterize some of South East Asia’s unknown regions

The Last Frontiers

An ensemble of legendary massifs, isolated wilderness and primeval forests, silent guardians of ancestral times

Memories of War

Forgotten memories about the Indochina Wars, from Cao Bang battle, Vietnam War, to the Secret War in Laos and Polpotism

Ancient Civilizations

About the antique civilizations of the Indochinese Peninsular, from the Proto-Khmers to the Cham and their ancient indigenous confederations

Natural Heritage

A collection of anecdotes and research about the natural heritage indigenous to the Indochinese Peninsular, from mythical creatures to centennial trees

The Founders

Last Frontiers by Secret Indochina was established following the encounter of Tran Quang Hieu and Nicolas Vidal, two professionals passionate about authentic and impactful travel. Hieu belongs to the first generation born after the Vietnam War (1975). The hardship and difficulty that this generation went through during the post-war period inspired them the idea to open Vietnam to the world. As for Nicolas, in the early ‘90s, he’s a prospector, guide and consultant for travel agencies. In a country at this time closed-off, he achieves numerous reconnaissance missions, explorations and projects in forsaken areas

Nicolas Vidal

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Aware of the growing concern for sustainable development in the eyes of travelers, we are vigorously committed towards being a responsible travel company resulting in the development of a tourism-related micro-economy and several sustainable projects for disadvantaged communities

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