June Updates: Team, Tours & New Flights!
The Vietnam team had a fantastic annual outing in Mui Ne, celebrating EXO values. New multi-day community-based tourism (CBT) tours are being launched in Northern Vietnam! Great news too: Vietnam Airlines will start flying direct to Copenhagen-HCMC this December. Plus, the Hanoi team joined the ‘Cleanup Halong’ event, removing 201 kg of waste.
Key Takeaways:
- New Product, Travel for Good: Immersive North Vietnam – Explore Hanoi’s craft villages, encounter hill tribes and connect with local communities in Pu Luong, while also gaining a deep appreciation for wildlife conservation.
- New Product, Nature, Culture & Community trek along the winding trails through the villages and scenic landscape of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, engage with local communities and experience an overnight homestay.
- Destination News: Vietnam Airlines starts direct Copenhagen-HCMC flights this December.
Product updates
Immersive North Vietnam
8D/7N
- Explore Hanoi’s traditional craft villages
- Encounter hill tribes in Puluong & connect with local communities
- Foster a deep appreciation for wildlife conservation
Nature, Culture
& Community in Pu Luong
4D/3N
- Trek along winding trails through villages and the captivating landscapes of Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Engage and support local people through community activities
- Experience an overnight stay in a local homestay.
Destination News
Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Copenhagen – Ho Chi Minh City Flights:
Vietnam Airlines will commence nonstop flights between Copenhagen (CPH) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) this December. Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (CPH-SGN) and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (SGN-CPH) –the modern Boeing 787 will service this direct route. This significant expansion is set to boost both tourism and trade between the Nordic region and Vietnam.
Violet Cruise by Heritage Line to Cruise Bai Tu Long Bay in 2026
Heritage Line’s 6-cabin Violet will embark on a new 2-night cruise through tranquil Bai Tu Long Bay from January 2026, The new itinerary replaces the existing Violet Cruise though Halong Bay, which will continue to operate until the end of 2025. The new 2-night-only circuit officially begins. New pricing itinerary plus final program will be available by Mid-July.
EXO Joins Bhaya – Cleanup Halong Bay 2025
On June 10th, four members of the EXO Hanoi team joined the annual ‘Cleanup Halong’ event with Bhaya Cruises. This initiative supports ongoing efforts to help restore the bay’s natural beauty and protect its delicate ecosystem. Together with 96 volunteers, 2 km of shoreline was cleaned and 201 kg of plastic waste was removed. The collected waste will be managed according to local waste disposal regulations.
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