What Adventure Activities Are There In Vietnam?
Vietnam’s long coastline and mountainous, jungle interior are ripe for adventure. Popular activities include rock-climbing, kayaking, snorkeling, caving and trekking.
The best spots for boating tours are in Halong Bay, the Cham Islands, and Mui Ne. For snorkeling, head to Phu Quoc Island’s lovely beaches or visit the Cham Islands to see the rainbow reef that grows around this archipelago.
Summit Vietnam’s tallest mountain on an overnight trek to Mount Fansipan, right outside of Sapa. If you are heading to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, you can hike to some of the area’s gorgeous caves. There are tours that allow you to trek to the park’s crown jewel, the enormous Son Doong Cave, as well as other off-the-beaten path caves. There is incredible rock-climbing in both Halong Bay and Mai Chau.
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Located in the glittering expanse of the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s very own island paradise. Neighbouring the similarly paradisiacal islands of Cambodia, Phu Quoc features long stretches of idyllic sand; dense untouched jungle, and a growing collection of mega resorts. But with over 221.6 square miles (574 sq km) of land, there is still a slice of island for everyone.
Ha Long Bay
The name Ha Long means “descending dragon” – a fitting title for a bay steeped in mystical legends and boasting scenery to match. There are countless tales of how and why the name came about. One of the most well-known tells of a dragon that came down from the sky, spitting thousands of pearls from its fiery mouth, which became the islets and karsts that now dot the bay.
Sapa
Sapa is a must-see on a trip to northern Vietnam. The hotels and cafes offer incredible views of the mountains and valleys.
