Vietnam’s best outdoor activities
Take a walk on the wild side in Vietnam, a country overflowing with outdoor adventures. Go kite surfing off the rugged coastline, scale mountains for spectacular views, or burrow inside the world’s largest caves — so much awaits you in Vietnam’s wonderful outdoors. Here’s the “what, where, and how” on seven must-try experiences across the country.
1.Kayaking in Halong and Lan Ha Bay – Cycling on Cat Ba Island: Mimosa Cruise
⭐ HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2 hours riding via new highway Hanoi – Hai Phong
- 8 hours-cruise to visit Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (New area, Less tourists, quiet area)
- Modern metal boat designed
- Kayak or local rowing boat/ Swimming activities (Depend on season)
- Biking and visit Hoa Cuong cave at Cat Ba island
- Cooking demonstration
- Sunset party with local wine, cookies, tea/coffee and fresh fruits.
2. Ninh Bình Province
Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, Mua cave is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc.
3. Sapa Mountain Village – Fansipan Legend – Hanoi Traditional City.
Lao Chai – Ta Van village is 7 km far from the centre town where ethnic minority communities are living. The tourist will enjoy marvelous panorama of the village with the fresh air, see terrace fields (Sapa’s terraced fields has been voted one of the world’s seven most beautiful and magnificent terraced fields in the world by US-based Travel & Leisure Magazine), you can also learn about their culture and customs.
Sapa: Cat Cat – Ham Rong – Fansipan – Lao Chai – Ta Van 3 Days 2 Nights
