Tours in Vietnam
VietnamActivities in Vietnam blend adventure with educational experiences. They’re also a great way to make sure you don’t miss anything as you venture into a new city or a new environment. It’s edifying to have a guide with you who can translate and explain the local culture — much of Vietnam is still very traditional, but locals are always eager to have visitors look around.
Museum
Tour Vietnam’s museums to get closer to the country’s history and culture. There are museums that give you a detailed look at the Vietnamese War, as well as the history of colonial powers. You can also find museums dedicated to showcasing native art and handicrafts.
Historic
Vietnam’s history is one of rebuilding. See what they’ve managed to preserve over the many years of war, and what they’ve reconstructed from the rubble. In cities like Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ninh Binh you can see ancient Buddhist sites. Places like Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum offer the government-sanctioned perspective on the past century of conflict.
Guided Tours
Vietnamese guides are friendly and well-informed. They’re happy to answer any questions you may have along the way and offer interesting insights into local culture. It’s also necessary to take guided tours to some places, like the remote caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Culinary
Vietnamese cuisine has a reputation for its piquant, savory flavors — unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else in the world. Take a cooking class to learn some of the secret ingredients. These are typically led by restaurant chefs or experienced home cooks. Homestays are great opportunities to take a cooking class with local cooks.
Community
Vietnam is home to a few communities that have kept their culture separate from the modern world. They welcome visitors and are eager to demonstrate their skill with handicrafts. Your visits are an excellent way to help them preserve their traditional culture for future generations.
Kayaking
Go kayaking and paddle yourself to get up-close looks at karst formations and jungle scenery. Tours around Halong Bay often stop to give visitors a chance to kayak around some of the karsts and limestone cliffs. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has rivers leading through the jungles to traditional villages and gorgeous caves. Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore secluded spots, like the small islands that make up An Thoi Islands.
Biking
On a biking tour, you can cover lots of ground in a national park or take in the scenery on the way to attractions in smaller, beachside cities like Hoi An. Many homestays have bikes you can borrow for self-guided tours around islands in the Mekong Delta.
Cave Exploration
Vietnam has some of the world’s most impressive caves. Limestone caves surround the shores of Halong Bay and the Ninh Binh waterways. Deep in the Phong Nha-Khe Bang National Park, you can follow a guide into the recesses of Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave. Smaller but just as lovely are the caves of Phong Nha and Paradise Cave.
Hiking
Hiking into the jungles and caves of Vietnam’s mystical landscapes. Some of the country’s most impressive landscapes are subterranean. Lace up your hiking boots and follow guides through jungles and up the slopes of misty mountains.
Boat Tours
Much of Vietnam is best to explore via boat. Boat tours give you the chance to visit the Mekong Delta's floating markets. When you visit the Mekong, travel between islands on a long boat. Sail up the Perfume River from Hue on a boat painted to look like a dragon.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a fun way to explore Vietnam’s islands. Cham Island and An Thoi offer some of the country’s best snorkeling destinations. Paddle around the clear water to get a good look at tropical fish.
City
Vietnam’s streets can feel chaotic. Follow a guide and you’ll be rewarded with surprising architecture and ancient temples that waft incense into the streets. Narrow alleyways have restaurants with fragrant steam from hundreds of bowls of noodle soup.
Rafting
The Don Da River has rushing white water rapids and waterfalls for you to explore on a rafting tour. Experienced guides give instructions and prepare you for the exciting terrain.
Nature Walk
Vietnam has no shortage of places to take exciting nature walks, including 30 national parks. Some of these parks consist of forested islands, like the Cat Ba and Phu Quoc Island. Central Vietnam has a porous, limestone landscape — check out the caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang national park.
Scuba Diving
Dip into the azure waters near Nha Trang—Vietnam’s top diving spot—to see what lives among the corals of the East Sea. You can also see colorful schools of fish on diving trips from Hoi An and Phu Quoc.
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