Top things to do in Vietnam
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Few
things beat waking up to the glow of sunlight streaming across hundreds
of limestone peaks visible from the window of your traditional junk
boat anchored in Gulf of Tonkin. Whether it’s paddling to private
beaches, weaving your way through deep caverns under huge limestone
karsts or splashing through sunny patches of this UNESCO-listed bay, kayaking in Halong Bay will give you a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam.
Trekking and homestay experience in Sapa
Sapa
is home to some of Vietnam’s best trekking routes. Often joined by
brightly-dressed locals from the Red Dzao or H’mong ethnic minority
groups, visitors are treated to incredible panoramas of cascading rice
terraces and quaint villages perched against rolling hills that snake
their way to the Chinese border. Sapa multi-day packages
allow travellers to get a unique feel for rural village life and
traditional Vietnamese hospitality with overnight stays at local guest
houses and homestays.
Sampling street food in Hanoi
With
more food stalls per square kilometer than any other city on earth,
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is famous for its bustling street food scene.
As the sun sets, Hanoi’s sidewalks become dominated by small pop-up
restaurants with locals sitting on small stools amongst a litany of
sizzling woks and bubbling pots. Our very own Hanoi street eats walking tour
gets you close enough to enjoy some of the very best of Vietnamese
street food, including favourites like pho bo (beef with noodles in
broth), banh mi (Vietnam’s infamous sandwich) and fried nem (spring
roll).
Visiting the Cu Chi tunnels
The
Cu Chi Tunnels is one of Vietnam’s most treasured symbols of the Viet
Cong’s dedication and ingenuity during the Vietnam War. Our Cu Chi Tunnels tours
allow travellers to spend the morning wandering around this vast
underground complex that once buzzed with thousands of soldiers. The
site also provides a startling contrast to modern-day Vietnam, a
rapidly-developing country propelled by grand aspirations and a
resilient population looking away from its wartime past to a prosperous
future.
Cruising the Mekong Delta
There
is nowhere in the world quite like the Mekong Delta, a convergence of
mighty rivers and lush farms intertwined and weaving their way across
the region. The best way to explore the Mekong is undoubtedly by boat,
with our Mekong River tours and cruise packages
taking you deep into the heart of this bustling maritime hub. You’ll
get to sail down the main artery of the Mekong, explore riverside
villages, chat with Buddhist nuns at ancient monasteries and experience
life on the river at the Chau Doc Floating Market.
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