If you are an active type, Vietnam has many a trail for you to blaze and hiking in this country features so many different types of topography you'll wonder if you haven't strayed over the border or not. Scuba Diving along the central coast is gorgeous while exploring the nooks and crannies of Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, or even paradisiacal Hoi An is a great way to spend the afternoon.

Though Vietnam was slow to develop its huge potential as an outdoor adventure destination, things have really changed in the last few years. Apart from trekking in the mountainous north, visitors can now also go rock–climbing, canyoning, sea kayaking or kitesurfing, among other activities. Da Lat has emerged as Vietnam’s adventure sports capital and Mui Ne its surf city, though some sports like mountain biking can be done throughout the country.

Vietnamese cuisine, also, is known to be one of the healthiest in the world, and each town will present you with an opportunity to test out your culinary skills in a cooking school. You also get to go shopping for fresh ingredients in vibrant street markets before returning to the kitchen, where experienced chefs share their knowledge in whipping up local delicacies. Categorised according to cities, read on for our guide on activities in Vietnam.