Activities when traveling in Vietnam
Day trips and Excursion tours to do in Vietnam
Are you wondering what kind of day trips and excursions you can plan for your holidays in Vietnam? We sure know that the best thing about traveling is being able to get a closer look at local customs and do things out of the ordinary. That traveling, while trying on new activities and finding less classic routes is just what makes the magic of a personalized trip. Whether it's about cultural tours, cruises, day trips or adventure activities, all day trips and excursions in Vietnam will unveil new aspects of the Vietnamese culture and its natural charms to you.
You can find several types of day trips from Hanoi such as day trips to the Perfume Pagoda, as well as excursions to artisan villages, or planning a day trip to the Van Long Nature Reserve, known for its canals, lakes, streams and limestone mountains.
In other regions of Vietnam in the center or in the south, the best excursions leave from Danang to the incredible Phong Nha National Park and its caves or, from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta and its picturesque little towns.
Bicycle Excursion
If you're keen on riding a bicycle, in Vietnam you will be thrilled because there are several places that give you the opportunity to bicycle around to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Near Ninh Binh, in Tam Coc or Trang An, you can take a ride through the extraordinary Thung Nham valley. It is also possible to ride a bike through the Mekong Delta, where you will get closer to the everyday life around the Delta. And when in Hue, try on the village of Thuy Bieu to unveil the Vietnamese fisherman and farmer's best-kept secrets.
Trekking Experiences
You can choose different excursions in Vietnam that can result in a short or a long walk. Trekking excursions are usually done in the area of the mountains in Sapa, or Mai Chau valley and Ninh Binh between the rice fields and mountains. Choose your pace and get going for a thrill-seeking trail or a more soft adventure.
Gourmet Tours/Culinary Tour
You can find among the gourmet tours in Vietnam, cooking classes in the major cities of Hanoi, Hoi An, or Hue, and choose to do it where you will stay longer. The activity usually consists of going to the market to buy the ingredients, get familiar with the most delicious recipes and then taste your own cooked meal. Be sure to take some time for this kind of activity because it is really fun and... tasty!
Vietnam Luxury Boat Tour in Halong Bay or in Nha Trang
Halong Bay - one of the 7 wonders of the world is undoubtedly THE must-see excursion. We also recommend that you try a tour in Nha Trang Bay. Did you know that it is one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world?
Excursion to Plant Rice and Fish with Nets
Did you think that it would be possible to try the close experience of planting rice with local farmers and at the same time prove to be a fisherman for a day using the traditional fishing methods of the local population? With our excursions including agricultural activities, very fun experience for families traveling together to Vietnam. It includes plowing and raking, learning to ride a water buffalo and transplanting and grinding rice.
Boat Trips to Mekong Delta (Luxury Vietnam River Cruise)
The rides in basket boats allow you to get close to the different handicrafts such as grasshoppers, rings, hats, flowers, and, coconut leaf bracelets. When in the south, in Ho Chi Minh City precisely, you can enjoy a unique boat pass! If you travel from there to the Mekong Delta, where the floating market brings lots of entertainment every day, you can alternate between a rowing boat in the channels and boat to the island of Tan Phong.
Have you taken notes on everything? Do not miss out on the extensive catalog of activities Vietnam has to offer and contact us to help you plan your trip to Vietnam. We are from here, and we want to introduce you to our beautiful country.
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