Vietnam

Top 10 Adventure Activities in Vietnam 2024

Written By: LAIBA ARIF

Are you looking forward to adventure activities? A vacation in Vietnam offers infinite possibilities for adventure junkie to live their dreams. A white-water rafting adventure, a scuba diving delight, or a rock climbing challenge- step into this land of amazing opportunities. Here is a glimpse of the top 10 adventure activities in Vietnam 2024.

1. Trekking in Sapa’s Terraced Landscapes

 

Its terraced rice paddies and rough terrain make Sapa a trekker’s delight. Muong Hoa Valley can be visited, and Fansipan Mountain has ethnic minorities with which to get acquainted. 

Where: Sapa, Lao Cai Province

Highlights:

  • Crossing paddy fields and small villages such as the Cat Cat and Ta Van.
  • Learn more about Hmong and Dao ethnic people and explore their cultural diversity.
  • From Fansipan or “The Roof of Indochina”, visitors can see incredible sights.

2. Kayaking in Ha Long Bay

 

Sailing in the green waters of Ha Long Bay is really breathtaking. Experience a boat ride through caves, lagoons, and fisheries built on stilts over water throughout the numerous karst peaks.

Highlights:

  • Visit the Luon Cave and Ba Ham Lake by kayaking.
  • Enjoy kayaking.
  • There are certain types of animals you can only spot in and around waters near this area.

3. Tambling in Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park

An absolute paradise for cavers, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is also home to the world’s largest cave, the Son Doong. The park also has other nice natural caves, including Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Caves.

Where: Quang Binh Province

Highlights:

  • Take a deep look into the Son Doong, which is one of the largest caves with the complete biosphere beneath the earth.
  • Enjoy rock climbing down grottos and caverns. Walk across elevated mountain streams.

4. Sandboarding in Mui Ne

 

Mui Ne has many dunes and is the right place to practice sandboarding. Slide along the red and white slopes for a real desert-like experience.

Where: Mui Ne, Binh Thuan Province

Highlights:

  • The best sandboarding can be experienced at the White Sand Dunes.
  • It is also an ideal time to visit the Red Sand Dunes, which has a different view altogether.
  • To add to your adventure, it is recommended that you do sandboarding in conjunction with an ATV ride.

5. Rock Climbing in Cat Ba Island

 

Cat Ba island is actually famous among rock climbing adventurers. There are a number of climbing opportunities for climbers of all skill levels by the limestone cliffs.

Where: Cat Ba Island of Hai Phong Province

Highlights:

  • Climb the trail up Butterfly Valley and Lan Ha Bay.
  • Get to watch the beautiful sceneries of the ocean as you climb.
  • Rock climbing, kayaking and hiking are all done on the island.

6. Motorbiking the Ha Giang Loop

 

The Ha Giang Loop has one of the world’s most beautiful motorbike routes in terms of scenery. This adventure goes through most of the mountain passes and valleys and takes you to the remote traditional villages.

Where: Ha Giang Province

Highlights:

  • Tour Vietnam: driving through the mythical Ma Pi Leng Pass, called ‘Heaven’s Gate’.
  • The second idea is to visit the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
  • Meet the ethnic minority tribes and learn about their traditions.

7. Scuba Diving in Nha Trang

 

Swim in the pristine waters of Nha Trang to discover a colourful coral garden and lots of sea organisms. Both novice and experienced divers are sure to love the area.

Where: Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province

Highlights:

  • Some popular and famous dive sites include Hon Mun Marine Protected Area and Madonna Rock.
  • You can observe colourful fishes such as lionfish, clown fish and sea turtles.
  • Take a boat trip tendering with breathtaking views of the marvellous and beautiful Nha Trang Bay.

8. White Water Rafting in Dalat

 

It is the adventure capital of Vietnam, and a host of rivers here offer the best places for white-water rafting. The rapids vary from class II to class IV, depending on the water level, which makes the river good for the outrageously adventurous.

Where: Dalat, Lam Dong Province

Highlights:

  • Navigate through some rapids on the Perfume River.
  • Combine rafting with touring so you have something to look forward to all day.
  • An excellent opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery combined with pine forests and waterfalls.

9. Ziplining in Phong Nha