Vietnam top ten places to hike

Hikeking and Hiking in Vietnam is one of the prime attractions for those looking for active adventure holidays in Vietnam. Apart from the sheer thrill factor of exploring the many untouched territories and marveling at the wonderful beauty herein, these Vietnam hikes will also familiarize you with the indigenous flora and fauna of the country. Here is our guide to the top 10 destinations for hikeking and hiking in Vietnam:

Hike Sapa Vietnam:

Sapa is one of the most enchanting of the Vietnam popular destinations. It is situated among the greenery of the high Tonkinese Alps. The mountain terrain with magnificent scenery and rich nature, cool climate and colorful cultures of the ethnic minority peoples make Sapa and surrounding area a superb place for hikeking.

Hike Pu Luong Nature Reserve:

Pu Luong in Thai language is the word for mountain and Pù Luông is not only the highest mountain of this Nature Reserve, but of the entire province Thanh Hoa. A place of outstanding beauty, blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and romantic villages nestled in the landscape.

Hike Mai Chau valley:

Located just about 130 km far from Ha Noi, Mai Chau is a favorite destination of many tourists.

Hike Cao Bang:

Located in the northern of Viet Bac region, where the first of country, Cao Bang is blessed the tourism potential richness such as spread superb mountains, forests, rivers, streams and many wild and raw natural features.

Hike Ha Giang:

Ha Giang has many of village where is quite wild and keeping almost intact cultures has not been through away by trade storm such as Tay people Tha, Tien Thang mountain village about 5 km far from Ha Giang city, LoLo people Sang Pang A mountain village in Meo Vac town…Foreign tourists especially like nature beautiful sceneries in Xin Man district and interesting natural forests which has many kinds of valuable woods.

Hike Cat Ba National Park:

Cat Ba National park is converged by forest and sea. Forest and sea are combined together to make the unique beauty.

Hike Ba Be National Park:

Ba Be is Vietnam largest natural lake and is now the centerpiece of an extensive National Park. The park and the surrounding area is limestone country, so lakes, waterfalls, caves and unusual rock formations abound. The whole area is richly forested and home to many ethnic minority communities.

Hike Cuc Phuong National Park:

Typically tropical with an area of 7 hectare. This is a forest of limestone mountainous region with a lot of caves. There are also relics of approving that people had used from 12.500 years ago.

Hike Nam Cat Tien National Park:

Cat Tien National Park is a national forest which located in three provinces Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Thuan, has many rich and attractive botanic and animals, is protected by the most strict methods.NCT has many kinds of millions years trees with more than 30m diameter. Stream, waterfall and mountain system is very gigantic and attracting…

Hike Kon Tum and Vietnam central highland:

Arriving Kon Tum, we can visit a lot of Central highland mountain and forest beautiful sceneries such as Ngoc Linh mountain, Chu Mon Ray, Sa Thay wild forest, Dak Tre tourism region in Kon Plong district, hot water stream Dak To.

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Vietnam Hiking Mountains

Vietnam Hiking Mountains is a list of mountains where trekking hiking is available in Vietnam. The most popular mountain for challenging trekking hiking in Vietnam is the Fansipan mountain.

The Fansipan mountain is high over three thousands meters above sea level. Climbing Fansipan  is not an easy trek. The trails are steep and the weather conditions extremely variable.
Hiking Fansipan can be arranged in two days, three days or four days depending on your tour frame and health conditions.

There are also other mountains where you can go hiking in northern Vietnam such as Mai Chau, Cao Bang and Ha Giang. The mountains in these areas are lower than Fansipan. But force and strength will also be required to climb over these mountains.

Hiking in the Vietnam Mountains are advised to do in the dry season starting from October until April the following year. During this period, the weather is cool with little rains.
In summer time, the rains are more frequent with big rains. Hiking in the Vietnam mountain offer a great experience. The hiking trails are small and off-the-beaten path. You will need to hire a local tour guide and a porter to make sure that you will not get not in the jungle.

Vietnam Hiking guide

Vietnam hiking guide is a travel guide that includes lots of useful travel information, travel tips for you to plan a hiking tour in Vietnam. The most frequent questions you may have when you book a trekking hiking tour to Vietnam are the weather, how long is enough, which places for hiking…
We will give you all the answers to these questions.

The weather:
The best time to arrange a hiking trip to Vietnam is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. During this period, the weather is dry, cool with little rain. Even during this period, you can also book you hiking tour to the best time falling into early October and late April, early May. Therefore the weather changes from year to year, we have no guarantee of the best weather.
How long is enough?

The shortest Vietnam hiking trip is half day hiking and the longest hiking trip is the 14-day hiking trips. Based on your travel dates, we will suggest the suitable hiking trips.
Which places are good for hiking?

There are many good places for hiking in Vietnam. You can hike in the north, then center or the south of Vietnam. In the north, you can hike in Mai Chau, Cuc Phuong National park, Ba Be national park, Pu Luong nature reserve, Cat Ba island, Sapa, Cao Bang and Ha Giang. In the centre, Bach Ma is a good place for hiking. In the south, Cat Tien national park is the only good place for jungle trek.

Vietnam Hiking Camping

Vietnam Hiking Camping is a collection of places where hiking and camping are available when you do a trekking tour in Vietnam.

The most popular places for camping are Vietnam national parks such as Cuc Phuong national park, Ba Be National park, Bac Ma national park. Therefore, it is not true that hiking is always available in any Vietnam National park.

Camping is also required when hiking or trekking several days in the jungle or through hill tribe villages. Many long trek tours in Sapa, Bac Ha and Ha giang areas need are arranged in combination with camping in tent.

Camping is also necessary for hiking Fansipan, in northern Vietnam.
When you book a hiking tour with your travel agents, they will let you know the places where camping will be arranged. Tents and camping equipments are in general provided by the local travel agent. The local travel agent (tour operators) usually have some porters when they arrange a hiking camping tour. The porters will have the responsibility of camping and bringing food, water before guest’s arrival.

Vietnam hiking camping should not be arranged in the rainy season. During this period, there is big rain. The weather is humid. This is not a ideal time for making a hiking camping in Vietnam.
The most important thing that you need to prepare before your departure is the food and medical kit. The places where hiking camping are available are usually far from the civilization. It will not be easy to find something that you forget to bring from home.
If you have any idea, please share with us. Happy camping!

Vietnam Hiking Backpack

Vietnam offers a wide selection of places where you trekking, hiking can be arranged. One of the most important thing that should be made prior to anyone's hiking trip is to pack the lugguage. What to pack and how to backpack are the most frequent questions you may have when you book a trekking hiking tour abroad. Here are some important things you can consider when backpacking for a hiking trip.

1. Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses: Higher altitudes can produce severe sunburns, even with cloud cover and temperatures in the 50s. Sunscreen, balm, and sunglasses are some of the most important things to pack.
2. Moisturizer: Higher altitudes bring very dry air. Bring along a favorite moisturizer and use it liberally. Protecting your skin will keep you feeling and looking young.

 3. Layers of clothes: Temperatures can drop 40-50 degrees from day to night at higher elevations. Even during the day, weather can change dramatically in a matter of minutes. Bring a sweater, jacket, and clothes made of wicking materials. Be prepared to take layers on and off to stay comfortable and dry.
4. Rain jacket: Afternoon thunderstorms are a daily occurrence in many mountain areas. 

5. Water bottle: When you’re active and at altitude, it’s easy to become dehydrated and not know it.  Fill your bottle with water on your way to the hills - in the car, train, bus, or plane - and keep drinking throughout your trip. Plenty of water also helps to prevent headaches often associated with visits to high altitude.
6. Toys, books, and games: If you’re traveling with the family, be sure to bring something to entertain the kids. Don’t forget books or games for the adults. Even the most energetic may have some “quiet” time.

Vietnam Hiking Adventure

Vietnam offers a wide selection of outdoor adventure activities including jungle trekking, mountain hiking, countryside cycle, scuba diving, snorkeling, motorcycle touring, rock climbing and more.
Hiking adventure is one of the most popular adventure activities. Hiking adventure can be available in all the three regions of Vietnam – the North, the Center and the South.

If you look for a hiking adventure, then the North Vietnam will be the first choice. Since there are lots of beautiful places in North Vietnam where you can go hiking. Short hiking tours and long hiking tours are both available.

 Vietnam hiking adventure should be arranged during the winter season where the weather is cool with little rain.

If you travel with kids or if you like only fun hiking adventure, then choose a half day hiking or one-day hiking in Mai Chau or Sapa or Bac Ha, in northern Vietnam. Longer hiking trips in mountainous areas are more difficult and sometimes require training before departure.

Lotussia Travel offers not only hiking adventure in Vietnam but also other outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing or motorcycle touring making your trip more active. You will have more possibilities and opportunities to experience Vietnam.

Trek Vietnam cheap

Trekking hiking tours may not be the cheapest tours are provided in Vietnam. The fact is that most of the trek tours are arranged in Vietnam mountainous and remote areas where routes are difficultly accessible. Open bus and public shuttle bus are not frequent. You should book a private transfer to go to the trekking destination.

Vietnam trekking and hiking tours are not provided in the town where travelers can be easily familiar with local customs and tradtions. People used to not speak foreign languages. A guided tour is highly recommended for anyone who would like to have a trek tour in Vietnam.

Trek Vietnam cheap is not a collection of cheap trekking hiking tours in Vietnam. But we will show you how you can book a trek at the lowest cost. If you would like to have a cheap trek tour, you should plan the tour as soon as possible. Most of Airlines companies offer cheap airfares for early bookings.

Stay in cheap hotels and hostles. Do some researches and ask your friends, your colleagues for advices, those who already traveled to the destinations you plan to go. You will find how to find a cheap hotel but clean and centrally located. Do not hesitate to contact your local tour operator for advices and recommendations. They may have the lower price.

Most of people think that if they don’t book the local tour guide, they can have a cheaper tour. That is not always true when you do a trekking hiking tour in Vietnam. Because the local guide comes from the region. He/she know very well all the local customs and traditions. They also know where you can eat cheap.