7 adventurous experiences not to be missed in Vietnam

Waterfall crossing in Da Lat, diving in Nha Trang or rock climbing in Lang Son are adventurous experiences that British magazines suggest tourists should try when coming to Vietnam.

7 adventurous destinations in Vietnam were introduced by British magazine Wanderlust on April 9. According to the magazine, Vietnam still has many experiences that are enough to make your heart beat faster or at least make you step out of your comfort zone.

Explore caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh

Quang Binh is known as the "cave kingdom" of Vietnam with tens of thousands of large and small caves. The most prominent is Son Doong Cave, a natural wonder with the world's largest cave dome, discovered in 2009. The Phong Nha cave system stretches nearly 45 km, including dry cave branches, water caves, multi-shaped stalactites and underground rivers.

Visitors can choose simple boat tours or multi-day adventure trips that include mountain climbing, cave swimming, and sleeping in the cave. In addition, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is also home to more than 150 species of animals and 300 species of birds, some of which were just discovered in 2024.

December to March is the best time to travel here. Photo: Hoang Tao

Trekking to see terraced fields in Sapa, Lao Cai

Sapa is a prominent trekking destination in the Northwest region, with its wild landscape. Some of the prominent destinations here include Fansipan peak, Muong Hoa valley, terraced fields and villages of the H'Mong, Dao, Tay people distributed around the mountainside. Visitors can choose to take a short half-day walk or trek for many days through villages such as Lao Chai - Ta Van - Ban Ho.

If you are not strong enough to climb Fansipan by road, visitors can experience the cable car to admire the scenery from a height of more than 3,100 m.

The best time to travel to Sapa is from October to April. Photo: Nguyen Van Ngo

Scuba diving to see coral in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa

Vietnam has a rich marine ecosystem with many coral diving spots stretching from north to south. Among them, Nha Trang is considered an ideal destination for scuba diving thanks to its favorable natural conditions and developed tourism infrastructure. Hon Mun Marine Reserve is famous for its colorful corals and tropical marine life, suitable for beginners.

For experienced divers, the Hon Rom dive site with its higher depths and difficulty is a challenging experience. Diving centers in the city offer package tours, including training and equipment.

The best time to dive in Nha Trang is from February to October. Photo: Bui Toan

Canyoning and mountain climbing in Da Lat, Lam Dong

Dalat is not only famous for its cool air, but also for its gentle adventure sports such as canyoning with a safety rope at Datanla waterfall. Visitors will learn rope swinging techniques, climbing down wet cliffs, swimming through cold streams and water sliding.

In addition to canyoning, Da Lat also offers cycling tours through pine forests, kayaking at Tuyen Lam Lake, climbing Langbiang Peak or camping by the stream.

The best time to experience Da Lat is from November to June. Photo: Thanh Hang

Kayaking in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh

Besides cruising on Ha Long Bay, visitors who like physical activities can choose tours such as kayaking through limestone caves, cycling to explore fishing villages. Caves such as Sung Sot Cave and Trinh Nu Cave have lighting systems to help visitors move and visit easily.

The best time to travel to Ha Long is from September to November and from March to May. Photo: Giang Huy

Skateboarding, sandboarding in Mui Ne, Binh Thuan

Mui Ne, Phan Thiet is famous for its giant sand dunes, where visitors can experience sandboarding like in the Sahara desert. One of the outstanding activities is kite surfing - a sport that uses wind power to pull a skateboard across the sea. The strongest wind season is from November to March, ideal for those who have experience in kite surfing.

In Mui Ne, there are many surfing schools and equipment rental services by the hour or day. Photo: Viet Quoc

Rock climbing in Huu Lung, Lang Son

Nestled among the limestone valleys of the north, Yen Thinh (Huu Lung) is a new destination for the international climbing community. There are more than 180 exploited climbing routes with many levels, from easy to advanced, including vertical climbing, three-dimensional climbing, and cave climbing.

Although there are not many climbing services and accommodations in the area, this place still attracts experts thanks to the safe steel anchor system. Visitors should bring an 80m rope and at least 16 climbing carabiners.

The best time to climb rocks in Huu Lung is from December to February. Photo: Bui Vinh Thuan

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