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Planning Vietnam this year?
For first-time travellers to Vietnam, there’s more to explore than the regular tourist spots.
The country offers offbeat adventures that give a deeper look into its landscapes and local life — and all without stretching your budget.
Discover the quiet charm of Mai Chau and Pu Luong
Just a few hours from Hanoi, these rural regions offer a peaceful escape from city crowds.
Surrounded by rice paddies and forested hills, they’re ideal for slow-paced travel. Staying in a traditional stilt house or walking through the green valley gives visitors a taste of everyday life in the Vietnamese countryside.
Take the scenic Ha Giang motorcycle route
Far up north, Ha Giang offers one of Vietnam’s most rugged and beautiful road trips.
Travelling this loop by motorcycle takes visitors through narrow mountain passes, limestone peaks, and remote hill villages.
While the roads require careful driving, the route offers some of the most untouched views in the country.
Learn to cook local dishes
Joining a cooking class is a great way to engage with Vietnamese culture.
Many classes start at a local market, where participants pick out fresh ingredients before learning how to prepare traditional dishes like phở or rice pancakes.
These experiences often include shared meals, offering a relaxed setting to meet locals and other travellers.
Experience the waterways of the Mekong Delta
Located in southern Vietnam, the Mekong Delta region is known for its slow pace and river-based life.
Travellers can visit floating markets, enjoy boat rides through narrow canals, or stay in family-run lodges along the riverbanks.
The region’s natural beauty and community life offer a contrast to Vietnam’s cities.
Explore lesser-known caves in Phong Nha
Beyond the well-known Sơn Đoòng Cave, the Phong Nha region is home to a network of dramatic limestone caves and underground rivers.
Sites like Paradise Cave and Dark Cave are more accessible but still give a sense of natural wonder.
Guided tours take visitors deep into these caves, some of which include river swims and jungle treks.
