Joanna James
If you visit the charming nation of Vietnam you will have the opportunity to engage in many thrilling adventures such as trekking, diving, experiencing national parks, rock climbing, zip-lining and more.
Visitors desiring to evade the urban environment and experience nature will find an array of enticing trekking opportunities. Many of the most frequented trekking routes are to be found in the environs of Sa Pa, a hilly region located in the country's northern area. The highest peak to be found in Vietnam as well as Indochina as a whole, Fansipan, has a height of 3144 m; you will have the opportunity to undertake a three-day climb to reach its peak which is an unforgettable experience. You can also trek in the Central Highlands which offers more adventures.
Although Vietnam is still not renowned for its diving opportunities, you will find plenty of attractive diving locations along the country's coasts. If you happen to be a diver with relatively little experience or desire to gain a diving certification, you should make your way to Nha Trang. Here, you will find outstanding dive sites such as Madonna Rock and Black Island. You can also try out the splendid dive locations at the Cham Islands as well as those at the archipelago of Con Dao.
Nature lovers will be in their element in Vietnam as the country features an array of appealing national parks. In fact, there are as many as 30 nature sanctuaries here that feature tropical rainforests, waterfalls, caves and an entrancing collection of wildlife including some endangered varieties. If you desire to experience such natural attractions, you could make your way to the national parks such as Bach Ma, Cat Tien or Cuc Phuong.
You will find that rock climbing happens to be another adventure sport that is gaining popularity in Vietnam. Some of the attractive rock-climbing sites to be found in the country would include those at Cat Ba Island, Da Lat and Ha Long Bay. Climbers with significant experience could try rock climbing at the Marble Mountains which are in proximity to the city of Da Nang. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit these mountains would be Citadines Blue Cove Danang where you could stay at a pleasingly located serviced apartment in Da Nang.
Another exciting outdoor activity gaining popularity in Vietnam would be zip-lining. The longest of the zip lines in the country would be the one at Quang Binh's, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park which extends over a total distance of 400 m. This zip line stretches over a river and extends in the direction of the Dark Cave. Adventure lovers will be enthralled by this unique and thrilling activity that they will have the opportunity to engage in during their visit to Vietnam.
Canyoning happens to be an adventure sport that is gaining the attention of outdoors enthusiasts. As its name suggests, canyoning involves making your way through rock-strewn canyons; for this purpose, the participants may need several skills such as trekking, rock climbing, scrambling and negotiating rivers. In Vietnam, you will have the opportunity to go canyoning at Da Lat, provided that you possess the necessary skills and fitness.
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