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What to pack for hiking the mountains of North Vietnam

Don't overpack for the northern highlands. Focus on modular layers and high-traction footwear to handle the region's unpredictable weather and steep terrain.

Jun 20, 20263 min readnorth

Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.

Destinations

Hang Mua: The 500-Step Climb Above Tam Coc Worth Every Breath

Hang Mua's karst-summit stairway above Tam Coc delivers some of the north's best rice-field panoramas — if you time it right and start before the tour groups arrive.

Jun 19, 20265 min readnorth

The majestic entrance of Minh Mang Tomb framed by bare trees in Hue, Vietnam.

Itineraries

A Day Trip to Bach Ma National Park from Hue

Escape the humidity of the city for a day in the clouds. Here is how to navigate the trails and waterfalls of Bach Ma National Park on a day trip from Hue.

Jun 18, 20263 min readcentral

Breathtaking misty mountain panorama from Hà Giang, Vietnam.

Destinations

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark: Five Stops Beyond the Main Loop

Ha Giang's geopark is bigger than the famous loop suggests. These five stops — cave, pass, ghost town, valley, gorge — reward anyone willing to go slower.

Jun 18, 20263 min readnorth

A picturesque view of fishing boats nestled among lush green hills in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Destinations

Cat Ba National Park: Trekking for Langurs and Bay Views Worth the Climb

Cat Ba National Park holds one of the world's rarest primates and a summit hike that opens onto Ha Long Bay. Here's how to do both properly.

Jun 16, 20265 min readnorth

Itineraries

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Two nights, one island, and enough kayaking, hiking, and seafood to justify the Monday commute back. Here's how to run the Cat Ba weekend properly.

Jun 16, 20264 min readnorth

Artisans crafting incense sticks outdoors at a Vietnamese workshop.

Travel Tips

Best Month for Trekking Sapa: Fog, Heat, and When to Actually Go

Sapa rewards the well-timed visitor and punishes everyone else. Here is when the trails are genuinely good, and when to stay home.

Jun 15, 20264 min readnorth

Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.

Itineraries

7 Days in Ninh Binh: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

Skip the standard day trip. Spend a full week hiking, kayaking, and cycling through the dramatic karst landscapes, hidden caves, and national parks of Ninh Binh.

Jun 11, 20266 min readnorth

Cityscape of Da Nang, Vietnam with buildings, ocean, and lush mountains.

Itineraries

3 Days in Da Nang: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

Skip the resort lounges. This active 3-day Da Nang itinerary takes you climbing inside limestone caves, motorbiking coastal passes, and hiking to hidden coves.

Jun 6, 20265 min readcentral

Travel Tips

What to pack for hiking the mountains of North Vietnam

Don't overpack for the northern highlands. Focus on modular layers and high-traction footwear to handle the region's unpredictable weather and steep terrain.

Jun 20, 20263 min readnorth

Destinations

Hang Mua: The 500-Step Climb Above Tam Coc Worth Every Breath

Hang Mua's karst-summit stairway above Tam Coc delivers some of the north's best rice-field panoramas — if you time it right and start before the tour groups arrive.

Jun 19, 20265 min readnorth

Itineraries

A Day Trip to Bach Ma National Park from Hue

Escape the humidity of the city for a day in the clouds. Here is how to navigate the trails and waterfalls of Bach Ma National Park on a day trip from Hue.

Jun 18, 20263 min readcentral

Destinations

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark: Five Stops Beyond the Main Loop

Ha Giang's geopark is bigger than the famous loop suggests. These five stops — cave, pass, ghost town, valley, gorge — reward anyone willing to go slower.

Jun 18, 20263 min readnorth

Destinations

Cat Ba National Park: Trekking for Langurs and Bay Views Worth the Climb

Cat Ba National Park holds one of the world's rarest primates and a summit hike that opens onto Ha Long Bay. Here's how to do both properly.

Jun 16, 20265 min readnorth

Itineraries

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Two nights, one island, and enough kayaking, hiking, and seafood to justify the Monday commute back. Here's how to run the Cat Ba weekend properly.

Jun 16, 20264 min readnorth

Travel Tips

Best Month for Trekking Sapa: Fog, Heat, and When to Actually Go

Sapa rewards the well-timed visitor and punishes everyone else. Here is when the trails are genuinely good, and when to stay home.

Jun 15, 20264 min readnorth

Itineraries

7 Days in Ninh Binh: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

Skip the standard day trip. Spend a full week hiking, kayaking, and cycling through the dramatic karst landscapes, hidden caves, and national parks of Ninh Binh.

Jun 11, 20266 min readnorth

Itineraries

3 Days in Da Nang: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

Skip the resort lounges. This active 3-day Da Nang itinerary takes you climbing inside limestone caves, motorbiking coastal passes, and hiking to hidden coves.

Jun 6, 20265 min readcentral

#Hiking

What to pack for hiking the mountains of North Vietnam

Hang Mua: The 500-Step Climb Above Tam Coc Worth Every Breath

A Day Trip to Bach Ma National Park from Hue

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark: Five Stops Beyond the Main Loop

Cat Ba National Park: Trekking for Langurs and Bay Views Worth the Climb

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Best Month for Trekking Sapa: Fog, Heat, and When to Actually Go

7 Days in Ninh Binh: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

3 Days in Da Nang: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

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#Hiking

What to pack for hiking the mountains of North Vietnam

Hang Mua: The 500-Step Climb Above Tam Coc Worth Every Breath

A Day Trip to Bach Ma National Park from Hue

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark: Five Stops Beyond the Main Loop

Cat Ba National Park: Trekking for Langurs and Bay Views Worth the Climb

Cat Ba Weekend: The Compressed Island Escape from Hanoi

Best Month for Trekking Sapa: Fog, Heat, and When to Actually Go

7 Days in Ninh Binh: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

3 Days in Da Nang: An Active Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

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#Hiking

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Going to Vietnam?Eat and travel smarter.

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.