For a long time, Sapa has been a popular destination and a highlight for many travelers in Vietnam. Backpacking Vietnam is easy and safe. The rivers of the Mekong create a beautiful environment and you find marshes, rice fields, villages and floating markets along the Mekong. Alternatively, you can reach the place by bus or train and explore the area on your own.Are you worried that Sapa is a little too crowded and touristy for your taste? In addition, Vietnam is incredibly cheap to travel and for many people, the country is undoubtedly one of the favorite destinations in Asia. You can book tours to Sapa everywhere in Hanoi. I started my trip there from Ho Chi Minh city then took the flight to Hanoi Capital. I thought it was just OK even though yes, it’s pretty.
This can be done so online using the Vietnamese e-visa scheme or in person at a appropriate embassy or consulate. It was almost haunting in a way.Apart from that, Hanoi is known for its is shopping in both high end shops and excellent markets all around town, and its interesting mix of East and West as the French influence is also still present in the quaint tree-lined city streets and old buildings. Generally buses can be booked through your accommodation, often including pick up. Note, however, that these are not exactly comfortable and even if you get a “bed” promised, this is usually too small for taller people and the often ridiculous driving makes your night most likely not very peaceful. (The last quote we received from a travel agent in a Vietnam Expat Facebook group was $47 USD for a further 15 days. Often bus journeys will take place overnight on sleeper buses. Vietnam is a massive country. Visit the Hospital Cave, used by the Vietnamese in the American war. Today, it’s Instagram heaven for travellers to sip a latté by the river and a cheap place to get a tailor-made suit!If you’ve always wanted to try SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Hoi An is a great place to do it with the awesome Spend a night or two at the brand new first ever ‘backpacker resort’ of Head next to the town dubbed as the ‘Alps of Vietnam’, the old French colonial hill station of Dalat, now a popular place for outdoor adventures like rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking and canyoning. It is how I travelled the country when I visited.
It is also worth visiting the Hang Mua lookout point for a nice panorama.In addition to mountains and bays, Vietnam is also known for its incredible caves. Here you can enjoy the beautiful landscape with rice fields, caves and rivers, along which you can discover Tam Coc also by boat. A 30 day Vietnamese tourist visa should be acquired before you travel. Hoi An is arguably the most beautiful city in the country and is known as the “City of Lanterns”.
I’m happy to make more!I came here to look at the pictures and to see if you had the same itinerary as I did, haha. Unfortunately, I was a bit unlucky because the train routes were mostly booked out in advance for days and the remaining available classes had a price similar to domestic flights for longer journeys, which made the choice easy for me. Kite surfing is huge here and even if your just relaxing it can be fun to watch. Just two hours outside of Hanoi you’ll find yourself in the beautiful Ninh Binh Province. Pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which houses the embalmed body of the Father of the Nation, Ho Chi Minh and witness a fascinating slice of communist history. It’s a little slice of paradise.Not as many backpackers make it here, and that has made all the difference in a positive way. Be aware that some ATMs charge you a fee (about 5 €) for taking out money, while other ATMs offer free withdrawal for EU credit cards. They can also be looked into for some parts of the journey. You can explore the grounds and check out the features. coffee, which is either drunk black or with condensed milk. Like a cross between haunted house and a wizards mansion it’s an experience hard to describe in words!
In addition, Mui Ne is also perfect for water sports. They are run by hostels in the area and are very cheap. In addition, Hanoi is also a great base for other places and you should take the opportunity to explore Halong Bay for 2 days and to spend 2-3 days visiting the rice fields in Sapa. Backpacking 2 weeks in Vietnam Our Vietnam backpacking route runs from north to south. Vietnam is one of my favourite countries and I really recommend visiting it. Then the fishing village which is quite a spectacle of boats. Nightlife in Hanoi when backpacking Vietnam Backpacking Vietnam route and itinerary. It has so many places to hide this game can go on all evening! Its also home to floating villages, which aren’t allowed in Ha Long Bay.On Cát Bà Island island itself you can head inland to it’s national park. It’s a popular spot for kite …