Ta Nang – Phan Dung (Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan)
Ta Nang Phan Dung is the most beautiful trekking route in Vietnam, and the main ultimate goal for trekkers in Vietnam. The trail goes through the forested areas of 3 provinces: Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.
With nearly 60 km in distance, you will be challenged by many forms of terrain such as streams, hills and forests in 3 days and 2 nights. Through it, you will be surprised by the astonishing and picturesque natural views of green fields, pine forests, and the hills which are surrounded by the fog and clouds.
How to get there?
You should take the bus (Phuong Trang or Thanh Buoi) to Lam Dong and ask that they drop you at Ta Hine t-section. From there, you take a motorbike (xe om) to Da Loan market and go further to the starting point, which is about 18km away from Da Loan market.
Fansipan (Sapa)
Fansipan, as called “Indochina roof” due to the height of 3,143 meters. Among destinations for best trekking in Vietnam, Sapa is undoubtedly the ideal one. Here, you can find a huge network of trails with the same features.
There are 3 different routes leading to the top, which are each suitable for different levels of physical capability and trekking experience. The easiest route is Tram Ton, which allows you to reach the mount and return on the same trail. Another route which also departs from Tram Ton, but returns over Muong Hoa valley and Cat Cat stream, the total length is approximately 20km. The hardest and most dangerous trail, which is only recommended for professional trekkers who are fully equipped, is the one that starts from Doc Mit (Binh Lu ward) to the top of Fansipan.
How to get there?
The most convenient means of transportation to go from Hanoi to Lao Cai is taking a train. You will depart from Hanoi railway station, which offers daily trains to Lao Cai. A train usually lasts from 7 to 8 hours, so you should be departing at night to reach Lao Cat at day time.
From Lao Cai railway station, you can either take a bus or “xe om” (motorbike service) to Sapa town.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa)
If you want to hike in quiet rural scenery, Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a good choice. This site contains two parallel mountain ranges and the valley in between. In this way, it will offer tourists a beautiful view of rice terraces, limestone hills, and biodiverse forests. It is also a most appealing destination for an overnight hiking tour.
Pu Luong is truly a picturesque trekking route. Pu Luong top is a wonderful place to give you a view of the whole downward valley and surrounding areas.
How to get there?
From Hanoi, take a bus to Thanh Hoa city. Just go to the My Dinh or Luong Yen bus station and ask for the schedule. From Thanh Hoa, go upward following the North direction or where Ho Chi Minh pathway leads you to. You shall reach the 15C road of Cang Nang town, go further 10km to the foot of Pu mountain.
Nam Cat Tien (Dong Nai)
With curvy pathways and a great ecosystem, Nam Cat Tien national park is one of the most ideal trekking places in the South of Vietnam. The trail is about 15km long and quite flat.
Besides primitive forests, which is the most popular terrain you can find in the trekking places, you may have chances to see rare and precious animals such as rhino, crocodile, peacock or flamingo. There are still more surprises for your exploration as you excuse further into the forest, but a few of the things listed above are legit enough for any trekkers to head to Nam Cat Tien without a second thought.
How to get there?
There are several bus options in order to reach Nam Cat Tien. However, Kim is one of a few bus companies which makes the route bringing you straight to Nam Cat Tien from Ho Chi Minh city.