Four adventurous travel experiences in Vietnam
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Paragliding
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The visitor is often accompanied by a guide to ensure safety. For those who have a certificate, they can fly alone. To achieve the certificate, tourists have to take a ten-session course with tuition of 4-7 million VND (US$ 173.5- US$ 303.6), Zing News reported.
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The places for paragliding are mountains or beaches where offer tourists a chance to contemplating scenery while paragliding.
It’s noted that flyers need to obey the guide’s instructions. At beaches, tourists can also enjoy the canoe parachute, but, it’s not as challenging and interesting as paragliding.
Price: 1-2 million VND (US$ 43.3- US$ 86.7)
Locations: Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai), Langbiang (Lam Dong), Son Tra Peninsula (Da Nang), Bai Nha mountain (Hoa Binh).
Exploring Son Doong Cave
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To be eligible for exploring Son Doong Cave, tourists need to register in advance and wait for approval. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of foreign visitors has decreased, hence, Vietnamese ones will have more chances to experience it.
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This is a strenuous and challenging expedition; therefore, it requires explorers with good health and stamina. You must traverse craggy mountains, deep rivers, dense forests, etc. Nevertheless, you will be surely offset by the majestic and magnificent beauty of the cave.
Price: 3.000 USD/ person
Location: Son Doong Cave
Zipline
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Many tourist sites in Vietnam have offered zipline tours. Each place will bring visitors distinctive feelings. For instance, in Datanla Waterfall Area (Da Lat), tourists will take zipline through green pine forests; in Phong Nha Ke Bang, participants can admire the mountain; Madagui National Forest (Da Lat) gives tourists a thrill while ziplining through crocodile lakes.
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This adventurous game wins the hearts of many people especially youngsters.
Price: 250000 VND (US$ 10.8)
Locations: Da Lat (Lam Dong), Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh), Hoa Phu Thanh (Da Nang).
Scuba diving
Compared to snorkeling, scuba diving offers a more authentic and adventurous experience. You can freely immerse in the cool seawater and view the colorful coral reefs. A guide will accompany you to ensure safety.
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Without a certificate of professional diving, visitors are only allowed to dive for 30 minutes at a depth of about 5 m. Thus, these tours are often combined with snorkeling. Although the price is more expensive, you can experience both types of diving at the same time.
Price: 960000 VND/person (US$ 41.6)
Locations: Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa).
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