Vietnam among TripAdvisor’s 10 best destinations for Bucket List holidays

Vietnam has been ranked third among the top 10 destinations for Bucket List holidays, according to a list released by TripAdvisor.

Hanoi food is one of the best experiences you should try when visit to Vietnam.

The list is based on the combined average destination ratings and reviews for bookable experiences on TripAdvisor.

According to TripAdvisor, Vietnam deserves to be ranked third among the 10 best destinations for Bucket List holidays as the Southeast Asian country is known for its bustling cities, delicious food and beautiful coastline.

It advises travelers spend a half-day for Hanoi food tour, or enjoy a full-day Mekong Delta bike tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and evening Hoi An food tour by bike.

Data revealed Costa Rica - known for rainforests, volcanos, beaches and surfing - is the world’s best destination for travel experiences.

The rugged, rainforested Central American country is also great for nature lovers. Made up of protected jungle, the lush, tropical country is teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys, crocodiles, ocelots, sloths and quetzal birds.

New Zealand, famed for its adventure tourism, ranked second among the best countries.

The country, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, offers a vast range of activities from bungee jumping, to kayak tours and tandem parasail flights.

Third place went to Vietnam for its bustling cities, delicious food and beautiful coastline.

Closer to home, Ireland and Scotland came in fourth and fifth place respectively.

While Ireland offers scenic hiking tours and whiskey tasting, Scotland’s boasts experiences like the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Tour and a four-day tour of the West Highlands and Isle of Skye.

Here are the top 10 destinations and the most popular activities in each:

1. Costa Rica

White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal

Small-Group Guided Sloth Seeing Tour in La Fortuna

Private Monteverde Cloud Forest Walk

2. New Zealand

Auckland Insider Tour: Food Tour with Local Expert

Tandem Parasail Flight over the Bay of Islands

Half-Day Kayak to the Maori Carvings from Taupo

3.Vietnam

Half-Day Hanoi Food Tour

Full-Day Mekong Delta Bike Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Evening Hoi An Food Tour by Bike

4. Ireland

Whiskey Tasting Tour of Dublin

1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

Howth Peninsula Hiking Tour

5. Scotland

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Tour

4-Day Tour of the West Highlands and Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh 2-Hour Guided Tour

6. Australia

Ayers Rock (Uluru) Sunrise and Segway

Full-Day Maria Island Scenic Cruise Including Buffet Lunch and Guided Walk

Full-Day Small-Group Margaret River Wine and Food Tasting Tour

7. Portugal

Secrets of Sintra and Cascais Private Tour

3-Hour Madeira Scenic Island Tour by Motorcycle Sidecar

Lisbon Go 7 Hills Electric Bike Tour

8. Mexico

Private Customizable Sailing Tour in Cancun

Private Los 7 Cenotes with Lunch and Bike Ride from Merida

Puerto Vallarta Adventure Tour: Ziplining, Rappelling and Tequila Tasting

9. United States

Kona Wild Dolphin and Reef Snorkeling Excursion

Anchorage Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings

Ocean Kayak Tours

10. Iceland

White Water Rafting Day Trip from Hafgrímsstaðir: Grade 4 Rafting on the East Glacial River

Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour from Husavik

Golden Circle Afternoon and Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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