The Best Organized Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam

Which Tour Companies Offer Outdoor and Nature Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer outdoor and nature tours in Vietnam. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Realistic Asia

Realistic Asia is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 6 countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. Certain tours offer the flexibility to be adapted to your unique needs. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as snorkelling, diving, parasailing, and jetskiing.

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Old Quarter Travel

Old Quarter Travel is a smaller tour company that focuses on Vietnam and Cambodia. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Vietnam Tour Fun

Vietnam Tour Fun is a smaller international tour company with tours to 4 countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. Traveling with Vietnam Tour Fun provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 15 people. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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PrestiGo Asia

PrestiGo Asia is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 5 countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Outdoor Destinations in Vietnam

Wondering where outdoor tours visit in Vietnam? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and it offers a unique glimpse into the northern Vietnamese culture. The city is filled with interesting architecture, local foods, and bustling street markets. At the heart of the city's energy is the Old Quarter, which is where you'll find backpackers, locals, and tourists all intermingling.

Sapa

Sapa is the most well known town in the Hoàng Liên Son Mountains of Vietnam. It can be reached by an overnight train from Hanoi and it makes a great base for trekking through the mountains and exploring the beautiful villages of the area. The mountains and villages are surrounded by scenic rice paddies and there are often weekly markets. The local villages include populations from the Hmong, Tay and Dao people.

Halong Bay

Hạlong Bay is often visiting as a side trip from Hanoi. It's a world-class destination that is regularly recognized for its spectacular beauty. The limestone karsts make for a dramatic setting, that most visitors explore as part of an overnight boat tour. Most trips including hiking, kayaking, and some time at the beach.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a mix of old and new, modern and historic, and it fills your senses with colors, sounds, scents, and tastes. The city has many museums that reflect the country's war torn past, but there are also peaceful parks and beautiful art. The food scene is second-to-none and the people are friendly and welcoming.

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Other popular destinations for outdoor tours through Vietnam include Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Cu Chi, Ha Giang, and Cat Ba.

Outdoor and Nature Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Before deciding to book a tour or handle the planning yourself, it's important to consider the aspects of each travel style.

Organized Tours

Independent Travel

Which is cheaper?

Are guided outdoor and nature tours more expensive than independent travel? It depends. Tours typically bundle accommodations, transportation, meals, tickets, guides, and activities into one price, while independent travel requires paying for these elements separately. To understand the cost difference, compare the total price of a tour with the estimated cost of handling all arrangements yourself. Personal preferences, like staying in budget accommodations or dining at upscale restaurants, could tip the balance either way. Always check what's covered in the tour to make an informed comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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