You love kayaking, don’t you? And now it is right time for doing some research on this activity in Vietnam. Let’s take a glance at the following suggested places where you may bring back a range of interesting experiences from a kayaking trip.
West Lake – Ho Tay (Hanoi)
To those who are seeking for the best places to go kayaking when they are travelling in Vietnam, West Lake should not be out of the list. The landscapes around the lake are so enthralling that a kayaking trip on the water will satisfy anyone no matter how difficult they are. Here, there are no many waves on the surface, so you will not find it hard to control the kayak even if you are a beginner.
Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh Province)
Listed in the world’s 25 leading places for kayaking, Ha Long Bay will not let you down at any cost. It is indeed amazing to navigate the kayak in a clever way whereby it takes you through narrow waterways to caves packed with sparkling stalactites and fishing villages. Not only that you will take a chance to witness the magnificent charming of blue sky emerging as the background of the scenery surrounding the bay. A rental kayak costs you VND 100,000 or 200,000/hour.
Phong Nha Cave (Quang Binh Province)
Phong Nha Cave is where adventurers like you can discover two routes for kayaking. The first one is that you will row the kayak through Son River – a tributary of Gianh River in Quang Binh Province. The other is to explore part of Phong Nha Cave – one of the largest wet caves in the world; it is endowed with a vast underground-river network and thousands of unique stalactites in various shapes. The rent for a kayak is about VND100,000/hour.
Perfume River – Huong River (Hue City)
If you take an opportunity to visit Hue City – the formal capital of Vietnam, look for some activity to admire the soft beauty of Perfume River; kayaking may be a good choice. Row the boat by yourself on the calm water, and you will soak up the peaceful atmosphere here and perceive the life of people at Dong Ba Market, Hen Island, and Ba Vinh Ancient town. How awesome it is!
Han River (Da Nang City)
Kayaking on Han River is a favorite program you ought to try when having a trip in Da Nang City. It is possible to say that this activity enables you to find out something more different about the middle city. If starting from Dragon Bridge, roaming down to the bridge crossing Han River, and turning back, you will be astonished by the twinkling landscapes of the city with the coming of night. Such light will make your kayaking trip more outstanding.
Tuyen Lam Lake (Da Lat City)
5 kilometers to the south of the center of Da Lat City, Tuyen Lam Lake is absolutely fantastic for a kayaking trip as you can go through picturesque scenes around. Try imagining how exciting it will be when you dip into the cool breeze from the nearby pine hill and maple forest while lying down on your kayak. Obviously, nobody can deny the poetic charm of Da Lat, but an experience with the kayak will be more different, unforgettable, and greater than everything you still think of a trip.
Ham Luong River (Ben Tre)
Ham Luong River, Ben Tre Province of the Mekong Delta is where you can kick back and soak up the serene ambiance. The most remarkable point of this area is that it’s labeled as the kingdom of coconuts, so it’s easy for you to find out enchanting and tranquil landscapes embellished by canopies of green coconut leaves. And indeed there is nothing more fantastic than kayaking on the calm river with the coconut trees at two sides, which makes the atmosphere more pleasant. If you are interested, a Mekong Delta adventure tour can offer such a kayaking experience.
