Vietnam is an exhilarating country to travel. Vibrant street life, exquisite food and epic landscapes await you here. A nation on the move, Vietnam balances cool urban culture with traditional values. In the cities, ancient pagodas squat just around the corner from sleek rooftop bars; and in the countryside, life still follows the rhythms of the rivers and the rice harvest. This contrast between old and new Vietnam is a big part of its appeal. Another great reason to visit Vietnam is its diverse natural beauty.

With Vietnam entering the peak tourism season, here are 10 ideal ways to explore its culture, cuisine and landscapes ranging from motorbike and jeep tours.

High in the north of Vietnam is a place where the road winds through jaw-dropping canyons and breathtaking mountain passes. The Ha Giang loop is a dream come true for adventures travellers craving the open road. Pack your gear, charge your batteries, and prepare for an adventure. This tour included:

– Explore the Dong Van Geopark with Vietnam’s most beautiful mountain passes.

– Travel through the most authentic ethnic minority villages.

– Enjoy the view of Lung Cu flag tower, the northernmost point of Ha Giang.

– Visit local markets.

Behold the rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi.

Phu Quoc’s warm, shallow and calm waters are just perfect for snorkeling. We offer daily diving and snorkeling to north and south Phu Quoc. Go underwater or stay at the surface to enjoy the island’s reef and marine life.

Phu Quoc Island boats stunning beaches with white smoot sand, romantic sunsets, tropical forests, wild jungle and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who are seeking for a getaway trip from busy life. It is also well-known as one of the best destinations for snorkeling and diving in Vietnam. Clear blue water and diversity of the sea world will surely satisfy diving enthusiasts and lovers. Let’s dive in it and explore!

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The journey 2 days 1 night Hang En Adventure brings customers to the fairyland in the Hollywood movie (Pan: The Neverland 2015), and where ABC News made the live broadcast for Good Morning America program. Hang En cave is part of the famous Son Doong expedition tour.

Hang En Cave is one of the largest caves in the world, located in the core zone of Quang Binh’s cave kingdom, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam. Trekking tours to discover En Cave with Oxalis Adventure will bring visitors to an exciting night’s camping inside a majestic cave which is 3 million years old.

The cave was discovered and reported in 1994. Impressive images of this Vietnam cave quickly became well-known and attracted attention all over the world. Hang En was praised by the world’s largest travel magazines such as National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, and Lonely Planet.

The Hang En discovery tour is also a part of the world-famous Son Doong Expedition. On the first night of the Son Doong tour, the cave camp will be set up inside Hang En. Domestic and international travelers have high praise for the Hang En trekking tour in Quang Binh

Vietnam is famous for its rich and diverse culture and unique traditional lifestyle. It houses many pristine beaches, vast spreads of rivers, magnificent Buddhist pagodas and cities bustling with locals and tourists. This Southeast Asian country also features spectacular towering mountains whose beauty is best experienced via paragliding. One of the most famous adventure sports here, paragliding in Vietnam offers splendid bird’s eye view of the picturesque landscapes.

The Hanoi jeep tour, offered by Hanoi Backstreet Tours, allows visitors to see a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital from a Soviet-era GAZ-69 jeep.

Tourists are picked up from their hotels if they stay in and around the old quarter.

They are taken to the Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) Temple, where sisters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi are worshipped. They were Vietnamese military leaders who ruled for three years after rebelling in 40 CE against the first Chinese overlords of Vietnam, and are regarded as national heroines.

They then pass through Hanoi Train Street, famous for its coffee shops situated within touching distance of railroad tracks. Though it was cordoned off last year for safety reasons, foreign tourists are ignoring the ban and flocking to it every day.

En route, visitors can admire Long Bien Bridge, have street food and drink at a rooftop bar.

Run by HCMC-based tour operator VeViet Travel, the four-hour private food tour on motorbikes takes visitors to explore the street food scene in the southern metropolis.

Visitors get to try some of the city’s popular street foods like bun bo Hue (Hue-style beef noodle soup), BBQ pork with rice noodles, banh mi, the delicious Vietnamese sandwich staple, sugarcane juice, grilled banana with coconut milk, banh xeo (Vietnamese crispy pancake), and sweet soup dessert.

For many, the seascape of Ha Long Bay is synonymous with Vietnam. Cruises sail emerald green waters among thousands of rugged islands and islets, stopping at spectacular caves through which visitors can wander, viewing impressive, centuries-old formations. Ha Long Bay’s mystical beauty has made it a bucket list attraction within the country, but it’s still possible to find secluded corners to call your own.

A one-day boat tour takes visitors into Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, famous heritage sites in the north famous for limestone karst mountains rising out of emerald waters. They will visit a fishing village, kayak through rock arches to explore lagoons and caves and stop at two beautiful beaches, including Ba Trai Dao.

Cai Rang Floating Market (or Cái Răng floating market) has been around for almost a century, making it one of the Mekong Delta’s oldest cultural spots. The Mekong delta floating market was initially created to meet the locals’ demand for trading and exchanging goods, when streets and vehicles were not yet developed. At present, the road traffic networks have been extensively advanced, but the floating market still remains and develops.

Cai Rang is becoming more and more alluring to travelers thanks to its huge spread of produce on sale from a fleet of brightly coloured boats. From early morning, traders gather to buy fresh vegetables and fruits, handicrafts, and daily essential household goods to resell elsewhere, creating a bustling and joyful atmosphere. The most crowded time is from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., when a great number of boats clog the waterway.

In Vietnamese folklore, there is a story in which the gods gifted rice to the people so they could live easily. However when carrying out the gods’ wishes, the messenger mistook a bag of grass for a bag of rice. Because of this, grass grows easily, while rice has to be tended with special care.

This and other legends show Vietnam’s unbreakable bond with rice, which is cultivated across the country. In the centre and south, rice is grown in paddies on flat plains; but in the north, rice is grown in spellbinding terraces that carve up the mountainsides.

A breathtaking experience awaits at the top of Mt. Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam. It used to take travellers two days of hard trekking to reach the summit. Now, you can reach the ‘Roof of Indochina’ in just 15 minutes. Jaw-dropping views of swirling clouds and forested slopes from the top of Fansipan make this adventure a must-do on any Sapa itinerary.

At 3,143 meters, Fansipan Mountain near Sapa is the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina, located in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Before the cable car it was only visited by adventurous travelers who were fit enough to take the demanding trek all the way up the mountain. Now the top of the mountain can be reached by all types of travelers.