Apart from its naturally spectacular landscapes, Vietnam is also famous for its diverse trekking environment. Jungle trekking, mountain hiking, countryside hitchhiking, walking, and other climbing adventures are just some of the options for outdoor enthusiasts. Below is a list of the 9 best trekking places in Vietnam as voted by local and foreign tourists.

Sapa. Recognized as the best trekking spot in Vietnam. Mt. Fansipan in Lao Cai is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochine peninsula with its height of 3,143 meters. Sapa is located at the border of Lao Cai Province in the North West region of the country. Aside from its excellent hiking setting, Sapa is also known for its concentration of several ethnic minorities such as the following: Hmong, Dao (Yao), Giay, Pho Lu, and Tay.

Pu Luong (Phu Luong). Pu Luong (Phu Luong) Nature Reserve is located at Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc District of Thanh Hoa Province. It is home to a rich natural landscape, interesting cultural values and high biodiversity. Dense forests, limestones and lush rice terraces are just some of the spectacular sights visitors will be treated to when visiting the place.

Mai Chau. Located in the North West region of Vietnam and is a district of Hoa Binh Province. Mai Chau is composed of a green valley and stilt houses belonging to several ethnic minority groups. The White Thai and Black Thai tribes make up the biggest ethnic population in the region.

Cao Bang. For the nature lovers, this is probably heaven on earth with its majestic mountains, enchanting rivers and pristine jungles. Cao Bang is a province in the North West region of Vietnam. It shares borders with Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan and Lang Son. Ban Gioc Waterfalls is also another popular site in the area aside from its already incredible trekking environment.

Cat Ba Island. Biggest of the 366 islands that make up Cat Ba Archipelago. It is located at the South East edge of North Vietnam and half of the whole area made up of a national park. Cao Bang has a high biodiversity because both the ocean and jungle merge here, resulting in a diversified natural ecosystems, both marine and terrestrial.

Ba Be Lake and National Park. Ba Be is Vietnam's biggest natural lake and now is also a national park, located at Bac Kan Province. It lies in the middle of a big limestone mountain range and is rich in natural beauty such as waterfalls, rivers, valleys, lakes, and caves. Ba Be National Park is densely forested, made up of both tropical and semi-tropical evergreen monsoon forests. A number of ethnic minorities also reside in the area.

Cuc Phuong National Park. The oldest national park in Vietnam established since 1962. It is located 140 kilometers from South Hanoi and covers an area of 25,000 hectares. Cuc Phuong National Park is densely forested with areas of primeval forests. It is home to a wide variety of flora species including parasitic plants and ligneous creepers.

Nam Cat Tien. Nam Cat National Park is located in the three provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Thuan, South Vietnam. It is rich in biodiversity such as ancient trees, waterfalls, and rivers, among others. Ngok Linh Mountain, Chu Mon Ray jungle, and Dak To hot spring are just some of the tourist attractions at Nam Cat Tien. Several ethnic groups also reside in the area.