In nature

Camping

Overnight under starry sky in most picturesque corners of country

ActiveDry 1–3 days Dry season: November – April for south and center, September – November for north 4 places

What it is and why

Vietnam offers incredible variety for lovers of tent rest. You can set up camp on snow-white beaches of islands, to which do not reach organized tours, or settle on high plateau in Da Lat, where temperature falls to fresh 15 degrees even in hottest season.

In country actively develops culture of 'glampings' — ready camps with comfortable tents, fires and barbecue. However for real seekers of adventures always remain wild locations. Important to remember, that in Vietnam land almost always belongs to someone, therefore ideal variant — private camping platforms, where there is access to water, toilet and guard.

Where to do it in Vietnam

Points on the map are real places where this activity can be done. Numbers in the list match the markers.

Da Lat — Tuyen Lam plateau
Da Lat
Perfect: pines, coolness, view on lake. Many equipped platforms.
Ke Ga
Binh Thuan
Wild bank with view on ancient lighthouse. Excellent for overnight in tent.
Cat Ba island
Hai Phong
Secluded bays in national park. Accessible on kayak or boat.
Ta Nang — Phan Dung
Lam Dong
Famous hiking route on green hills. Camping under clouds.

Tips

Always have with you copy of passport — local police can check documents in camping zones.
Use repellents with high concentration of DEET, especially if spend night near rice fields or in jungle.
Do not put tent in lowlands: even small rain in tropics can turn place of camp into stream in 15 minutes.
Always take with you power bank, as electricity in wild zones absent.

Caution

Beware of 'sand flies' on wild beaches — their bites strongly itch and long heal.
Never breed open fire in coniferous forests of Da Lat — dry needles flash instantly.
Clarify question of safety; on some popular wild beaches better agree with local fishermen for small payment, that they watch for things.