Vietnam Highland Travel

Have some adventures in Vietnam highlands; experience cycling, trekking, climbing and home staying in between jungles and the Mekong River.

Most of these ethnic minorities live in these mountains areas in the north-west and in the Central Highlands. The Tay, the Thai, the Muong, the Khmer, the H'mong , the Dao etc. all live in the northern hills and were considered by the lowland Vietnamese to be mysterious, possibly mythical peoples. It was not until the French colonialists attempted to use the Red River as a way into China, that the area was opened up and light shed upon these minority peoples.

You can also visit Mai Chau, in Hoa Binh province. The valley here is home to many ethnic minorities, including the white Thai. Here you can stay in a typical Thai house with palm leaf roof and bamboo floor. In the centre of the house is the kitchen, used not only for cooking but also to prepare the colourful material used to make their distinctive clothing.

If you are lucky you will visit on a Sunday, when the local minorities hold their weekly market. This is not just an opportunity to buy and sell, but becomes a mini-festival with traditional Thai dishes and traditional dancing.
Ways to explore and experience the minority and mountain scenery are diverse up to your personal requirement - cycling, trekking, climbing or combining some rafting. Give Your creation some space to make a fascinating adventure in Vietnam Highlands.