Walk past rice paddies in rural Vietnam

The best way to take in Vietnam's jungles, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, wildlife, bird sanctuaries, rice paddies, tea plantations and remote villages is on foot.

Vietnam has countless walking trails - from Sapa in the north, through the Central Highlands, to the south around the Mekong Delta.

It is advisable and often essential to hire a local guide who knows the area. Treks can last from a couple of hours to a few days where you can camp out or stay with a family in a local village.