Võ Hoài Nam
Nature & Adventure Editor
Hoài Nam edits Vietpeep's national parks, trekking, and adventure coverage from an environmental perspective. He keeps trail conditions, permits, wildlife rules, and low-impact travel choices front and center, so readers can plan a trip that respects the landscape.
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Phong Nha with kids: which caves work, 2026 ticket prices, and Dong Hoi transfers
Phong Nha works with young children if you stick to Paradise Cave's boardwalk, Phong Nha Cave's boat ride, and the Botanic Garden. This guide covers 2026 ticket prices in VND, Dong Hoi transfers, the February to August dry window, permits for guided treks, and safety rules for boats and stairs.
Sapa trekking to Pu Ta Leng, Vietnam: 2-day or 3-day trail profile and costs
Pu Ta Leng is a 2-day or 3-day guided jungle trek from Sapa to a 3,049 m summit in Tam Duong, Lai Chau. This trail profile covers the Sapa trekking route, permits, water, weather windows, turnaround points, costs, and the fitness bar for international hikers.
Hang Va and Nuoc Nut cave expedition in Phong Nha: 2-day permits, costs and season
A planning guide to the 2-day Hang Va and Nuoc Nut expedition in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: who holds the core-zone permit, what the trip costs, the 6-8 km of trekking and swimming involved, the February to August season, and the Dong Hoi transfer. Written for travellers who want a technical cave trip that is cheaper than Son Doong and impossible to self-guide.
Sapa trekking to Ban Ho and Thanh Phu: 2-day rice-harvest route, costs and homestays
A two-day sapa trekking route from Sapa through Su Pan and Ban Ho to Thanh Phu, timed for the September and October rice harvest. Covers 2026 guide and homestay prices, Hanoi transport, altitude, trail conditions, fitness needs, permits and village etiquette, with a day-by-day plan.
Phong Nha Botanic Garden and Dawn Birdwatching: A 2026 Guide Without a Cave Tour
This guide covers the Botanic Garden and dawn birdwatching in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park without booking a cave tour: how to reach the trails from Phong Nha village, 2026 entry fees and permit rules, guided half-day and full-day birding options, gear, weather windows and trail safety. It lists what to confirm before you go.
Sapa trekking in Ban Ho Valley: 2-day Tay village route, homestays and costs
A two-day plan for the Ban Ho valley south of Sapa town, covering the Su Pan and Nam Toong walking routes, homestay and guide prices, the village hot spring, season risks and what the walk actually demands. It gives international visitors a route, a budget and a realistic fitness check for a valley most guided groups skip.
Sapa trekking to Ban Ho village: 2-day Tay homestay route and costs for 2026
This 2026 guide covers the 2-day Sapa trekking route to Ban Ho, a Tay village in Muong Hoa Valley. It explains the path through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, guide rates, homestay costs, transport from Hanoi, seasons, difficulty, and practical village etiquette.
Sapa trekking difficulty: route grades, guide costs and fitness for 2026
Sapa trekking is rarely about altitude: Sapa town sits at about 1,600 m and village treks stay between 1,200 m and 1,800 m. Heat, mud and steep clay descents are what make routes hard. This guide grades valley and remote routes, 2026 guide costs, permits, weather by month and a two-day plan.
Mooc Spring, Phong Nha: Zipline, Kayak, and Half-Day Costs for 2026
This guide covers Mooc Spring (Suoi Mooc) in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: what the 2026 entry fee covers, how to reach it from Phong Nha town, zipline and kayak safety rules, the best months for clear water, and a two-day plan that pairs the spring with nearby caves.
Ba Vi National Park day trip from Hanoi: Tan Vien peak hike, waterfalls and costs
This practical planning guide covers a 2026 day trip to Ba Vi National Park: when to visit for clear summit views, how to reach the gates from Hanoi, entry fees and guide costs, what to pack for the Tan Vien trail, and how to structure the day.
Ha Giang Loop in 2 Days: A Realistic Route, Licence Rules, and Safety Guide (2026)
This article tests whether the Ha Giang Loop can be done in two days, laying out a realistic route from Ha Giang to Meo Vac and back, licence and permit rules, weather windows, and safety advice for experienced riders and car passengers in 2026.
Fansipan Trek 2026: Park Permits, Guided Tour Costs, and the 2-Day Route
Everything you need to plan a 2026 Fansipan trek in Hoang Lien National Park: the 100,000 VND entry rule, logbook system, 2-day guided tour prices, cable car costs, seasonal weather windows, and safety essentials for the 3,147 m summit.