The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way of traveling. Tourists have become more cautious about ensuring their own health and that of their companions. The trend of independent, single tourists traveling to high mountains or wild mountain passes has become more popular. Especially during the peak tourist season at the end of the year, even lasting until the end of the following summer. This sport is chosen by both enthusiasts and those who have never experienced it to try, enjoy the spectacular natural scenery, and at the same time train their will and health.
Unlike other forms of tourism, trekking only requires one means of transportation, the feet, and requires a certain level of health. Otherwise, the participants' bodies will quickly become exhausted and may be injured. However, regardless of the pandemic and the difficulties on the way, many tourists still desire to reconnect with the world through authentic and local travel experiences through trekking.
"Believe it or not, I have officially conquered the first mountain in my life, and combined it with cloud hunting, rain hunting, and not forgetting the main mission of taking photos.", is the confession of Ms. Ha Chi, an office worker in Hanoi, when conquering Lao Than peak (Lao Cai) in mid-November. This was also the first time she participated in mountain climbing and for her, this experience was a very effective form of relaxation after stressful working days.
Autumn and winter - the peak tourist season this year in the North, outdoor tourism activities have become a trend, especially attracting those who have never participated before. Currently, many travel companies have invested in building trekking experiences, attracting many people's interest and registration to participate. Tourists can go by renting a package (transportation, porter (carrier), food and drink)... or provide their own means of transportation to the gathering point, then hire a porter or guide to go up the mountain.
A representative of Umove Adventure said that outdoor activities such as camping, SUP, mountain trekking... are the current trend. Every week, the company organizes two mountain climbing tours with about 60 people. Compared to previous years, the number is not too large, but the number of first-time visitors is high. The popular destinations are Ta Chi Nhu (Tram Tau, Yen Bai), Ta Xua (Bac Yen, Son La), Lao Than (Bat Xat, Lao Cai)... In addition, national forest tours with gentle trekking routes in the forest in Cat Ba National Park (Hai Phong), Cuc Phuong (Ninh Binh) are also very popular.
Outdoor tours such as trekking usually do not depend on third parties such as restaurants and hotels, so prices are always stable and rarely canceled. Therefore, this type of tourism is popular with all tourist segments, from young people to middle-aged people. Especially the easy-to-go routes, easy to hunt clouds, cross forests or climb hills and mountains to hunt clouds, so many people choose this during the Covid-19 season.
