1. Du lịch lữ hành
Travel tourism is one of the most popular forms of tourism in Vietnam and is also popular globally. This is a form in which tourists will participate in tours with specific schedules, organized by travel companies with professional guides.
1.1. Advantage
Convenience and safety: Travel tourism brings convenience and safety to travelers when everything has been arranged in advance, including transportation, accommodation, meal menus and sightseeing. Tourists do not need to worry about arranging complicated detailed plans, just participate and enjoy the trip.
Diverse schedules and destinations: Travel tourism often has diverse schedules with many different destinations. Tourists have the opportunity to explore many lands, visit famous landmarks and learn about the culture and history of different localities in just one trip.
Make friends and socialize: Travel tourism provides opportunities for tourists to make friends and socialize with people participating in the same tour.
1.2. Defect
With travel tourism, tourists must follow a previously determined schedule. Sometimes, this will make some travelers feel dissatisfied with not being able to customize their travel according to their personal wishes.
2. Independent travel
For those who love independence and freedom during travel and want to experience local life authentically, self-sufficient travel is one of the extremely attractive forms of travel.
2.1. Advantage
Freedom and flexibility: Independent travel allows visitors complete freedom in choosing locations, schedules and trip planning. Tourists have the right to decide for themselves what they want to do, instead of depending on available schedules like travel tourism.
Explore little-known places: When organizing their own travel, visitors can choose to visit unique, little-known places, bringing unique and new experiences.
Save money: Visitors can search for cheap deals and save money when booking air tickets, accommodation or other experiential activities.
2.2. Defect
Requires meticulous planning: Independent travel requires travelers to plan and prepare everything from booking air tickets, accommodation, itineraries and sightseeing activities at the destination.
Can take time and effort: Organizing a self-guided tour can take more time and effort than participating in a pre-arranged tour.
3. Backpacking
Backpacking (also known as backpacking) is also a form of self-sufficient travel, but focuses mainly on traveling by public transport or motorbike, or even walking.
3.1. Advantage
Cost savings: Backpacking is the most cost-effective form of travel. Tourists often travel by public transportation such as buses, trains, passenger cars, motorbikes, walking, etc. Or choose cheap accommodation options such as homestays, hostels, motels or even roadside accommodation. (camping). Dining is often street food or home-cooked food, which helps save a lot compared to eating at luxury restaurants.
Highly adventurous: Backpacking brings challenge and adventure, mainly focusing on exploring, experiencing local life and interacting with local people.
3.2. Defect
Difficulty in communication: If tourists do not know a foreign language or the local language, communication may become difficult during the trip.
Needs time and health: Backpacking can require time and health, especially when traveling by public transport or on long journeys.
4. Experiential travel
Experiential travel is a form of travel that focuses on experiencing and enjoying unique and memorable emotions throughout the journey. Instead of simply visiting and admiring, visitors will participate in activities, interact and connect with the culture, people and nature at the destination.
4.1. Advantage
Enjoyable experiences: Experiential travel allows travelers to enjoy authentic life in unique destinations. Through close interaction with local culture and nature, visitors experience the richness and diversity of the world.
Connection to place: Experiential tourism creates a deep connection between the traveler and the destination. Tourists are not simply tourists but become part of the local community and enjoy their lives.
Personal development: Faced with new and challenging experiences, travelers develop communication skills, increase patience and problem-solving abilities. Experiential tourism is an opportunity for visitors to grow and improve themselves.
4.2. Defect
High health and mental requirements: Adventurous activities or harsh natural conditions can cause visitors to encounter difficulties and require careful preparation both physically and mentally.
Long Duration: Travel experiences often last for longer periods of time due to the number of activities and experiences involved. This requires travelers to have free time and careful planning before traveling.
