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1. What is Camping? What is Glamping?
1.1. Camping
Camping is undoubtedly a term familiar to almost everyone. It involves setting up camp or pitching tents outdoors, typically for overnight stays at tourist destinations such as parks, beaches, eco-tourism sites, national parks... or places with stunning natural landscapes.
Camping. Image: Collected
Typically on holidays or weekends, families or groups of friends will choose a camping spot to gather together, engaging in various recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, campfires, and BBQs. Camping is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those passionate about exploration. It's also a way to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace and tranquility. A camping trip is often cost-effective, with all necessary equipment readily prepared, allowing for customizable experiences.
1.2. Glamping
The term Glamping originates from the combination of 'camping' and 'glamorous'. Essentially, glamping is a luxurious form of camping.
Imagine this as a resort with all the amenities but in the form of camping. Of course, the tents themselves are upgraded compared to regular camping, with some even having staff to assist you. When experiencing Glamping, you'll receive all the services like those in a hotel stay—complete and luxurious, perhaps even opulent, rivaling any 5-star hotel. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the comfort of the services provided.
Glamping. Image: Collected
However, glamping still maintains the fundamental aspects of camping, such as being close to nature, pristine landscapes, or even being situated within natural reserves.
2. The Difference between Camping and Glamping
The hallmark of camping is self-sufficiency, where you must prepare for the trip alone or with family and friends, without any assistance from strangers. You have to independently prepare tents, cooking utensils, personal belongings, manage your gear, and sometimes sacrifice privacy when camping in crowded areas with many other tents.
You have to prepare for camping by yourself. Image: Collected
On the other hand, with glamping, you get to experience the wilderness while enjoying leisure time because everything is provided by the resort or service. From luxurious tents, treehouses, or beachside cabins, all equipped with amenities, and services including food, drinks, internet, and housekeeping are available. All you need to do is relax and enjoy the comfort.
Glamping provides you with all the services. Image: Collected
Furthermore, glamping differs from camping in that guest privacy is always prioritized alongside other services to provide maximum comfort and enjoyment. Glamping tents rarely sit close together like camping; instead, there's always a certain distance to allow you to enjoy private moments amidst pristine nature.
Glamping ensures absolute privacy. Image: CampArt by Aunt Jen
3. Beautiful Glamping Spots
As mentioned earlier, camping is quite familiar to Vietnamese people. This activity is most vibrant among groups of adventurous young friends and young families. Even schools organize camping trips for students during extracurricular activities, and many companies choose camping for team-building events. You can easily find camping spots in every locality, in forests, by the sea, or even in city parks. However, in Vietnam, glamping sites catering to young people are limited in number and offer only average service quality because 5-star glamping sites have yet to be developed. Below are some beautiful glamping sites you can experience this summer.
3.1. CampArt by Aunt Jen
CampArt by Aunt Jen is a trending glamping destination on social media platforms nowadays. Nestled in the Golden Valley, CampArt occupies a mere 2000m2 of land, enveloped by hundreds of pine trees, a lake shore, grassy hills, cool air, mist, vibrant sunsets, and mornings with sunrise shining through the leaves.
CampArt by Aunt Jen. Image: Collected
CampArt provides everything from tents, blankets, lanterns, to premium food service including steak, smoked duck breast, spaghetti, mushroom soup, beverages, breakfast, and more. Targeting primarily leisure tourism, CampArt offers a tranquil atmosphere; in the evenings, campsite staff light campfires for guests to gather around, keeping warm, roasting potatoes, chatting, listening to music, and chilling amidst the pristine mountainous surroundings.
Chilling together in the evening. Image: Collected
Each evening, CampArt accommodates a maximum of 30 guests. Currently, the overnight stay rate here is 900,000 VND per person per night, with check-in at 5 p.m. and check-out at 8 a.m. the following day.
CampArt boasts a stunning view. Image: Collected
3.2. Lak Tented Camp
Lak Tented Camp is located in Lak district, Liên Sơn town, Đắk Lắk province, 50km from the city center of Buôn Ma Thuột. It is nestled on a secluded hill surrounded by Lak Lake.
Lak Tented Camp. Image: Collected
Lak Tented Camp offers tented accommodations overlooking Lake Lak. You will undoubtedly be amazed when stepping into the tents. The tents at Lak Tented Camp are impeccably designed with modern, luxurious furnishings. From the wood tones, bed colors to every tiny decoration detail, everything is meticulously crafted. The tents even have private bathrooms.
The meticulously crafted tents. Image: Collected
This is truly an incredibly peaceful and tranquil oasis, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of busy city life. At Lak Tented Camp, you'll feel everything is intimately connected with nature, incredibly simple and pristine. Additionally, you'll get to experience wholesome yet exciting activities such as fishing, mountain biking to explore the landscape, and participating in water sports.
Lak Tented Camp provides attentive and caring service. Image: Collected
3.3. Tanyoli
Tanyoli is an adventure sports tourism area located in Son Hai village, Thuan Nam, Ninh Thuan province. Tanyoli Tourism Area in Ninh Thuan is reached via a coastal road with stunning scenery.
Mongolian-style tents at Tanyoli. Image: Collected
In Tanyoli Tourism Area in Ninh Thuan, there is a camping area with tents set up amidst vast grasslands, resembling the tents of adventurers. The charming little tents nestled amidst the rolling mountains are surrounded by the green hues of the land, sky, grass, and flowers. Each Mongolian-style tent covers an area of about 30 square meters, comfortably accommodating 2-6 people. They are beautifully decorated, quite luxurious, and equipped with air conditioning to ensure comfort.
Inside the tents. Image: Collected
With an area of up to 15 hectares, Tanyoli Tourism Area in Ninh Thuan offers a wide range of diverse recreational activities. Here, you can experience thrilling adventures such as archery, high wire, zipline, off-road desert driving, and take on the challenge of conquering Mount Nameless or the region known as the 'Land of 300 Sunny Days'.
Experience the nomadic life at Tanyoli. Image: Collected
3.4. Glamping at Dai Lanh Beach
Glamping at Dai Lanh Beach is situated on Dai Lanh Beach, Nha Trang – one of the most naturally beautiful beaches in the rich Central region. Glamping at Dai Lanh Beach features a stretch of tents where you can mingle, gather around the campfire, sing, chat, and enjoy each other's company all night long.
Glamping at Dai Lanh Beach. Image: Collected
Each tent here is designed and decorated extravagantly from the outside to the interior. With everything arranged exquisitely yet maintaining the utmost discretion, privacy, luxury, and full amenities comparable to 5-star hotels. As night falls, you can gaze upon thousands of stars, take a deep breath to feel the fresh air tinged with the scent of the sea breeze here.
The tents at Glamping Dai Lanh Beach. Image: Collected
At Glamping Dai Lanh Beach, you not only camp and sleep in tents but also enjoy numerous other recreational activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, and more. Each activity here will offer you extremely exciting experiences at a top-notch '5-star' resort.
Experience 'luxury' tent sleeping. Image: Collected
3.5. LU Glamping in Phan Thiet
The LU Glamping area is located near the Ke Ga lighthouse in Tien Thanh Beach, Ham Thuan Nam, Binh Thuan, about 33km from Phan Thiet. The LU Glamping area, covering 4 hectares, is situated right next to the beach, boasting a long stretch of white sand, surrounded by mountains and beautiful mangrove forests, resembling a painting. This is a perfect outdoor camping area for beach lovers.
LU Glamping. Image: Collected
At LU Glamping, you don't need to bring much stuff because the staff here have prepared everything for you. The most unique feature here is the beehive-shaped sleeping cabins made of closely-knit wood. Inside each 3m2 cabin, there is a comfortable mattress for two adults and other basic necessities. This will be an ideal resting place for those who want to experience new sensations, with prices starting from just 100,000 VND per person per day.
LU Glamping nestled on a pristine beach. Image: Collected
Each type of accommodation has its own advantages depending on individual preferences. There's no type better than the other, only the exciting experiences each type brings. Choose the one that suits you best and gather your team for an adventure this summer!
