15 Hiking & Trekking in Vietnam Worth Booking

1.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38Our pick

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You will cruise past limestone islands, eat lunch onboard, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, clear service.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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2.Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 864 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Trek from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Khu, Chai, or Sunny. Expect rice terraces, a bamboo forest, ancient rock carvings, a village lunch, and a 10-kilometer route that can turn very muddy after rain.

“Kau was a brilliant guide and we had the best day! They accommodated for my vegan diet, the help through the bamboo forest kept me upright lol and the people were wonderful. Thank you!”

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3.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $71

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper bus, then hike 12 kilometers through Ylinh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Guides such as Mama Zuzu, Mama Ling, or Mama Lane lead the trek, while a local family hosts you overnight. Expect rice terraces, muddy paths, home cooking, shared facilities, and a second hike near a bamboo forest.

“Great activity, Mama Zazu and Mama Leto were amazing hosts! We enjoyed the hike and home stay, definitely a great way to visit Sapa.”

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4.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Spend three days hiking Sapa’s rice terraces and mountain villages with local guides such as Su, Cat, Dao, or May. Travel from Hanoi by air-conditioned bus, stay one night at a Sapa hotel and one night in a Ta Van bungalow, and walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Expect steep, muddy trails and a busy tourist route in places.

“It was well worth the trip out there. The sleeper bus was great. It’s fascinating to see the way people live in Sapa. Just be prepared for the hard sell by the group of ladies following along behind the tour. My only tip is if you see something you Read more”

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5.Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 6h 30m · from $27

Walk 10 to 12 kilometers from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Local guides such as Chai and Vu explain Hmong and Dzay life, while a home-style lunch breaks up the trek. Expect steep, muddy sections, small-group pacing, and no hotel pickup.

“Wonderful guide had great local knowledge, took great care of us and brought the group together well. We were lucky with the weather too! Fabulous landscape and we really got to understand Sapa and its peoples.”

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6.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Spend three days hiking from Y Linh Ho through Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Hang Cung, Sam 2, and Lao Chai. You stay two nights in a bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and travel by bus from Hanoi. Guides may include Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, or May, depending on the departure.

“We had the best time. Our guide Su was awesome - had lots of local knowledge and answered all of our curious questions. At various points on each hike, she also gave us options to go path A or B and described what each path was like. We saw diverse landscapes and villages on each day of hiking - from walking along river beds, traipsing through bamboo forests, following paths along the rice fields and through the villages and so much more. We also stayed a fabulous and friendly homestay - with such welcoming hosts.”

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7.Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $93

Start in Sapa with an ETHOS guide such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae, then hike about 14 km through terraces, villages, and bamboo forest. Share meals with a host family, sleep in the village, and choose your second-day route before returning by taxi.

“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead more”

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8.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine bus, then trek with a local Hmong guide such as Soso, Sua, or Tung through Lao Chai and Ta Van. You will cross rice terraces, follow the Muong Hoa Stream, sleep in a basic but comfortable homestay, and walk through bamboo forest before returning by bus.

“We loved visiting SaPa with Sha as our guide, she was so fun and knowledgeable and we loved exploring the villages and hiking trails with her! We particularly enjoyed the homestay and would recommend doing that instead of staying in a hotel in SaPa city. Highly recommend”

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9.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Meet your guide in Sapa between 9:00 and 9:30 AM for a 12-kilometer trek through rice terraces, streams, bamboo paths, and Black Hmong and Zay villages. You’ll eat lunch in Lao Chai, learn about village life, and see traditional incense-making in Ta Van. Guides include Giang, Toan, Li, and others.

“Giang was the most amazing tour guide (and friend) I have ever met. Very smart and knowledgeable. She speaks very well, caring, kind and fun. Highly recommended. Top of the line. Hope to see you again one day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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10.Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $25

This 6 to 7-hour Sapa trek leads from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai and Ta Van, with rice terraces, mountain views, local villages, and lunch at a homestay. A local guide such as Zem, Sue, or Mama So may explain H’mong and Dao culture along the way. Expect 8 to 10 kilometers of walking, steep paths, and mud in wet weather.

“Be prepated for plenty of walking! Guide was awesome, friendly and super helpful. Beautiful views and a great lunch at the end.”

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11.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You get one night in a central three-star hotel, one private-room homestay night, seven meals, cooking classes, and an English-speaking local guide. Expect slippery paths and a full walking schedule.

“This tour was incredible. The hiking was great for people who like to hike, it was about 6 miles the first day and 4 miles the second day. It was slippery at times but overall amazing views and a fun trek. We stayed in a cute one room cabin at Read more”

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12.Can Gio Trek – Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $28

Spend 9 to 10 hours from Ho Chi Minh City exploring Can Gio’s mangroves, Monkey Island, Hoa Ca crocodile area, and Rung Sac Military Base. Guides such as Kevin, Sam, Rich, and Thắm add useful local context. Lunch, water, ferry tickets, admission, and hotel pickup are included, with an optional speedboat ride available.

“Great experience, Mia the tour operator and Kevin the tour guide were great and made the experience stress free and easy”

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13.Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 344 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $24

Spend 7 to 10 hours trekking from Sa Seng through Hang Da and Hau Thao, with a local English-speaking guide such as Mao, Su, or Zozo. Expect steep climbs, muddy paths, rice terraces, bamboo forest, Black Hmong villages, and a generous home-style lunch. Pickup is available in Sapa Town.

“Mama Mao was the best tour guide I ever had in my life. We had the most wonderful time with her!”

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14.Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26

From Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An, you’ll ride to Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa or Viet, visit a primate rescue center, walk rainforest trails, explore an ancient cave, see the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and eat a Vietnamese set lunch in the park. Expect about 6 kilometers of walking, uneven ground, and possible leeches.

“The guide was very experienced and he really enjoys the jungles, so it was extremely interesting listening to him. Beautiful experience!”

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15.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Best value

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba’s caves, forest, and Buddhist culture with a local English-speaking guide such as Tri or Chi. The tour includes transport, park and Trung Trang Cave tickets, water, and a hike to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters. Hospital Cave is optional and costs 50,000 VND extra.

“Absolutely amazing tour!! The organisation was fabulous and the tour guide and organiser were both super helpful!! I would 100% recommend this to anybody! Just make sure you wear proper trainers as the hike is uneven terrain! Thank you so much!!!”

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