The 12 Best Trekking & Homestay Trips in Vietnam

1.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89Our pick

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan, and sleep in a private homestay room in Ta Van. A local English-speaking guide, four meals, transfers, and a cooking class are included. Guides such as Mao and Sue have earned praise for their warmth and local knowledge.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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2.Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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

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.Fansipan Cable, Cat Cat Village & Moana Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · from $30

Travel from Sapa Stone Church to Cat Cat Village, Moana Sapa, and Fansipan. You’ll see H’Mong crafts, waterfalls, photo viewpoints, and high mountain views without a hard trek. Guides such as Yao, Tung, Hope, May, Soso, and Khu are praised for helping with tickets, timing, photos, and local insight.

“Great tour of Cat Cat Village, Alpine Coaster and Moana Café. Soso was kind, patient and timely. Highly recommend her.”

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4.2-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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5.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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6.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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7.2-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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8.Cat Cat Village, Moana, Fansipan Cable Car, Alpine Coaster – Sapa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $30

You’ll combine Fansipan’s monorail, cable car, summit funicular, Cat Cat Village, and Moana Sapa in a 4 to 7 hour outing from Sapa Stone Church. An English-speaking guide such as Yao, Mia, Tung, or Mai Giang helps with the route and local culture. Fansipan tickets and lunch cost extra.

“I booked up as a solo traveller met wonderful people on trip which was truly awesome the whole day was absolutely amazing... And a fabulous tour guide named Ya.. who took great care of us making the day such a pleasure She is such a wonderful person.. Thank you Ya....”

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9.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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10.Mekong Delta Homestay 2-Day at Family Tiny Garden – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $89

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in a small group of no more than 12 people. You will cruise the Tien River, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cycle through orchards and rice fields, kayak, fish, cook, and sleep at Family Tiny Garden. Guides such as Chow, Dennis, Phong, Son, and Jack are noted for friendly, clear explanations.

“The hosts were all really great. The bicycle tour was quiet nice. I liked seeing more the country side as I had stayed more in HCMC”

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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.Fansipan Cable, Cat Cat Village, Moana Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 294 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $34

Travel from Sapa to Cat Cat Village, Moana Sapa, and Fansipan on a guided half-day or full-day outing. English-speaking guides such as Yao, Mai, Hope, and May help with local customs, photos, and transport. The full day adds monorail, cable car, funicular, summit temples, and buffet lunch, but Fansipan tickets cost extra.

“I really enjoyed this tour! Being on the roof of Indochina felt really special. The buffet was delicious, we had great photo stops and our guide Ms Tung was funny, welcoming and explained lots of interesting facts about history. My favourite part was Cat Cat Village. Highly recommend!”

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