Top 15 Trekking Trips in Hanoi

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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2.2-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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3.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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4.2-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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5.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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6.2-Day Sapa Limo Bus Tour & Fansipan Peak Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 277 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by bus, walk through mountain villages and rice terraces with a local English-speaking guide, then ride the cable car to Fansipan Peak. You get one night in a 3-star twin-share hotel, meals, local transfers, and free time in Sapa. The Fansipan cable car costs an extra $35.

“We loved our guide Song, who took us on a 3hour trek through the villages and Rice paddies. She was from a local tribe and talked a ,ot about her culture and their way of life. She was a very gentle and sweet person. Trip up to Fanzipan was great. Excellent views from cable car on the way up. Misty at the top so no view, but this is common. Great experience anyway. For people who don't want to walk the 600 steps you can catch a mono rail to the top. We did feel giddy from the high altitude of 3400 meters.”

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7.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You sleep in a private room at a traditional H’Mong stilt-house homestay, with meals, a local English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and a cooking class included. Groups are limited to 10.

“Very well organized and guide was amazing. Trekking was not overly challenging thanks to a relaxed pace.”

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8.2-Day Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $100

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned bus, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll sleep in a simple Dzay homestay, eat local family meals, and walk through rice terraces and bamboo forest. English-speaking guides such as Sung, Za, Chun, or Lily may lead the group.

“The guide and tripe was great! Sung i think our guide was - she was so good!”

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9.2-Day Sapa, Fansipan, and Muong Hoa Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 90 reviews · from $169

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine bus, ride the cable car to Fansipan, and trek through Muong Hoa Valley with an English-speaking local guide. You will visit Lao Chai and Ta Van, meet Hmong and Dzay communities, eat lunch in a village home, and return to Hanoi the same evening.

“Sue was my ‘private’ tour guide on day 1 as I was the only person. She picked me up from the drop off point and took me to my hotel before taking me to Fansipan. Sue explained lots of details about the cable car and sights of Fansipan. We climbed the 600 steps after exiting the cable car and we were lucky the clouds and fog lifted so we could see sone beautiful views. On day 2 we were a group of 8 walking the Moung Hoa Valley and Sue was very knowledgeable about everything from rice harvesting to clothes making and dyeing the natural way. Sue also explained local…”

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10.2-Day Sapa-Fansipan Peak & Trek & Ha Giang Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews

Spend two busy days moving from Hanoi to Sapa, walking rice terraces from Lao Chai to Ta Van, and riding the Fansipan cable car. You get a local guide, hotel stay, meals, and the option to continue to Ha Giang by limousine or sleeper bus. Guide Song has received especially warm praise, though guide availability is not guaranteed.

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11.2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $110

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll stay in a private homestay room, eat local meals, and learn to make spring rolls. Guides such as Zem, Sou, and Mao Co lead the route, which suits reasonably fit hikers.

“Activities included trekking over 2 days. Guide Zem was brilliant and made sure everyone was okay. She also showed us how to make spring rolls. She was really knowledgeable and told us about the traditions of the villages we went for trekking. First day trekking was for 10 kms and second day was 5 kms.”

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12.Sapa 2-Day Trekking Tour – Explore Villages & Scenic Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · from $58

Spend two days hiking from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong, Dzay, and Red Dao villages. Choose easier, culture-focused Ta Van or quieter, tougher Hau Thao. Local guides such as Mao, Thao, Sung, and Su explain village life, while a homestay, home-cooked meals, and a waterfall stop add warmth to the trip.

“Hidden gems and non-touristy villages. We visited small villages like Hang Da and Hau Thao that weren’t crowded at all. It felt peaceful and genuine. Thao, our guide, had a great sense of where to go to avoid the busy tourist areas and brought us to truly local spots.”

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13.3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $218

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned overnight train, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley past rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao villages. You’ll spend one night in Ta Van with a Zay family, share included meals, and return to Hanoi by train.

“The best part of this trip was being in Sapa. 3 day two nights not really what this was. There were some transportation problems getting there but very enjoyable overall. The itinerary was never available. So everyday was a surprise. Day one Read more”

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14.1-day Sapa Trekking Tour With Overnight Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · from $52Best value

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sapa, then hike 6.5 miles through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. An English-speaking guide leads the walk, with breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and return bus included. Guides such as Sue help keep the group together on muddy, slippery paths.

“Very good option for travelers with limited time in the north. Everything was well organized. Our Contact via WhatsApp was available the whole time and organized a pick up at our hotel. We also really liked the breakfast at the Sapa Retreat with plenty, of vegetarian options, before we started the trekking. Our guide Sue was very friendly and kept the group together during a slippery hike down the hill. The Weather was fine, just foggy in Sapa which is totally normal for this time of the year (March). The views were amazing when we arrive at the valley, but we were told that it is even more beautiful in…”

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15.2-Days Sapa Tour with Fansipan Cable Car Trekking Three Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $134

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned bus, trek about 9 kilometers through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, and spend the night in a village bungalow. An English-speaking guide leads the walk, followed by a local cooking session, breakfast, and a Fansipan cable-car visit. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Intensive program when time is short. Cozy home stay, just like in the pictures. They have a fire place in front of the house where you can sit in the evening. We really enjoyed the hike through the valley and appreciated the pickup to get Read more”

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