Top 5 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 $71Best value

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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