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The 15 Best Hikes & Treks in Vietnam

86 tours  ·  from $10

The walking here is either terraced valleys in the north or limestone and jungle in the centre. The 15 below are compared on distance, altitude gained and whether a night in a village homestay is part of it.

Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island around noon
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

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 Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, and enjoy lunch plus sunset tea. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have earned strong praise.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Starting in Sa Pa and entering the valley
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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

2.Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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

Walk 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Chai, or Khu. Expect rice terraces, a river crossing, ancient rock carvings, bamboo forest, a home-cooked lunch, and muddy trails after rain.

“Sunny was great!!! she took us in a unique path through the river, the villages and the bamboo forest. Highly recommended!!”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals - Leaving Hanoi before breakfast
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

3.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike 12 kilometers through Lao Chai, Ylinh Ho, and Ta Van. Stay with a local host such as Mama Zuzu, share home-cooked food, and choose a second hike or farm activity. Expect mud, steep sections, and a warm village welcome.

“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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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - The long morning from Hanoi to Sapa
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

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

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

Trek from Hanoi to Sapa with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, Dao, or May. Visit Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a Ta Van bungalow, and return by bus.

“Great hike and our guide Su was amazing! The bus that brought us from Hanoi thought could be better, it was very uncomfortable.”

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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek - 9:00 AM at Sapa Church and the first viewpoint
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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

5.Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

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

Start in Sapa with guides such as Chai, Vu, or Wu, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Sang, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Expect rice terraces, local homes, Hmong culture, a traditional lunch, and 10 to 12 kilometers of walking in a small group.

“Although the weather was not the best misty and foggy making visibility not great. Our guide VU was great her English is very good and I learned a lot about the culture in the villages. She has a good sense of humor and made the trek enjoyable.”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day one: Y Linh Ho to Ta Van
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

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

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

Spend three days hiking from Ta Van through Muong Hoa Valley villages with local guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, or Su. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forests, muddy paths, a simple bungalow or stilt-house stay, seven meals, and sleeper-bus transfers from Hanoi.

“Our trekking experience was absolutely amazing! We trekked three different trails on three different days. The terrain varied from wide walking paths to steep, narrow and muddy trails. All of the trails offered amazing trekking experiences. Read more”

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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS - The steep two-kilometer climb
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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

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

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

Trek privately through Sapa Valley with an ETHOS guide such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae, depending on availability. Walk through rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong and Dao villages, then share a homestay, dinner, breakfast, and two lunches before returning to Sapa by taxi.

“This is a perfect tour, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. Ker was a gracious, knowledgeable, fun, and experienced guide and host. We started the two day one night trek and home stay at the ETHOS center, a comfortable hRead more”

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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus - Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine or sleeper bus
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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

You’ll ride from Hanoi to Sa Pa, trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Soso or Sua, then sleep in a basic but comfortable homestay. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forest, village life, local meals, and a moderate trek that can turn muddy after rain.

“I knew I wanted to do some hiking in Sapa but wasn't sure which to take and eventually settled with this activity. I'm so glad I choice this one as it was fantastic. I was contacted by Viet via WhatsApp well in advance of the activity and he helped arrange my sleeper bus from Hanoi along with the optional upgrades I requested. Viet provided clear instructions and was readily available to assist at all times. The food included throughout the tour was amazing both at the homestay and the start/ finish restaurant. Gom was my guide for the trek and she was extraordinary, providing detailed knowledge of the area, including…”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Following the Muong Hoa stream toward Lao Chai
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

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

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

Meet your English, Vietnamese, or French-speaking guide in Sapa and trek about 12 kilometers through rice terraces, streams, and Hmong villages. You’ll eat lunch in Lao Chai, learn about Zay life in Ta Van, and watch local herbs become incense. Guides include Giang, Toan, Li, and Giao.

“We had a really lovely day out with Lam, and got very lucky with good weather. Our only little note for other travellers to consider, is that other villagers are extremely persistent in selling their wares, not only in the market place/ towns/ road side but will actually follow you on long portions of the trail. We had someone follow us for several hours, walking along side who after we’d said “no thanks to” many times we were told by other villagers she’d only come with us to try and sell, and would now be walking back many hours to find other people to do it all again.”

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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour - 8:00 am: Leaving Sapa for Y Linh Ho
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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

10.Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

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

Walk from Sapa through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai to Ta Van Village on a 6 to 7 hour guided trek. Expect rice terraces, mountain views, local culture, lunch at a homestay, and a bus back to town. Guides such as Zem, Sue, and Mama So have led this route.

“It was an amazing experience! And the Highlight of our vietnam trip. The meal at a homestay at the end was delicious. I would highly recommend it. Amazing scenery, sometimes steep and slippery. Just a warning that you will be walking for at least 4 hours.”

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Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - Cat Cat Village and your first Sapa afternoon
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

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 hike 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 homestay room, seven meals, a local English-speaking guide, and a small group of up to 15.

“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Trek – Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm - Monkey Island, where your belongings become snacks
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From Ho Chi Minh: Can Gio Trek – Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm

12.Can Gio Trek – Monkey Island & Crocodile Farm

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours outside Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Kevin, Sam, Rich, or Thắm. Walk through Can Gio’s mangroves, meet mischievous monkeys, see crocodiles at Hoa Ca, visit Rung Sac Military Base, enjoy lunch, and browse a seafood market.

“Family of 5: Sam was a fabulous guide. Definitely had interactions with the monkeys. I could believe that the king monkey came up and took a bottle of water, opened the lid and drank the whole thing!”

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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages - The climb to Sa Seng Mountain
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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

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

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

Start in Sapa with a local guide such as Mama Mao, Su, Zozo, or Vang, then climb Sa Seng Mountain before walking through Hang Da and Hau Thao. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forest, Black Hmong villages, a generous family-style lunch, and a long descent that can turn slippery after rain.

“mama mao was a great tour guide! so funny and always laughing. made the trip so enjoyable. walked through rice fields, bamboo forest and through clear fields.”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - The drive from Ninh Binh to the forest
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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

14.Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

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

Leave Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An for Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa, Hao, or Viet. Visit the primate rescue center, walk rainforest trails to a 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, explore a prehistoric cave, and eat Vietnamese food in the forest.

“We loved the jungle trek, even in the rain. We were kindly given gum boots for the muddy, wet conditions which helped keep our shoes clean and dry. The guide shared very interesting facts about the wildlife and forest.”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - The climb to Ngu Lam Peak
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

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 with guides such as Tri, Chi, or Anh. Walk through Trung Trang Cave, optionally visit the wartime Hospital Cave, climb to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters, and learn about Buddhism at a local pagoda. Hotel pickup, transport, park tickets, and water are included.

“So great!! Get ready to be a bit active - it was a fun hike with a beautiful view at the top accompanied by a drone ready to take footage of us. Lots of good education regarding the caves and pagoda we visited as well. Wonderful experience!”

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