VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A deluxe Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with cruise time, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island hikes, sunset tea, and kayaking or bamboo boat options.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
Sa Pa’s Muong Hoa Valley trek covers 10 km of rice terraces, villages, bamboo forest, and rock carvings, with lunch at a home.
“We had amazing experience on the scenic 10 km trek with wonderful guide Su who made this trip a pleasure! Everything we saw along the way was interesting and stunning views. Some portions of the track are little bit challenging but local ladies were helping out giving hands to support. Just pick a dry weather…”
Overnight Sapa trek from Hanoi with homestay dinners, guided hikes through terraced fields, and a Day 2 choice between villages or a bamboo forest.
“Mama Zuzu is the best! Nature is stunning and peaceful. The whole trip is well organized. Thank you for amazing memories 🤍”
A 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with a cozy hotel night, a Ta Van homestay, rice terraces, and village walks led by an English guide.
“Great hike and our guide Su was amazing! The bus that brought us from Hanoi thought could be better, it was very uncomfortable.”
A 10–12 km Sapa trek through Muong Hoa rice terraces and ethnic villages, with a home-style Hmong lunch and small-group guides.
“Learning about indigenous tribes along with taking in the valley's beauty was such a privilege. The guide, Shou - I hope I got the spelling right - was so lovely and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The old lady, May, is incredible..”
3-day Sapa trek based in Ta Van village from Hanoi. Hike rice terraces and village routes with a guide, bungalow, meals, and transfers included.
“I don't usually book tours, but I'm glad I did this one. The trekking is adventurous, the sights are beautiful, you go places and see things that would not be possible on your own. My guide Su was a font of information about the area, its people and traditions. Definitely worthwhile.”
3 days in Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba with Vega: kayak tunnel routes, a war-era cave hospital visit, Viet Hai bike ride, and full meals.
“We were lucky to have sunny weather as November is the rainy season. Ha Long Bay was beautiful. The thing that people don't realize is you do little to no cruising on the ship that you sleep in. Everything is done through tenders. We diRead more”
Can Gio Mangrove & Monkey Island day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: monkeys, crocodiles, war tunnels, and a seafood market.
“Aaron was a great help in organising the tour with me, and helping me with the pick up point and all the information I needed. Danny was an enthusiastic and informative guide.”
Private 2-day Sapa Valley trek with a village homestay, rice terraces and bamboo forests, plus meals and transport from ETHOS.
“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”
Two days of Sa Pa trekking with a local Hmong guide, homestay in Ta Van village, and comfortable limousine transport from Hanoi.
“Sua was a very good guide and very friendly. we loved the trekking around the rice fields and to get to know some of the locals. The homestay was super good too! Thank you!”
2-day Hanoi to Sa Pa trek with an overnight Ta Van homestay, guided Muong Hoa Valley walks, and modern sleeper bus transport.
“Sua, the guide, was excellent: careful, considerate, and courteous. The hike was fun and the homestay was charming. A wonderful experience 😊”
A 1-day trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van with a village lunch, terraced views, and a hands-on incense-making lesson.
“The trek to the villages in Sapa was great! We were led by Toan who was very fun and informative. He even treated us to guava with specialty local salt. He is very knowledgeable as it’s his hometown and full of energy. I would do it again even though it was tiring!”
Sa Pa day trek linking Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with lunch, guide, entrance tickets, and bus transfers from Sapa for $25.
“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.”
Sapa 3-day trek from Hanoi with VIP overnight bus, hotel and Ta Van homestay, village tours, seven meals, small group.
“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”
Can Gio mangrove trek: cheeky monkeys, Rung Sac war base, crocs, canoe ride, and seaside seafood lunch with pickup and ferry tickets.
“wonderfull experience in the monkey island. We saw a lot of things thanks to Tom. He is the best guide, so sweet. The landscapes were amazing and the food delicious. Our best tour in Vietnam”
