15 Hanoi Hiking Tours Worth Flying For

1.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You spend the night in a private homestay room in Ta Van, join a cooking class, and eat four included meals. Local guides such as Mao and Sue have led some departures.

“Accompagnatrice locale adorable Mais brouillard intense empêchant de profiter de la beauté du site À faire 15jours plus tard”

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2.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. Cruise among the limestone islands, eat Vietnamese dishes onboard, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are noted for warm, careful service.

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3.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, hike 12 kilometers through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, then stay with a local family. Hosts such as Mama Zuzu provide home-cooked meals, warm hospitality, and a taste of village life. Expect muddy paths, shared facilities, and steep sections.

“This was such great fun - even the sleeper bus is fun! Most importantly don’t worry - the trek isn’t difficult and it’s not Mount Everest - it’s pretty straightforward with a fair amount of inclined and some trekking down and over some muddy areas - make sure you where something appropriate and don’t mind getting it dirty. Mama Zue (or Madam Zue) and her colleagues were a joy - funny and warm. I’ve read some reviews where people have said that they force you to buy some bracelets- well they don’t and it’s pretty easy to say no thank you which you may have to repeat a few times.…”

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

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

This three-day Sapa trek takes you from Hanoi to Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You hike through rice terraces, stay one night in a Sapa hotel and one night in a Ta Van bungalow, and travel with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, May, or Dao. Expect steep, muddy paths, simple village life, and long bus rides.

“This was a delightful trip with a few little items to consider. The bus was a sleeper and was very comfortable. The driver spoke no English so when he made stops we had no idea that they were just for a bathroom break (2 each way). Our hotel provided us with a breakfast to go. It was a 6 hour journey. Once at Sapa a tour guide met us. She spoke excellent English. We proceeded to walk from Sapa down the mountain towards the valley. It was a crowded gauntlet of shops all the way down. The steps were endless! Bring really good walking shoes. Also a warm jacket. It…”

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

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

Spend three days hiking from Y Linh Ho through the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Lao Chai. You stay two nights in a village bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and travel between Hanoi and Sapa by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Chang, Cat, Khu, Mu, Su, and May have led this route.

“May our tour guide was very friendly and had lots of knowledge on the areas we were in. She gave us lots of options on what we wanted to do and answered any questions we had. Thanks for a great trip May!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Spend two days trekking Sa Pa’s rice terraces, bamboo forest, and ethnic villages with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Soso or Sua. Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus, eat local meals, and sleep in a basic Ta Van homestay. Expect muddy trails, simple facilities, helpful guides, and strong cultural contact.

“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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7.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan, and sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one night in a private Ta Van homestay room. A local English-speaking guide, seven meals, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“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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8.2-Day Sapa Trek Tour – Luxury Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 249 reviews · from $189

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa in a limousine bus, then trek through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide. You will spend one night in a hotel or Ta Van homestay, eat Vietnamese meals, and walk up to 12 kilometers through rice terraces and mountain villages. Guides vary, with Chang, Tai My, Vang, and Nhu among those assigned.

“We are group of 4 friends that book easy trekking tour through website agent and we were satisfied with our trip. They picked us up from our hotel in Hanoi at 06.30 with a very comfortable mini van. Meals, tour guide, entrance fees all were included. Muong Hoa valley was beautiful and we trekked to Lao Chai village, Ta Van village and the weather was sunny and the scenery was beautiful and spectacular. Panorama Hotel at very good location. Rooms were perfect! Highly recommended this tour for 2 days by minivan!”

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9.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’ll sleep in a private room at a traditional H’Mong homestay, eat local meals, take a cooking class, and walk with a local English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10.

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

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10.Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide. Explore royal temples, cruise through Bright, Dark, and Ba Giot caves by bamboo boat, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and climb 486 steps for a wide view of Tam Coc. Guides have included Hoang, Harry, Bao, Leo, and Peter.

“The trip was amazing! Everywhere was very beautiful and it was a great experience. The guide was also very nice, although I wish we would hear more stories about the places we saw :) Overall I would recommend!”

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11.Trek and Stay: 3-Day Sapa Highlands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 152 reviews · from $98

Spend three days walking from Sapa to Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Supan. English-speaking guides such as Khu, Phin, Sao, and Phinh lead the treks, with one hotel night, one village homestay, meals, entrance tickets, and sleeper-bus transport included.

“Lovely hiking trip + nice accommodation at the Homestay. Thao thi sò was the best guide! Super cute, good English and explaining a lot of the local culture.”

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12.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37Cheapest way up

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with a local English-speaking guide, round-trip Hanoi transport, a buffet lunch, and your choice of route. Climb Mua Cave, visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh Pagoda, and glide through caves and rice fields at Trang An or Tam Coc. Choose shared, VIP Dcar, or private travel.

“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”

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13.3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 64 reviews · from $212

Spend three days exploring Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hmong, Dzay, and Red Dao villages. You’ll ride an overnight train, sleep one night in a Ta Van homestay, stay one night in a Sapa hotel, and return to Hanoi by limousine. Guides such as Su Su, Ai, Mai, and Chu have led this route.

“Nothing to worry about, everything is well organised, very nice people and small group for the hiking. Great experience!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus or night train, trek from Lao Chai to Ta Van with a local guide, and ride the cable car toward Fansipan, Indochina’s highest peak. You can return to Hanoi or continue to Ha Giang by bus. Guide Song may be available, depending on assignment.

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15.2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

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

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking guide. Expect terraced rice fields, village life, a spring-roll cooking class, local meals, and a private homestay room. Guides include Zem, Sou, and Mao Co.

“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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