TREK LOVER
The trails worth the climb.
The 15 treks walkers rate highest in Vietnam, from the rice-terrace ridges and homestays around Sa Pa to the Fansipan summit and the karst valleys of the north. Green, terraced and walked at a slower pace, village to village.
Hanoi to Sapa in 2 days: Ta Van homestay, village hikes, cooking class, four meals, and round-trip bus for $89.
Most Popular“As much as I liked our host Sue (thank you Sue, you were great, warm and entertaining!), I cannot, however, give a rating above 3 stars as the tour lacked activities, the food was mediocre at best, the ladies that helped us with the trekking whRead more”
A small-group 10 km Muong Hoa Valley trek with Hmong and Red Dao villages, bamboo forest, rock carvings, and a home lunch for $23.
“The trek was amazing, the guide, Sunny, was lovely and informative. Told stories and gave local insight throughout the tour. She wrangled some friends and local kids to help 1-1 with the steep muddy parts of the trek. The trek itself was rough going, you definitely need stamina and high grip hiking shoes - runners…”
2-day Sapa homestay trek from Hanoi with cooking lessons, terraced rice hikes, and a bamboo forest option. Meals and guide included.
“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…”
Sapa 3-day trek with Ta Van homestay, Cat Cat and Y Linh Ho hikes, and round-trip Hanoi transfer. English guide, small group, $139.
“We did the 3 day 2 night Trekking tour in Sapa. We got picked up from our hotel by bus and got driven to Sapa. We made two rest stops so it took about 6 hours to get there. We were dropped off in the centre and Nam found us and brought us to a…”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces and ethnic villages with a small English group, guided Fansipan Peak viewpoints, and a home-cooked lunch.
“We had an amazing Tour with our lovely Guide Chai, who not only showed us beautiful villages and landscapes but also gave us interesting insights into the local culture. Thank you so much for that experience.”
3-day Sapa trek based in Ta Van: Y Linh Ho, Giang Ta Chai, and Lao Chai villages, homestay, meals, and Hanoi transfers for $109.
“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.”
Lan Ha Bay kayaking, Cat Ba cave and trek, bike to Viet Hai, and six meals on a Vega junk with hotel pickup from Hanoi.
“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”
A full-day Can Gio escape from Ho Chi Minh City: mangrove walk, Monkey Island monkeys, crocodiles, Rung Sac history, plus lunch and seafood market.
“Everything was well organized and our guide was amazing!”
A private 2-day Sapa Valley trek with a rice-paddy homestay, village lunch shared with your host family, and flexible hiking plus included meals.
“For two days we had an amazing experience with our guide. In the beginning Hoa explained a lot about the background and also interesting facts. The trek with our guide Ha was really great, based on explanation with her family and people aRead more”
Two days of Sa Pa trekking and an ethnic Ta Van homestay, plus comfortable limousine bus rides from Hanoi.
“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…”
2 days of Sa Pa trekking and a Ta Van homestay, with a comfy sleeper bus from Hanoi and English-speaking guides through rice terraces.
“Absolutely loved this activity, the walk was so much fun and our guide was so nice and friendly and told us all about how people live out in the mountains. It was very muddy and misty so the views weren’t as good as they could have been but still enjoyed the experience nonetheless.”
1-day trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van: terraced views, Hmong and Zay culture, lunch, and herb incense making.
“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…”
Sapa rice terraces and ethnic villages in one day, with hotel pickup, Ta Van lunch, and guided trekking with easy-to-handle logistics.
“If you love taking risks and living dangerously, this trek is for you. Picture hiking through muddy, narrow, and dangerously steep paths with practically nothing to hold on to—such fun! The best part? The guide didn’t warn us about how dangerous the trek would be, so you would be pleasantly surprised. After this thrilling trek,…”
3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with hotel + Ta Van homestay, meals, village visits, and VIP round-trip bus transfers.
“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”
Trek Can Gio mangroves, meet cheeky monkeys on Monkey Island, see saltwater crocs, and learn Vietnam War history. Lunch and pickup included.
“Amazing day trip ! The agency took care of everything and was very well organised. The activities were so fun and varied, we also learned a lot about Vietnam’s history and culture. Huge thanks to Dolphin and Danny for the perfect organisation. They were really lovely, speak very good English and made this experience a…”
