HANOI · TREKS
The routes worth the airfare.
The 15 hanoi treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
A tight two-day Sapa trek with Ta Van homestay, cooking class, 4 meals, and round-trip VIP bus from Hanoi Old Quarter for $89.
Most Popular“Amazing experience, a must do whilst in Vietnam! Everyone is so organised to ensure you get the best experience. SaPa is mesmerising and the tour guides such an amazing people!”
Two-day Sapa trek with homestay life, farm-to-table cooking, and terraced views. From Hanoi by sleeper bus, with meal plans included.
“Mama Zhuzhu is imcredibly nice and helpfull with every aspect of this experience. The trekking was unbelievably amazing and the house where we stayed was as authentic as possible. Food was excellent, shower was warm, bed was clean. Overall a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants an authentic genuine experience in Sa…”
3-day Sapa trek with an English-speaking guide, hotel in town, and a Ta Van homestay night plus village hikes from Hanoi.
“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.…”
3-day small-group trek from Ta Van village in Sapa. Rice terraces, bamboo forests, homestays, and Hanoi transfers with meals included.
“We had the best time. Our guide Su was awesome - had lots of local knowledge and answered all of our curious questions. At various points on each hike, she also gave us options to go path A or B and described what each path was like. We saw diverse landscapes and villages on each…”
3-day Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba kayaking, caves, trekking, cycling, and cooking. Hanoi pickup, ocean-view Vega cabins, and plenty of 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”
2-day Sa Pa trek and ethnic homestay in Ta Van with a Hmong guide, rice terraces, plus comfortable limousine bus from Hanoi.
“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”
3 days trekking Sapa from Hanoi with a small local guide, hotel and homestay stays, meals included, and VIP sleeper bus transfer.
“1. check the weather first, if possible. if it's not sunny, you are losing a lot of beutiful photo chances. 2. it's relaxing, but not challenging nor exciting 3. homestay isnt "home stay" in a strict sense. it's just another name for a lodge. 4. foods at hotel was great, but foods at homestay wasnt.…”
2 days from Hanoi to Sapa: luxury limousine transfer, English-led treks to Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van, hotel stay and meals.
“We booked a 2 days 1 night trip to Sapa for village trekking. They trek was amazing, the guide Ta May was super positive and informational, the homestay was excellent ( big meal, lots of rice wine, and soothing herbal bath). The tour also included lunch at a local restaurant with beautiful views, a chance…”
Hanoi to Sapa in 2 days, 1 night with VIP buses, a Ta Van homestay, village treks, cooking class, and all meals included.
“This tour could be fantastic if only the communucation was efficient and the bus/transport company knew what they were doing. We were No problem, I may have availability for B&B on Fri and Sat night. It would be a double room ensuite Read more”
3 days trekking Sapa from Hanoi with an overnight homestay in Ta Van, village visits, meals, and an English guide in the highlands.
“We had a wonderful experience while trekking in Sa Pa. Hikes were beautiful, food was delicious and our guide Khu was brilliant.”
Two-day small-group Sapa trek from Hanoi on a sleeper bus, staying in a Ta Van bungalow with Giay culture, guided hikes, and included meals.
“The staff at the agency is very pleasant, but the transmission of information is rather average. However, the trip to Sapa went very well; the guide Mû is lovely and very engaging when she tells the history and life of the ethnic groups. The staff at the guesthouses were also great. The only downside was…”
3 days in Sapa with a guided Cat Cat and Ta Van trek from Hanoi, plus 2 hotel nights, meals, and hotel pickup drop-off.
“Our guide Chang was fantastic. She was always very helpful, knowledgeable and willing to answer our questions. Her sense of humour and contagious energy were also much appreciated haha. The hotel was nice - certain things about it could be better but I overall cannot complain. Sleeper bus was interesting and cozy.”
Two-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with sleeper bus, guided village hikes, meals, and optional homestay or hotel in Vietnam’s northern highlands.
“Everything was well organized. Can recommand the tour. Thanks to Su our tour guide. You get with a sleeping bus to sapa. Your hotel is according your booking. They care all the time for you and all are very helpful. Your big luggage will be Read more”
3-day Sapa Muong Hoa Valley trek from Hanoi by overnight train, with Ta Van homestay and Hmong, Zay, Red Zao villages.
“The activities were excellent 👍🏽👍🏽 It was an experience that we’ll never forget. I would rate this as Excellent if only the overnight train was not as noisy & bumpy. Using the toilet was challenging 😂 The limousine bus was really good though. The driver even dropped us off at the hotel. Our Hmong guides…”
A 2-day Sapa tribal trek with rice terraces, Muong Hoa Stream, Ta Van bamboo forests, and an overnight homestay in Vietnam.
“Our hike was just amazing - Giang has so much knowledge of the area and the history which made the journey so interesting as we learnt about the culture and the people with such a depth. Our overnight home stay was incredible . WRead more”
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