Vietnam · HIKING AND TREKKING TOURS IN HANOI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hiking and trekking tours in Hanoi worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a $38 Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, lunch, transfers, and sunset tea.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with rice terraces, village walks, homestay, local meals, and practical tips for the $71 trip.
“It was a great trip to experience Sapa. I definitely recommend this tour to see the best of the rice fields, local community living and meet fellow travellers. The views were picturesque and homestay was comfortable. Mama Zu was a lovely host, warm and inviting. The hiking was challenging at times with steep inclines and slippery parts when raining so come with good shoes- there was the option to have bags taken to the homestay ahead which I would recommend. The food was delicious and was cooked by the Mama’s. It was a tranquil village overlooking the bamboo, the rooms had fans and there was a great shower for a…”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi, with Cat Cat Village, rice terraces, a Ta Van homestay, private guiding, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing time. Our guide Su was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Sapa. We would highly recommend to anyone who loves hiking. 5 stars”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi, with Ta Van homestay, rice terraces, village walks, meals, transport, and practical tips.
“We had so much fun and we saw amazing landscapes! The tour was very well organised. The sleeper bus from Hanoi was comfortable. At the arrival, we had lunch in Sapa and then we started the first trekking, at the end of it we arrived in Read more”
Review the 3-day Vega cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island, with kayaking, trekking, village cycling, meals, cabins, and practical tips.
“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”
Trek Sa Pa rice terraces, meet Hmong communities, sleep at a Ta Van homestay, and travel from Hanoi by comfortable limousine bus.
“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…”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with hotel, homestay, meals, ethnic villages, rice terraces, and VIP cabin bus transfers.
“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”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with limousine transport, village walks, local meals, hotel or homestay stays, and practical tips.
“Limousine mini van tranfer was excellent. Hotel location great. Meals at Panorama Hotel yummy. Our private tour guide professional. The itineraries good. We love the package tour.”
Review of a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, lunch, bikes, and transport.
“It's well organised trip. Mr Tom is well knowledged and friendly. I suggest this trip to tourists who want to visit places for hiking and nature.”
Review of Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave day trip, with temple history, cave boating, hiking tips, lunch, and value advice.
“The activity was good and the son our guide was very helpful. But we can skip the temples tour.”
A practical 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, plus hotel, homestay, meals and transport.
“Our guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about both her tribe and genuinely loved introducing us to their customs and culture. We have a lot to learn from these beautiful happy people. The sleeper bus was very comfortable so we barely noticed the journey. The homestay was rustic, welcoming and lovely. The hotel in Sapa was quite basic.”
Review of a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Mua Cave, Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, lunch, and a scenic Trang An or Tam Coc boat ride.
“The Activity was perfectly organized from the start and the pick up instructions. Dolphin and Andrea were amazing! This is the first time we follow the program without "extra" tourist traps stops which waste time for the day. We were fighting against a heat wave and the guide was very mindful of that, still, we were able to see and do everything. The Trang An boat ride was the highlight of our Vietnamese your. Just a tip: the rowers have a very tough job to do, please have cash on you to give them a little tip at the end!”
Trek Sapa from Hanoi by sleeper bus, stay in Ta Van, meet Giay families, and walk rice terraces in a small group for $79.
“This was an amazing trip, made all the more special by our guide Vu. As a Black Humong women she was able to share wonderful insight into her community, whilst we walked through a unique landscape. Thanks Vu”
Review of a 3-day Sapa tour from Hanoi with Cat Cat and Ta Van treks, hotel stays, meals, sleeper bus travel, and practical booking tips.
“We had great time and highly recommended do it for sure. We had Cat as an our tour guide. She was spot on. Huge knowledge and plenty of understanding for all needs. It was fun”
Review of a 3-day Hanoi to Sapa trek with H’Mông guides, village walks, hotel and homestay stays, meals, and VIP cabin buses.
“Merveilleux paysages et très bon circuit pour découvrir les villages et villageois! Sachez que la randonnée n'est pas facile: énormément de montées et descentes, surfaces très glissantes par endroits. Voyagez léger et soyez bien chaussRead more”
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