Vietnam · HIKING & TREKKING
Rice terraces in the north, karst country in the middle, and a great deal of humidity throughout. These 15 treks are compared on distance, ascent, whether a homestay night is included and what the going is like when it is wet.
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 Sa Pa’s 10-kilometer Muong Hoa Valley trek, with village visits, local lunch, rice terraces, guide tips, and muddy-weather advice.
“We had a great time. We really enjoyed the activity. Thanks a lot to our guide Khu, she was very friendly and we learned a lot of things.”
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”
Trek Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley, rice terraces, Hmong and Dzay villages, local lunch, and mountain views on a 10 to 12 km cultural hike.
“Started at 9 AM, and together with our guide Wu we went on a +/- 10km hike through the jungle and rice fields! The views were amazing! Make sure to wear appropriate clothes and especially shoes!”
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”
Review of ETHOS’s private Sapa trek and village homestay, with rice terraces, Hmong culture, family meals, practical costs, and hiking advice.
“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead 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…”
Trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van through rice terraces, local villages, and mountain trails with lunch and a guide for $34.
“We spent our day with Toan, it was an incredible day talking about life and enjoying nature. Toan was really kind with us and we spent a really fun time with him. The place is amazing and also you learn a lot about their culture and traditions.”
Review of Sapa’s full-day trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, with rice terraces, local lunch, guide tips, and muddy trail advice.
“Mama So was an excelente guide. She explained to us everything about Sapa rice fields. Food was very good too”
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 Can Gio Monkey Island near Ho Chi Minh City, with mangrove walks, crocodiles, wartime history, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Great experience, Mia the tour operator and Kevin the tour guide were great and made the experience stress free and easy”
Review of Sapa’s Sa Seng, Hang Da, and Hau Thao trek, with rice terraces, Hmong villages, mountain views, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Really great, amazing views and incredible getting to see some local villages, our guide Vang was great”
Review of Cuc Phuong National Park from Ninh Binh, with primate rescue, rainforest hiking, ancient caves, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“10/10 day with our tour guide. had a blast, got to see a lot of different varieties of monkeys, trek through one of the most beautiful mountain area ive ever been around, adventure a cool cave, ate a delicious lunch, great overall vibe with the tour guide, lots of laughter, informative conversations, and a great time in a great atmosphere thanks to our guy!”
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