Top 5+ best hiking & trekking tours in Vietnam

It depends on your interests! Some of our most popular tours include:

• Classic Vietnam: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (ideal for first-time visitors)
• Cultural discovery: Explore historical sites, local villages, and authentic cuisine
• Adventure & Nature: Trekking in Sapa, cruising in Ha Long Bay, biking in the Mekong Delta

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Ideally, 10 to 14 days gives you enough time to explore Vietnam from north to south without rushing. But even a shorter trip of 7 days can be very rewarding if well planned. We can tailor the itinerary to fit your time and interests.

Hiking usually refers to short, easy-to-moderate walks on marked trails, often completed in a single day.
Trekking involves longer, more challenging journeys that may last multiple days and include rugged terrain, remote areas, and overnight stays.
In Southeast Asia, “trekking” is commonly used when referring to immersive, cultural walks through villages and nature.

The best trekking in Vietnam is in the northern mountainous regions, especially around:

• Sapa - Famous for terraced rice fields, ethnic minority villages, and scenic mountain trails.
• Ha Giang - Rugged, less touristy, and known for dramatic landscapes and cultural experiences.
• Mai Chau & Pu Luong - Ideal for soft treks through rice paddies and peaceful valleys. These areas offer treks of various lengths and difficulty levels, with homestay experiences and local guides.

Sapa trekking tours typically cost between $30 to $100 per person per day, depending on the duration, type of accommodation (hotel or homestay), guide service, and whether transport from Hanoi is included. Multi-day tours with homestays and meals offer great value and cultural immersion.

Not necessarily. We offer tours for all skill levels. Options range from gentle 2-hour valley walks suitable for beginners (soft trekking) to challenging multi-day treks requiring good fitness (hard trekking). Your guide will assess and match the difficulty level to your group.

The most popular times are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). These seasons offer dry weather and comfortable temperatures. September and October are especially stunning, as the rice terraces turn golden before harvest.

Yes, always. Your trekking will be led by an experienced local guide, often from the H’mong or Dzao ethnic minority groups. They possess invaluable knowledge of the trails, local customs, safety, and are essential for communication with villagers.

Yes, it is safe, provided you follow your guide. Our local guides are experts in the terrain and weather. We prioritize small groups and never venture into areas designated as unsafe. Always stay with your guide and inform them of any physical discomfort.

Absolutely. Interacting with local ethnic communities is a highlight of the tour. Your guide facilitates visits to villages (such as the Black H'mong or Red Dzao), where you can learn about their customs, language, and traditional farming methods.