VIETNAM TREKKING TOURS
Almost all of it is in the north, in the terraced valleys above Sapa and the parks inland from Hanoi. These 15 sort the day walks, the homestay nights and the Fansipan routes by distance and what is included.
Review of a 2-day Hanoi to Sapa tour with Ta Van homestay, village hikes, local meals, cooking class, and VIP cabin bus transfers.
“Pickup at hotel and transfer to Sapa via sleeper bus was good. However, it is 6 hours each way with 2 bathroom breaks. Lunch on arrival was ok. Very simple. The trek to our homestay with our guide was great, even though the weather was nRead more”
Review of Sa Pa’s 10 km Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, Hmong and Dao villages, local lunch, costs, and muddy trail tips.
“Chai is a really energetic person. She’s really nice and laughs a lot. I loved it”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with rice terraces, village homestay, local meals, bamboo forest walks, and practical tips.
“Great activity, Mama Zazu and Mama Leto were amazing hosts! We enjoyed the hike and home stay, definitely a great way to visit Sapa.”
Review of Sapa’s 3-day trek from Hanoi, with Cat Cat Village, rice terraces, a Ta Van homestay, transport, meals, and practical tips.
“We had a great time on our tour with our wonderful guide Su! The weather was a bit foggy on our first day so we didn’t get any of the views but thankfully it had cleared up by the second day and we got to see the stunning terraced rice padRead more”
Review of Sapa’s 10 to 12 km village trek through rice terraces, Hmong and Dzay communities, local lunch, guides, mud, and mountain views.
“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, bus transfers, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of the Can Gio Mangrove and Monkey Island tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with wildlife, war history, lunch, transport advice, and practical tips.
“It was a great, informative trip! Sam and Aaron were very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces, stay with a village family, and learn local life on ETHOS’s private two-day cultural homestay.
“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”
Review of a 2-day Sa Pa trek from Hanoi with limousine bus, Hmong guide, rice terraces, Ta Van homestay, meals, and practical tips.
“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 Sapa’s rice terraces from Lao Chai to Ta Van, enjoy a local lunch, meet Hmong and Zay culture, and learn traditional 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 trail. We had someone follow us for several hours, walking along side who after we’d said “no thanks to” many times we were told by other villagers she’d only come with us to try and sell, and would now be walking back many hours to find other people to do it all again.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces and ethnic villages on a 6 to 7 hour hike with a local guide, lunch in Ta Van, and return bus for $25.
“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, you'll have the perfect excuse to buy new shoes, socks, and pants, and you’ll have a great story about your "near-death experience" to boast to your friends. Perfect for those who are physically fit and mentally unhinged.”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with VIP bus travel, Cat Cat, rice terraces, hotel, homestay, meals, and local guide.
“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 the Can Gio Monkey Island tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with mangroves, crocodiles, war history, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“We wanted to see the monkey island so I booked the day before at 9 pm + for the day after, my booking has been accepted very fast, first very good point ! And then, the island itself is something to see in his life, and meeting the monkeys is an amazing experience and it was living up to our expectations even more ! Kevin the guide was very kind and explained us very clearly all about the jungle and the historical part of this place with passion. To finish, a great lunch with a lot to eat was planned. I recommend very highly this tour and the team that…”
Review of Sapa’s Sa Seng, Hang Da and Hau Thao trek, with rice terraces, Hmong villages, local lunch, mountain views and practical tips.
“I was lucky enough to be in a group of five - small enough to be able to have some sort of connection with everyone. The weather was not great for trekking as it rained all day but our guide - I think her name was Mama Mao - was very entertaining and gave loads of information about the flora and fauna. We had a great lunch at the halfway point.”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with limousine transport, village walks, local food, hotel stays, costs, and practical tips.
“Transportation going to Sapa was amazing and comfortable going with the mini bus as described in the highlight of the trip but the return was terrible because unlike the highlight they made us took the huge bus which is uncomfortable. You should make us return with the Mini bus as it said in the trip review . For the hotel, it is very cheap, the rooms stink and we paid more than $100, so we should get at least 4 star hotel since all the activities we did in Sapa was only hiking and it does not cost your company a lot of money. We compared our deal with others…”
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