Hiking in Hanoi: the 8 Best Guided Hikes

1.Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll sleep in a private homestay room, join a cooking class, eat four included meals, and hike with a local English-speaking guide. Guides may include Mao or Sue, depending on the departure.

“We had an amazing tour with Mao! She looked after us and shared her experience of her home village and traditional life of the Mung people during our trek! She is an incredible woman I couldn't recommend enough!”

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2.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38Best value

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules lead the day, with lunch and sunset tea included.

“The trip was very organized and on time. The scenery was beautiful and the staffs were accommodating. Sam, our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. He made us appreciate the history of vietnam esp. ha long bay.”

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3.From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $71

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike 12 kilometers through Ylinh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with an English-speaking local guide. Stay at Mama Zuzu’s homestay, share a generous dinner, and choose a second hike through bamboo forest or time helping on the farm. Expect mud, hills, and a warm welcome.

“Mamazuzu is the best! we had so much fun. you should try the happy water with mamaletto!”

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4.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Trek from Hanoi into Sapa’s mountain villages with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, or May. Walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a village bungalow, and return by bus. Expect steep, muddy paths, simple local meals, and close contact with village life.

“Very good price for value tour, I really recommend the tour. Especially, our big thanks to our guide May who was always helpful and super nice!”

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5.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Spend three days hiking from Y Linh Ho through the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Hang Cung, Sam 2, and Lao Chai. You stay two nights in a Ta Van bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and travel by bus from Hanoi. Guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, and May have led this route.

“It was a good hike and the valley is very beautiful. Our guide, Khu, was very nice and full of energy. Not the easiest of hikes, so bring good shoes!”

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6.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine or sleeper bus, then trek with a local Hmong English-speaking guide through Lao Chai and Ta Van. You’ll eat local meals, spend the night in a basic homestay, and walk through rice terraces, bamboo forest, and mountain villages. Guides such as Soso, Sua, and Tung are often praised for their care and local insight.

“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”

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7.Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through H’mong and Red Dao villages, rice terraces, streams, and waterfalls. You’ll spend one night in a central three-star hotel and one night in a private room at a Ta Van homestay. A local English-speaking guide, seven meals, entrance fees, and small-group transport are included.

“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. 5. important information is not given often. you have to ask.”

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8.Hanoi: 2-Day Sa Pa Guided Village & Homestay Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · from $84

Spend two days trekking from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, with an English-speaking guide such as Si or Lala. You’ll walk beside Muong Hoa Stream, cross bamboo forest, meet H’Mong, Dzay, and Red Dao communities, eat Vietnamese food, and sleep in a simple homestay. The trek is scenic but demanding.

“The tour was really great. Also our second guide, Lala, did a great job and explained a lot about the tribes and their traditions. It was amazing.”

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