The 15 Best Hikes & Treks near Hanoi

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38Our pick

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat Vietnamese dishes, and finish with sunset tea, fruit, and cake. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are noted by name.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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2.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, hike 12 kilometers through Lao Chai and Ta Van, and spend the night with a local host such as Mama Zuzu. You’ll share meals, try village cooking, see rice terraces and a waterfall, then choose a second hike or farm activity before returning to Hanoi.

“It was my favorite part of the trip. The trail is still long — 12 km — but the landscapes are breathtaking, absolutely worth it. I hold everything close to my heart: the people we met along the way, the delicious food Mama Zuzu and her family kindly cooked for us, and the fact that she welcomed us into her home with so much warmth. I will never forget this experience.”

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

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

Spend three days hiking from Sapa through Black H’mong, Dzay, and other hill communities. You’ll visit Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, with guides such as Su, Cat, May, or Dao, one hotel night, one bungalow homestay, and meals included.

“Everything was absolutely perfect and more than expected. We particularly love the kindness of our guide Dao, that we sincerely appreciate.”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ta Van village for three days of guided walks through Muong Hoa Valley, bamboo forest, rice terraces, and Lao Chai. Guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, and May may lead the walks. A bungalow, seven meals, entry fees, and bus transfers are included.

“We stayed 3 days and 2 nights in Ta Van near Sa Pa Town. The hiking thru different villages was awesome and our guide Khu could tell us a lot about the region, nature an the people. We can really recommend a trip to the local villages and enjoy the nature and a layed back atmosphere with the local people and really friendly guides.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Spend two days trekking Sa Pa’s rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong villages with a local English-speaking guide such as Soso or Sua. Sleep in Ta Van, share fresh local meals, and ride between Hanoi and Sa Pa by comfortable limousine or sleeper bus.

“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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6.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 walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend one night in a town hotel and one in a private homestay room, with seven meals and a local English-speaking guide included.

“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”

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7.Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26Best value

Travel from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An to Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa or Viet. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk through rainforest and caves, see the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and eat a set Vietnamese lunch in the park.

“Great Tour! But don't expect a walk in the park! It's a Jungle and that can be a bit adventurous! =)”

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8.2-Day Sapa Trek Tour – Luxury Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 249 reviews · from $189

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned limousine, then walk through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with an English-speaking local guide. You get one hotel night or a Ta Van homestay, two lunches, breakfast, entry fees, and a demanding 9 to 12 kilometer trek through the Muong Hoa Valley.

“We had a nice and knowledgeable guide, the trekking was great, and so was the scenery. My only comment is that the tour we booked was not exactly what we got.. Rather than being transported, the trek started right from the hotel, thereby walking triple the distance we thought we were.”

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9.Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $49

Spend about 12 hours exploring Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave from Hanoi. An English-speaking guide, local lunch, water, entrance fees, a Trang An boat ride, and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included. Guide Tom is noted for his friendly help and strong timing.

“The tour is very enjoyable, boat ride is great with magnificent scenery and relaxing. The tourist guide and driver are professional, consider everybody different needs during the trip.”

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10.Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Hoang, Harry, Bao, or Leo. Visit Hoa Lu’s temples, cruise through Trang An’s caves, enjoy Vietnamese food, and climb roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave for a broad view over Tam Coc.

“Really enjoyed the day in Ninh Bin, the boat trip through the caves was great, and the views from Mia Cave hike excellent. Lunch at restaurant also good.”

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11.Trek and Stay: 3-Day Sapa Highlands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 152 reviews · from $98

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then trek through Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Supan. Guides such as Phin, Khu, Sao, and Thai Thi So lead village walks, with one hotel night and one dorm-style homestay night.

“The trekking, homestay, food and return journey were great and our guide, Nhu, was exceptional! Unfortunately, the bus to go from Hanoi to Sapa was such a horrible, narrow, crowded experience that we were dreading the return journey during the entire trip. It turned out on the return that there are also comfortable busses... To the organizers: please make sure that the quality is upheld for all parts of the journey :).”

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12.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, then choose a shared, VIP Dcar, or private day out. Visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, climb Mua Cave, eat a Vietnamese buffet, and row through the caves and limestone peaks of Trang An or Tam Coc.

“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”

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13.2-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi with Night Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $79

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sapa, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a group of no more than 10. You sleep in a Ta Van bungalow, eat family-prepared meals, and return to Hanoi by bus the next evening.

“This was a great trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more unique travel experience visiting some of Vietnam’s rural villages. Our guide, Cat, was very insightful and knowledgable about her and the other local tribes, and it was really cool to learn whaRead more”

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14.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour From Hanoi (2 Nights in Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $149

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by comfortable bus, then trek with a local English-speaking guide through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and the Muong Hoa Valley. You get two hotel nights, six meals, village walks, and free time for Sapa or Fansipan.

“I had a lovely time in Sapa with my family. The transport via sleeper bus was great, but quite small for some taller and stronger persons. The Hotel was perfect and well located. The excusions were as described and the views were breathtRead more”

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15.Sapa 3 Days – 2 Nights Trekking with With the locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $130

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek with a local H’Mông guide through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll sleep one night in a 3-star hotel and one in a private homestay, with meals and a cooking class included.

“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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