The 15 Best Treks from Hanoi

1.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 hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll sleep in a private homestay room in Ta Van, join a cooking class, and eat four included meals. Local guides such as Mao and Sue have helped make this a warm, personal introduction to village life.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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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, then hike 12 kilometers through Ylinh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. You’ll stay at a local homestay, share meals with hosts such as Mama Zuzu, and choose between a bamboo-forest hike or farm work on day two. Expect steep, slippery paths and a simple shared bathroom.

“Loved mama zhuzhu! Great hikes not too hard. The homestay was lovely and comfortable with excellent food.”

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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 Hanoi through Sapa’s mountain villages with local guides such as Su, Cat, Dao, May, and Khu. Walk through rice terraces, Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleeping one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a Ta Van bungalow. Expect steep, muddy paths, simple village life, and long bus rides.

“We had a wonderful experience during this tour. On arriving Sapa we had lunch and visited the Cat Cat Village which has a nice atmosphere. We went on a longer hike on the next day which offered beautiful scenery and we also got to meet lRead more”

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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 Sapa by comfortable bus, then hike through Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You stay two nights in a Ta Van bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and walk with a local guide such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, or May. The group can include up to 15 people.

“3d/2n on the sapa trek is the best way to go and gives you enough time to take in the sights of sapa. We went hiking everyday and you definitely need waterproof shoes as it gets muddy. We had some time off and we got a taxi to fansipaRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Spend two days walking from Lao Chai to Ta Van with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Sua, Soso, or Tung. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forest trails, village life, a basic but comfortable homestay, local meals, and limousine bus transport from Hanoi. Bring sturdy shoes, cash, and patience for muddy paths.

“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 trek through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan with a local English-speaking guide. You get one hotel night, one private-room homestay night, seven meals, village walks, and round-trip transport. Expect mountain views, muddy paths, and a busy schedule.

“This tour was incredible. The hiking was great for people who like to hike, it was about 6 miles the first day and 4 miles the second day. It was slippery at times but overall amazing views and a fun trek. We stayed in a cute one room cabin at Read more”

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7.2-Day Sapa Trek Tour – Luxury Limousine Transfer

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned limousine, then trek Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide. You get one hotel night or a Ta Van homestay, two lunches, breakfast, entrance fees, and a second-day trek of 9 to 12 kilometers. Guides such as Chang, Tai My, and Nhu bring local insight.

“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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8.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through bamboo groves, waterfalls, terraced fields, and H’Mong villages. Your small group, capped at 10, spends the night in a private room at a Ta Van homestay, with meals, a cooking class, an English-speaking local guide, and return transport included.

“This tour could be fantastic if only the communucation was efficient and the bus/transport company knew what they were doing. We were No problem, I may have availability for B&B on Fri and Sat night. It would be a double room ensuite Read more”

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

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

Spend three days walking from Sapa through Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Supan. English-speaking local guides such as Khu, Phinh, Sao, and Thai thi So lead the treks. You get one hotel night, one dorm-style homestay night, meals, entrance fees, and sleeper-bus transport from Hanoi.

“++: the two guides were very friendly and professional (Lothisao and tcha) bus fantastic the hike was nice -: no heat in the hotel and homestay food was very similar every meal”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then trek from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai to Ta Van. You’ll stay in an en-suite bungalow, eat family-prepared meals, and walk through bamboo forest toward Giang Ta Chai with a group capped at 10. Guides such as Cat, Vu, and Mu bring local insight to the route.

“This was an amazing trip, made all the more special by our guide Vu. As a Black Humong women she was able to share wonderful insight into her community, whilst we walked through a unique landscape. Thanks Vu”

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

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

Spend three days traveling by sleeper bus from Hanoi to Sapa, then walk through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and the Muong Hoa Valley with a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Cat, Chang, Xi, Zi, Vu, and Khu have led this route. Expect hotel comfort, included meals, and a busy but rewarding schedule.

“Well organized, interesting and effective guides ( Zi and Vu ). The View Hotel is very good , great room and pleasant Welcoming, good breakfasts and mealsAuto-translated”

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12.Sapa Trekking Tour 2 Days 1 Night By Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $85

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai, Y Linh Ho, Hoang Lien Son and Su Pan. You can stay with a Dzay family or choose a hotel, with guides such as Vu, Su, Koo and Mu leading the walks. Expect fine views, local food, rough trails and a full schedule.

“It was amazing trekking with the chillest local guide Mu. Stunning view, friendly ppl, and happy animals are everywhere.”

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13.3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 64 reviews · from $212

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley villages including Sin Chai, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll stay one night with a Zay family, sleep one night in a Sapa hotel, and walk with an English-speaking local guide. Guides such as Chu, Mai, Su Su, and Ai have led recent departures.

“The activities were excellent 👍🏽👍🏽 It was an experience that we’ll never forget. I would rate this as Excellent if only the overnight train was not as noisy & bumpy. Using the toilet was challenging 😂 The limousine bus was really good though. The driver even dropped us off at the hotel. Our Hmong guides were all very good. We added the Fansipan Mountain visit, a must see! We would love to visit Sapa again but this time, a little longer. There's so much more to be seen.”

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14.2 days AMAZING trekking Sapa from Hanoi with various options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $89

Spend two days trekking around Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Sin Chai, Ta Van, and Cat Cat. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 15, with a hotel night and meals included. Add overnight train transfers from Hanoi, and ask for guides Nam and Ai if available.

“Too much free time, but otherwise an amazing experience. There's no actual tour guide but everything is set up for you and us user friendly”

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15.2-Day Sapa-Fansipan Peak & Trek & Ha Giang Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews

This fast-paced two-day trip links Hanoi, Sapa, Fansipan, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. You’ll travel by sleeper or Limousine bus, trek rice terraces with a local guide such as Song, and choose Hanoi or Ha Giang for your onward journey. The Fansipan cable car costs 850,000 VND extra.

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