TREKKING · HOMESTAY TREKS IN HANOI

Top 15 Homestay Treks in Hanoi

32 tours  ·  from $54 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 homestay treks in Hanoi worth the airfare, each with its price per person, its length and the one thing to know before you commit.

Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay - The 5-kilometer walk through Muong Hoa Valley
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

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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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals - Walking through Ylinh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

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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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus - The limousine bus from Hanoi to Sa Pa
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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

3.2-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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Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - Day 2: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

4.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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Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay - Walking from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

5.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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From Hanoi: 2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay - Leaving Hanoi at 9:30 PM
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

6.2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $110

Spend two days hiking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Guide Zem, Sou, Mao Co, and other English-speaking guides lead the walks, village visits, spring-roll class, and homestay stay. The package includes meals, transport, sightseeing tickets, and a private homestay room.

“Activities included trekking over 2 days. Guide Zem was brilliant and made sure everyone was okay. She also showed us how to make spring rolls. She was really knowledgeable and told us about the traditions of the villages we went for trekking. First day trekking was for 10 kms and second day was 5 kms.”

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3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi - Y Linh Ho and the first mountain views
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3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

7.3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $218

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then trek through Muong Hoa valley past Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao villages. You’ll visit Y Linh Ho and Giang Ta Chai, spend a night in Ta Van at a Zay homestay, and return by train. A guide, meals, transfers, and shared four-berth sleeper tickets are included.

“The best part of this trip was being in Sapa. 3 day two nights not really what this was. There were some transportation problems getting there but very enjoyable overall. The itinerary was never available. So everyday was a surprise. Day one Read more”

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Hanoi- SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures - Day 1: Lao Cai, Y Linh Ho, and Lao Chai
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Hanoi- SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures

8.SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $139

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sa Pa, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Ban Ho, and Nam Tong. You’ll sleep two nights in village homestays, eat local meals, and learn about Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao traditions. English-speaking guides such as Su and Sang have been praised for their care and flexibility.

“It was absolutely amazing. The guide was most lovely and adapted the tour to all my needs and wishes. We went more into nature instead of the planned route and it was amazing. Enjoyed the time at the home stay a lot, such a nice look into culture. The guide also shared a lot of additional stories. Could not have asked for anything more.”

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Pu Luong 2-Day Adventure: Trekking, Homestay & Local Culture - Arriving at Pu Luong Riverside Lodge for lunch
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Pu Luong 2-Day Adventure: Trekking, Homestay & Local Culture

9.Pu Luong 2-Day Adventure: Trekking, Homestay & Local Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Leave Hanoi early for two days of trekking, village visits, bamboo rafting, and Thai cultural experiences in Pu Luong. You’ll walk to Hieu Waterfall, see rice terraces and water wheels, visit a traditional weaving village, and sleep at Pu Luong Riverside Lodge. Guides such as Vic, Tony, and Thang are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing.

“We spent the day biking throughout Puluong. Our guide was very thoughtful and thorough, showing us the local sights and culture with a local perspective. We specifically asked to do the tour by bicycle, so if you do that, be prepared for a workout! It was a great way to see the country though.”

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Sa Pa 2-Day Moderate Trek and Homestay Limousine Tour from Hanoi - The 10-kilometer walk through terraces and bamboo
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Sa Pa 2-Day Moderate Trek and Homestay Limousine Tour from Hanoi

10.Sa Pa 2-Day Moderate Trek and Homestay Limousine Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $118

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine, then trek through Ta Van, Lao Chai, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking guide. You’ll walk beside rice terraces, bamboo forests, and mountain hamlets, sleep at a homestay, and return to Hanoi the next day. The group is capped at 10 people.

“The experience didn’t start out great for us. We had some bad experiences with the shared limousines. We were picked up and taken to a stop, then told to change to a different car. There was limited English and we were told the car would Read more”

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Sapa trekking 2days by bus from Hanoi ( over night in homestay) - 6:30 am pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Sapa trekking 2days by bus from Hanoi ( over night in homestay)

11.Sapa trekking 2days by bus from Hanoi ( over night in homestay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $79

This two-day Sapa trip takes you by coach from Hanoi to Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll trek through Muong Hoa Valley, rice fields, bamboo forest, and village paths, then sleep at a homestay. Guides such as Zu, Khu, and Nhu are praised for clear English and warm local insight. The tour suits fit walkers who want good value.

“Chinh is a great tour guide in our cat cat half day tour. It's a great experience to see this small and charming cultural village.”

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Hanoi: 2-Day Sa Pa Guided Village & Homestay Trekking Tour - Leaving Hanoi before sunrise
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Hanoi: 2-Day Sa Pa Guided Village & Homestay Trekking Tour

12.2-Day Sa Pa Guided Village & Homestay Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · from $84

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa, then trek from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai to Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai. You will walk rice terraces, meet Black Hmong, Dzay, and Red Dao communities, eat local food, and sleep in a simple homestay. Guides such as Si and Lala explain village customs and handmade clothing along the way.

“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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Sapa Trekking Tours - 2 Days 1 Night Stay At Homestay - Cat Cat Village and the first 5km
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Sapa Trekking Tours – 2 Days 1 Night Stay At Homestay

13.Sapa Trekking Tours – 2 Days 1 Night Stay At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $109

Trade Hanoi for Sapa’s mountain trails on a two-day trip with about 15km of walking, Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Y Linh Ho, and Ta Van villages. Guides such as Sung and Mung lead the route, while a shared homestay, meals, bottled water, and day buses are arranged. Expect slippery paths and a simple communal stay.

“Generally a very nice experience doing the 2 day trek, around 15km total distance. Guides were lovely and energetic. Basic commentary along the way, maybe nice to hear more history about the area. Otherwise the guides were very nice to be around and good company.”

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Sa Pa Trekking 2 Days 3 Nights Homestay by Night Train - Leaving Hanoi by night train
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Sa Pa Trekking 2 Days 3 Nights Homestay by Night Train

14.Sa Pa Trekking 2 Days 3 Nights Homestay by Night Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by night train, then trek through four hamlets near Giang Ta Chai and stay with a Hmong family. Guides including Tú and Tang Thi tailor the pace, explain local life, and lead you away from the busiest paths. The small group has a maximum of eight people.

“This trip was very profesional due to our Guide “A” Tang Thi and the owner of the Vega Travel “Tu”.”

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3-Day Sapa Real Valley View Homestay & Fansipan–Roof of Indochina - Day one: village paths and a Hmong homestay
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3-Day Sapa Real Valley View Homestay & Fansipan–Roof of Indochina

15.3-Day Sapa Real Valley View Homestay & Fansipan–Roof of Indochina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $179

Spend three days in Sapa with a local guide, hiking through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Ban Ho, Sin Chai, and Cat Cat. You’ll share a village homestay, sleep one night in Sapa town, and visit Fansipan at 2,800 meters. Guides such as ZerZer and Lala have earned praise for their care and English.

“It was such a wonderful experience trekking with my guide and spending the night with her beautiful Hmong family. I recommend this experience!”

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New in Homestay Treks in Hanoi

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★ 3.5Sapa Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights by Bus – Homestay & HotelFrom $1652 reviews
★ 5.0Sapa Trek 3 days 3 nights small group tour – Homestay and Hotel from HanoiFrom $1982 reviews
★ 5.02 Days Sapa moutain trekking with Local Guide and HomestayFrom $895 reviews
★ 5.0Sapa Trekking 2 Days – 1 Night, Homestay or Hotel by Sleeping BusFrom $952 reviews
★ 5.02D1N Mu Cang Chai Private Trekking & HomestayFrom $2304 reviews
★ 5.02 Days 1 Night Sapa Trekking Group Tour at HomestayFrom $1262 reviews
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