12 Waterfall Treks in Vietnam Worth the Climb

1.Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · from $72Our pick

Travel from Sapa to Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Tram Ton Pass, then trek from Ban Khoan through rice paddies, bamboo forest, and remote Hmong and Red Dzao villages. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lisa, Cu, Lan, A, or Sue, leads the route, with a picnic lunch and return transfer from Ta Phin.

“Our guide A was so lovely and was very informative. At the beginning she let us pick which route we wanted to go and also allowed us to have a different variety of scenery added into the trekk as well. Ranging from cold, foggy waterfalls to the country like- Villages of Sapa we really got our monies worth. Overall we couldn’t have thanked our guide enough for such a pleasant exerperience”

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2.Trekking Tour to Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm for dog-lovers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $9Best value

Join Twin Beans Farm near Da Lat for an easy forest trek with seven dog companions, a sturgeon-farm visit, and time at a waterfall closed to the public. Guides Jessie or Hieu may lead the walk, explaining local plants, insects, and fish farming. Pickup, water, fruit, and snacks are included with selected options.

“Excellent trekking tour with breathtaking views and great support from the guides. Highly recommended!”

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3.Trekking to Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm for dog-lovers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $10

Trek from Twin Beans Farm with English-speaking guides such as Hieu, Hue, or Jessie, accompanied by friendly farm dogs. Visit a sturgeon farm, walk through the forest to a private waterfall, then return for coffee among the plantation. The waterfall may be swimmable, and an afternoon coffee workshop can be added.

“The tour was very interesting. We were the only two people on the tour that day, so our very friendly guide was able to tell us a lot about the sturgeon farm, the coffee farm and Vietnamese culture in very good English. We learned a lot and would recommend the tour to others.”

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4.Sapa3D2N TrekkingAdventures,Valleys,Bambooforest,Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $80

Join Hmong guide Dinh or one of her sisters for three days around Sapa. Walk Dragon Mountain, Muong Hoa Valley, Hang Da, Hau Thao, Giang Ta Chai, Lao Chai, and Y Linh Ho. Stay two nights with Dinh’s family, eat home-cooked meals, cross a hanging bridge, and visit Tày, Black Hmong, and Red Dao communities.

“We had a really Great time. Even though we needed to reschedule our arrival, our Trekking Tours were adjusted accordingly. Everyone from the homestay was welcoming and freindly. Especially Mama May was Both a good Tour Guide as well as a lovely person to be around. We would recommend this Experience to everyone.”

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5.Cao Bang Easy Trekking Tours 2Days/1Night Ban Gioc Waterfall ET1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $129

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Cao Bang, then spend two days walking through Tay villages, forest, streams, and rice fields. You’ll visit Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Pagoda, and Ban Gioc Waterfall, with local meals and a night in Khuoi Ki Stone Village. Guides such as Nhat or Sen may lead the route, with groups capped at eight.

“Most amazing time, can’t recommend it enough. Our tour guide nhat was the very best made the experience was really special. Please book him. #1”

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6.Amazing Mai Chau – Pu Luong 3 days: Waterfall, Rafting & Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $362

Spend three days traveling from Hanoi to Mai Chau and Pu Luong with an English-speaking guide, limousine transfers, village walks, cycling, trekking, rafting, and local meals. The group is limited to 12, with two nights in a private room in Pu Luong. Guides such as Tom and Nam are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“Group of 4 had the most amazing experience with our guide Tom and driver Jerry. I was a little under the weather at the start of the trip and Tom made me feel so well cared for. I can’t imagine any better planned journey. Beautiful, interesting, inspiring, educational, fun, action packed and so much laughter! Highly recommended!”

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7.Trekking Ban Gioc Waterfall to Hidden Village on Unique Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $129

Travel from Cao Bang to Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore Nguom Ngao Cave, walk through Tay villages and Khuoi Ki Stone Village, and follow the Quay Son River. This two-day tour uses a small group of up to eight, includes meals, transport, accommodation, and an English-speaking guide. Guide Nhat has earned praise for clear answers and easygoing hikes.

“Amazing Tour ! We had such a nice time with Nhat our tourguide , he was amazing and answered all our questions - we did some nice hikes (not too strenuous ) and had amazing views - definitely recommend :)”

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8.3-Day Sapa Trek Secret Trails, Waterfall, Stay in Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $163

Spend three days trekking from Sapa through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Local guides such as Hoai and Kien have helped visitors understand Hmong, Dao, and Giay culture along quiet trails, bamboo forests, rice terraces, and waterfall country. Transport, meals, village stays, and entrance fees are included.

“Visiting the ethnic villages among the rice fields was a really interesting experience. It was great to see the life of the local people firsthand. The scenery was also stunning! The scenery was diverse: rice fields, waterfalls, bamboo forests,... Read more”

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9.Pu Luong Full Day Trek Terraces Weaving and Waterfall Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $60

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Pu Luong with an English-speaking local guide. Walk through rice terraces and Thai villages, see traditional weaving in Chom Lan, then reach Hieu Waterfall for lunch and a swim. The tour covers local transfers, entrance fees, insurance, and lunch for $60.65, but hotel pickup, drinks, and bicycles cost extra.

“Very Good trekking at Pu Luong! Very authentic! The Guide was very good, perfect english and he expleins all the things!”

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10.Sapa Trekking – Waterfalls And H’mong Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $56

From Sapa, guide Toa leads a six-hour outing to Love Waterfall, Haven Gate, and Black H’mong villages. You’ll ride the O Quy Ho Pass, walk through rice and corn fields, enjoy a picnic by Muong Hoa stream, and learn about local customs. Comfortable shoes and warm clothing are essential.

“A heartfelt thank you to our local guide, Mr. Toa, for taking us on an amazing tour. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Big thumbs up to Mr. Toa!”

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11.2 Day Cao Bang Trekking in Ban Gioc Waterfall with Crafts Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $80

Spend two days exploring Cao Bang by bus and on foot, with visits to incense and bamboo craft villages, Khuoi Ky Stone Village, Nguom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Pagoda, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Ban Viet Lake. A local guide handles the route, meals, tickets, and private room for two. The tour runs with at least two people.

“vet nice driver. knows emglish very well! he and his partner took us to the waterfall, angle eye mountain, cave, lake, craft villages. at night we were at a beautiful hotel by the river. they also joined us to play cards.”

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12.3-day Pu Luong Adventure:Trekking, Waterfall from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $235

Leave Hanoi for three active days in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Small groups of up to 15 follow village paths to Hieu Waterfall and Kho Muong Village, cross a hanging bridge, see Thai bamboo waterwheels, ride a bamboo raft, and eat local meals. You stay in a homestay, with transport, guide, and meals included.

“Great experience! Friendly tour guide, an interesting time trekking in the village and a wide variety of local food to try.”

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