Top Northern Vietnam Hiking Tours

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Embark on an unforgettable one-day trekking adventure in Sa Pa, where natural beauty meets rich cultural heritage. The day begins as we set off through the captivating Muong Hoa Valley, a breathtaking landscape adorned with cascading rice terraces and majestic mountains. Our first destination is Y Linh Ho village, home to the Black Hmong ethnic minority. Here, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, observing the traditional lifestyles of this vibrant community. Continuing our trek, we will arrive at Lao Chai village and Ta Van village, another notable settlement of the Hmong people that has thrived for centuries. This village is not only picturesque but also steeped in history, showcasing traditional farming practices and the enduring customs of the local residents. You can engage with the villagers, learn about their daily lives, and gain insights into their unique traditions.

Explore Vietnam’s northernmost province on a 4-day private motorbike tour through Ha Giang, home to ethnic minorities like the Tay, Hmong, and Red Dao. Ride through limestone peaks, deep river valleys, and high-mountain passes. Includes overnights at homestays, meals, motorbike, and protective gear.

If you’re not staying long in Sapa, maximize your sightseeing time—and leave the planning and navigation to someone else—on this full-day private tour. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven around the region to see the region’s highlights. Visit H’mong villages and enjoy scenic vistas, hiking, and visits to Silver Falls and Love Waterfall. Also have time for Sapa Market and add-on Glass Bridge (admission not included).

If you want a day trip to outside of Hanoi to get away from the bustling of the city to the tranquil and peaceful authentic countryside villages, this group tour is fit for you. This private tour will take you to visit some famous places in Ninh Binh Gateway and bring a lot of experiences such as Bai Dinh Pagoda (the biggest pagoda in Vietnam), Trang An Eco where doing boat trip and Mua Cave where hiking up moutain for seeing hole view of local area. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam and take a boat trip nearly 2 hours go along Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three caves).

Known as “the Roof of Indochina”, Mount Fansipan is the highest mountain on the Indochina peninsula, offering incredible views over northern Vietnam and southern China. Leaving from Sapa, this private trekking tour lets you climb it yourself and discover the region's history with a local Black H’Mong guide. Stay one night at base camp, with the option to reach the summit for sunrise.

Get off the beaten path and immerse yourself in local life in the highlands of Vietnam on this 2-day trekking and homestay tour in Sapa. Part gentle walking tour, part deep cultural experience, this private adventure offers you a chance to deepen your connection to the beautiful landscapes and rich culture of Vietnam’s ethnic villages, where you’ll enjoy the welcoming hospitality with the assistance of your guide.

The Ha Giang loop is hailed as one of the most spectacular driving routes in the world. Enhance your experience of the stunning mountain landscapes on a private motorbike tour that saves you the hassle of arranging transport, meals, and accommodation. Not only will you be able to admire the sights as someone else drives, you’ll stay in homestays for deeper insight into local culture.

In this tour, you will be taken by our experienced local guide across three different villages of the Hmong, Giay and Red Dao ethnic minorities. The tour will give you the chance to enjoy fantastic mountain landscapes as well as to see Sapa’s most significant river and valley. You will also see the famous rice terrace fields and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the two main different ethnic minorities in Sapa. Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work, and house building techniques, and much more!

Conquer Mt. Fansipan, the highest peak in the region and the “Roof of Indochina,” on this 2-day small-group trek. After pickup from Sapa, travel to the mountain and follow your guide up the trail. Spend the night on the mountain, then wake up early and hike to the summit for sunrise and sweeping views of northern Vietnam and southern China. Afterwards, hike back down or choose to take the cable car (own expense) down.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Spend two days cruising around Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay. Highlights include Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island for Halong, Cat Ba Island and Dark and Bright Cave for Lan Ha, and Thien Cahn Son Cave and Vung Vien Floating Village for Bai Tu Long. Tour includes accommodation at different luxury levels, meals, activities, and round-trip transfers from Hanoi. Simply choose your package and relax.

Cuc Phuong National Park is the first unit of nature reserve in Vietnam. It is a tropical rainny forest, fauna and flora is extremely rich and diverse. Take this day trip Cuc Phuong to explore the beauty of nature by visiting the dense, grass jungle valley, seeing the giant ancient tree and various fauna and flora… Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Vietnam’s largest nature reserve without anyone else to distract you on this private tour of Cúc Phương National Park. Get to know the langurs and monkeys at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, and spend the afternoon hiking into the heart of the jungle itself, surrounded by colorful plants and the melodies of native birds. Learn more about the conservation efforts at the park from your private guide Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available

Explore the countryside of Sapa by motorcycle on this small-group tour. See the forests and paddy fields roll by as your guide pilots your bike, leaving you free to enjoy the ride and spot panoramic views of the hills and valleys. Travel all over the region throughout the day, and meet locals in traditional villages to learn more about the culture of Sapa.

Hike up to the top of the highest mountain in the region with a professional, English-speaking guide to lead the way. The journey is roughly 7.75 miles (12.5 km) in each direction, and you will have the option to either take a cable car back down (for a fee) or descend via the same route you used to get to the top.

Active travelers will love the chance to hike through the northern Vietnamese countryside while enjoying beautiful views of rice terraces and mountains. This private three-day tour simplifies your trip to Sapa as all logistics are taken care of, and meals provided. Spend one night in a homestay within a hill tribe community, meeting the local people and learning more about their lives. Spend the days hiking between villages.

Leave behind the slow-moving buses—active travelers who want to fit a lot of adventure into a single day will love this private trip to Mua Cave and beautiful Tam Coc. With your guide, you'll enjoy hiking, biking, touring by bamboo boat, and more. You'll catch great views of Vietnam's "inland Halong Bay," try local foods, and have a driver at your beck and call.

-Mua Cave - where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain -Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift -down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai -Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling. -Hoa Lu - which was once depicted the ancient capital of Vietnam, settling up in the 10th century, temples of two Dynasties of Dinh and Le with a very unique architectures in the old time -Cycling ride (Optional): Those who love to explore real countryside images of Vietnam can proceed a cycling ride from Tam Coc to Bich Dong Pagoda (estimated time 40 minutes for 5km cycling 2 ways). You will be amazed at beautiful scenery of lust paddy fields.

For some fresh mountain air, there are few places better in northern Vietnam than Ba Vi National Park, about 90 minutes from Hanoi. On this private tour, you’ll trek through a lush forest to Ngoc Hoa cave, stumble upon a series of French ruins, visit Thuong temple, and stand in the dense fog of Tan Vien peak.

Avoid waiting in taxi lines or taking slow public transportation with this affordable arrival transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi. This private service picks travelers up from the arrival lobby and takes them directly to hotels in Hanoi’s city center. The service includes flight tracking and free waiting time in case of delays, and several vehicle sizes to fit your group.

Travelers with limited time who can’t join an overnight cruise on Halong Bay will love this easy day trip from Hanoi. You’ll be picked up from Hanoi in the morning and driven to your cruise boat at Halong Bay. Be amazed by the views of the beautiful islands in the bay while you relax on board. Check out various islands plus Sung Sot Cave, with dramatic stalagmites and stalactites.

Skip the stress of arranging village accommodation and relax on this small-group Sapa tour with guide, a bungalow, seven meals, and vehicle support included, plus transfers from Old Quarter hotels. On day one, hike five miles (nine kilometers) from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van; on day two, spend the morning trekking to Giang Ta Chai; on day three, embark on a medium trek to Ta van, Hang Cun, Sam 2, ad Lao Chai before returning to Hanoi.

Get out of Hanoi and explore some natural and cultural highlights of northern Vietnam on this day tour without worrying about logistics. Get around the sprawling Bai Dinh complex in a convenient electric car, take a scenic boat ride through the Trang An cave system, and climb to the top of Mua Island for panoramic views. Other tour options include the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc.