Hiking & Trekking Tours: Our Top 10

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine bus, then trek with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Soso, Sua, or Tung. Walk through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleep at a basic homestay, and return to Hanoi the next day.

“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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2.From Hanoi: 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 a local English-speaking guide. Expect rice terraces, waterfalls, village life, and a demanding 9 to 12 kilometer second-day trek, with hotel or homestay options.

“Our guide, Emiel, was from Lao-chai Village. During the trip, we tried to explain our poor English carefully. We always smiled and kindly guided our schedule for 1 night and 2 days. Also, the hotel owner at the Legend Hotel was very kind to us and the meal was really delicious. This is a tour that I want to recommend to my friends. Don't worry about it Please choose this.”

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3.From Hanoi: Sapa 3-Day Medium Trek and Limousine Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned limousine, then walk through Sin Chai, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll sleep two nights in a hotel or homestay, eat local meals, and trek with an English-speaking guide such as Jo, Ai, May, or Ay.

“There was a lot of rain, but my guide May was enthusiastic anyway, and took me through some amazing scenery. If you want to see rice terraces and don't want to spend days getting to them, this is a great tour.”

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4.From Hanoi: 3-Day Sapa Trekking with Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · from $199

Spend three days in Sapa with limousine transport from Hanoi, two nights in a hotel or basic homestay, and guided walks through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Y Linh Ho, and Ban Ho. Guides such as Me and Trang bring strong English and local insight, but you should be ready for long, steep hikes.

“Organization was well organized. Well informed bij mail with latest changes. Hotel was good and service level very high. The guide was terrific!”

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5.Acadia Cadillac Mountain Sunrise Half Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $728Top rated

Meet your private guide before dawn for a drive or hike up Cadillac Mountain. Sip hot coffee, watch sunrise, and visit Acadia sights before late morning. Round-trip pickup, park fees, light breakfast, refreshments, and dietary requests are included.

“Asher gave us a great tour. The sunrise was stunning (as was the coffee). Breakfast at Jordan’s was delicious! Asher’s knowledge of Acadia’s highlights, trees and plants, and geological history was impressive. We were thankful for her awareness of and kindness with my mobility issues and my husband’s gluten free needs!”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Sa Pa by limousine, then trek through Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, with rice terraces, bamboo forest, village life, meals, and an overnight homestay. A small group of up to 10 makes the mountain route easier to manage, though the shared transfer needs patience.

“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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7.Ninh Binh 1 Day Trip With Mua Cave and Dragon Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $36Best value

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, and Mua Cave with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, boat ride, and cycling included. Guide Long is known for his humor and friendly help. The Dragon Mountain climb brings wide views over Ninh Binh’s limestone peaks and rice fields.

“Recommend this trip for nature lovers. It’s serene and beautiful scenery to behold. Our driver and guide Long were both great. Long was funny too.”

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8.2 Day-2 Night Sapa Trekking: Overnight Train &Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $136

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by soft-sleeper night train, then explore Ma Tra, Ta Phin, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll spend one night in a central 3-star hotel before returning to Hanoi by 28-seat limousine bus.

“The manager is caring and willing to help. Train was cancelled due to a heavy rain. Instead, a sleeper bus and a train station mini tour. Sapa is a good place to visit with experienced arrangements, which can save a lot of time from planning. Very recommended.”

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9.2-Day Sapa Trekking Tour from Hanoi by Luxury Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $148

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by luxury limousine, then trek through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages with a local guide. You get a hotel night, breakfast, two lunches, and time for Sapa town. Expect scenic walking, changeable weather, and a long return ride.

“The tour alone was an unforgettable experience given the hike in the rice fields and the homestay with a local family and I would do it all over again. However, our tour guide spoke barely any english and we never knew where we are going, what's to be next, why this and thaRead more”

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10.Hong Kong | Hiking and Hidden Gems Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours

Leave your Hong Kong hotel with an English-speaking driver and choose an easy walk or moderate hike around Kowloon Peak and Sai Kung. Expect coastal views, quiet villages, temples, a possible sampan ride, and time at the Sai Kung Seafood Market. Ron has guided family groups with a flexible pace.

“Ron did a great job accommodating our family group. The hike was the perfect length and pace. It was a quick way to see different parts of Hong Kong and connect with its natural beauty. He gave good explanations and indulged all our questions. We definitely saw some hidden gems that might otherwise have been missed!”

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