Our 14 Favourite Hiking & Trekking Tours Worldwide

1.From Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Hike & Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 187 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Our pick

Travel by bus from Via Roma 32 in Pompeii to 1,000 meters on Mount Vesuvius, then walk the gravel path and crater rim on your own. You get a skip-the-line park ticket, free time, and panoramic views of Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Ischia, and Procida. No guide, food, or drinks are included.

“fantástico era lo que quería. el transporte nos dejó en el parador del vesubio y el guía nos dio la hora de regreso, la caminata fue free y sin guía excelente !!”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a group of no more than 10. You’ll sleep in an en-suite bungalow with a Giay family, eat local meals, and return to Hanoi by bus. Guides such as Cat, Vu, and Mû bring useful insight into local communities.

“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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3.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 and villages of the Black H’mong, Dao, and Dzay people. You’ll spend one night in a homestay or hotel, eat local meals, and walk 6 to 12 kilometers each day. Guides may include Vu, Su, Koo, or Mu.

“We loved every part of the trip. Should have two nights instead of one. Our trekking guide was wonderful. Our only issue was with the bus driver on the way there, he drove so slow that Our 6hr drive ended up being 8hrs with only one toilet stop after 5hrs. Thankfully we had a better driver on the way back.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine bus or optional night train, trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van with a local guide such as Song, and ride the cable car toward Fansipan’s 3,143-meter summit. The two-day plan includes hotel lodging, meals, and an optional six-hour bus from Sapa to Ha Giang.

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5.From Queenstown: Mount Cook Heli-Hike and Bus Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 12 hours · from $723

Travel from Queenstown by guided minivan to Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Tasman Glacier. You’ll fly by helicopter to a remote glacier site, walk with a trained guide who cuts steps into the ice, then fly back. The long day also includes Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, High Country Salmon, and Jackson Orchards. Guide Mati may lead your hike.

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6.1-day Sapa Trekking Tour With Overnight Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · from $52

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sapa, then hike about 6.5 miles through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. An English-speaking guide such as Sue leads the walk, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and sightseeing fees included. This is a demanding, time-efficient trip with little sleep and long bus rides.

“Thank you Su and everyone who helped organised the tour. it was really foggy and muddy on december but we spent a very good time. Thank you for the food, for the place, for the smile and all the laughs we shared.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $79

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Hanoi to Sapa, then walk through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a local English-speaking guide. You will spend one night in a village homestay, cross a suspension bridge, and pass rice fields and bamboo forest. Guides may include Zu, Khu Ly, or Nhu.

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8.Sapa – Bac Ha Trek Tour – Night Train & Bus & Homestay overnight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $54

You travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train or bus, trek with a local English-speaking guide through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, then visit Bac Ha Market and Hoang A Tuong’s Castle. Expect basic homestay lodging, shared facilities, included meals, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“the weather was a bit rain, but it's nothing to amazing view in Sapa, very well organized!! will recommend this”

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9.Sapa 2D1N Trekking to Giang Ta Chai Village from Hanoi by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $88

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll follow rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream, sleep in a basic homestay or bungalow, and return by bus. The 9-kilometer first-day trek requires good fitness.

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10.2-Day Trekking in Sa Pa from Ha Noi by sleeping bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $89

Travel overnight by sleeping bus from Hanoi, then trek with a local H’mong guide through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend the night in a family homestay, eat included meals, and return to Sapa by car or motorbike before the evening bus to Hanoi. Guides may include Sisi or Dzi.

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11.Sapa Hard Trekking by Bus for 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $97

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned coach, then walk about 10 miles through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You will eat several Vietnamese meals, sleep in a village homestay, and trek through rice paddies, rainforest, and bamboo forest with an English-speaking guide. The route suits fit participants aged 14 and older.

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12.Sapa Trekking 2 Days – 1 Night, Homestay or Hotel by Sleeping Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeping bus, then trek through Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll spend one night in a shared homestay, walk beside rice terraces and streams, visit H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dzao communities, and return to Hanoi by overnight bus.

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13.Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour By Bus from Hanoi (2 Nights in Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $115

Spend three days exploring Sapa’s mountain villages, rice terraces, and ethnic cultures with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Black H’mong and Red Dao communities, trek beside the Muong Hoa Stream, and stay two nights in a private 3-star or 4-star hotel. Guide Lu is especially helpful, though the pace is brisk and the bus ride takes about six hours each way.

“Our guide Lu was very helpful. Fast paced trek but managed to cover a lot of different villages and sights. Food was good. We stayed in Sapa Vista hotel, food good but windows are not soundproof so a bit noisy. Bus is a sleeper bus, convenient hotel pickup.”

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14.Sapa Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights by Bus – Homestay & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $165

Spend three days walking Sapa’s mountain paths, Hmong and Giay villages, rice terraces, waterfalls, and bamboo forest. You’ll ride a return bus from Hanoi, stay one night in a Sapa hotel and one night with a local family, and eat meals listed in the plan. The hiking is moderate, with a maximum group size of 15.

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