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Sapa: Hike misty rice terraces, meet hill tribes and climb Vietnam's highest peak
Vietnam's charming mountain gem, with misty paddy fields and colourful hill tribes
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Halong Bay: Cruise majestic karsts on floating 5-star luxury hotels
Sail beyond the postcard at Halong Bay. Meet pearl farmers, visit fishing villages and kayak through caves.
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Hanoi: Learn Mum's cooking, craft with local artisans, uncover a local nature hideaway
A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
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Ho Chi Minh City: Uncover hidden alleys, enjoy lifechanging food
A city of glorious chaos, where bikes outnumber ants and hidden noodle joints serve up life-changing broth.
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Da Lat: Find your coffee bliss, chase hidden waterfalls, fin and hike lush forests
Misty mountain escape with zen stays, craft coffee and French architecture
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Cat Ba: Hop on a rugged sightseeing cruise to see epic karst landscapes
Halong Bay's rugged little sister. No luxe cruises here, just raw karst beauty, hidden caves and nature hikes.
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Hoi An: Explore old town's hidden alleys, ride scenic Hai Van Pass, see UNESCO ruins
Vietnam made easy, with old town magic, tailors on every corner and lantern-lit alleys.
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Mekong Delta: Stay in a charming homestay, take a sampan boat down the sleepy delta
A simpler way of life with charming home stays and slow mornings meandering down the delta
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Cat Tien: Spot Gibbons and Bears at Cat Tien National Park
Just a hop & skip from Ho Chi Minh, you'll find unspoiled rainforest, with gibbons, elephants and pangolins
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Mui Ne: Ride the sand dunes, and snorkel at a charming fishing village
Desert magic in Vietnam, where sand dunes meet charming fishing village.
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Da Nang: Hike Marble Mountain, explore ancient temples & see the bustling hand bridge
Beyond Da Nang's iconic hand bridge & beaches, find hidden temples & unexpected wildlife.
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Ninh Binh: Visit Vietnam's ancient capital, kayak emerald valleys and explore caves
A blend of history and nature exploration near Hanoi, with Vietnam's ancient capital and a mini "Great Wall"
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Ha Giang: Bike the gorgeous Ha Giang Loop, explore waterfalls and meet local hill tribes
Enjoy a thrill ride on mountainside settlements with traditional hill tribes
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Mai Chau: See misty rice terrace views and learn about local tribes
Known for its iconic rice terrace views (like mini-Sapa!), and often visited on a day trip from Hanoi
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“I had a great time creating my own knife step by step”
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2,557 reviews
Visiting the blacksmith was a wonderful experience. Although we booked the tour just the night before, the guide reached out to us via WhatsApp and was able to advise on the exact address so that we could book a grab easily. Our guide Ninh was excellent and the blacksmith family was so hospitable ensuing that we enjoyed ourselves at every step.
Rebecca
We joined the Sapa Off-Grid Trek with Social Enterprise, and the experience exceeded all expectations. Our guide, Phay, a local farmer who guides during the off-harvest season, made the trek exceptional from start to finish.
He was attentive to our pace and always made sure we were comfortable on the trail. Throughout the trek, he shared thoughtful insights about the Hmong and Dao communities, patiently answered every question, and pointed out details along the route that we would never have noticed on our own. Walking with someone who grew up in the region and from the Hmong tribe offered a perspective that standard tourist routes simply cannot provide.
An important aspect of this tour is that it directly contributes to the livelihoods of local people like Phay, supporting them outside of the harvest season while promoting sustainable and responsible tourism.
Thanks to Phay, we were able to see a side of Sapa that felt genuine, grounded, and deeply connected to the land and its people. He is a tremendous asset to this experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have learned from him.
Su
We had a great experience with the "off the beaten track" on a single day, witnessing wonderful scenery in an area that would've otherwise been neglected (we encountered no other tourist in the whole trek). Loved exploring it with San May, she was cheerful, enthusiastic and explained us so much about the area. The food was excellent and the herbal bath was the perfect ending
Matteo
The Guide, the driver, the route, the lunch, the envirenment, the diner and lodges
Rob Krommenhoek
I had an incredible time doing the loop through Seek Sophie. As someone who had never been in a motorbike before, I was a bit nervous before, but the tour guide Aly made me feel really comfortable and I trusted him fully. It was the best tour I've ever done, going off the tourist route to see local villages, campsite, kayaking, hiking and swimming at the waterfall on our last day. I'm so grateful to Aly and the easy riders for showing us their hometown, having local guides who are clearly proud of their heritage and culture was amazing - so many great stories shared over happy water and tasty food!
Communication with the tour company helped throughout whenever I did have questions on the plan. We were a small group of 3, which made it feel unique (and sometimes meant we could go routes the big tours couldn't). Highly recommend - thank you so much!
Caitlin
Hannah was a wonderful driver, since I was a bit scared to go by motorbike, but she showed me places I would never have seen on my own. I'm so glad I went!
Linda Bidlack
Staying with Thanh was the highlight of my trip. I arrived at 7 a.m., and he kindly allowed me to check in right away. He then arranged a driver to take me to several local sights.
The next day, we joined Thanh for a guided tour, where he led us away from the busy tourist areas and showed us stunning landscapes—hiking in the morning and exploring by bike in the afternoon. He even took me to play badminton, which was a fun and memorable experience.
All the meals prepared by his wife were delicious, and the rooms were beautiful and spotlessly clean. I can wholeheartedly recommend staying here.
Ellinor
I had a great time creating my own knife step by step! The blacksmiths were really helpful and patient while I was learning and doing my best throughout the process! It was also nice to discover a different part far from the center of Hanoi, just make sure you can reach the meeting point on your own or book the pickup service :)
Giorgia
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