Top 12 Waterfall Treks in Vietnam

1.Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

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

Leave Sapa by private car for Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Tram Ton Pass, then trek from Ban Khoan toward Ta Phin. An English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Cu, Lan, A, or Sue leads you through rice fields, bamboo forest, and Hmong and Red Dzao villages, with a picnic lunch included.

“The tour was great and our guide was fantastic. She was informative, personable and a pleasure to be around. The village walk aspect was chill - we didn't do any activities apart from lunch there but it was nice to see and learn. The waterfalls were huge (it was after a big rain).”

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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 a roughly three-hour walk with seven dog guides, a sturgeon-farm visit, fruit and snacks at a private waterfall, and an English or Vietnamese guide. Pickup is available, and coffee or workshops can be added afterward.

“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 through forest to a private waterfall and one of Dalat’s larger sturgeon farms. Guides such as Hieu and Jessie explain local farming and coffee production, while the farm dogs join the walk. Plan about 3 to 6 hours, including time for coffee or lunch.

“I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Getting away from the tourist hot spots and city is so perfect.”

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4.Sapa3D2N TrekkingAdventures,Valleys,Bambooforest,Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $80

Spend 3 days trekking from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Hmong and Red Dao villages, bamboo forest, rice terraces, and Giang Ta Chai Waterfall. Local Hmong guide Dinh, her sisters, or cousin leads the walks, with two nights at her family homestay in Hau Thao and Ta Van.

“In accordance to other reviews, this tour has been unbelievable. It was very organized, the treks were much fun, the food was always amazing, but what stood out is the people. Dinh is an incredible person, very enthusiastic with a contagious laugh. At the Homestay she was super helpful and also kept the vibes up all the time with happy water, dances, and singing. My guide throughout the 3 days was Dinh’s cousin, who was a fantastic and a very enjoyable person to be with. All in all, i am extremely happy of having chosen this tour, i hope more people can experience it and support them!!Read more”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang by VIP sleeper bus, then trek through Tay villages, rice fields, forest, and streams. You’ll visit Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Pagoda, and Ban Gioc Waterfall, stay in a local homestay, and travel with a group of no more than eight people.

“It's a lovely tour with very happy and attentive tourguides! There is absolutely no rush and you can decide for yourself how long you want to stay at each location, which is great.”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to 12 for three active days in Mai Chau and Pu Luong. Expect Thai villages, rice terraces, cycling, trekking, a waterfall, rafting, local meals, and two nights in a private room. Guides such as Tom, Nam, and Phil are noted for warm, flexible service.

“If we could rate this a thousand stars, we would. We combined the Mai Chau / Pu Luong tour with the Ninh Binh tour for a total of five days, and it was the easiest, most fun experience I’ve ever had on a travel tour. We were two couples (four Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $129

Spend two days trekking near Ban Gioc Waterfall with an English-speaking guide such as Nhat. Visit Nguom Ngao Cave, Tay villages, ancient stone homes, and the Quay Son River, with meals, transport, a homestay, and groups capped at eight.

“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

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper bus, then trek with a local English-speaking guide through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll eat local meals, sleep in a village homestay, and learn about Hmong, Dao, and Giay life.

“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

Meet your English-speaking local guide at 9:00 AM for a moderate trek through Don, Quan, Uoi, and Lan villages. See Thai weaving, ride or transfer to Hieu Waterfall, eat lunch beside the falls, and return by late afternoon. The group is limited to nine people.

“Very cute day trek that will allow you to see the villages and the explanation of the weaving by the ladies of the village. Very sociable and knowledgeable guide.Auto-translated”

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10.Sapa Trekking – Waterfalls And H’mong Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $56

Start in Sapa with guide Toa, then ride O Quy Ho Pass to Love Waterfall and Haven Gate. Trek through rice, corn, tea, and vegetable fields to Doi Du and Sin Chai, where you’ll share a picnic by Muong Hoa stream and learn about Black H'mong life.

“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 in northern Vietnam visiting 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, bus transport, meals, entrance tickets, and a private room are included for $80.99 per person.

“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

Join a small group of up to 15 from Hanoi for three active days in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Trek to Hieu Waterfall and Kho Muong Village, see Thai bamboo waterwheels, ride a bamboo raft, enjoy local meals, and sleep in a homestay.

“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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