Guide For Trekking in Vietnam

Vietnam has become a destination worth visiting; not only for its world renowned destinations, fascinating cultures, as well as numerous World Heritage sites, but also for the variety of trekking options. It leads you through some of the most scenic regions of Northern and Central Vietnam which are often off the beaten track and offer great chance to discover the authentic local cultures.

When to go

Summer months from May to August should be avoided since it can get up to 38°C. Vietnam will experience lots of rain and storms in all regions between May and October, peaking in June. Hence, the best time to travel in Vietnam is between September and April. The temperatures are much cooler of around 10°C – 15°C in this period in the North making the trekking experience more comfortable.

Is it safe to go for going for a hike?

Yes, it’s pretty safe to go for a trekking in Vietnam. You’re recommended to hide a guide instead of travel independently if you want to spend more days venturing deeper into the remote areas. Footprint’s local guides are familiar with the trails, the changes in the weather, the best lookout spots as well as intensively equipped with expertise regarding trekking.

The external circumstances such as weather can cause muddy paths in the mountainous regions. Therefore, if you want to attempt on your own, you should have some experience in trekking skills as well as certain fitness levels. However, if you book our tour, our guide will examine your fitness level and be flexible to suggest you the most proper trekking route adapted to your physical grade. Nevertheless, this should not discourage you from trekking since the great effort will be rewarded with fantastic views.

Additionally, most of our guides are local and they speak great English, so know that you’re giving back to the local community when you book a trekking guide.

Where to go

Being well known for its diversity of land, Northern and Central Vietnam offer landscape of extraordinary beauty from farmland, terraced rice paddies to pristine forest and karst. These 4 destinations listed below make it to Vietnam Typical Tours’ top trekking destinations:

Trekking Sapa in Sapa

Mai chau – Pu Luong Trekking

Trekking in Ninh Binh

Trekking in Da Lat

The choices are endless! If you want to travel extensively and delve deeper into these natural beauties, you are highly recommended to book a tour. Take a look at the link above to see how many days you can spend on each destination. Our tours are perfectly crafted to ensure that you have truly valuable experiences everyday spent in Vietnam.

Where to sleep

There is hardly any conventional hotels in the mountainous regions. Depend on each locations, there will be lodge, bungalow or even local homestay in the isolated corner of Vietnam. While lodge and bungalow still provide standard services, homestay is a good choice for adventure-minded travelers due to its open-concept.

Although the facilities and services are very basic, homestay is ideally suited for travelers who wish to experience the life of the local people. The local element is the highlight since you will have more chance to interact with the locals, try their rice wine and get a taste of authentic local cuisine. Moreover, the locals in remote areas are very friendly and welcoming. They will definitely win your heart with their friendliness and charm.

Departure checklist

Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, proper hiking boots/shoes, personal first aid kit & medicine, small VND notes. If you feel the need, you can bring along a luggage lock for your belongings.

Travel Tips

For anyone thinking of going for a trekking trip in Vietnam, there are few trekking tips that are useful for your next trip