Mountains & Trekking

Guides, destinations, and tips for mountains & trekking in Vietnam

Mountains & Trekking in Vietnam

Ha Giang loop, Fansipan summit, Pu Luong valleys — trekking and mountain scenery

Where to go for mountains & trekking

Da Lat

Da Lat Canyoning

Abseil down waterfalls and slide through jungle canyons — Da Lat is Vietnam's premier…

Langbiang Mountain

Twin peaks rising to 2,167 m above Da Lat — a half-day hike or…

Cau Dat Tea Farm

A historic 600-hectare tea plantation established in 1927 at 1,650 m altitude — rolling…

Tuyen Lam Lake

Da Lat's largest reservoir — a serene pine-fringed lake ideal for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding,…

Datanla Waterfall

A powerful multi-tiered waterfall 5 km from Da Lat centre, reached via a thrilling…

Da Nang

Son Tra Peninsula & Linh Ung Pagoda

A forested peninsula 10 km from the city with pristine beaches, red-shanked douc monkeys,…

Ha Giang

Ha Giang Loop

A 350 km motorbike circuit through Vietnam's most dramatic northern mountain scenery.

Hue

Bach Ma National Park

Cloud-forest trekking, waterfalls and birdwatching in a cool mountain park above Hue.

Tam Giang Lagoon

Southeast Asia's largest coastal lagoon — a vast, glassy expanse of water dotted with…

Mai Chau

Hang Kia & Pa Co Hmong Villages

Hmong mountain communities north of Mai Chau, spectacular in late January when plum trees…

Mai Hich Village

A remote valley hamlet 14 km from Mai Chau town with pristine rice terraces…

Mai Chau Valley Cycling

Flat farm tracks through rice paddies and bamboo groves make Mai Chau one of…

Thung Khe Pass

A mountain pass at ~1,000 m on the road into Mai Chau offering sweeping…

Ninh Binh

Mua Cave (Hang Mua)

A steep 500-step climb up a dragon-spine staircase rewards with panoramic views over the…

Thung Nham Bird Park

An ecological wetland park home to 40+ bird species — visit at dusk to…

Cuc Phuong National Park

Vietnam's oldest national park with ancient rainforest, a 1,000-year-old tree, 300+ bird species, and…

Van Long Nature Reserve

The largest wetland reserve in the northern delta — crystal-clear waters, towering karsts, and…

Phu Quoc

Suoi Tranh Waterfall

The island's most impressive waterfall — a series of cascades and natural rock pools…

Quy Nhon

Vung Chua Mountain

A short hike above Quy Nhon rewarding with sweeping views of the city, bay,…

Sapa

Fansipan Peak

The highest mountain in Indochina at 3,143 m. Reachable by cable car or a…

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Terraced rice paddies, stilted villages and lush valleys in a rarely-crowded highland retreat.

Ta Xua Mountains

A remote ridge famous for a sea of clouds at sunrise, best visited September–November.

Sapa Terraces

The iconic stepped paddies of the Muong Hoa Valley, worked by H'mong and Dao…

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