6 National Park Hikes in Vietnam Worth Lacing Up For

1.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba’s caves, forest, and Ngu Lam Peak. You’ll hike to a 220-meter viewpoint, visit Trung Trang Cave, optionally enter Hospital Cave, and learn about Buddhism at Chua Linh Quang. Guides such as Tri and Chi add local history, nature tips, and an easygoing pace.

“So great!! Get ready to be a bit active - it was a fun hike with a beautiful view at the top accompanied by a drone ready to take footage of us. Lots of good education regarding the caves and pagoda we visited as well. Wonderful experience!”

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2.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39Top rated

This 9-hour Cat Ba outing combines a demanding jungle trek, Frog Pond, Viet Hai Village, a 5-kilometer bicycle ride, Lan Ha Bay by boat, kayaking, and swimming. Guides such as Phu and Anh lead small groups of up to 15. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and energy.

“Good, challenging hike up and down five peaks with some scrambling/climbing and the majority rocky trekking. Unfortunately there are no nice vistas or animals on the hike - its all climbing under the jungle. Lunch was plenty and very Read more”

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3.From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 220 reviews · from $44

Travel from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An into Bach Ma National Park for a full day of forest trails, Five Lakes, Do Quyen Waterfall, and Hai Vong Dai. Guides such as Linh, Tracy, Thai, and Dang add plant, wildlife, and local history insights. Expect wet feet, steep sections, and a picnic with mountain views.

“Linh was superb! Very welcoming and friendly, speaks great English, and is also very knowledgeable about Vietnam history! I had a very pleasant time, and of course the nature was also great! It's not really a difficult hike in my opinion, but there is a part which requires a bit more coordination with your arms and legs, but nothing dangerous!”

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4.Full-Day Cuc Phuong National Park Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $24

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Cuc Phuong National Park from Ninh Binh, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned ride, forest hikes, the Primate Rescue Centre, an ancient tree, and a prehistoric cave. Guides such as Khang and Huyen add useful nature and culture insight.

“Our guide Khang was friendly and knowledgeable, offering interesting tidbits during the ride to Cuc Phuong and throughout the trip to see the Primate Rescue Centre, prehistoric cave and ancient trees. At the end of the trip, we stoppRead more”

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5.Full day hike – climbing in Jungle of Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $26

Spend nine active hours hiking through Cat Ba National Park, resting at Frog Pond, visiting Viet Hai village, cycling 5 km, kayaking Lan Ha Bay, and swimming from a natural beach. Guides such as Chi, Tri, and Anh are praised for making the forest walk lively and personal.

“Absolutely exceptional and unforgettable day with Chi! He is a brilliantly knowledgeable, kind, funny and passionate guide. The hike is physically very challenging but you always feel taken care of and he goes at whatever pace is right for you. Along the way, he makes numerous stops to explain the nature around, including what is edible and animals I wouldn't have noticed on my own and to explain the history + lifestyle of the local community as he guides you around his "backyard" (as he calls the jungle). Definitely wear good shoes and prepare to sweat as you climb on steep mountainsides, but the hike is spectacular and worth every…”

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6.Cuc Phuong National Park Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $48

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, hike to an ancient tree, eat lunch in the jungle, climb 168 steps to a 7,500-year-old cave, and stroll beside Mac Lake.

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