Dragon Mountain Family

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Trekking

& Culture Tours

Trekking In Northern Vietnam

Discover the captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage of Northern Vietnam through an immersive trekking experience. This region, still relatively untouched, offers the adventurous traveler a chance to witness spectacular landscapes, interact with native communities, and immerse themselves in traditional ways of life.

Our private trekking tours are the perfect way to explore Northern Vietnam with a small group of friends or family. All tours are fully inclusive and are with Hanoi pickup (unless stated otherwise).

Whether you’re a solo adventurer, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a family looking to create lasting memories, our trekking tours cater to all. We understand that each traveler has unique preferences, so we offer a bespoke tour service to customize your dream itinerary.

A general level of fitness is required to really get the best out of the trekking adventures. Treks are usually 5-7 hours of walking per day. If you prefer a lighter trekking tours in Sapa we now have those too.

Crafting Your Dream Trekking Adventure

Are you seeking a truly personalized trekking experience in Northern Vietnam? Look no further than our special bespoke tour service. As experienced guides we can craft a custom tour plan just for you.

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Booking with us

We are Ying and Sa, proud members of the indigenous Black Hmong tribe. When you book a trekking tour with us, you’re not just embarking on an adventure – you’re directly supporting two local women, our families, and the communities and homestays you’ll have the opportunity to experience.

Eco-tourism initiatives provide vital economic opportunities and empower us to improve our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Kind regards Ying and Sa x.

Destinations

Pick from the 4 regions that we cover. Remember that these package tours include pretty much everything exept for alcohol. Inside each destination is a list of all the main sights and featured treks as well as detailed itineries for each private tour. We are still runing tours in Hanoi by special request.

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7+ days

Grand Tours

These are longer multi-destination tours and our crown jewels. The spectacular Ban Gioc waterfalls and Ba Be Lake are must sees plus many more.

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Tours - Grand Tours

These are longer multi-destination tours and our crown jewels. The spectacular Ban Gioc waterfalls and Ba Be Lake are must sees plus many more.

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3-6 days

Ha Giang

This is the hot destination for the adventurer. With impressive mountain ranges, the view from the high up Ma Pi Leng Pass is stunning. We visit many of the remote ethnic communities. The Skypath is the most infamous trek and we of course have that on all the itineraries.

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Tours - Ha Giang

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1-4 days

Sapa

Our tours start in the Ta Van area or in Sapa town centre. Ta Van is further down in the Muong Hoa Valley. The trekking is rugged - the best Vietnam has to offer. We trek from village to village, through the forests & along the rice terraces - it feels more like an adventure.

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Tours - Sapa

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1-2 days

Ninh Binh

The spiritual centre of Vietnam with the massive Bái Đính Temple 700 hectare Buddhist Temple Complex. One limestone karst so huge, they carved the One thousand steps into it. If you come around the luna new year, there are many colourful festivals to see too.

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Tours - Ninh Binh

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Photos from previous adventures

The true essence of our trekking tours is captured in the experiences and memories shared by our guests. We’re honored to have the opportunity to showcase a few of our favorite memories from previous tours over the years. To all out guests we say thank you for trekking with us and we look forward to seeing you again one day soon.

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Friendly faces at the Tham Ma Pass, where the road famously snakes down the mountain.

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Travelling around the Bái Đính Temple Complex, Ninh Binh in one of the electric shuttle minibuses

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Zay woman giving a demonstration of weaving hemp the traditional way in Ta Van

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Some friends are enjoying the Ha Giang landscape as the sun prepares to set

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My family busy threshing the rice by hand at harvest time in Ta Van. We have one rice crop per year

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Ladies from the Red Zao & Black Hmong tribe's on the way to Bac Ha market

All the photos on the site are taken by us on a tour and are of the locations stated. They are provide an authentic glimpse into the experiences you can expect on our tours. What you see in the images is a true representation of what you’ll encounter during your trekking adventure.

Reviews

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our previous customers who have recommended us to their friends and family. Your support and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable trekking adventure in Northern Vietnam. Here are a selection of reviews that we had on TripAdvisor.

Elvira

Cultural immersion on Ha Giang loop

Ying was an amazing and flexible guide. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm, we learnt about the different cultures and histories of the tribes in northern Vietnam doing the Ha Giang loop. Short hikes through villages gave immersive experiences of day-to-day living and homestays were comfortable.

Stéphanie N

We had a great trip & definitely recommend it!!!

Ying was our guide for 6 days when traveling from Hanoi to Tam Coc and Sa Pa. We also did a 1 day hiking tour in Sa Pa. I would definitely recommend her! She is so sweet; her English is perfect, she knows the area very well (good restaurants, places to go, etc) & has a lot to tell about the culture and the country.

Manuela R

Around the rice fields

Ying and 'special, and 'was very good accompanied us with a lot of professionalism' in northern Vietnam, we slept three nights between Sapa and Bac ha, we had a real experience among the rice fields, villages, families who hosted us for lunches and dinners, markets and much more. She 'worried about everything and made our trip super!!!!!!!!!.

Marie W

An authentic & lovely experiance

We had an AWESOME time on our trip with Dragon Mountain Family! The tour was informative, and we saw so many beautiful places. Ying is lovely and the whole experience was wonderful. We'll definitely book with them again when we head back to Sapa next!

Kristyn W

The BEST trekking experience - thank you Pang!

We can’t give this review high enough ratings. Our guide, Pang, gave us the highlight of our entire trip to Vietnam with this trek. She spoke wonderful English, and set up all our transportation to and from the train station for seamless transfers. She even met us at the train station and rode back there with us to make sure we had our tickets set up correctly so we didn’t have to worry about any potential language barriers. While on the trek she listened to us and took us on a trail that she thought we would enjoy more which included a long walk by the river where we got to see a lot of locals playing in the rivers and planting crops for the upcoming seasons. She was so kind, and answered any questions we had while we taught her some new English words. She was so joyful and truly gave us a better experience than we ever expected. HIGHLY recommend trekking with this company. They are wonderful people and made our experience seamless with their effective communication. Thank you for a wonderful experience Pang!

Daniel

Best experience in Sapa

I just came back from a 3 day trekking with Sue, Zen's sister. I have had such a wonderful time i find it difficult to find the right words. The views were amazing, decent accommodations, tasty food and nice interactions with locals. What set Sue and Zen apart though is the following. I've been in touch with Zen voor de booking process. This went incredibly smooth. She answered every question i had almost immediately. Every request i had was met with a smile. I foe example asked for a private driver to take me from the airport to my hotel in Sapa. Or a more lively homestay. Also Sue adjusted the trekking routes and increased the intensity to my experience level. Sue shared so many insights about her culture and the other villages. She was very cheerful and has a great sense of humor. She took me to delicious restaurants as well. It felt like i had a friend instead of only a guide. I'm grateful for my time in Sapa and would love to come back. In that case I'll make sure to contact Sue and Zen again. Thanks for everything!

We’re dedicated to providing valuable information and resources to help first-time visitors make the most of their Northern Vietnam experience. Our blog is a great resource of general news, events, and practical tips to ensure you’re well-prepared for your journey. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the world of trekking, our blog content caters to all levels of experience. We strive to equip you with the knowledge you need to embark on an unforgettable trek with us.