The 15 Best Homestay Treks in Sapa

1.Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend two days trekking through Sapa Valley with a private local guide, then sleep in a village homestay. You’ll walk about 14 km on day one, cross rice terraces and bamboo forests, share meals with a host family, and choose your own pace on day two. Guides may include Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae.

“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead more”

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2.2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · from $55

You’ll trek 19 kilometers from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, with an English-speaking guide such as Lan or Khu. Expect mountain views, rice terraces, village visits, local meals, a Dzay homestay, and muddy trails after rain.

“Guide was incredible and helpful. Scenery was stunning and the food was delicious. So happy we did it”

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3.2-Day Trek & Heartwarming Homestay with an Ethnic Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $59

Spend two days trekking through Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley, ethnic villages, rice terraces, bamboo forests, and waterfalls. Guides such as Nhu, Thao Nhu, Chai, Khu, and Sai lead the walks and explain local life. You’ll eat two lunches, dinner, and breakfast, then sleep one night in a local family’s home.

“I had a really nice 2day trek with Nhu. She is very friendly, enthousiastic and speaks English very well. She gladly answers your questions and gives you an idea of how the Vietnamese people live. I booked a group tour, so the first day we were Read more”

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4.Sapa Valley Trek and Homestay – 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $170

Spend three days trekking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan, Ban Ho, and Nam Tong. Local guides such as Soso, Ly, Mae, and May lead you through rice terraces, waterfalls, bamboo forest, and village paths, with meals, homestay accommodation, and transport back to Sapa included.

“I've fallen in love with this trekking! Everything was organised perfectly from the beggining to the end. Very fast contact with the office by email and helpful staff. Amazing tourguide SoSo from local minority. She's cute and helps in everything as you need. Highly recommend!”

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5.2 days authentic trekking tour in Sapa ( Homestay – Less touristy )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $89

Spend two days trekking from Sapa through Ta Phin, Suoi Thau, and nearby Hmong and Dzao communities. Guides such as Mai, Tinh, and Maykeiun lead walks of about nine hours in total, with steep sections, local meals, a wooden-house homestay, transport, water, and entrance fees included.

“The landscape is spectacular, the culture is rich, the people are kind and generous. Our guide and the tour company were exceptional in their knowledge and attention to our needs. The walking was challenging but it was worth it to see and learn about the places, people and culture.”

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6.2 Days 1 Night Trek Over Night At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $55

Spend two days trekking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Supan. A local English-speaking guide leads the walks, with a private homestay room, meals, a spring-roll cooking class, and time with Hmong, Dao, and Giay communities. Mao Co is a particularly praised guide.

“I went on this tour and had a great time the host was highly hospitable I left feeling like I had a thorough view of sapa and it’s villages”

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7.3-Day Trek in Amazing Muong Hoa Valley & ethnic Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $109

Spend three days trekking from Sapa through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Ban Ho, and Nam Tong. You’ll walk among rice terraces, pass through bamboo forest, stay in ethnic homestays, and learn about Hmong and Red Dzao customs with an English-speaking guide. Lang is one guide associated with this route.

“Lang was our guidon a 3D2N trek from Sapa out into the countryside. Our group started with 11 trekkers but som were one day trekkers and some were 2 day trekkers. I would definitely remember 3 days if you have the time and energy. By Read more”

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8.Muong Hoa Valley Trek & Homestay Experience – 4D3N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $190

This 4-day Sapa trek visits Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Ban Ho, and Nam Toong. You’ll walk among rice terraces, waterfalls, and mountain villages, learn about Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao traditions, eat included meals, and return to Sapa by local transport.

“I trekked at the end of June during the summer wet season. Although it was about 23 degrees in Sapa, most of the walk was in the valley where the temperature was 31-32 degrees. I was fortunate in that it didn't rain while we walked. Rain maRead more”

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9.Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $75

Start with Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Tram Ton Pass, then follow a 10km bamboo-forest trail toward Sin Chai village. Your English-speaking guide leads a private trek through Hoang Lien National Park and Muong Hoa Valley, with a picnic lunch, Black Hmong culture, and hotel pickup in Sa Pa Town.

“Guide was soo lovely and friendly. I had a foot injury which I had mentioned to her the day before and she was very accommodating and helped me for parts of the trek! Guide spoke very good English and was very informative, friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend”

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10.2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $43

Spend two days trekking 19 km through Sapa’s H’mong and Red Dao villages with Zo, a local Black H’mong guide who speaks English. You’ll climb Ham Rong Mountain, pass terraced fields and bamboo forest, sleep in a simple village homestay, eat local food, and return by car or motorbike from Lao Chai.

“Trekking in Sapa is the perfect choice. Two days and one night, I walked through remote villages, climbed green hills, had dinner by the fire at the homestay. The cozy bed. I forgot about my phone, forgot about deadlines, only nature and unforgettable experiences remained.”

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11.Ta Phin Village Trek & Red Dao Herbal Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $26Best value

Start at Sapa’s Stone Church with a local guide such as Su or Gao, then walk 12 to 14 kilometers through Suoi Ho, Ma Tra, and Ta Phin. You’ll see rice terraces, pine forests, farms, and village life before a Red Dao herbal bath in a wooden tub. The six-hour trip includes lunch, transport back, and a group of up to 10.

“We had a lovely day with our guide Gao, we walked through two villages, had a delicious lunch and ended the day in the Red Dao baths! We would highly recommend if you have a spare day in Sapa to go off the beaten track !”

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12.Muong Hoa Valley View & Village Trek 1-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $36

Spend a full day trekking from Sapa through Sa Seng, Hang Da, Tao Sha, Sapa Sa, and Hau Thao. An English-speaking local guide leads you along steep mountain paths, past Black H’Mong villages and rice terraces, to wide views of Muong Hoa Valley. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“This is a great an authentic experience. Our guide was excellent and each local person we met was friendly. If you’re looking for a quiet and enjoy real mountain trekking, then this is for you. You must be physically fit (medium level at least) since we go up, quite high to have the best views of Sa Pa and rice fields.”

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13.Discover Sapa: 2D1N Trekking Adventure & Cozy LaLa Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $39

Spend two days trekking from Sapa through Dragon Mountain, Hang Da, Hau Thao, and Giang Ta Chai. Lala and Su guide you along rice terraces, bamboo paths, and a river to their cozy homestay, where you share local food, cooking, games, karaoke, and happy water. The tour costs $39 and includes meals, guiding, and return transport.

“Had a lovely walk with Lala as my guide. In the evening, I sat by the happy water with Su and had some great conversations. In the morning, I continued walking with Lala. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.”

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14.Ta Phin Village Trek with Lunch and Bathing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $28

Join a small group of up to 10 for a full-day trek from Sapa through Suoi Ho, Ma Tra, and Ta Phin. English-speaking guides such as Su and Vang lead you past rice terraces, Hmong homes, Ta Phin Cave, and a traditional herbal bath. Expect about 15 kilometers of walking, a family-style lunch, and changing mountain weather.

“We loved the trek and the bath experience - it was way beyond our expectations and would love to do it all over again. Our guide, Su, was extremely helpful in explaining everything about the agriculture, people and place. We learnt a lot from the walk and were able to ask many questions about the locals. The bath was a comfortable and heartening experience where we had the option to bathe in private or sharing spaces. We did not have to rush to different places and were able to fully soak in the atmosphere at every checkpoint.”

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15.2 Night Lao Chai-Ta Van Homestay- Trekking & Fansipan Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $110

Spend two nights in Lao Chai and Ta Van homestays, trekking through Muong Hoa Valley with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll cross suspension bridges, pass rice terraces, eat family-cooked meals, and visit Fansipan by cable car if you choose. Guide Soa has earned special praise for explaining local life and answering questions.

“Perfect, very good guide!!! Soa. A lot of informatieonts Aboutaleb SAPA and th”

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