TREKKING · SAPA TREKKING TOURS
The valley is the point, not the town. These 15 walk the Muong Hoa terraces between Hmong and Dao villages, with the two-day homestay versions separated from the day trips, and an honest note on how muddy it gets.
Join a small group of up to 11 for a 10-kilometer trek from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai. English-speaking guides such as Su, Khu, Sunny, and Chai lead you across rice terraces, muddy paths, bamboo forest, and a suspension bridge, with lunch at a local home and transport back to town.
“su our guide was amazing made the experience much better”
Start in Sapa at 9:00 AM and trek through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Sang, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Local English-speaking guides such as Chai and Vu explain Hmong and Dzay life, while lunch with local dishes breaks up the 10 to 12 km route. Expect mud, steep sections, and superb mountain views.
“We loved the tour. Beautiful landscape and lots of very interesting information about the Vietnamese culture and culture of the different tribes. Our guide Chai was amazing, spoke really good English, had a very good knowledge and shared some personal experiences with us - We highly recommend a tour with her!”
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”
Join a small group of up to 12 for a 12-kilometer trek from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van. Guides such as Giang and Toan explain Hmong and Zay culture, lead you along muddy paths and rice terraces, serve a generous local lunch, and show how herbs become incense.
“The trek was great! We had Giang as our guide who was very friendly, informative and educational, the rice fields were beautiful and we learnt all about the hill tribes in the Sa Pa region from Giang and had a lovely lunch in a local restaurant. I highly recommend this experience for anybody visiting Sapa!”
This 6 to 7 hour Sapa trek follows rice terraces from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai to Ta Van Village. You’ll walk roughly 8 to 10 kilometers on steep, muddy paths, learn about Black H’mong and Red Dao communities, eat a local lunch, then return by bus. Guides such as Zem, Sue, and Mama So have earned praise for friendly, clear explanations.
“Took a sleeper bus and got there before the time of the tour. Allowed us to stay in the lobby of the hotel the tour is hosted at. Breakfast was 50k dong and pretty good. The tour itself was perfect, our guide spoke pretty decent English and gave us information on the main spots to see. There are women who come with you selling goods but they are quite friendly and do help you along the path. Check weather before going too as ours was quite rainy/muddy but became more sunny as the day progressed.”
Spend 7 to 10 hours hiking from Sa Seng through Hang Da and Hau Thao, with views toward Fansipan, a family-cooked lunch, and a ride back from Giang Ta Chai. Local guides such as Mama Mao, Su, Zozo, and Vang explain Hmong customs, farming, homes, and daily life. Expect steep climbs, mud, and about 15 kilometers of walking.
“Extremely fun and welcoming tour! we had tons of fun even in the rain. Beautiful views even while cloudy. Mao was very fun and welcoming.”
Meet a local Hmong guide in Sapa and trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Choose an easier or harder route, see rice terraces and village life, enjoy a local lunch, and return by car. Guides such as Sun, Dinh, and Khu share personal stories about Hmong culture and daily life.
“The tour was cool. The landscape was amazing and our guide Sun was excellent. I really recommend this tour if you are in Sapa and you want to discover the culture with a nice trekking.”
Join Dinh, a Hmong guide from Ta Van, for two days of moderate trekking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll walk 18 kilometers, sleep at her family homestay, eat home-cooked meals, learn about Hmong and Giay life, and visit a waterfall. Private rooms and mountain-view bungalows are available.
“It was great, had a really nice time, the views are amazing”
Trek from Sapa into Muong Hoa Valley with a private Hmong guide such as Su, Chai, or Nhu. Expect rice terraces, village paths, a Fansipan viewpoint, local tea, textile traditions, waterfalls, and lunch. The six-hour route requires moderate fitness and ends at the starting point.
“Su was a very good tour guide. She told us stories as we walked through the rice fields and hmong villages. Letting us touch and feel to experience and explore the daily lives of the Hmong people. Also the lunch provided was probably the best fried spring rolls I’ve ever had”
Start at 6:00 am from Sapa and climb Fansipan from Tram Ton Pass with a private English-speaking guide. The 24 km route gains about 1,600 to 1,700 meters and takes 10 to 12 hours. Expect forest, streams, flowers, a picnic lunch, and a cable car option for the descent.
“The service was excellent right from booking the trip (got an almost instant message to share more about the trip and getting the info required), picking up (prompt with reminder) to the hike itself. We had a guide to our party of two. The guide Cho was friendly and allowed us to go our own pace. Lunch was tasty. We took the cable car down and were given a ride back to our hotel in Sapa. We really enjoyed ourselves and recommend this.”
Walk 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with an English-speaking ethnic guide such as Sang or Sai. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forest, village homes, local crafts, and a restaurant lunch at your own cost. The route is scenic but steep, muddy, and demanding in wet weather.
“It was a great activity , 10 km trek through bamboo forests, local villages and rice terraces, the guides were all the way helping us through the difficult paths, we were introduced to some local village homes , and a lovely local lunch .Highly recommended if u want a full active Day at Sa Pa.”
Walk from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local guide such as Chu, Sang, or Vang. Expect 5 to 6 hours on uneven, sometimes muddy trails, with rice terraces, mountain views, village life, cultural explanations, a local lunch, and transport back to Sapa.
“Great treking tour. Our guides Chinh and Lucy were amazing and helpful the whole way. 12km trek. Make sure you have good shoes incase trak is wet. Treking boot’s recommended. Amazing views and insight into the Hmong people. 10/10 day trip for treking”
Walk from Sapa into Muong Hoa Valley with a local English-speaking guide, passing rice fields, bamboo forest, waterfalls, and villages including Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Guides such as May, Mai, and Di bring local culture to life. Lunch, water, entrance fees, pickup, and return transport are included.
“We had such a great time with our guide exploring local places. We learned about local plants, fruits, and culture, and even shared stories about our lives and countries. A super fun and memorable experience! Highly recommend!”
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”
Spend four to five hours exploring Muong Hoa Valley and Ta Van by air-conditioned van and on foot. An English-speaking local guide such as So, Ya, Tung, or Khu leads the visit through rice terraces and ethnic villages. Choose a Dao herbal foot bath at La Dao Spa or coffee at Phansi Café. The route is easier than Sapa’s long treks, though walking distance can vary.
“We really enjoyed our time with Tung! She answered many of our questions while we had a leisurely walk in the villages. It is a great tour if you want to enjoy some local culture and the herbal foot bath was such a treat (look for Ma the cute dog of the owner for extra sweetness!)”
By mountain, by forest, or by how many days you have.
