Sapa Sisters Trekking Adventures

Welcome to Sapa Sisters Trekking Adventures

The best trekking guides in Sapa and Ha Giang, Vietnam

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Going to Vietnam? Come and join us in the mountains! We’ll show you the best spots and guarantee you’ll get an unforgettable experience.

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If you want to book a trek you can contact us by filling out the form on our contact page , come directly to our office or book a trek online.

Sapa Sisters, a social enterprise owned by local guides

We are Sapa Sisters, an ethnic minority Hmong trekking group based in the beautiful northern mountainous highlands of Sapa, Vietnam. We are very proud to be one of the few Hmong businesses that exist in this region – and one that is entirely owned and run by women. We think that this is a significant achievement because Hmong highlanders face much higher levels of poverty and many barriers to accessing capital and business connections. Tourism to our area is providing us with vital new opportunities to earn sustainable incomes, helping our families and our communities to prosper.

Sapa or Ha Giang? Choosing Your Next Adventure

Deciding between Sapa and Ha Giang for your next trekking experience? Both nestled in Vietnam’s northern mountains, these destinations offer unique adventures, but they are quite distinct. Situated about 6 hours apart by car, each has its own charm.

This valley, with its accessible trails, invites you to trek almost anywhere, whether for a few hours or over several days. Sapa is renowned for its verdant terraced fields and the rich cultures of its ethnic communities. Its network of paths takes you through villages and stunning natural scenery, allowing for both brief excursions and extended treks.

Prepare for a grander scale adventure. Ha Giang’s expansive area, characterized by more rugged terrain and towering mountains, necessitates combining trekking with transportation. This region offers a journey through dramatic landscapes, from lofty peaks to deep valleys, catering to those seeking a blend of adventure and exploration on a larger scale.

What We do and How to Get to Sapa

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1-day, 2-days, 3-days or More-days, Market Tours, Homestays or Stay overnight at your guide’s home. Other activities: cook with your guide, Swimming, Harvest Rice, and learn Batik. What do you want to do?

You can book your trek by email or directly at our office in Sapa. Alley 29,  9 Fansipan Street. You can also book and pay for your trek on our Book Online page.

TRANSPORTATION

We arrange all kinds of transportation between Sapa and Hanoi and Ha Giang. Private Car with driver, Night Train, Sleeper-bus, VIP-Bus, and Limousine -Bus.

Hotels in Sapa and Hanoi

Hotel Stay in Sapa and Hanoi

During your trek you will stay overnight in a Homestay in Sapa Valleys but if you want to stay an extra night our two in Sapa Town or Hanoi, we work with several hotels and can offer you discount prices.

We make a difference in changing Sapa

Sapa Sisters was the first organization dedicated to paying guides fair wages for their trekking expertise. In fact, Sapa Sisters guides are the best paid H’mong guides in Sapa. Paying well is what companies should do and we also have many other benefits, such as: professional training in First Aid/CPR, paid parenting leave, access to healthcare at private hospitals in Hanoi, and yearly bonuses. All our employees have social insurance, we pay our taxes, and are members of the Working Union. In this way, we make sure to keep the best guides working with us and maintain a healthy business for them in the future.

More importantly, we work together in an environment based on trust and mutual reciprocity. Our hard work and dedication have clearly paid off and we are happy to see other travel organizations following in our footsteps to ensure that fair pay is an essential part of their business. Our initiatives have enabled us to take on more challenges to help empower Hmong women such as domestic violence, healthcare, and early childhood education – all important issues facing their community.

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What to expect: food on your trek, trekking with children.

We are happy to welcome parents with children to trek with us. We offer discounts for younger children and children 2 years or younger, trek for free. Sometimes our guides bring their own baby with them on the trek.

We know from experience that children often are stronger hikers than their parents may think, but of course, their energy might run out. Our guides are flexible to arrange the tour to fit your family’s needs all throughout the trek.

We can arrange tours that start by going down the valley by car you can then have a short walk and visit some villages and maybe have lunch in your guide’s home.

During the hot summer months, we can take you on an easy trek, pass Cat Cat village where you can swim in the clear stream, surrounded by forest. We bring picnic lunch and eat on the “beach”.

If you prefer to do it all by car, we can arrange that as well. You can still have lunch in local houses and sleep overnight in a homestay.

Sleep overnight in a local house or just stay for lunch

Some of Sapa Sisters guides welcome travelers to stay over at their homes or at a family member’s. It’s a very appreciated experience for many of our customers who are looking for a more authentic experience. However, it’s not for those who need extra comfort. Most local homes lack both showers or water toilets.

If you don’t want to stay overnight, then just stay for lunch! If you have lunch at a local house, either your guide or the hosting family will cook your lunch. If your guide cooks, you can buy the groceries together along the way. You are also welcome to take part in the cooking if you want to learn how to make Hmong food.

If you don’t want to trek but still don’t want to miss anything!

We arrange tours by private car to all the markets around Sapa and Lao Cai. We also do tours to all of the sights around Sapa; Tram Ton Pass, Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and all villages.

For example, you can a car to Ta Phin village to have a short walk around the village and visit the cave. When you’re hungry you will be served lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, you can relax with a traditional herbal bath in the house of Dao people.

We can also arrange tours by motorbike-taxi.

Or drive yourself, but you will then have to have your guide behind you on the bike. (Only choose this option if you are a safe and responsible driver, with no intentions to drink alcohol along the way).

Address office

Sapa Sisters Trekking Adventures

Alley 29, No. 09 Fansipan Street Sapa, Lao Cai Vietnam

Office Hours: Monday – Sunday 07 – 17:00 Closed for Lunch 11:30 – 12:30

MAIL: [email protected]

Thanks to all our Travellers who have sent us photos over the years

Thomas Lauber Jimmy Welch Marianne Bengtsson Viveka, Tomas and Jesper …and many more

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapa

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Called “The Queen of the Mountains”. It’s one of the most beautiful city in Northern Vietnam. It is located atop a plain across from a lovely valley, high mountains looming over the town on all sides. It’s the town connecting modern Vietnam to the world of mystifying minority cultures and great landscapes.

Sapa is known for both its beautiful, rough landscape and also its plush cultural diversity. It is a highly picturesque relaxation town. Located on the Hoang Lien Son massif close to the Chinese border in north-west Vietnam. This massif is called the Tonkinese Alps. Sapa and the regions surrounding it host a lot of hill tribes.

Especially it is the home of the famous rice terraces as the World’s most beautiful terraces. These famous rice terraces flow down the ridges like an art painting and give the environment an almost dreamy outlook. And just at the back of the rice terraces is the Fansipan mountain which is the highest mountain in Vietnam.

From admiring the majesty of the Fansipan mountain, to taking in the rare and breath-taking beauty. That is the rice fields to experiencing the rarity of snow in Vietnam, Sapa tours offers you a magical experience unmatched by anywhere else in Vietnam.

Origin Vietnam can help you arrange to experience all of this and much more. We will help you balance your tour between experiencing and appreciating the beauty of the natural environment on one hand, and an educative experience about the local and tribal people on the other.

Join us as we go on trekking tours of the town, to Lao Chai , Ta Phin , Ta Van , Cat Cat , and Ban Ho , which has some of the most beautiful trekking trails you can find in Asia. Origin Vietnam can also help you with arranging homestay tours . It’s the best way that you can get to experience the traditions and hospitality of the local people. With us, you get the best experience possible on your visit to Sapa and indeed on your visit to Vietnam.

We offer you the best packages possible. The company gains a sense of gratification when taking an honest and clear approach alongside our partners. These strategies have left us fulfilled throughout our many years of experience in professional Sapa tour packages . As a team, we have created a main goal which is to enhance and strengthen a top level of business quality for our customers.

Sapa tour package offers many villages and visiting sites for discover. It depends on your number days in Sapa, you can make plan to visit more places here. The minimum to visit here is 2 days/1 night. You can trek path to Fansipan Mountain and need at least 2 days or only by cable car within half day.

Furthermore, there are many villages in Sapa so that you can make a walking trip to Ta Phin village, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Y Linh Ho, Giang Ta Chai, Thanh Phu villages, etc. It requires from 1 to 3 days for trekking when you are in Sapa already.

No, they aren’t. Sapa tour from Hanoi is one of the most convenient destination to travel to Sapa. When tourists travel to Hanoi and can start tour from here. Mainly, it travel by night train or shuttle bus or private transport.

However, tourist can travel to Sapa from other destinations from Mu Cang Chai, Lai Chau or Ha Giang.

Sapa homestay has many different. At the beginning is homestay of minority people at villages to get experience of community with local people. Therefore, It is mainly share long stilt house and each person separated by curtain. It has a mattress and pillow.

However, because the demands of tourists for private space while homestay, there are some nice good homestay as hotel with a private room and toilet.

This has in some villages like Ta Van, Lao Chai, some other villages still as traditional one for the authentic experience local life.

Sapa tourist attractions have many different places for you to discover and visit. You can combine walking, trekking to minority villages such as Y Ty, Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ham Rong Mountain, Fansipan Mountain by camping or only cable car, Muong Hoa Valley, Tram Ton cave or Silver waterfall, etc.

Especially, Sapa is famous for ethnic groups markets such as Bac Ha Sunday market, Can Cau Saturday market, Coc Ly Tuesday, etc

Yes, you can. Sapa tour guide is normally is English. And it is avaiable in Sapa when you get there you can order guide with travel company to discover this beautiful sights.

Other guide such as Russia Sapa tour guide, Germany or French you must book tour and travel with you from Hanoi city.

Sapa tours Vietnam has many different types and places for visiting. Sapa requires you from 2 days to 4 or 5 days to discover all beautiful villages, valley and mountain in Sapa town.

You can combine 2 days for trekking to villages, 1 or 2 days for hiking Fansipan Mountain and 1 day to discover ethnic minority market.

Yes, you can. In-fact, Sapa is the complex of ethnic village and mountain scenery. You can free to have your own trek to famous place near the town for Sapa without a tour by yourself.

And to remote village or mountain trek we recommend a tour with a local tour guide so that to avoid you get lost or unhappy things happen.

Sapa tour booking is simple. We offer some samples of tours on our website. You can choose a reasonable itinerary you wish to travel. Or you can make a customize itinerary as your wish. Once you choose tour, you email us or click on book tour.

When we receive your request we will make confirm you all details of tour as well as the instruction for deposit to guarantee the booking with us.

All booking condition you can click on our website to get all details and conditions.

Sapa is the “meeting place between heaven and earth” with the most majestic natural scenery in the North. This is also the convergence place of ethnic minorities living for many generations. Have you come to admire and experience this exciting land? If not, now let’s pocket with Origin Vietnam useful  Sapa travel experiences  from A to Z through the following article!

I. Introduction To Sapa

Sapa is a small town in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. This is a famous tourist destination from the early 20th century up to now. The nature creator favorably bestows Sapa with a picture of a landscape that is both romantic and majestic, immense with mountains of the same message as the clouds waiting for the wind, terraced fields, eye-catching, watching the pine trees. Silently witnessing many stories from Indochina in the heart of town, …

Especially Sapa climate is cool all year round with unique indigenous imprints. The most of interesting things is the culture of the two major  ethnic groups in Sa Pa , the Mong and the Dao – combined with European architectural space. Classic Europe. All of the above factors have created a special attraction for tourists who want to explore this land.

II. When Is The Best Time To Travel To Sapa?

Coming to Sapa every season has its own interesting experiences of this beautiful tourist destination in Vietnam.

  • The appropriate time to travel Sapa is from September to November or from March to May. This time, Sapa’s weather is stable, dry sunny days, cold nights.
  • April – May is the season of water pouring, the terraced fields with eyes feel like running to the horizon.
  • September – October is the season of ripe rice, at that time Sapa was like wearing a shiny yellow coat. You should go in the middle or the end of September. Because in October the terraced fields in many places have finished.
  • December to February is very cold, can appear ice and sometimes snow. This is also the blooming season of cherry blossoms, azaleas …

III. How To Travel To Sapa Vietnam?

Sa Pa town is only 38km from Lao Cai city and 376km from Hanoi. You can choose to take a passenger car or train.

To Sapa by passenger car

If you ride a bed, the price ranges from 230k – 280k / person / way. The bus departs from My Dinh bus station, Luong Yen or Gia Lam (Hanoi) to Sapa only 8-9 hours. Traveling by passenger car has the advantage of saving time, but in the rainy season it can be hampered by many bumpy passes from Lao Cai to Sapa. You can contact a number of buses company. Such as Sapa Express, Queen Café, Hung Thanh, Sao Viet, …

Travel to Sapa by train

Trains have a variety of chairs such as soft chairs, hard chairs, air-conditioned beds … Train running at 9 or 10 pm in Hanoi until the next morning will arrive at Sapa tourist destination. For the type of seat, there are 2 types of hard seat (about 150k / person) and soft seat (about 280k / person). For bed types, 6-person beds cost about 480k / pax, 4-person beds cost about 560k / pax and premium 2-person beds cost about 3,200k / pax (all come from Hanoi).

IV. What To Eat When Traveling To Sapa?

Besides admiring the lyrical natural scenery of Sapa, do not forget to try the unique local dishes here. We would like to introduce to you some of the following  Sapa specialties  that you should try once.

Salmon, fresh sturgeon

Unlike imported salmon and sturgeon, cold-water fish raised in Sapa often have firm meat, firm texture and no fat.

Fresh vegetables in cold origin

Sapa is the land of vegetables typical of temperate regions. Such as cauliflower, broccoli, red ornamental tubers, chayote

Pigs are the specialties of the Mong ethnic people. The pigs weighing only about 4-5kg were cleaned, marinated and left to roast or roast whole.

Grilled specialties in SaPa

According to tourism experience, because of the cold climate, in Sapa, any dish is brought to grill from eggs, skewers, vegetables wrapped in meat, … all dishes are made by local people.

V. Sapa Tourist Attraction Sites

Fansipan peak – the roof of indochina.

What is better than standing at an altitude of 3143m, stretching and breathing the high air, enjoying the feeling of touching the clouds and panoramic eyes down to the panorama of Sapa below.

Ham Rong mountain

Ham Rong Mountain is located right in the town center, with a ticket price of 70,000 VND / person. You can stay at the hotel near Ham Rong tourist area to enjoy panoramic view of Sapa, Muong Hoa valley, Ta Phin hidden in the smoke …. Also on the way up the mountain, you will see a lot of colorful flowers blooming together.

The waterfall of love

Love Waterfall is about 12km from the town center. It’s located on the way to the top of  O Quy Ho Pass . Visiting one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sapa, you will not only feel refreshed in the direction of the cool steam, but also hear the legendary story of Love Falls. On the way through  Love Falls , don’t forget to visit the Silver Falls too.

Stone Church

Sapa stone church was built in 1895, this is considered an ancient work bearing the imprint of the intact French architecture in Sapa. Through many ups and downs, the church still stands there like a symbol of Sapa.

O Quy Ho Pass

One of the things you should do when coming to Sapa is to immerse yourself in the majesty and magnificence on O Quy Ho at sunset. You should come here at 17:00 to watch the sunset behind the mountains.

Ta Phin- village of the Red Dao

Ta Phin village is an interesting place you should not miss when  traveling to Sapa . This is where the Red Dao people live. The Red Dao in Ta Phin are famous for their herbal remedies for osteoarthritis pain. After giving birth, Red Dao women bath with traditional tobacco only a few days to go to the fields and fields. Children of Red Dao are also allowed to take a cigarette bath after giving birth.

Sapa ancient stone area

Sapa ancient stone is located in the area of ​​Ta Van to Temple village, with more than 150 large rocks engraved with strange patterns and shapes. Scientists have yet to explain the meaning of the engraved shapes. Many people talk about the mystery of an ancient civilization, and some people also talk about the future prophecy.

Currently, the pattern on the rock has faded a lot, but this is still an interesting place you can combine when visiting Lao Chai – Ta Van.

Lao Chai – Ta Van villages

Lao Chai – Ta Van is inhabited by ethnic minorities, the village is located about 7km from the center of Sapa town. From the center of Sapa town, you go along  Cau May street , then turn to Muong Hoa street to reach a peaceful place – the residence of the native Mong, Dao, Giay, Tay … ethnic groups.

The village has a full range of modern amenities. But indigenous people still maintain the traditional culture and lifestyle. That is also the attraction of tourists.

Cat Cat village

From the center of Sapa town, follow the road towards  Fanxipan mountain  about 2km. You will come to Cat Cat village (San Sa Ho commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province). Located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, amidst clouds of wind and mountains, Cat Cat is an ideal  ecotourism destination  for visitors who want to learn and explore the cultural life of people in Sapa.

What Specialties Buy When Traveling To Sa Pa?

According to the Sapa travel experience, on Saturday evenings, there is usually a love market of the Dao in the yard of the ancient stone church. At that time, you can buy special brocade items from ethnic minorities. Such as brocade scarf, brocade handbag, brocade dress, …

Or go to the markets of Bac Ha, Khau Vai market, Cao Son market, you can also see thousands of typical Sa Pa items, from bunches of wild vegetables to colorful silver and bronze jewelry. You can also go to souvenir stalls to buy, but should go to love markets to enjoy the festive atmosphere here.

The above are all the most complete and detailed  Sapa travel experiences  that Origin Vietnam team has gathered. Hopefully all these experiences will help you have a  Sapa tour  with lots of fun and wonderful experiences.

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Trekking is a must when you visit Sapa – here are some tips for first-timers so you know what to expect when trekking in Sapa, Vietnam!

When I first came to Northern Vietnam a few years ago, I rode my bicycle across the border from China (with my husband, Stephen). We had heard great things about trekking in Sapa , Vietnam , which was only a short way to the west, but it was a damp, cold February.

The air was filled with mist so thick that we may as well have been cycling through cold soup.

“Next time…” we said, not wanting to climb mountains in those conditions.

This year, I’m spending a couple of months housesitting in Hanoi while Stephen travels to teach yoga. “Next time” is officially here and I knew I couldn’t miss trekking in Sapa, Vietnam again.

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Sapa is home to Vietnam’s highest peak, Fan Si Pan, which tickles the clouds 3143m above sea level, keeping watch over the terraced rice paddies that line Sapa’s steep valley walls.

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Home to several ethnic minorities, chiefly the H’Mong, the Dao, and the Dai, Sapa has been attracting trekkers since the early 1900s.

The French first developed Sapa town, the gateway to the region, as a hill station and cool summer escape from Hanoi’s oppressive heat.

Their dominance in the area didn’t last long, though. During the 1940s, Vietnamese independence fighters drove the colonists from the region, but not before the French bombed Sapa town, leaving nothing but ruins behind them.

It wasn’t until the 1990s that redevelopment began in earnest and tourists started to flock back to the region. Now, trekking in Sapa is one of the biggest tourist activities in Vietnam.

Is Getting To Sapa, Vietnam Half the Fun?

Hundreds of signs advertising Sapa trekking tours embellish every available space in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Though I usually travel independently, I soon found that organizing a trekking tour is the cheapest and most hassle-free option to go trekking to Sapa.

So with a little reticence about this whole “organized tour” thing, I started visiting travel agents to book a Sapa trekking tour.

A couple of days later and $100 lighter, I await my ride to the train station to begin my trekking tour of Sapa, Vietnam.

A man on a motorbike pulls up precisely at 8:30pm to whisk me to the Hanoi train station, where we are met by a woman who hands me my ticket and points me to the right carriage on the correct platform.

I can’t say I miss the fuss and hassle of haggling with taxi drivers and trying to negotiate the confusion of a strange train station on my own.

On the train, I am blessed with quiet cabin mates who flick off their reading lights and go to sleep just moments after the train creaks out of Hanoi.

Despite my excitement and the endless mini earthquakes from the uneven train tracks, I manage to squeak out a few hours of decent sleep before morning.

As the sun starts to rise, the train loudspeakers come on at full blast, playing ear-splitting Vietnamese pop to announce our imminent arrival in Lào Cai.

As much as I love to fully experience a culture when I travel, I’d be happy to never hear the shrill strains of Vietnamese pop again. Especially at 6 in the morning.

The train pulls into the station and a sea of tourists, both foreign and Vietnamese, pour out onto the platform. It’s totally chaotic and I am once again relieved to be on a Sapa trekking tour.

A driver with a sign bearing my name waits for me just outside the doors. I am so glad I don’t have to negotiate with a taxi driver while suffering from early morning brain haze.

Alternatively you can look at various online options at transport, such as Bookaway or doing a quick Google search.

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My driver dropped me off at the Sapa market, where a tiny H’Mong woman dressed in traditional clothing was waiting for me.

I soon learned she was our local tour guide and trekking guide, also named Jane (though presumably, that’s not what her parents call her).

In the market food court, I was given a bowl of tofu noodle soup for breakfast. It was possibly vegetarian, though the piles of mystery meat on every table in the market did make me wonder.

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Nourishment being the priority, I slurped up the salty sour soup while my trekking tour companions arrived in small, yawning groups.

After breakfast, the gang of 15 who had gathered to go trekking in Sapa split into two groups and we set off up the backstreets and alleyways rising out of Sapa town.

After 5 minutes of hill climbing in the searing heat, we were all drenched in sweat and panting hard. After half an hour, I was questioning most of my life choices.

Why the hell did I decide to go trekking in Sapa? Will I make it over the mountain?

Is this what a heart attack feels like?

To give our guide her credit, she knew exactly when to stop to prevent fainting or major heart trauma.

As we reached the day’s first real rest break, exposing a dramatic view of Sapa town far below, the clouds rolled in and rain started to drip out of the sky.

Nobody minded. We were all hot and sticky and happy for the “free shower”, as Jane called it.

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When the shower turned into a proper rainstorm, I was relieved to discover that the rain jacket I had quickly bought in the Sapa market that morning was actually waterproof as advertised.

Though we’d expected to trek all day with our group of seven, we kept crossing paths with the other trekkers we’d met at breakfast.

In contrast to the introspective vibe that had been developing in our group, the others were mostly laddish blokes on holiday from England, with posh voices and an Inbetweeners sense of humour (think sexual innuendo and fart jokes).

What had been a contemplative, cultural walk turned into a party.

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On a tour, you don’t get to choose your companions. On a tour, it’s best to leave your preconceptions behind and pack a “go with the flow” attitude instead.

“More rice? More rice? Have more rice? Have more rice!” It wasn’t a question so much as a command — a very forceful command from our homestay host, Mao.

She had been around the entire table of 15 trekkers twice already, wielding her plastic rice paddle like a sword.

After a meal that had consisted of great mountains of tofu, pumpkin, green beans, bean sprouts, mushroom stir fry and, for the carnivores in the group, fried pork, more rice was exactly what we didn’t want.

When it was my turn to get third helpings, I stretched my considerably long arms as far away from the tiny Mao and her plastic rice paddle as I could get.

“No,” I laughed. “No, I won’t eat it!!” A minute later, after I thought I’d escaped, Mao scooped up another half-cup of rice and plopped it into my bowl.

Once the rice was finally eaten, the rice wine came out, in a much-used plastic 1.5L water bottle. Once again, Mao could not be denied.

The 15 trekkers and our enthusiastic host downed shot after shot of the fiery clear liquid, each drink being preceded by a group chant of “Một hai ba, yo!!!” or “One, two, three, cheers”.

A messy, drunken evening ensued. But the thing about messy drunken evenings at the end of a full day of trekking is that they invariably end early.

Most of us were snugly encamped under our mosquito nets by 8:30pm. Before 11pm, even the most foolhardy drinkers among us had turned out the lights and snored themselves to sleep.

Not so early the next morning, we gather for a breakfast of thin pancakes with fresh local honey, bananas, and fried eggs. I eat as much as my stomach can hold, knowing we have another day of heavy exertion ahead.

The large group sets off together, winding our way down through the village and out along a narrow muddy track onto the sparsely forested slopes of the mountain.

We pass rice terraces and tiny wooden houses where piglets, baby chicks, and puppies play in the dirt. There are plenty of village children to meet, too.

Some kids are shy or indifferent to our passing. Others shout “Hello!” or come running out for a high five.

Slightly ahead of the group, I spot an adorable girl. “Xin chao!” I shout with a grin. She returns my smile and my greeting.

With her mother and brother watching over her, I bend down to say hello again and ask to take her picture. She strikes a perfect pose.

Young Girl Peace Sign

Just before lunch, we part ways with the one-day trekkers. Suddenly, I feel less like a tacky tourist and more like the responsible traveller I aim to be .

Our streamlined group of five long-term travellers falls into an easy rhythm as the rice fields and endless purple mountains spread out before us.

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Today’s trek is much less hilly and far more satisfying than yesterday’s. For a start, the clouds have rolled away and we can enjoy spectacular views of the rice terraces and orchards along the mountainside.

We are also further from Sapa town, meaning that we meet more locals and fewer tourists. Finally, without the boisterousness of the lads, we manage to have a real conversation.

Between the quiet minutes of meditative walking, we share our most remarkable travel experiences, our embarrassing moments, our favourite music and our best travel photography tips.

We chat about the various study- and volunteer-abroad experiences each of us have had, how we handle pressures from family and friends back home, and our plans (or lack thereof) for the future.

Though I enjoy the occasional party, this is what I was looking for on a group tour: meeting like-minded people with interesting observations about the world and our unceasing desire to explore it.

The final day’s trek is all about making fast tracks back to Sapa town. We follow a steep road that winds up out of the valley floor, taking us back the way we came.

Being on the road in a small group means we make quick time, though we still take plenty of breaks to high five the local kids, check out the views of the rice terraces. and have at least one close encounter with a buffalo.

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Once again, we are under the blistering sun for our climb and a sticky layer of sunscreen, sweat, and rich red dirt envelops us all. I create a makeshift hat from my t-shirt to keep the sun at bay.

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Clouds eventually roll in, threatening more rain, but doing little to cool us off.

We stop in a village cafe near our first night’s homestay for our final lunch of the trip. It’s a hub for people coming and going from Sapa, so we are once again part of a noisy gang of tourists.

Mao shows up to herd the entire cafe full of trekkers to our various destinations — some of us are getting the 4pm bus to Hanoi, others are taking the sleeper bus or the train, still others are hopping on a bus to Lao, while some are staying another night at the homestay.

The efficiency and humour Mao displays while arranging this frenzy of activity is a minor miracle.

Our shuttle bus into Sapa town gives us our first glimpse of the city itself. It is the very definition of “tacky tourist town”, with hotels, happy hour signs and souvenir shops obliterating anything real.

I’m relieved that I’ll only have to spend a few minutes here.

Still, it’s bittersweet to get on the bus back to the big city. I’m looking forward to 6 hours of napping and watching the world go by, but part of me would like to wake up every morning to the quiet beauty of Sapa.

Plus, I know that nobody will ply me with free-flowing rice wine tonight.

Tips and Advice for Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam

Trekking is one of the most popular things to do when you visit Sapa, Vietnam. Here are some helpful tips.

The tour. For three days of trekking and two nights in a homestay, the lowest price I was quoted without bargaining was $65 US including sleeper bus to and from Sapa, Vietnam. The highest price for Sapa trekking tours was $117 US, including sleeper train both ways.

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Food and drinks. Three breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners are also included, as is all the rice wine you can drink. Water, coffee, beer, and soft drinks are extra. Coffee and soft drinks are universally 20,000 VND each when visiting Sapa. Beer is approximately 30,000 VND for a bottle. Water is 20,000 VND for a 1.5L bottle. Altogether, I spent around 250,000 VND / $10 USD on drinks.

Tipping. Though I had read that tips are sometimes demanded on other tours, our guides never gave the slightest indication they expected a tip and to my knowledge, no one tipped them. That said, if you want to tip, I’m sure it would be welcome.

Local goods. At each meal, local women will come around to sell you their handmade bags, scarves, and jewelry. Even, if you aren’t interested, it doesn’t hurt to be friendly, make eye contact, and smile. They will persist in showing you each item they have in their bags, whether you are friendly or not — so you might as well make it a pleasant experience for everyone involved.

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After searching for recommendations online, I found that only one travel agency stood out: Lily’s Travel Agency at 16 Ngo Huyen, just west of Hoan Kiem Lake.

I visited Lily’s and two other agencies in town. Lily’s gave me far more information than the other agencies and they also quoted me the lowest prices.

Also, Lily’s was the only one to offer me an alternative trekking route that they say avoids the most touristy stops.

Your hostel or hotel will also happily arrange a tour for you but be aware that they get a commission and you will likely eat the extra cost.

If you would rather book your Sapa trekking adventure before you arrive in Hanoi or Sapa Vietnam, then check out these excellent tours with GetYourGuide .

Sapa town is a crazy tourist trap with hundreds of guest houses offering happy hour cocktails and $5 beds.

I would highly recommend trekking to a homestay unless drinking cheap cocktails with hordes of other tourists is your idea of a good time. A homestay is an awesome way to learn about the local culture while trekking in Sapa, Vietnam.

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At a homestay, everything is taken care of for you. This can be good or bad. You don’t get a choice of food or drink, and you don’t decide who your roommates are, so a go-with-the-flow attitude is a must.

Tell your Sapa trekking tour operator ahead of time if you want a private or quiet stay — they should be able to arrange that for you.

If you do want to stay in a hostel or guesthouse while trekking in Sapa, Vietnam, then check out the options on Hostelworld .

The most common tours for Sapa trekking allow you to spend one or two nights in a homestay. You can request more, but the tour leaders may not know what to do with you on the third night.

On my Sapa trekking tour, the second day was better than the first: the views were more dramatic, the routes were not as touristy, and the homestay hosted only five of us (as opposed to 15 on the first night).

By the end of the third day’s trek, I was ready to get on a bus back to civilisation.

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You can choose the overnight train or a sleeper bus from Sapa to Hanoi. I took the overnight train to Sapa and took the evening bus coming back to Hanoi (which arrives in Hanoi at 10pm).

  • Significantly more expensive than the bus.
  • Clean and quiet compared to other sleeper trains I’ve taken.
  • More comfortable than the bus, making it easier to sleep.
  • The rattle and bounce along the tracks will shake you awake at night.
  • Takes 9 hours.
  • Requires an hour-long mini-bus ride from Lào Cai train station to Sapa town.
  • Train station is farther from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, so when you return, you’ll need to find a motorbike or taxi back into town.
  • Much cheaper than the train.
  • More efficient. It only takes 6 hours and goes all the way to Sapa.
  • The reclining seats are “not designed for tall people”, according to a 6’2″ Slovenian I met.
  • You can’t lie completely flat, so it’s harder to sleep on the bus.
  • There’s no toilet, so the bus makes toilet stops, which means major disruption in the middle of the night.
  • My Sapa trekking companions who took the train slept better than those who took the bus.

Trekking In Sapa Vietnam

Here are some helpful items that you can bring for your trekking in Sapa Vietnam adventure.

  • Bring one day pack plus a small bag. Some homestays will transport your gear while you trek, so you’ll need a bag to carry with you during the day and another for the items you don’t need until the evening.
  • Leave any big luggage in Hanoi at your guesthouse or at the tour office.
  • Lightweight rain jacket. You can buy a half-decent North Face knock-off in the Sapa market for 100,000-300,000 VND, depending on which one you choose and your bargaining skills.
  • Winter jacket. If you’re in Sapa during the winter, it can get cold and might even snow. The Sapa market sells warm North Face knock-offs, as well as scarves, gloves and other winter gear.
  • Earplugs. You don’t get to choose your housemates for the night and the rice wine flows freely, so earplugs are vital unless you’re a champion sleeper.
  • Extra shorts and t-shirts. It gets hot and sweaty in while trekking Sapa, Vietnam (except in winter, when you’ll need warm layers), so it’s nice to have some clean clothes on hand.
  • Sunscreen. Because of the high altitude, the UV index in the mountains can be especially high, so wear sunscreen for your trek in Sapa, even if it is cloudy.
  • Bug spray. Depending on the time of year, you’ll need protection from mosquitos and other flying insects during your Sapa trekking.
  • Bandaids. There’s a lot of uphill and downhill work to be done in Sa Pa, so be prepared for blisters.
  • Good hiking shoes. Many of my fellow trekkers in Sa Pa wore trainers which led to lots of slipping and sliding on the muddy paths. I was happy to have my waterproof hiking shoes for better grip on the trails and an easier time crossing streams while Sapa trekking.

Thanks for reading our first-timers guide to trekking in Sapa, Vietnam! If you have any other tips or experiences from Sapa trekking, let us know in the comments!

Sapa Is Home To Vietnam’s Highest Peak, Fan Si Pan, Which Tickles The Clouds 3143M Above Sea Level, Keeping Watch Over The Terraced Rice Paddies That Line Sapa’s Steep Valley Walls. Here's Your Complete Guide To Trekking In Sapa, Vietnam.

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52 thoughts on “A First-Timer’s Guide to Trekking in Sapa”

Sapa is amazing. We were there a year ago. The prices mentioned in your article are very accurate. Good job! We also stayed with a Hmong guide called Mao in Hau Thao Village, just above Ta Van. Could it be the same person? rik aka tapir tales

Thank you so much. Jane just went here recently. She wrote a great guide or us. Maybe it might be the same person, but we are not too sure. 🙂

Very complete guide for your travels to Sapa! Just one small remark about bus travel. Be aware that the night buses only arrive in the middle of the night. This means you sitll need to book an accommodation for the night you arrive. If you choose the travel by night it’s therefore cheaper at the end to book a night train.

Thank you for your tip Maarten. Happy travels

I’m glad you guys had such a great experience trekking in Sapa. My wife and I also have such an amazing time. Northern Vietnam is absolutely beautiful. I would also encourage anyone going north to visit Bac Ha, Vietnam which has one of the most interesting markets I’ve ever been to (and we’ve been to more than 70 countries).

Hi Scott, 100% Northern Vietnam is so beautiful. We motorbiked that area for about 3 weeks. That’s great you got there for the markets. Happy travels

Hello we are planning on a trip to Sapa this September and doing a 14 Km trek to a home stay – could you give me some idea of the altitude impact when hiking – I know Sapa is at 15 00 m which is the start of intermediate altitude – we have a 13 year old with us thank you

Hi Ruth, With the altitude everyone is effected differently. Sapa is at 1500m, so maybe getting there a couple days early to adapt (if you live a very low altitude) would be a great idea. Have a great trip.

What time of year did Jane do her trek? Was it in january when this was posted or did it take place months previously? Just curious because we’renplanning A trip for December 2019. Thanks so much in advance.

Hi Jaecy, We are not too sure what time of year Jane went on her trip. December in Sapa will be cold so bring layers. Do not forget the rain jacket either. Sometimes it can be really foggy but this will be great for photos. Have a great time and definitely make sure your hotel has heating. Happy travels

Such a nice blog with video guide of Sapa, Vietnam. where people understand all things very clear with the picture…

Thank you so much for reading. Glad you enjoyed it.

Great and informative post!! I found this when looking for info on what to do with my not needed items while on a two day trek in Sa Pa. You mentioned leaving excess luggage with travel agency. What about electronics? iPad, camera accessories and so on? Just trying to plan ahead.

Hi Lori, our other recommendation is to bring a lock and lock your items in your bag, We do this a lot when we go trekking or on a multiple day tour. The bag is then in the travel agent locked up at night. If you are worried about the valuable items definitely take them with you. All the best

Hi Jane, It’s a good read. When was your trip exactly? I plan to trek in Sa Pa sometime between Nov 18 to Nov 24.

Glad you enjoyed the article. Not too sure when Jane was trekking in Sapa. Have a great time in November. You will love the area.

I am Vietnamese. And I am very thankful to Jane and Stephen for sharing one of Vietnam’s locations to everyone. And hope you have a great experience when it comes to sapa

Thank you for reading and we are glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

Hi, Thanks for sharing your experience, Sapa really seems to be worth a visit. In fact we will spend three days there next week and I am quite excited 🙂 However after having done some research I have some doubts: Did you take any malaria Prophylaxe and a vaccination for the Japanese encephalitits disease? For us it is too late to get a vaccination as we fly tomorrow and now I am note quite sure if its safe to trip since we also have rain season. Did you take any precaution besides long clothes and repellent? Would you still recommend us to go? Thanks for your support 🙂 Nik

Thank you for reading Niklas. You are so right, Sapa is definitely worth a visit. We were not taking maleria tablets at all in Vietnam. And we did not have a vaccination against Japanese encephalitits as we felt it was not needed. We spent 7 months travelling all over Vietnam and personally didn’t feel these were needed. Do what you think as we are not doctors. Definitely do take insect repellent as you will need that. Have a great time Nik

Hello! Your experiences are very helpful and informative; thank you! I tried the link to get your guide and it says an error occurred and will not go any further. Any suggestions on how to arrange a trek and transportation ahead of time? We will only be in Sapa for 2 days and 1 night, arriving early in the morning and back to Hanoi late at night, so do not want to waste time looking at the last minute.

Hi Pamela, thanks for dropping by. Thank you for letting us know about the link. We will fix that. We totally understand when you are on limited time. You can book some tours for 2 days through Get Your Guide. Check them out and see what you think.

https://www.getyourguide.com/sa-pa-l1049/sapa-2-day-trekking-tour-with-minority-village-homestay-t130953/ https://www.getyourguide.com/sa-pa-l1049/sa-pa-2-day-trekking-night-market-and-cooking-class-tour-t147993/

There are day tours if the 2 day tours do not work out. Have a great time. It really is a beautiful area up there. Happy travels

That was an awesome and detail guide of yours. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Sapa is indeed beautiful and one of the best sites for solo travelers. Did you come back the second time?

Thank you so much. Jane wrote a great article for us. We loved visiting Sapa. We will definitely return one day.

Hi Jane And Stephen. That’s a great trekking trip. I haven’t been to Vietnam, I think it would be my next visit. Thank you for sharing What Should You Pack for Trekking in Sapa? so I can prepare in advance. I agree that Good hiking shoes is very important, I am a sneaker lover. Thank you for your suggestions.

Thank you for your comment Issie. Jane wrote a great article. Glad it was helpful.

Hi guys – i loved your article and have noted a few things down for our trip to sapa! We are travelling with 2 children, ages 10 and 12 who are good walkers and love a bit of adventure. Did you see any other children (aside from locals) on your trek and would you recommend that they will be able to do the trek in the terrain of Sapa and surrounds? We have done a homestay on the mekong before and they enjoyed it so i think they will like a homestay in Sapa. We plan to visit in April 2019- Thanks again, Gen

Thanks so much. Have your kids hiked before? When you get there talk to the company and guide and see what they think. Maybe they can customise a trek for you all when the distances are not too far everyday. Have a great time.

Fantastic review. We are in the process of booking a 3 day/2 night trek. We are quoted about $150 each person ( 2 people ) . I am still in my home country, do you advise me to wait till Hanoi to check out the options? Like wise with buses, book once in Hanoi?

Hi Garry, it all depends on your schedule. You can definitely book it all when you get to Hanoi and Sapa. You can shop around when you get to Sapa for a trek and your accommodation in Hanoi can help you with the bus or train to Sapa.

If you are tight on time we recommend booking it so you are not delayed or miss out on a tour you would like. Check out these treks and transport to Sapa. https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Sapa%2C%20Vietnam&customerSearch=true&p=2

(NOTE: This is an affiliate link but you pay no more. We get a tiny commission from the company).

If you have anymore question Garry. Let us know. Have a great trip.

Thank you for the great content!

Would you recommend booking a tour online, in Hanoi, or upon arrival in Sa Pa?

Hi Pat, how exciting. Bet you are excited about your up coming trip. It is totally up to you when it comes to booking, If you have some time, shop around and get a feel and book in Sapa or if you are short on time you can book online. We hope you have a great time. 🙂

Thanks for sharing. Im going to Vietnam in early April and I definetly would like to do the 3 day treeking to Sapa. What month did you so your trip to Sapa? I’ve read mixed reviews about when is the best time to go. I was going to ask about Lily’s agency but I’ve read your advice to shop around when i get there. Thanks

Glad Jane’s article could help. Sorry about the late reply. As you already know April would be a great time to go. We hope you had a great trip and loved the area as much as we did. The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. During this time the weather is stable with beautiful sunny days and cooler nights. Happy travels

I will be traveling to Vietnam on Feb 28th, cant wait. Sapa is on top of my list along with halong and ninh binh

1) Do u really think that its safe to motorbike around villages in sapa without a guide tour? not sure if the path will be all muddly and narrow to do it by motoribike?

2) U said that the train station in hanoi is far away from old quarter area? i was told that its just 15 min walk from old quarter area, I asked because I booked the train ticket from hanoi to lao cai since I want to visit Bac Ha first before going to sapa.

Any feedback would be more than appreciated and thanks again

Hi Sebastian,

Thank you for your message.

1. It is definitely safe riding around. Do take precaution and ride with a helmet, slow and eyes in the back of your head. We rode motorbikes around Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam for 7 months and loved it. Hire your bike at a respectable rental company. Some of the rental companies will give you a little lesson if you ask. If you are still not confident, don’t do it. You can rent a driver for the day and feel safe on the back of the bike. If you do rent a scooter, never leave your passport with them. Leave a photocopy. Here is our motorbike article in Northern Vietnam where we travel through Sapa. https://www.nomadasaurus.com/northern-vietnam-motorcycle-adventure/

Here are some tips for renting too https://www.nomadasaurus.com/tips-renting-a-scooter-or-motorbike-for-first-timers/

2. It depends where you stay in the old quarters. It can be a 15 minute walk or a 15 minute drive. A taxi is pretty cheap or your accommodation might offer you a lift.

Have a great trip and definitely do some hiking in the area of Sapa. Happy travels.

Sapa is one of the best places to trekking in Vietnam. Great post! I really love North Vietnam, beside Sapa, we can travel to Ha Giang, Mai Chau, Moc Chau… Thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for your comment. We loved travelling northern Vietnam . We loved exploring it with a motorbike and visited Ha Giang, Mai Chau and more. Definitely don’t miss these places in Vietnam.

Hi, will you recommend trekking SAPA free&easy? Also is it ok to bike to SAPA?

Hi Bennett, Jane wrote this article for us and she said she had a great time. Our recommendations is to shop around when you get there and see which agent you feel more comfortable with. Biking to Sapa will be hilly but the roads are paved. Do take care. All the best

I’m heading to Sapa in September – would you recommend Lilys agency/ treks?

I’m going from Cat Ba so would have to book online. Does Lily’s have a website do you know please?

Thanks Tanya

Jane and Stephen looked like they had a great time. Sorry we are not too sure on the website. Our recommendation is to shop around and see which agent you get the best feel from. You can usually book the day before. All the best and have a great time.

Hi, Thank you very for the post. We will take your tips counted for our trip next week. I wonder if there is direct to Ha Giang from Sapa without going back to Hanoi as usual. I would be more appreciated your advice!

Hi Rosie, Sorry about the late reply. We hope you had a great trip. How did you go with the transfer? Hope you got to Ha Giang and had a great time. Happy travels

(for other travellers wondering) We did it on motorbike ourselves but I am sure you can ask around at travel agents when you get there.

Am about to head up to Sa Pa and this has been the best guide I’ve read for people looking to escape the cookie cutter pseudo ‘hike’ some travel agencies try and sell. Will head to Lily’s immediately!

Thank you so much Fiona. So happy we could help. Jane wrote a great article for us. We also loved that area too. Have a great time. 🙂

Thanks for the guidance…

Glad we could help 🙂

Thank you for that very helpful article! I was wandering when you went the second time? Was it in summer? Thanks 🙂

Thank you so much for reading Dominique. Jane wrote a great article for us. In the winter it gets really cold, rainy and foggy up there so not the best time for trekking. We’d recommend going between March to May or between September to November. All the best

Sapa is really nice. I went to there in last year. The atmosphere at here is great. Today, glad to hear your sharing! I like….

It really is, isn’t it Vicky. We loved it there. Jane wrote a great article for us. Makes us want to go back and do some more trekking. Thank you 🙂

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This trip is a perfect combination of Vietnam's highlights. You can hike along the mountainous rice terraces in Sapa, encounter ethnic tribes and hang around local markets to observe the colorful minority culture and daily activities, shuttle through the streets in Ho Chi Minh City on a traditional rickshaw, and have a foodie experience with your local guide.

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Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your private tour guide who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. Your guide will assist you with the check-in procedure and leave you free to have a rest — adjust to the jet lag on your first day.

Ho Chi Minh City is also known as Saigon, a name that sounds very sentimental. After breakfast in the morning, take a relaxing walk from your hotel to the downtown area. Stretch out against the warm breeze, listening to Vietnamese along the way and the roar of motorcycles, and sniffing the rich coffee fragrance — everything is so real and romantic. Saigon Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and Reunification Palace are not to be missed when sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City.

The War Remnants Museum is highly recommended for history lovers and is an educational tour experience. This was the former site of the United States Intelligence Agency. The main entrance of the museum looks very simple and there are no magnificent buildings but it records a very heavy page in Vietnam's modern national history — the Vietnam War. The museum mainly displays pictures and, in the small yard, it also displays some heavy weapons and equipment used by the US military in the Vietnam War, such as vehicles and the wreckage of aircraft as well as artillery and bombs. Kindly note you will probably visit this museum without being accompanied by your tour guide because this sad history is a painful memory that many Vietnamese cannot erase.

After the museum, take a rickshaw tour to slowly appreciate the charm of the city.

A simple lunch is included. Afterward, you will be escorted to Can Tho. Have a good rest during this 4-hour car ride.

Be an early-bird and arrive at the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market by 7am. It is the most popular floating market in Vietnam where vendors and buyers trade fresh fruits, vegetables, and most of the agricultural goods from their farms.

Later, take a private boat ride through a narrow tree-lined canal to a small picturesque island with many fruit orchards. Cycle around the villages on the island and you will spontaneously give way to the local lifestyle in this beautiful countryside.

After lunch, head to the airport in Ho Chi Minh City via a private car for the flight to Da Nang. Your guide will meet you at the airport in Da Nang and escort you to Hoi An, which is 40 minutes away by car.

After breakfast, you will have a leisurely walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town. The value of Hoi An's heritage lies in the many well-preserved ancient buildings and streets, which reflect the organic combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese cultures and architectural styles. They have not been damaged by war, nor have they been demolished for the construction of high-rise buildings. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, and the Old House of Tan Ky. These are must-see heritage sites in Hoi An Ancient Town.

Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Many travelers are impressed when this elegant old city is lit up by colorful lanterns at night. Like many other traditions, the skill of handmade lanterns has been continued. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to learn how to make a lantern in a workshop. The workshop is run by the Lifestart Foundation Workshop, a non-profit organization that inspires locals to create items and to improve their lives.

Enjoy your free time in the morning.

You will be escorted to Hue at about 2pm and, during this 2-hour journey, you will stop at the picturesque Hai Van Pass. This spot has been ranked as one of the 50 must-see places in life by National Geographic.

You will arrive in Hue at about 5pm and the rest of the day will be your own.

After breakfast, explore the best of Hue by visiting Dong Ba Market, the Imperial City, and the Royal Palace.

Take a scooter ride to Tam Giang Lagoon and enjoy the beautiful view of people fishing during sunset at this charming lake.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Hue for a 50-minute flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, visit the highlights of Hanoi: the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Hoa Lo Prison.

In the afternoon, head to the famous Old Quarter to have an interesting local food hunting experience. Your tour guide, who's passionate about food, will help you to discover the exotic flavors that are only known by fellow local food lovers. Try recommendations, such as egg coffee or fresh fruit served in a cup with crushed ice and condensed milk. Your guide will carefully choose clean stalls for this foodie experience.

After the food tour, you will be transferred to the train station to catch the overnight train that departs at about 22:00. This train ride takes about 10 hours. Enjoy a good rest on the train.

You will arrive in Lao Cai early in the morning.

After a simple breakfast, navigate the busy morning market with your tour guide. It is a lot of fun to see what the locals sell and how they do business.

You will be escorted from Hanoi to Sapa, which takes about 2 hours by car.

Have a simple lunch in Sapa, transfer to your hotel, and the rest of the day will be free to spend at your leisure.

Sapa is known as a secret fairyland in Northern Vietnam, and Vietnam's highest peak (3,143 meters above sea level) is located in Sapa.

Get up early to take a 13-kilometer trek across the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley. Go through beautiful rice terraces, Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho, and continue to Lao Cai. During this in-depth trekking journey, you will be amazed to see villages of different minority groups and that the scenery changes with every step. Go at your own pace on this long trek and you will be rewarded with unforgettably stunning views.

Stay overnight at a local villager's house.

Enjoy a homemade breakfast with your host family.

Start a new trek, going through different villages uphill and downhill from Lao Cai to Giang Ta Chai Village where the Red Dao ethnic group live. The traditional dress of the Red Dao women is characterized by colorful embroidery and coins, and they wear red scarves.

After a simple lunch at Giang Ta Chai Village, continue the trek for another 14 kilometers downhill to Hua Thao, then go back to Sapa via a private transfer.

Have some rest and freshen up at your hotel, then you will be transferred to catch the overnight sleeper train back to Hanoi.

After arriving in Hanoi in the morning, have a nice breakfast in the hotel and then take the shuttle car to the port for your cruise in Halong Bay.

Halong Bay is about 160 kilometers away from Hanoi and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are hundreds of thousands of islands with karst hills in various fantastic shapes along the seafront, which is a picturesque sight. You will have the chance to stop by some fishing villages and small islets during the journey.

Enjoy a beautiful night on the cruise ship in a quiet port.

Have a leisurely breakfast and disembark the cruise ship at about 11am.

You will go back to Hanoi via a private transfer. Your guide will assist you to check in at the hotel and will leave you free for the rest of the day.

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Hanoi for your departure flight home. We hope you have had a wonderful time with us!

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A Guide to Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam

Sapa is located in the Lào Cai Province of Vietnam and is a region that draws visitors from across the world. The town is situated on the side of one of the many mountains in the massive Hoàng Liên Son mountain range. It overlooks the valley below. The valley floor is filled with rice terraces that change from bright green to yellow depending on the time of year that you visit.

Most people visit Sapa to immerse themselves in the gorgeous landscape through trekking expeditions as the roads aren’t great and there are well-maintained footpaths. Trekking is definitely the best way to explore the region of Sapa, Vietnam.

Read on to learn all about what to do, where to stay, and how to book with this guide to trekking in Sapa!

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Rice Terraces in Ta Van

Trekking in Sapa Guide

If you want to go trekking in Sapa with a local Hmong guide, we highly recommend our good friend A Hang Thi.

You can message her on Facebook or on WhatsApp at +84 94 736 0557 (once you arrive in Vietnam you can also call or text her at +84 38 886 5878 once you have a local Vietnamese SIM card ).

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Sapa Travel Basics

Getting to sapa.

The town of Sapa is about 200 miles north of Hanoi . You can either hire a driver, which will be pricey, take a bus (which we recommend), or take a sleeper train.  Sapa Express  is by far the best bus operator as it has clean, comfortable buses with safe drivers. They generally leave right on time. It’s super easy to book your bus or train tickets ahead of time on Bookaway !

You can choose the 7 am bus with spacious seats (called the “Limousine Bus”) or the later times that offer beds. We found the seated option to be far more comfortable than the beds, especially for people who are tall or who have mobility issues.

As soon as you get off the bus in the center of town, you will be bombarded by Hmong women wanting to sell you their wares or offer you a trekking tour to their village. So you don’t necessarily need to book a trekking tour ahead of time unless you really want to.

Weather in Sapa

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: View from the Fansipan Cable Car

The weather in the Sapa region varies widely by season. In the summer months, it is considered subtropical and often experiences heavy rainfall. The weather in the winter is moderate, even chilly, and can even snow high in the mountains. July and August are the warmest months, and also the rainiest. The coldest months are December and January.

The wet season is from May to September, and although it can be rainy and miserable at times. This is when the rice paddies are their brightest green.

Planning Your Visit to Sapa

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Val Wheatley with H'Mong girl in Ta Van village

Depending on your preference, you can either plan your entire trekking in Sapa trip ahead of time. Or, you can get on the bus and wing it once you get there. Either is completely doable, it just depends on your preference and how much flexibility you have in your Vietnam itinerary .

There is no real need to book a trekking tour in advance as you’ll be approached by Hmong ladies as soon as you arrive, offering to guide you on a trek. You can choose to do a day trip or a multi-day trip in which case your homestays will be included in the tour.

If you have time, we would recommend booking your first or two nights in Sapa town so you can visit Cat Cat village and Fansipan mountain. Then, schedule a 2-day trekking tour with a local guide. Finally, spend a few nights in one of the smaller towns nearby to relax and unwind.

What to Pack for Sapa

There are countless stores in Sapa town (and all over Vietnam) hawking knock-off trekking gear. You can find anything and everything you’ll need for a trekking excursion. The only issue with relying on this gear is that it isn’t necessarily good quality. You don’t want to end up with a soleless hiking boot mid-hike!

If you do decide to pick up a jacket or backpack in Sapa, you’ll find much cheaper prices at the Sapa Market compared to the shops in the center of town. But you’ll need to haggle.

Pack a pair of comfortable hiking shoes that have a lot of traction and will keep your feet dry if you get caught hiking in a downpour. Throw a lightweight, compact, and water-resistant jacket in your bag. If you visit during the winter months, pick up a few pairs of water-resistant, fleece-lined leggings to keep you toasty. Don’t forget a small day-pack if you plan on doing a multi-day trek. You can leave your larger bags at your hotel.

Complete Guide to Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam

Things to do in the town of sapa.

As tourism in the area has increased, so has the infrastructure in the town of Sapa. It is now filled with hotels, shops, restaurants, and bars. It can be difficult to walk around the town as sidewalks are few and far between. But, it’s likely that will change in the coming years.

Sapa town is lively but it is also incredibly touristy. It is filled with backpackers who are being followed by Hmong ladies dressed in traditional attire, trying to get them to purchase their handmade woven treasures. If you are looking for a more tranquil, authentic experience, you may want to stay in one of the nearby villages like Lao Chai or Ta Van.

Hồ Sa Pa Lake

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Ho Sa Pa Lake at Sunset

Most foreigners come to Sapa for the sole purpose of trekking. But there are a few things you can do if you have extra time in the town. The first (and free) activity is to have a stroll around Hồ Sa Pa Lake around sunset for beautiful mountain views. It’s also a bustling area in the evenings and a great place to people-watch.

Shopping in Sapa Market

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Sapa Market (Cho Sa Pa)

There is no lack of shopping in Sapa and you will be constantly bombarded by locals on the street showing you their wares. For the best selection and prices, you should head to the New Sapa Market (“Cho Sa Pa”) located ~1/2 mile east of  Hồ Sa Pa Lake. On the second floor, you’ll find rows of women selling both new and second-hand textiles from the local communities.

Bac Ha Market is the most popular market in the area as all of the minority groups in the area come together to sell their wares here. It takes place on Sundays and is about a 2.5-hour drive outside of town. Many tourists add this market to their guided tours. Or, you can rent a motorbike and check it out on your own.

Fansipan Mountain

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Fansipan Mountain Cable Car

Sun World has constructed a cable car that runs to the very top of Fansipan Mountain . At over 10,000 feet, is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula. The 15-minute cable car ride provides spectacular views of the lush rice terraces far below. However, this is probably not the best activity for those that are afraid of heights. When you exit the car, you’ll enter a huge restaurant and gift shop with a viewing area.

From the restaurant, you can choose to either climb the 600 or so stairs to the summit or buy an additional ticket to take the Fansipan funicular. It is generally quite cloudy at the top. If you wait a little while and get lucky, the clouds may open up to provide the most amazing views of the valley below.

Sapa, Vietnam: Views from the top of Fansipan mountain

Only buy a one-way funicular ticket and take the stairs back down. There is a massive Buddha statue, a temple, and several other statues and walkways on the way down.

The Local People in the Sapa Region

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Smiling Dao lady in Giang Ta Chai village

The Sapa region is home to several ethnic minority grounds –  Hmong (pronounced “mung”), Dao (pronounced “zow”), Giáy (pronounced “zai”), Pho Lu, and Tay people. They rely on farming and tourism to provide for their large families.

Each group has its own dialect and attire to differentiate themselves. And they don’t just wear the traditional attire for tourism purposes – you’ll see many women doing mundane chores in the countryside while wearing the same thing.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Young girls playing

The women and children that sell traditional souvenirs can be quite pushy. They will ask you where you’re from, what your name is, and how long you’ll be in Sapa before asking that you buy something. After a few “no thank yous,” they’ll eventually move on to the next tourist.

Keep in mind that buying something won’t actually make them leave you alone. In fact, it will likely have the opposite effect. If you say “yes” to one, you’ll attract several others also hoping to cash in.

Government Rules

In an effort to protect the Sapa region, the Vietnamese government asks that foreigners follow these rules:

  • Do not buy and use the services of the street vendors and beggars
  • Do not give children money or presents
  • Do not litter on the streets or on the tourist sites
  • Do not take photos of the local people without asking

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Dao lady in Giang Ta Chai village

Of course, numbers 3 and 4 are a given. But we would argue that the first two are debatable. It is unclear how much of the money that you spend on entrance tickets actually goes to the local people. Many of them are living in extreme poverty. We did choose to purchase some souvenirs from the street vendors but tried to spread the love to multiple people rather than just buying from one.

Where to Stay in Sapa

Trekking in Sapa: Topas Ecolodge

Topas Ecolodge

If you really want to treat yourself during your trip to Sapa, consider booking a few nights in the Topas Ecolodge . This stunning and unique resort is outside of the town and offers absolutely breathtaking views of the rice terraces from your comfortable room and from the pristine outdoor pool. It’s a great way to pamper yourself and an experience that you’ll never forget!

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Aira Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa

Aria Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa

If you’re looking for luxury accommodations, then  Aira Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa  is the perfect getaway during your vacation in Sapa! Featuring spectacular views of the valley, a gorgeous outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and beautifully decorated rooms – you’ll enjoy all of the comforts of home here.

Trekking in Sapa: Sapa Horizon Hotel

Sapa Horizon Hotel

If you still crave luxury but want a more modest price point, consider booking a room at the  Sapa Horizon Hotel . You’ll love the ultra-comfortable bed that you can sink into after a long day of trekking. And the delicious breakfast is the perfect way to start every day in Sapa!

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Praha Hotel Sapa

Praha Hotel Sapa

An even more budget-friendly accommodation in town is the  Praha Hotel Sapa . You can get really reasonably priced rooms or pay a bit more for a lovely private balcony overlooking the valley. The rooms are spacious and clean and the staff is so friendly!

Where to Eat in Sapa

We found the dining options in Sapa to be, well, pretty much all the same. Most of the restaurants offer similar cuisine options, including typical Vietnamese classics, hamburgers, and pizza. None of them are necessarily bad, but you probably won’t be raving about the food scene in Sapa when you leave. These two were our favorites:

  • Fansipan Terrace Cafe offers really beautiful views of the valley, a peaceful garden for relaxing, and yummy, reasonably priced dishes. Spend a few hours here sipping hot wine and enjoying the view!
  • La Roma Pizza has mediocre reviews on Tripadvisor which is a mystery to me because the barbeque chicken pizza is surprisingly delicious (especially for Asia). Plus, they offer a free beer and an order of garlic bread with every pizza!

Where to Drink in Sapa

Hot wine is the classic alcoholic beverage in Sapa. You’ll find restaurants serving different variations of it all over town.

  • Le Gecko Cafe is a cute little French restaurant with a prime location right on the lake. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a glass of hot wine, a tasty dessert, and watch the sun go down.
  • H’mong Sisters is probably the most popular hangout in town. At least, that’s what was recommended to us by the locals.
  • The Hill Station is a chain so you might spot them all over Vietnam. You can trust that every location will have a lively atmosphere and really good craft beer.
  • Luckydaisy’s Bamboo Bar is actually located down the hill from Sapa in the village of Tả Van. If you happen to be staying in Tả Van, this is the perfect place to relax with a cup of hot chocolate or hot wine.

Villages Near Sapa, Vietnam

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Dao ladies in Giang Ta Chai village

If the town of Sapa sounds too touristy for your liking, there are several other smaller villages nearby as well. They are just beginning to build their tourism infrastructure so roads aren’t as good, homestays can be lacking in luxuries, and restaurant options are a bit limited. But you’ll probably feel like you’re having a more “authentic” experience!

Lao Chải Village

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking:  Val Wheatley and H'Mong Lady in Lao Chai Village

Lao Chải village is just about four miles east of Sapa town. The locals here are referred to as “black Hmong” as their traditional clothing is thick jackets that have been dyed black from indigo. Many of the homestays in this village are not yet available to book online. You may want to go without a reservation and check out your options when you get there. If that makes you nervous, Eco Palms House  is a good choice.

Tả Van Village

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: H'Mong lady in Ta Van village

Tả Van village is about a 45-minute drive from Sapa town and is another more laid-back area to stay in. The Giáy people own most of the restaurants, shops, and homestays, but the Hmong people live further up the mountain and hike down to peddle their wares. We really enjoyed staying at the “Salem Homestay” but the owner doesn’t speak English and the property is not yet online ( but they do have Facebook! ). If you’d prefer to book in advance, Mountain River Homestay is a lovely choice.

The taxi ride to Tả Van village will cost about 200,000 VND for two people or 250,000 VND for four. But keep in mind that the road may be impassable if there have been heavy rains.

Giàng Tả Chải Village

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Cau May Waterfall in Giang Ta Chai village

Giàng Tả Chải is the next village down the valley from Tả Van. If you are staying in Tả Van, it’s an easy 2.5-mile walk down to Cau May waterfall situated at the base of Giàng Tả Chải. There are also a few homestays in Giàng Tả Chải but very little else in terms of bars or restaurants.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam

Trekking is the number one activity to do while visiting Sapa and there are several areas that you can visit. You can opt for self-guided tours but you risk getting hounded the whole way by Hmong women who will walk alongside you for what feels like forever in the hopes that you eventually relent and browse their goods. A guide will keep them at bay. Plus you’ll get to learn from a local!

Self-Guided Sapa Treks

Trek to cat cat village from sapa town.

If you would prefer to do a self-guided trek, Cat Cat Village is only 1.15 miles from Sapa town and is downhill for most of the way. Your walk will begin on the road but the road ends shortly after the ticket booth (you’ll need to pay 70,000 VND/person) before you begin walking on a well-maintained stone path.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: H'Mong Musician in Cat Cat Village

You’ll pass several cute coffee shops and restaurants along the way, perfect to take a break and enjoy the views. When you reach the bottom of the valley, you’ll come across a row of water wheels, two picturesque bridges, and the impressive Cat Cat waterfall.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Cat Cat Waterfall

If you continue on up the stairs across the bridge, you’ll have a steep climb but you can turn the trek into a loop. Shops selling souvenirs line each side of the stone stairs. There are also several motorbikes waiting to take you back up to town if you’d prefer not to walk. Expect to pay around 30,000 VND for a motorbike ride back to Sapa.

Trek to Tả Van Village from Sapa Town

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Views from Ta Van village

Many people hire a guide to hike to Tả Van village. You can take the main road all the way there (although it won’t be a very nice walk as there the road is heavily trafficked). Another option is to cut off to the pedestrian trail on the side of the mountain. The turnoff to the trail can be hard to spot but dozens of Hmong ladies lead groups that way every morning around 9 am. You can just linger nearby and watch where they go.

You’ll have gorgeous views of the valley and the river below for the entire length of the trek. And once you arrive at the village at the bottom, you can either walk back up or hire a motor taxi to take you back to Sapa.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Val Wheatley with H'Mong women in Lao Chai village

Guided Treks Around Sapa

How to choose a tour guide.

There is no need to book a tour in Hanoi unless you specifically want to. You will be surrounded by Hmong women offering you their tour guiding services as soon as you get off the bus. As well as daily when you’re wandering around town. Keep in mind that you’ll be spending several hours or days with your guide. Choose someone that is easy to communicate with and not too pushy. Don’t feel pressured to choose a guide on the spot.

If you would prefer to book a guide in advance,  contact our good friend A Hang Thi  via Facebook or on WhatsApp at +84 94 736 0557 (once you arrive in Vietnam you can also call or text her at +84 38 886 5878 once you have a local Vietnamese SIM card ).

A Hang Thi grew up in a Hmong village, speaks perfect English, and is hilariously entertaining!

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: 'A Hang Thi' - our H'Mong Trekking Guide

Get Your Guide also offers tours of the Sapa Region, some including transfers directly from the city of Hanoi. If you’d prefer to have a tour agency take care of all of the logistics for you, it’s a simple and cost-effective way to visit Sapa, Vietnam.

Choosing a Tour of the Sapa Region

Prior to selecting a guide, consider the following:

  • How many days would you like to trek?
  • How difficult and how long would you like the trek to be?
  • Would you like to see waterfalls? Or sweeping views from the top of a mountain? Or both?
  • Do you only want to trek or would you like to take a motorbike tour as well?

Once you give your guide the details of the kind of trekking that you’d like to do, they will determine what villages you will visit and where you will stay.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Motorbike ride with Dao lady

Our Trekking in Sapa Experience: 

Our trekking tour was 2 days/1 night. On the first day, we trekked 12 miles and much of the beginning was uphill so it was quite difficult. We had stunning views from the top and didn’t see any other tourists until we reached a small town where we ate lunch. Then we trekked all the way back down to Giang Ta Chai village where our homestay was right near a beautiful waterfall.

On our second day, we were sore from so much walking the day before, so we took a motorbike tour of the region that lasted about 3.5 hours. Everything was organized by our amazing guide, A Hang Thi .

Cost of Trekking in Sapa

If you book a tour ahead of time, you’ll pay around $25-40 per person per day depending on the length and difficulty. If you go for only one day, that price includes two meals. If you go for two or more days, the price will include the cost of your homestay and meals.

If you book a tour from one of the Hmong ladies around Sapa town, you can negotiate the price but you’ll likely end up paying around $20-30 per person per day. That should also include meals and homestay but you should confirm in advance.

Tipping Your Sapa Tour Guide

Tip (or don’t tip) your guide, it’s up to you. They don’t necessarily expect it but appreciate it of course. The locals in Sapa receive very little help from the government. They rely heavily on tourism to survive so if you can give them a few extra dollars, it goes a long way. A tip of 100,000 VND per person is pretty standard. If you are really happy with your guide, you are always welcome to give more.

Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam: Sapa Trekking: Hmong baby in Sapa

We hope this guide helped you to prepare for your trip to the beautiful region of Sapa, Vietnam!

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Valerie Wheatley

Val grew up in Portland, Oregon but moved to Oahu on a whim back in 2013. She sold her house and all of her belongings and bought a one-way ticket. Since then she’s taken two around-the-world trips and has visited 60-ish countries while living out of a duffel bag. Val started documenting the Wandering Wheatleys travels back in 2013 as a way to update friends and family about her whereabouts and to relay humorous daily interactions. The only readers were her mom and her mother-in-law but that didn’t stop her! These days you’ll find Val dreaming up future trips, creating new travel content, managing a team of amazing travel enthusiasts, and chasing around her two adorable but naughty kids.

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Nick and Val, My name is Karen and I am planning a trip to Vietnam in the spring and would like to visit Sa pa. I am a professional photographer and am looking the best sites in the area to hike and would like some guidance as to where these may be. My time is unfortunately limited so I don’t have the luxury of wandering for days in search of great locations. Also, I see online that there is a market that has lovely people dressed in their traditional clothing selling their wares in the streets, but I am getting confused with other markets in the region and am not sure if there actually is one in Sa pa, or if I need to travel several hours away to experience this. Finally, I would love a homestay if you have any recommendations. And, your website is fabulous! Did you take the photos, if so, bravo! Thank you so much for your time. Karen

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Hi Karen, So exciting that you’re going to Sapa – it’s the best! The market you are likely seeing pictures of is Bac Ha Market. It’s the largest minority market in the region. However, it’s about a 2.5 hour drive away from Sapa and it only happens on Sunday. If you want to see Bac Ha market you’ll need to plan your trip to make sure you’re in Sapa on Sunday. There are lots of tour agencies that can arrange for transportation out there.

If you’re not going to be in town on a Sunday or a 5-hour roundtrip seems like too much don’t worry – there are lots of traditionally dressed women and children around the town of Sapa so you’ll have lots of photo opportunities. In the upstairs of the New Sapa Market there are loads of Dao women dressed traditionally and selling traditional textiles – it’s great for photos. Just don’t be afraid to ask people if they mind having a photo taken and carry lots of small bills. Many people expect you to buy something from them in exchange for a photo – not a bad trade really.

In regards to hikes I would recommend hiring a local guide – our friend A Hang Thi is H’mong and knows the area very well. You might also consider taking a motorbike tour with her. You’ll be able to see more of the valley faster and you’ll have some great photo opportunities. She took us out to the narrow valley out past the Topas Ecolodge which has some of the most beautiful rice paddies I have seen in the area.

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How can I contact A Hang Thi, your guide for a Sapa tour?

Thanks Laura

You can send her a Facebook message here: https://www.facebook.com/a.hangthi.50

Or you can call/text her at +84 38 886 5878. Or WhatsApp: +84 94 736 0557.

Have a great time in Sapa!

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Very helpful post – thank you. I am definitely going to reach out to A Hang Thi!

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SAPA Trekking 3 DAYS 2 Nights Tours

An Unforgettable Trekking Adventure

You need to look no further than the  Sapa Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights  if you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure. This distinctive hiking expedition offers a distinctive fusion of culture, nature, and adventure. 

As a resident living here, in this guide, I’ll relate my experience of the walk, the stunning scenery, and the local culture I experienced along the way. Therefore, come along with me as I guide you through my Sapa Trekking journey so that you, too, can discover this amazing off-the-beaten-track location.

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Summary of the Trek

Are you seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure? The ideal escape is  a trekking trip in Sapa , Vietnam! The Hoang Lien Son mountain range and lovely terraced rice paddies may both be found at Sapa, which is in the northwest of Vietnam. You’ll get the chance to explore new trekking routes and learn about the many cultures, traditions, and ways of life of the regional ethnic minorities.

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The best way to see Sapa is on a three-day, two-night trekking trip. Various activities, including homestay visits, guided hikes, mountain biking, and cultural excursions, will be available for you to partake in. You’ll be able to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and gain a thorough understanding of local culture along the route.

Trekking in Sapa is the ideal option if you’re seeking an adventure that is off the main road. You may surely have an amazing vacation thanks to its breathtaking vistas, diverse cultural experiences, and interesting activities.

What I’ll See During Sapa trekking tour 3 days 2 nights

Are you up for an adventurous hiking trip off the beaten path in Vietnam’s breathtaking Sapa Valley? During this three-day, two-night adventure, you can travel through gorgeous landscapes and see some of the most stunning, unexplored areas of the Hoang Lien National Park.

You’ll have the chance to come to know the distinctive cultures of the Red Dao and Black Hmong ethnic groups up up and personal on this tour. You’ll have the chance to converse with them and discover more about their customs and ways of life. You may appreciate classic architecture and taste some of the regional food as you stroll through their rural villages.

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You may take in some of the most breathtaking views of terraced rice fields and verdant valleys as you stroll through the Hoang Lien National Park. You’ll have the chance to discover some of the park’s more secluded and hidden regions with the assistance of your knowledgeable guides while taking in the serenity and quiet of nature.

Finally, you’ll get to spend the night sleeping outside, allowing you to wake up to a stunning sunrise and the sounds of nature.

The ideal approach to explore Vietnam’s culture and natural beauty is on this four-day trip through Sapa. So why not come along on this incredible experience with us?

How are the trekking trails in Sapa?

Are you prepared to explore Sapa’s undiscovered gems? With this 3-day, 2-night excursion, you can see the breathtaking natural splendor of Northern Vietnam’s hilly region away from the usual road.

We will travel with you through enchanting villages, terraced rice fields, and beautiful green valleys. The distinctive cultures and customs of the Hmong, Dao, and Giay ethnic groups will be on display for you to witness and learn about.

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Sapa trekking tour 3 days 2 nights, y ou will have the chance to speak with people and see daily life in these rural places while on the trip. Additionally, you will have many opportunities to capture beautiful images of breathtaking vistas, vibrant markets, and medieval towns.

The trek can be readily modified to meet your needs and is geared to your level of fitness. Our knowledgeable guides will be present to secure your safety and give you all the information you need to make your walk unforgettable.

Come along on this special tour with us as we discover Sapa’s hidden beauties.

The greatest trekking trails in Sapa

Are you prepared to experience the most beautiful scenery and vibrant culture of Northern Vietnam? The ideal way to do that is with a three-day, two-night hike in Sapa!

You will enter the breathtaking grandeur of Northern Vietnam on this hiking experience, which takes you off the main road. You’ll be mesmerized by this gorgeous place’s amazing sights and sounds, from the majestic rice terraces of Sapa to the towns of the local ethnic minority tribes.

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You’ll discover the region’s undiscovered beauties on your walk, including the towns of Cat Cat and Ta Phin. You can discover the distinctive cultures of the Black Hmong, Red Dao, and White Tay people and their customary ways of living here.

We offer knowledgeable local guides to ensure you get the most out of your hike for a secure and comfortable experience. We also provide cozy lodging and delectable regional cuisine.

Are you prepared to discover Northern Vietnam’s top attractions now? The ideal way to do that is with a three-day, two-night hike in Sapa!

Day 1: Hanoi, Lao Cai, and Sapa

We will take a bus or train from Hanoi to Sapa. After arriving in Sapa, we’ll go on a cultural trip to find the region’s best-kept secrets. 

You can learn about the various ethnic minorities calling Sapa home and their cultures, customs, and lifestyles. You will go to the well-known Ta Phin Cave, a breathtaking natural cave decorated with vibrant stalactites and stalagmites.

Red Dao Women In Ta Phin Village

We’ll then start our trekking journey via Sapa’s stunning terraced rice fields and undulating hills. We’ll venture off the usual road and investigate Sapa’s uninhabited villages and valleys, where you may interact with the inhabitants and discover their way of life. We’ll spend the night at a neighborhood homestay so you can fully experience Sapa’s hospitality and culture.

Get ready for a memorable trip; Day 1 will be amazing!

Day 2: Trekking in Sapa Village

Day 2 of the Sapa Trekking Off the Beaten Path trip You will embark on an amazing adventure to the Lao Chai and Ta Van communities for 3 Days 2 Nights.

Start each day with a strenuous trek along one of Sapa’s fascinating mountain routes. You will be treated to breathtaking vistas of the nearby valleys and peaks along the journey. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the area’s distinct Black Hmong, Dao, and Giay ethnic minority cultures as you take in the breathtaking surroundings.

Lao Chai - Ta Van Village

Take a break from your walk and get to know these people’s distinctive traditions and customs. Learn about them and their daily lives by getting to know them. Spend some time admiring the exquisite craftsmanship of their traditional attire and take some pictures to remember the occasion.

Continue your hike and get ready to be amazed by the breathtaking mountain vistas that are in store for you. You may take in breathtaking views of the Sapa Valley and its surroundings from the vantage points throughout the settlements. Share these amazing vistas with your friends and family by taking pictures of them with your camera.

Take advantage of your hiking experience by learning about the area’s fascinating cultures and breathtaking natural beauty. the second day of the Off the Beaten Path Three days and two nights of trekking in Sapa will be an adventure you’ll never forget!

Day 3: Lao Cai to Hanoi

On Day 3 of your Off the Beaten Path Sapa Trekking, you’ll be prepared to set out on your return trip to Hanoi as soon as dawn rises. You’ll have time to consider the events of the previous few days as you depart from the breathtaking Hoang Lien Son Mountains.

The Hmong and Red Dao towns and cultures and the opportunity to see the splendor of the alpine terrain should be among the highlights of your tour. Terraced fields, luxuriant evergreen forests, and breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains will have all been present. You’ll have tasted local cuisine and beverages and learned about the inhabitants’ distinctive culture.

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You can spend the day considering the encounters and memories you’ve made as you make your way back to Hanoi. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Sapa’s culture, its inhabitants, and the breathtaking grandeur of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains.

We really hope that you had a great time on your Off the Beaten Path Sapa Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights and will always cherish the memories and experiences!

Things to Pack for the Trek

Are you prepared to delve into Vietnam’s northern mountains’ breathtaking beauty? If so, a 3-day, 2-night hiking expedition Sapa off the main route is perfect! But there are a few things you’ll need to make sure you have before starting this thrilling voyage.

A solid pair of hiking boots or shoes is the first and most crucial piece of equipment. You’ll need footwear that can handle the challenge because you’ll be walking across rough terrain and possibly slick areas. Additionally, you should dress comfortably so that you may move around freely. 

Thing To Bring For Sapa Trekking

As the weather can vary quickly in the highlands, make sure to take layers of clothing. Since the area is known for its rainy weather, rain gear is also needed. Also, don’t forget to include sun protection accessories like sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.

Additionally, you’ll need a daypack to carry your necessities. To stay hydrated and fed, be sure to bring snacks and lots of water. A small first-aid kit can also be brought along in case of any emergencies.

You’re prepared to start your epic Sapa trekking experience now that you know what to pack! Enjoy this beautiful place’s gorgeous vistas, fresh air, and unique culture.

Tips for Sapa Trekking for beginners

Stay hydrated: Make sure to carry lots of water and food to keep yourself energized and hydrated.

Be flexible: Weather and other conditions might constantly change, so keep flexible if you need to alter your strategy.

Sapa Trekking for novices can be an intimidating experience. But with the correct planning and understanding, it can be a wonderful way to see the stunning terrain of northern Vietnam. Here are a few recommendations for Sapa Trekking for novices to help make your journey a success.

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First, take the time to research the geography of your trekking route. Knowing the elevation fluctuations and terrain can help you plan a route that will be manageable for you and your group.

Second, make sure you have the correct gear. Wear adequate footwear and clothing, and bring the necessary supplies like a first-aid kit and a map. Consider the weather conditions and pack accordingly.

Third, try to pack as light as possible. You’ll be carrying your own gear and supplies, so make sure to bring only the essentials.

Fourth, have realistic expectations. Know your limits and plan accordingly. Don’t overestimate your physical ability and start with a path that is manageable for your experience level.

Fifth, remain hydrated. Bring plenty of water and food to keep yourself energized and hydrated.

Finally, be adaptable. Weather and other conditions can always change, so keep flexible if you need to alter your strategy.

Sapa Trekking for novices can be a rewarding experience with the correct preparation. With this advice, you’ll be ready to explore the spectacular scenery of northern Vietnam and stray off the main route.

Where can I arrange a trip in Sapa?

Are you eager to explore the beautiful beauty of Sapa Valley on a 3-day trek? Look no further than an off-the-beaten-path trekking tour. This journey will take you past traditional hill tribal settlements, rich rice fields, and stunning mountain views. You’ll have the option to stay in a homestay with a hill tribe family, providing you a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and hospitality.

Sapa Tour With Local Guides

When planning a tour in Sapa, it’s crucial to make sure you’re traveling with a trusted and knowledgeable guide. Not only will they be able to offer unique insights on the area, but they’ll also be able to help you stay safe during your trekking journey. Check reviews and ask questions before booking to be sure you have the greatest possible experience.

So if you’re ready to see the splendor of Sapa Valley, book your off-the-beaten-path 3-day trek today! You won’t regret it.

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Sapa Weather

Sapa weather is a major aspect in arranging your off-the-beaten-path trekking journey. With temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C throughout the year, Sapa is an excellent destination for trekking any time of year. The cold atmosphere of Sapa is great for touring the local towns, taking in breathtaking views of the terraced fields, and learning about the distinct cultural history of the region.

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During your 3-day trekking trek, you can stay in a traditional homestay with a local family and get to know the people. You can also discover hidden routes and trails that take you off the usual track and explore the environment in a way few tourists ever get to see.

Whether you’re an experienced trekker or a novice visitor, Sapa’s temperate climate and off-the-beaten-path hiking routes make it a perfect destination for a fantastic adventure. So don’t miss out on the chance to discover this unique location of Vietnam!

Where will I stay for 4 days trekking in Sapa?

If you’re planning a 3-day trekking experience in Sapa, Vietnam, one of the most crucial considerations you’ll need to make is picking where to stay. 

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You’ll be off the usual road and away from modern luxuries during your trekking journey. This implies that you’ll need to be prepared to sleep in more rustic housing.

You might choose to stay in a homestay with a local family, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about their traditional culture and lifestyle. 

Sapa Homestay

These homestays provide an intimate and unique experience, as you’ll be able to see and participate in the family’s daily activities. You’ll also be able to have a home-cooked lunch and see the customs of the local people.

Alternatively, you might choose to camp in the countryside. This is a terrific option if you’re seeking for a more hands-on experience and want to sleep under the stars. 

Sapa Homestay

You’ll be able to pitch your tent in the local villages or in secluded places and take in the gorgeous surroundings.

No matter where you select to stay, you’ll be sure to have a wonderful time throughout your 3-day Sapa trekking journey.

How to find the ideal hike for you in sapa

If you’re seeking an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path adventure, a hike through the beautiful hills of Sapa is an experience you won’t soon forget. With its breathtaking mountain views, various cultures, and distinctive animals, Sapa is a location worth exploring. But with so many hikes to select from, how can you decide which one is suitable for you?

When planning a hike in Sapa, you’ll first want to consider the journey’s duration and complexity. There are a number of treks to select from, from easy half-day hikes to multi-day treks that can take you across the mountains for up to a week. Determine how much time you have to spare and what your level of physical fitness is to assist you in deciding on the best route for you.

The next stage is to explore the many regions of Sapa and the particular culture linked with each location. Whether you’re searching for an adventure in the Fan Si Pan mountain range or a cultural experience in the Muong Hoa Valley, there are a variety of treks to choose from. Get to know the local cultures, and discover what makes each trek distinct.

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Weather conditions in Sapa can vary quickly, so it’s crucial to understand the environment before planning your hike. Check the forecast before you go, and plan your walk for the location’s best time of year.

Finally, make sure to pack all the required materials for your expedition. This includes essentials such as a sturdy pair of hiking boots, a waterproof jacket, and a first aid kit. It’s also crucial to have lots of snacks and water to keep you going on the path.

By doing the necessary research and planning ahead, you can ensure that your trip through Sapa will be the right adventure for you. So don’t wait; start exploring and prepare for an incredible adventure!

The top 5 treks in sapa

Sapa, Vietnam, is heaven for trekkers and hikers. With its lush hills, colorful culture, and magnificent landscape, it’s no surprise that some of the best treks in the country can be found here. Whether you’re searching for a quick day excursion or an extended vacation, Sapa provides something for everyone.

Here are the top 5 treks in Sapa that you should not miss:

1. Cat Cat Village Hike: 

This short trek will take you to Cat Cat Village, an actual hill-tribe village located just outside of Sapa. You’ll get to explore the traditional dwellings of the Black Hmong people and learn about their culture and way of life. This climb also gives excellent views of the surrounding hills and rice terraces.

2. Fansipan Mountain Journey: 

This is a terrific trek for anyone seeking for a bit of a challenge. You’ll walk up the highest peak in Vietnam, Mount Fansipan, and experience spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.

3. Muong Hoa Valley Walk:

This trek is an excellent choice for individuals who want to visit Sapa’s valleys and rice terraces. You’ll get to explore the distinct culture of the local hill tribes, witness breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains, and enjoy traditional foods from the area.

4. Ta Van Trek: 

This trek takes you to the little village of Ta Van, where you’ll tour the local market and learn about the area’s history and culture from professional guides. You’ll also get to experience the stunning beauty of the Muong Hoa Valley.

5. Ta Phin Cave Trek:

This trek takes you to the magnificent Ta Phin Cave, located just outside of Sapa. You’ll get to explore the cave and learn about its history and culture. You’ll also get to experience the spectacular views of the neighboring hills and valleys.

Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time hiker, these five treks in Sapa will surely provide an unforgettable experience. So make sure to pack your bags and get ready for an awesome experience!

Sapa Trekking with a native guide in Sapa

Are you looking for a unique and interesting experience while in Sapa? If so, you should consider taking a 3-day, 2-night journey with a native guide. Off-the-beaten-path, trekking in Sapa is the perfect opportunity to explore the breathtaking surroundings and get to know this wonderful region’s local culture and customs.

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in the morning. You will then be transferred to the nearby village of Cat Cat, where you will spend the day exploring the local markets and learning more about the Hmong and Red Dao people who call this area home. After lunch, you will continue on your trip, soaking in the spectacular vistas as you hike up the mountains.

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With your local guide, you will visit several traditional hamlets and towns dispersed throughout the hillsides, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the local culture. You can also take a dip in the cool mountain streams and have a picnic lunch in outdoors. At night, you will sleep in a traditional homestay and enjoy a great dinner provided by your host.

On the final day, you will hike back to Cat Cat and take the bus back to Sapa. This off-the-beaten-path trekking adventure will leave you with beautiful memories and a deeper appreciation of the beauty and culture of Sapa. So why not schedule your trek today and enjoy the enchantment of Sapa?

In these tours, you will get to see Sapa’s unique places. You will be trekking up and down to see the small traditional villages to discover the local daily life.

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You also get to see Sapa’s amazing views learn about their cultures, traditions, and customs. You will able to see Vietnam’s most famous rice paddies as well as to see the Muong Hoa valley – The biggest valley in Sapa.

Let’s choose yourself the most amazing of ” best sapa trekking tours two days” itineraries. We are always here to advise and help you to get the best excellent holidays in Sapa, Vietnam.

Land adventures in Sapa:

Set on the slants of an excellent emerald green valley, Sapa is the core of this one of a kind bit of Vietnam.

Travel to this tranquil land and meet brilliantly dressed ethnic minorities at the nearby market, visit neighboring towns and climb through radiant rice patios, seeing how the current of life has risen along here for a considerable length of time.

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How to get to sapa from hanoi.

  • We Arrange Your Train Tickets, Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi

Trekking Tour Sapa can book train tickets for you only with advanced payment. We cannot arrange tickets within 48 hours of planned departure.

# Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Every night multiple overnight trains leave from Hanoi Trainstation to Lao Cai Trainstation. You can choose for a either a hard sleeper (6 berths in one cabin) or a soft sleeper (4 berths in one cabin). Early in the morning you arrive in Lao Cai Trainstation. From Lao Cai train stations, it is a 1 hour drive by minivan or private car to get in Sapa. Please contact us for the actual prices of the traintickets and departure times.

# Train from Lao Cai to Hanoi

A minibus or private car will pick you up in Sapa in the afternoon (about 4pm) and bring you to Lao Cai Trainstation. Here you will have time for a dinner. Multiple overnight trains leave for Hanoi Trainstation. Early in the morning you will arrive in Hanoi. Please contact me for the current prices of the traintickets and departure times.

  • We Arrange Your Bus Tickets, Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi

From Hanoi you can take a sleeping bus from Hanoi to Sapa and back. We woud be happy to help you arrange a busticket. Please contact us for actual prices and departure times of the different busses. 

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If you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, this distinctive hiking expedition offers a distinctive fusion of culture, nature, and adventure. I’ll describe the journey, the breathtaking scenery, and the local culture I encountered in my blog entry. Therefore, come along with me as I guide you through my Sapa Trekking journey so that you, too, can discover this amazing off-the-beaten-track location.

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*SP3 train departs at Hanoi station at 22:00′. These train tickets will take you to arrive in Lao Cai province, then you have to take a taxi (25$ – go whatever you want) OR a local bus ($5 – leave at 5:30) to Sapa. *NOTE all prices will go up 10% during public holidays (pay later) – Holiday price 2023 will apply on the following dates: 20/1 – 26/1, 28/4 – 3/5/, 1/9 – 5/9, 30/12 – 4/1 (2024)

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SP4 train departs at Lao Cai station at 9:30 pm. From Sapa, you have to take a taxi (25$ – go whatever you want) OR a local bus ($5 – leave at 5:30) to Lao Cai.

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Dear Giang, We came back in Hoi An today from Sa Pa. We had a wonderful time and we would like to thank you for organizing everything perfectly. The tours were exactly how we wanted them to be, it was even above expectation. Our tour guide Dudu was fantastic and so was our driver. Again thank your very much, Kind regards,

Nelly and Keith Brooker Monday, March 2, 2021

Dear Giang, I wanted to thank you very much for arranging our holiday so well - we had a wonderful time and everything seemed to go very smoothly. In the group tour at the start we were impressed by how various different staff always knew where... The private tour was particularly good and Khanh was an exceptional guide - great fun to spend time with, knowledgeable and good at keeping everyone happy throughout the trip. He adapted the itinerary to suit the weather and our preferences ... Thank you again. Best wishes,

Fiona Cloke, Tuesday, April 30, 2021

Good afternoon Diu, The trip was wonderful and our guide May Nihn is very helpful and experienced. Thank God that the weather turns out well on the 2nd day in Sapa so it's makes our journey easier to Fansipan and other places of interests. Our driver is also very accommodating... We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to you for coordinating this itinerary and reacting promptly to change the hotel for us. In fact my dad had a fall in Hanoi hotel and ... ... Having said that, it's still a pleasant and enjoyable trip for us. Thank you

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Trekking through Bamboo Forest & Muong Hoa Valley

A day trip to the villages of Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai in the Muong Hoa valley. The route is perfect for those looking for something a...

Route: Sapa-Trek Y Linh Ho- Lao chai - Tavan - Giang Ta chai - Sapa

Length: Included, walking, trekking and driving with lunch at the village – total around 5hours-6hours

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Dragon Glass Bridge

Visit Heaven Gate – Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge

This is an easy tour designed for people who can not do trekking but love nature, the way to visit Heaven gate and Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge is easy. you...

Route: Sapa- Tram Ton Pass ( Heaven gate ) - Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge - Tram Ton - Sapa

Length: 1/2 day -3hours

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Sa Pa – Love Waterfall – Golden Stream – Tram Ton Pass – O Quy Ho -Trekking Sin Chai Village – Sapa (L)

This option tour design for the people who love the nature , waterfall and the countryside - also you can visit the local daily life of the ethnic minority .

Route: Sa Pa – Love Waterfall – Golden Stream – Tram Ton Pass – O Quy Ho -Trekking Sin Chai Village - Sapa

Length: Included, walking, trekking and lunch at the village – total around 5hours

Fansipan Mountain

Cable car to Fansipan Mountain at 3,143 metres

The Fansipan is located in Hoang Lien Mountain Range, and is the tallest mountain in the three Indochinese countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, thus the sacred convergence of heaven...

Route: Sapa -Sun Plaza - Electric Mountain train- Fansipan Mountian - Sapa

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Full day Tour to Ban Ho – Nam Toong – My Son Villages

Travel along Muong Hoa valley, Muong Bo Valley with really nice view from the road , see the daily life of Tay , and Xa Pho peoples …

Route: Sapa - Ban Ho - Nam Toong - My Son - Sapa

Length: Included, walking, trekking and driving with lunch at the village – total around 5,5hours

Mong Sen Village

Full day Trek Mong Sen – Ta Phin

This day trip offers you the chance to immerse into the beautiful landscape of Sapa. The tour also helps to broaden your horizon about the life of several ethnic groups...

Route: Sapa - Mong Sen - Ta Phin - Sapa

Length: Included, walking, trekking and driving with lunch at the village – total around 5hours

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Cat Cat Village – Y Linh Ho Village

A Haft day Tour to Cat Cat And Y Linh Ho village - bring you to Home of the Black H'mong people who living here for thousand years ago.

Route: Sapa- Cat Cat Village - Y Linh Ho Village- Sapa

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Haft day to Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall

Half day tour to explore Sapa with beautiful nature and scenery when you go up to the Heaven Gate and Tram Ton Pass. This easy day out will allow you...

Route: Sapa - Silver Waterfall - Love Waterfall - Tram Ton Pass- Sapa

Redzdao village

Visit Redzao village Taphin

Half day tour to visit the remote ethnic minority villages, wander slowly in order to understand the local daily life, chat with children meet on the way. It is a...

Route: Pick up at your hotel in Sapa or our office in Sapa

Length: 1/2day-3hours

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Sapa Walking Tour – Conquering Fansipan by Cable Car – 2 Days

A short trip will take you from Hanoi to Sapa and return by a bus. You will walk to though Muong Hoa valley to visit the village of Black H’mong...

Route: Hanoi - Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van walking - Conquering Fansipan by Cable Car - Sapa - Hanoi

Length: 4 Days 4 Nights

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