SA PA · TREKKING TOURS
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The 15 sa pa trekking tours walkers book most, gathered in one place. How far you go, how high you climb, who guides the route, and what a place on the trip will cost.
10 km Muong Hoa Valley trek: rice terraces, Lao Chai and Ta Van, rock carvings, Red Dao village, and local-home lunch.
Most Popular“Walking through Hmong villages and seeing how and where they live. And the landscapes I saw were certainly enchanting.”
A small-group trek through Sapa’s rice terraces and Hmong and Dzay villages, with an English guide and a home-cooked lunch.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our day, Chai the tour guide was fantastic, informative and ensured the day went smoothly!”
A private 2-day Sapa Valley trek with a village homestay, rice terraces, and bamboo forests. Meals and transport included.
“For two days we had an amazing experience with our guide. In the beginning Hoa explained a lot about the background and also interesting facts. The trek with our guide Ha was really great, based on explanation with her family and people aRead more”
A 1-day small-group trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van, with lunch and incense-making in the Zay village.
“The trek to the villages in Sapa was great! We were led by Toan who was very fun and informative. He even treated us to guava with specialty local salt. He is very knowledgeable as it’s his hometown and full of energy. I would do it again even though it was tiring!”
A 6-7 hour Sapa day trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, with lunch, guide, and bus return for about $25.
“Took a sleeper bus and got there before the time of the tour. Allowed us to stay in the lobby of the hotel the tour is hosted at. Breakfast was 50k dong and pretty good. The tour itself was perfect, our guide spoke pretty decent English and gave us information on the main spots to…”
A full-day hike from Sapa up to Sa Seng, down through Hang Da, and on to Hau Thao with Black Hmong culture and big valley views.
“This trip was one of the best I have done ever! A native H’mong guide took us through the beautiful mountains outside sapa, going through different terrains such as rice fields, rocky areas, corn fields and villages along the way. The highlight for me was the bamboo forest, which felt like paradise. Would highly recommend,…”
Sapa’s Hau Thao 1-day trek with Fansipan views, Muong Hoa rice terraces, Black Hmong villages, and a family lunch in a small group.
“Wonderful experience with amazing guide, strongly recommend!”
2-day Sapa trek with Hmong culture, rice terraces, bamboo forests, and a homestay with hot shower and local meals. Free T-shirt.
“It was great, had a really nice time, the views are amazing”
A 1-day Sapa trek through Hmong villages and rice terraces, with big viewpoint moments, lunch, and valley views for about $56.
“Amazing experience. Chai was an excellent guide super friendly and upbeat. She gave us lots of information about local villages and the rice terraces. She made the experience truly memorable we had the best time !!!! Thank you !!!”
Hike Fansipan from Sapa with an English guide, hotel transfers, entry fees, water, and picnic lunch. Return by trail or optional cable car.
“Great private trekking tour to the top of Fansipan! We both found the hike very challenging (30 year olds who both ran marathons in the past 3 months). The elevation gain is no joke. Very rewarding in the end!”
6-hour Muong Hoa Valley trek from Sapa with an English guide: rice terraces, Black Hmong and Dzay villages, indigo dyeing, and weaving.
“You should expect a morning thick fog if you plan to do this trek during the winter season. The ladies were friendly to help during the trekking and have a conversation with you. Exchange stories if you'd like to. Prepare an extra pair of good shoes, yours will probably be covered with thick mud. The…”
5-hour Muong Hoa Valley trek from Sa Pa with Black Hmong and Dzay villages, rice terraces, and lunch, led by an English guide.
“Thankful to the local Hmongs for holding & making sure we don't fall across the trek. Special thanks to Dong!”
One-day trek in Sapa through rice terraces and Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao villages with a local lunch, guide, and return transport. 5–6 hours.
“I had a beautiful day of trekking across the rice fields and small villages around sapa. We were only 2 people , me and my friend , with our guide shu. She had been lovely, giving us some insight regarding the culture, rice plantation and the nature. I can only highly recommend this tour if…”
1-day Sapa trek by car and foot to Ta Van and Lao Chai with an English-speaking local guide, lunch included, and Muong Hoa valley views.
“An unforgettable trek with incredible views! The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish. Huge thanks to our guide May for her kindness, knowledge, and great energy — she made the experience even more special. Highly recommended!”
A 2-day Muong Hoa Valley trek from Sa Pa with ethnic village stops and an overnight Dzay homestay, meals, and an English guide.
“Great guide (perfect English). Amazing scenery. Cute villages. Fantastic comfortable home stay. All three meals very good food. Couldn’t have been better!”
Guided treks in every great range, basecamp town by basecamp town.
