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Sapa Treks: The 15 Best Walks and Homestays

57 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The trails below Sapa run through the terraces to Hmong and Dao villages, and the better treks end in a homestay. These 15 are compared on distance, nights and price per head.

Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay - Day Two: Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan, and Back to Town
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

1.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then hike with a local English-speaking guide through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend the night in a private homestay room in Ta Van, join a cooking class, and have four meals included. The group is capped at 12.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Boarding at Tuan Chau and cruising the bay
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

2.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

This 12 to 14-hour trip pairs an Old Quarter bus transfer with a Ha Long Bay cruise, Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, and a stop at Titop Island for a beach break or a 420-step climb to the viewpoint. Choose kayaking or a local bamboo boat ride. Guides have included Sam and Hercules, though your guide may vary.

“The trip was very organized and on time. The scenery was beautiful and the staffs were accommodating. Sam, our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. He made us appreciate the history of vietnam esp. ha long bay.”

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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Rice terraces and the walk to Lao Chai
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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

3.Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 864 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Spend six hours walking about 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Muong Hoa Valley, Black Hmong and Giay villages, rice terraces and bamboo forest. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, with lunch at a local home and a waterfall rest before the ride back. Trails can turn slick and muddy, so bring sturdy hiking shoes.

“We had an unexpectedly unique trekking tour through the rice fields and the bamboo forest. It was very muddy, so we needed our local guides from the Black Hmong village to help us keep our balance. It was very special and a lot of fun. The lunch was excellent. Take some extra cash with you because after the tour it is expected that you buy something from the wares of the lady that escorted you through the mud.”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals - Dinner at the homestay: more than a place to sleep
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

4.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $71

Ride a daytime sleeper bus from Hanoi to Sapa, then hike about 12 kilometers through rice terraces and villages to a homestay in Ta Van. A local guide leads the trek, and hosts such as Mama Zuzu welcome you for dinner and breakfast. The trip includes two guided hikes, meals, and a choice of farming or another village walk.

“The two day hiking trek was such a great experience, probably my favourite part of Vietnam so far. The guide and family were so sweet and we had so much fun!”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - Day 2: The 12-kilometer trek to Ta Van is the main event
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

5.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by bus, then walk to Cat Cat Village and spend two days trekking through rice terraces and local villages. An English-speaking guide leads the walks, with one hotel night and one night in a Ta Van bungalow. Guides named Su, Cat, Dao, and May have led past departures, but assignments vary.

“Finished my 3D- 2N trek in Sapa with a homestay, exploring Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and the serene Bamboo Forest. Guided by Miy, who was incredibly knowledgeable, fantastic and friendly, the trek offered breathtaking views of tRead more”

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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek - Down through Muong Hoa Valley
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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

6.Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 6h 30m · from $27

Walk 10 to 12 kilometers from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Sang, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. An English-speaking local guide explains Hmong and Dzay life, and lunch is served in a village. Expect mountain views, working rice fields, and potentially muddy, slippery sections.

“Our day trip exploring terrace fields and local villages were wonderful. Our tour guide Vu made our experience all the better. She herself is a local and shared her history and history of the place. She was very knowledgeable and answered any all questions we had. She was funny too. Our family of 4 really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The lunch was delicious! So happy we went.”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day two: bamboo forest and Giang Ta Chai
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

7.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Take a small-group trek from Hanoi into Sapa, walking through Muong Hoa Valley and villages including Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Lao Chai. You’ll stay two nights in a bungalow or stilt house in Ta Van, eat seven included meals and travel by bus. Guides such as Chang, Cat and Khu lead walks that range from broad paths to steep, muddy trails.

“Nice place with beautiful scenery/nature, people and things to see. But the best thing for me was our guide and local Lala who made my visit worth while 😀. Next time i will book a stay at her house with her family an see the real sapa 😀.”

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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS - Lunch and an overnight stay with a host family
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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

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

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

Start in Sapa at 8:30 am for a private two-day trek through rice terraces, villages, and bamboo forests. Walk about 14 kilometres on day one, share meals with a host family, and sleep in their village homestay. On day two, choose a trek suited to your energy before a taxi returns you to Sapa. Guides such as Cha, Ha, and My have led the experience.

“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”

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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus - Day one: rice terraces, Lao Chai and Ta Van
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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

9.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine bus, then walk with a local English-speaking guide through rice terraces, Lao Chai and Ta Van. Spend the night at a mountain homestay, share local meals, and continue through bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai. Guides such as Sua, Soso and Tung lead the route; names vary by departure.

“Sua was a very good guide and very friendly. we loved the trekking around the rice fields and to get to know some of the locals. The homestay was super good too! Thank you!”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Leaving Sapa for the Muong Hoa valley
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

10.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Set out from Sapa with a small group and a local guide such as Giang or Toan. Walk about 12 km through Hmong rice terraces and mountain paths to Lao Chai, where lunch is served, then continue to Ta Van to learn about Zay culture and traditional incense made with local herbs. Expect muddy, slippery sections in wet weather.

“Amazing! I highly recommend booking this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Sapa.”

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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour - Ta Van: lunch and a pause by the stream
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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

11.Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $25

Walk from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai to Ta Van, crossing rice terraces and hilly, sometimes muddy paths. A local guide leads the 6 to 7 hour day, with lunch in Ta Van and a bus back to town. Guides on past departures have included Zem, Sue, and Mama So, though your guide may differ.

“The itinerary is misleading - we will visit all the places on foot. Then we take a van to be sent to the hotel after lunch. We will be walking around 8-10km for 3 hours. If you’re not physically fit, I would not recommend. This is the reason the price for the tour is reasonable.”

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Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - Cat Cat Village and an evening in town
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

12.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then explore Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan with a local English-speaking guide. The three-day trip includes a town hotel, a private room in a Ta Van homestay, seven meals, entry fees, and a cooking class. Expect village walks, rice terraces, and a group of up to 15.

“This tour was incredible. The hiking was great for people who like to hike, it was about 6 miles the first day and 4 miles the second day. It was slippery at times but overall amazing views and a fun trek. We stayed in a cute one room cabin at Read more”

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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages - Down through Hang Da and the Hmong villages
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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

13.Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 344 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $24

Walk from Sa Seng Mountain through Hang Da and Hau Thao, with views toward Fansipan, rice terraces, and daily village life. A local English-speaking guide leads the trek and explains Hmong customs and farming. You’ll stop for a family-style lunch, then return to Sapa by vehicle from Giang Ta Chai. Guides have included Mama Mao, Su, and Zozo.

“we simply had the best day. there was zero visability, zero, and we still had the most amazing day because of our guide. she was so smiley and had the best laugh, was happy to talk about her life and gave so much insight into the different villages cultures and customs. the hike itself was brilliant and i'm sure the views on a clear day would be breathtaking as the little bit we could see here and there was beautiful. i hope to come back in june/july sometime to get the full sapa in bloom experience. i wouldnt go if there was rain promised but if its dry definitely book!”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - The primate rescue center, not a zoo stop
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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

14.Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26

From Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An, travel to Cuc Phuong National Park for a visit to its endangered primate rescue center, a guided forest walk, and sights such as the ancient Cay Cho tree and Prehistoric Cave. Local guides including Hoa, Hao, and Viet have led tours here, though your guide may differ. Lunch is served in the park; check the on-site fee before booking.

“great tour, guide was like the Vietnamese David Attenborough! answered all questions and was very knowledgeable. well organised and the food provided was fresh and tasty”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - Trung Trang Cave’s limestone passage
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

15.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Best value

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba by air-conditioned van and on foot. Hike through the national park to Ngu Lam Peak, visit Trung Trang Cave and, for an extra fee, Hospital Cave, then stop at Chua Linh Quang pagoda. Guides such as Tri and Chi share local nature, wartime history, and Buddhist customs.

“Had a look lovely morning hiking in Cat Ba national park. Our guide, I think his name was Chi , was great and very friendly knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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