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15 Best Sa Pa Treks

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The 15 sa pa treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.

15 Best Sa Pa Treks

Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Pickup in Sa Pa: the easiest part of the day
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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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

A 10 km Sa Pa trek through Muong Hoa Valley villages, rice terraces, rock carvings, and a home-cooked lunch included for about $23.

Most Popular 4.6

“Really good Way to explore the valley and how people live there. The path is slippery sometimes and requires attention but no problem for avarge trekkers. Wonderful scenes and authentic experience. What was a bit sad to see was how much rubbish is accumulated sometimes both on land and on the river.”

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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek - Muong Hoa Valley Walking: Rice Terraces, Streams, and Farm Life
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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

2.Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

A small-group Sapa trek through Muong Hoa rice terraces and ethnic villages, with a Hmong home lunch and Dzay cultural stops.

4.9

“Our guide Le was excellent- informative and helpful. The scenery was beautiful. The tour took us through the rice fields and 3 villages. Enjoyed by our whole family (including teenagers)! Highly recommend.”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Your morning pickup in Sapa town (9:00 to 9:30)
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

3.From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

Sapa day trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van for rice terraces, Hmong and Zay culture, home lunch, and incense-making.

4.9

“Our guide for the day was Giang, who took us on an adventure through the rice terraces and bamboo forests of Sa Pa. The trek was very muddy due to the previous day's rain, so she made us trekking sticks out of bamboo to help us navigate the terrain. Giang led us along less popular…”

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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages - The Day’s Timing: How the Route Flows From 9:00 to 3:30
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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

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

One-day Sa Pa trek to Sa Seng, Hang Da, and Hau Thao villages for $24, with Fansipan valley views, Black Hmong life, and lunch.

4.6

“Had a wonderful trek! Mao our guide was energetic and so much fun. The above the cloud views were unbeatable. Trekking through the bamboo forest was very muddy and slippery but the rest of the trek was moderate difficulty. The only thing I didn’t enjoy were the local ladies who followed us on our trek…”

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From Sa Pa: 5-Hour Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Ethnic Tribes - Getting To Y Linh Ho: Black Hmong Market And Daily Rhythm
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From Sa Pa: 5-Hour Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Ethnic Tribes

Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay - Day 1: From Sa Pa to Ta Van with Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and a Dzay dinner
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Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

6.Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

Trek Muong Hoa Valley from Sa Pa with a Dzay homestay dinner, rice terraces, bamboo forest, and a waterfall swim for $55.

4.7

“It was raining in the morning and I contemplated to join the tour as I think it might be dangerous and muddy. BUT the organiser was very encouraging and persuading me to join as it is going to be beautiful. & Im glad I did as the whole experience is amazing, the trek is muddy…”

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SAPA: 2-DAY 1-NIGHT TREKKING & CULTURE WITH HMONG GUIDE LINH - Day 1: Sapa Stone Church to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van
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SAPA: 2-DAY 1-NIGHT TREKKING & CULTURE WITH HMONG GUIDE LINH

Half Day Sapa Trekking to Visit Lao Chai - Ta Van - Getting started in Sapa: 8:10 pickup and a light pack mindset
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Half Day Sapa Trekking to Visit Lao Chai – Ta Van

From Sapa: Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour - Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Trạm Tôn Pass: where the photos happen
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From Sapa: Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

9.From Sapa: Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

A small-group trek from Sapa to Silver and Love waterfalls, then through Ban Khoan and Ta Phin villages for rice-terrace views and tribal culture.

4.6

“Our guide A was so lovely and was very informative. At the beginning she let us pick which route we wanted to go and also allowed us to have a different variety of scenery added into the trekk as well. Ranging from cold, foggy waterfalls to the country like- Villages of Sapa we really got…”

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From Sapa: Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off - Muong Hoa valley along the stream: terrace views you walk through
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From Sapa: Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off

10.From Sapa: Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off

Guided 6-hour Sapa trek through rice terraces, Muong Hoa valley, ethnic villages, with lunch and return transport for about $22.

4.2

“The trip was great!!! But it is a hard trail and non-slippery shoes are needed! Also, because of the rain, it is very muddy! My guide was super kind and helpful!”

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From Sapa: Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch - Hiking Beyond Sapa: Terraced Rice, Corn, and Potato Fields
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From Sapa: Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch

11.From Sapa: Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch

A 7-hour Sapa trek through terraced fields and hill villages, with an English guide, village visits, waterfall stop, and lunch.

4.3

“Tour guide Mao was very attentive and gladly answered all the questions, and also showed us her house and family. We walked about 11 kilometers through a bamboo forest and rice terraces. The views are very beautiful and it is interesting to see how other people live. But because of the fog, the paths were…”

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EXPLORE SAPA: 2D1N TREKKING & HMONG CULTURE WITH DINH - Day 1: Sapa to Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai, Then Down to Ta Van
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EXPLORE SAPA: 2D1N TREKKING & HMONG CULTURE WITH DINH

1-Day Sapa Long Trek - Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture - Muong Hoa Valley rice terraces: where the walking finally feels like the reward
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1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

14.1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

A 7-hour guided long trek in Sapa with Hmong villages, rice terraces, family lunch, and Ta Van incense making. Small group, pickup included.

4.9

“I had a great time on the Hau Thao trekking route! The mountain views were amazing, and the rice terraces were so peaceful. The best part was learning about the Black Hmong people's culture, which was really interesting. My local guide is Mao, she was fantastic, she shared many stories about the Hmong traditions. The…”

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From Hanoi: Sapa 3-Day Medium Trek and Limousine Trip - Day 2 through Muong Hoa Valley: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van
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From Hanoi: Sapa 3-Day Medium Trek and Limousine Trip

15.From Hanoi: Sapa 3-Day Medium Trek and Limousine Trip

Hanoi to Sapa 3 days by limousine with guided village hikes, rice terraces, and a homestay in Ta Van.

4.5

“Our guide, Jo, made this a very enjoyable trek. Because she has lived in this area all her life, she was able to pass on authentic local knowledge. She kept the trek at a good pace for us, keeping us well informed of our itinerary, i.e. what time we would arrive at each place, when…”

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