Sapa Trekking Local Rice Terraces Fields and Homestays

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★★★★★ 5/5

❇️ 2 days 1 night experience

❇️ Moderate to challenging

❇️ Cultural immersion & active adventure

❇️ Rice fields, valley & villages

❇️ Private tours

❇️ Vegan-friendly

On this exciting tour with Sapalocalguide, you’ll visit 5 unique villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities.

You’ll have the chance to marvel at breathtaking mountain landscapes and explore Sapa’s largest river and valley. You’ll also see the famous rice terraces and learn about the fascinating culture, customs, and traditions of Sapa’s three main ethnic groups.

Our friendly guide will share intriguing insights into Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, how they cultivate their rice fields, their traditional ways of building houses, and much more! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with discovery and wonder!

Reasons to book this experience from Sapa Local Guide

1. A local private guided tour focuses on your learning and has enough time to answer all your questions. And helps you to take those all important selfies!

2.Village landscapes, traditional houses and cultural life

3. Casading streams, birds, domesticated farm animals and the ubiquitous water buffalo grazing in the late afternoon.

4. Ideal photographic opertunities shooting scenery and people and a chance to rest in cool green bamboo forests.

5. Trekking along pathways not normally found in busy Sapa “tourist” routes.

6. Three different ethnic minority villages in the valley below Sapa.

Detailed itinerary of local Sapa tour guide

Day 1: Sapa to Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai to Ta Van (14 Km ~ 6 Hours)

Our exciting tour begins at 9 am! Our friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the charming local main church.

After a brief introduction, we’ll embark on a 2km walk to Cat Cat village, known for the Hmong people and their vibrant culture. We’ll cross a hanging bridge over the Muong Hoa river and trek uphill through a serene bamboo forest.

As we hike, you’ll be amazed by the stunning rice terraces and the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountains. We’ll stop for lunch in Y Linh Ho village at a cozy spot run by a welcoming Hmong family.

After our meal, we’ll continue to Lao Chai, an ancient Hmong village, and then make our way to Ta Van Village where we’ll stay overnight. This village is home to both the Giay and Hmong ethnic groups. You might even see locals working in the rice fields and we’ll teach you about the different ethnic groups.

You’ll have some free time to relax, take a shower, and prepare for dinner. You can even join a fun cooking class with our host!

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa (11km ~ 5 Hours)

Wake up to a fresh cup of hot coffee or tea and explore the beautiful area around the homestay and the nearby rice fields. After a hearty breakfast, we’ll hike uphill to the picturesque Giang Ta Chai waterfalls.

Our guide will share fascinating insights about the Red Dao culture and their daily life. We’ll visit a Red Dao family and then return to the waterfalls by a different path and cross another hanging bridge.

We’ll enjoy lunch in Giang Ta Chai village at a quaint restaurant run by a Hmong family. After lunch, our bus will take us back to Sapa Town.

The tour wraps up around 3:00 pm in Sapa Town, giving you plenty of time to book a bus back to Hanoi or another destination.

Pick Up

From your hotel in Sa Pa or in front of Sapa Church

Drop Off

In your hotel in Sapa or Sapa center

Included

+ all meals, breakfast, lunch,
+ English speaking guide
+ Village entry fees
+ 1x bottle of water
+ Transport back to Sapa

Excluded

– Personal travel insurance
– Extra drinks during hiking (e.g., bottled water or beer)
– Any extra transportation other than what is included in your chosen tour will be charged for.
– Tips

Price for a private tour

(Recommend)
90 USD: One person
160 USD: 2 people(80 USD/per person)
225 USD: 3 people(75 USD/per person)
280 USD: 4 people(70 USD/per person)
325 USD: 5 people(65 USD/per person)
7 to 10 people only (60 USD/per person)

Price for a group tour

This tour is for groups of 2 to 6 people. The price is 80 USD per person.

Here’s how it works:

– We will tell you a day before your tour how many other people will be joining you.

– If nobody else joins your tour, you will have a private tour (just you) for an extra 10 USD (which you will need to pay then).

– If there are other people joining you, but there are fewer than 2 people total, there will be no extra charge.

Sapa Local Guide cancellation policy

6+ days prior tour start date: 100% reimbursement of the tour price (no cancellation charges)
2 to 5-days prior tour start date: 50% reimbursement of the tour price
1 day before or same day of tour start date: no reimbursement

The bus ride to Sapa takes about 6 hours. If you get to Sapa earlier than planned, you can wait at the bus station or on the bus itself until 5:00 am.

We have three bus options:

Sleeper Bus: This is a good choice if you’re on a budget and don’t mind sharing some space. Plus, the beds can be adjusted if you’re a bit taller.
Cabin Sleeper Bus: This is a more private option with a private cabin.
Single Cabin Sleeper Bus: This is also a private cabin, but for just one person.

Whichever option you choose, once we receive your booking, we’ll confirm it and send you your bus tickets!

Bus Price

Cabin Sleeper Bus (30 USD each way): This option has a private room with 2 bunk beds, perfect for couples or anyone who wants privacy.

Single Cabin Sleeper Bus (20 USD each way): This is a private room with just one bed, ideal for solo travelers who want some peace and quiet.

Sleeper Bus (15 USD each way): This is the most affordable option. You’ll have a single bed in a shared space.

Hanoi to Sapa 6-hour
06:30, 13:30, 21:30 (At My Dinh Office: No. 7, Pham Van Dong, Hanoi (Opposite National University) To Sapa: No. 571, Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa Town
Sapa Hanoi 6-hour
13:30, 16:00, 22:00 (At Sapa: No. 571, Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa Town to (My Dinh Office: No. 7, Pham Van Dong, Hanoi (Opposite National University)

What makes us your best option?

Sapa Local Guide is run by a passionate team of Hmong people who call Sapa home! Growing up here has given us an intimate knowledge of the best spots to explore. We offer hiking, trekking, and motorbike adventures that reveal the hidden beauty of Sapa, ensuring you experience sights most tourists miss!

Here’s what sets us apart:

Locally & Minority Owned: As Sapa natives, our tours directly support our community and neighbors.

Authentic Sapa Experience: Say goodbye to tourist traps! We’ll immerse you in the real Sapa.

Respectful Encounters: We introduce you to the Hmong and other ethnic minorities in a way that deeply respects their culture.

Eco-Friendly Adventures: Our love for Sapa’s nature drives us to keep it pristine for future generations to enjoy.

Join us to discover the heart and soul of Sapa, guided by those who know it best!

FAQ

Things you should bring
– Waterproof Jacket
– Prepare in case of bad weather.
– Comfortable clothes – Use while trekking, especially in summer
– Mosquito repellent
– Cash for additional purchases
– You might want to buy some local traditional products or your drink.
– Trekking shoes
– Good shoes are OK, but trekking is the best.
– A Jacket – Use when you do this tour in winter (The temperature is about 6 -10 °C in winter)
– Sunscreen
How Private Tour Works?
Flexible Meal Plan
Tickle your taste buds
Adjust the physical activity
We can adjust the difficulty of all of our hikes to your wishes and abilities.
Handpicked Accommodation (Homestay)
Best location & price
Private Guide and Car
Hassle-free tour experience
How A Group Tour Works?
Singles can safely join a group tour
It’s a great way to meet people. The tour offers the chance to meet new friends and acquaintances, in some cases, from all over the globe.
All of the details are sorted for you and at a discounted price!
Whether you are travelling alone, or simply prefer the convenience of not having to spend an age online deciding where to stay and which route to take, group travel tours can be a complete lifesaver
We make it FUN and SAFE
Travelling alone can be a little daunting. There are many people who feel the pull of last-minute solo holidays. With new friends, you will feel happier.

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Sapa 2 Day Treks Local Rice Terraces and Homestays

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Sapa Trekking Local Rice Terraces Fields and Homestays

Category: Trekking Tour Tag: 2 Days

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In this tour, Sapalocalguide, Guide will take you to visit 5 different villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities.

The tour will give you the chance to enjoy fantastic mountain landscapes and see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You will also see the famous rice terrace fields and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the three main different ethnic minorities in Sapa.

Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work, and house building techniques, and much more!