Experience The Traditional Cultural Village Of The Black Hmong

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★★★★★ 5/5

❇️ 1 day experience

❇️ Moderate to challenging

❇️ Cultural immersion & active adventure

❇️ Rice fields, valley & villages

❇️ Private tours

❇️ Vegan-friendly

Join us for a trek through Sapa’s rice fields! Our friendly local guide will lead you through villages of three different ethnic groups: the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao people.

This adventure will take you through stunning mountain scenery and by Sapa’s most important river and valley. You’ll see the famous rice terraces up close and learn about the culture, customs, and traditions of two of Sapa’s main ethnic groups.

Your guide will show you all sorts of interesting things, like the Hmong people’s special way of getting married, how they build their houses, and the techniques they use to work in the rice fields. Get ready for a fun and educational experience!

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

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. Adventurous mountain trekking up to 1.800 m above sea level, Get to see the Fansipan mountain, 3.143m highest in Asia.

6. A local private guide: A Local guide in a private tour only get your needs focused, and has enough time to answer all your questions.

Detailed itinerary of local Sapa tour guide

Sapa Trekking Adventure (Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai to Ta Van Villages)
This amazing trek takes you through stunning landscapes around Sapa! Get ready for a fun day exploring rice terraces, mountains, and local villages.

Here’s what you’ll do:

The tour starts at 9:00 am. Meet your friendly local guide at your hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the main church.
After a quick intro, you’ll head down to Cat Cat village (2km away), a famous spot known for the Hmong people.
Next, you’ll cross the hanging bridge over the Muong Hoa River and then trek uphill through a cool bamboo forest.
Get ready for breathtaking views! You’ll see some of the most incredible rice terraces in Vietnam and stunning mountain scenery.
After all that exploring, you’ll head down to Y Linh Ho village for a delicious lunch at a small, traditional restaurant run by a local Hmong family.
After lunch, you’ll continue trekking to Lao Chai village, home to the Black Hmong people. Then, it’s on to Ta Van village, where you’ll meet the Giay minority.
Your guide will explain the differences between these ethnic groups, so you can learn all about their unique cultures.
Finally, you’ll hop in a car that will take you back to Sapa Town (around 3:30 pm). This gives you plenty of time to book a bus back to Hanoi or explore Sapa further!

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

+ 1x 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)
– Tips

Price for a private tour

60 USD: One person
100 USD: 2 people(50 USD/per person)
135 USD: 3 people(45 USD/per person)
160 USD: 4 people(40 USD/per person)
More than 5 people(35 USD/per person)

Price for a group tour

This tour is for groups of 2 to 6 people. The price is 45 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 15 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

How do private tours work?
Private tours work by allowing you to choose your own itinerary and travel at your own pace. You can decide where you want to go, what you want to see, and how long you want to stay at each place. A guide will be with you to provide information and answer any questions you have.
How A Group Tour Works
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
Lower price and FUN
If you are looking to save money, a group tour is definitely the best way to do that
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 and time will pass faster.
All of the details are sorted out for you!
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