Vietnam · HIKING TOURS IN SAPA

The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Sapa

23 tours  ·  from $17

There is never quite a spare day. These 15 hiking tours in Sapa are the ones that justify taking one, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Starting in Sa Pa and entering the valley
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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

1.Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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

Walk 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Chai, or Khu. Expect rice terraces, a river crossing, ancient rock carvings, bamboo forest, a home-cooked lunch, and muddy trails after rain.

“Sunny was great!!! she took us in a unique path through the river, the villages and the bamboo forest. Highly recommended!!”

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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek - 9:00 AM at Sapa Church and the first viewpoint
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Sapa: Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

2.Eco Adventure Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek

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

Start in Sapa with guides such as Chai, Vu, or Wu, then trek through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Sang, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Expect rice terraces, local homes, Hmong culture, a traditional lunch, and 10 to 12 kilometers of walking in a small group.

“Although the weather was not the best misty and foggy making visibility not great. Our guide VU was great her English is very good and I learned a lot about the culture in the villages. She has a good sense of humor and made the trek enjoyable.”

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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS - The steep two-kilometer climb
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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

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

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

Trek privately through Sapa Valley with an ETHOS guide such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae, depending on availability. Walk through rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong and Dao villages, then share a homestay, dinner, breakfast, and two lunches before returning to Sapa by taxi.

“This is a perfect tour, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. Ker was a gracious, knowledgeable, fun, and experienced guide and host. We started the two day one night trek and home stay at the ETHOS center, a comfortable hRead more”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Following the Muong Hoa stream toward Lao Chai
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

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

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

Meet your English, Vietnamese, or French-speaking guide in Sapa and trek about 12 kilometers through rice terraces, streams, and Hmong villages. You’ll eat lunch in Lao Chai, learn about Zay life in Ta Van, and watch local herbs become incense. Guides include Giang, Toan, Li, and Giao.

“We had a really lovely day out with Lam, and got very lucky with good weather. Our only little note for other travellers to consider, is that other villagers are extremely persistent in selling their wares, not only in the market place/ towns/ road side but will actually follow you on long portions of the trail. We had someone follow us for several hours, walking along side who after we’d said “no thanks to” many times we were told by other villagers she’d only come with us to try and sell, and would now be walking back many hours to find other people to do it all again.”

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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour - 8:00 am: Leaving Sapa for Y Linh Ho
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Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

5.Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour

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

Walk from Sapa through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai to Ta Van Village on a 6 to 7 hour guided trek. Expect rice terraces, mountain views, local culture, lunch at a homestay, and a bus back to town. Guides such as Zem, Sue, and Mama So have led this route.

“It was an amazing experience! And the Highlight of our vietnam trip. The meal at a homestay at the end was delicious. I would highly recommend it. Amazing scenery, sometimes steep and slippery. Just a warning that you will be walking for at least 4 hours.”

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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages - The climb to Sa Seng Mountain
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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

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

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

Start in Sapa with a local guide such as Mama Mao, Su, Zozo, or Vang, then climb Sa Seng Mountain before walking through Hang Da and Hau Thao. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forest, Black Hmong villages, a generous family-style lunch, and a long descent that can turn slippery after rain.

“mama mao was a great tour guide! so funny and always laughing. made the trip so enjoyable. walked through rice fields, bamboo forest and through clear fields.”

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

7.EXPLORE SAPA: 2D1N TREKKING & HMONG CULTURE WITH DINH

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · from $43

Trek from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with Dinh, a Hmong guide and homestay host. You’ll walk 18 km over two days, sleep in a simple family home, eat local food, meet children supported by Dinh’s work, and return to Sapa by taxi.

“It was an amazing trek in Sapa. Everithing was perfect 😊 Dinh was so nice and her story so beautiful ! I recommand this trek everyday !”

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Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide - From Sa Pa to Y Linh Ho in 20 minutes
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Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

8.6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 6 hours · from $18

Spend six hours trekking about 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Walk rice terraces and bamboo paths, meet Black Hmong and Dzay communities, learn about weaving and farming, and return by bus. The trek is scenic but steep and slippery in wet weather.

“My guide, Sang, was amazing. She had super English and made sure we all understood what she said. She was very attentive, funny and informative.”

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Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay - Day one: Y Linh Ho and the long walk to Ta Van
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Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

9.2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · from $55

Spend two days trekking from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll walk rice terraces and forest trails, meet H’mong and Dzay communities, swim near a waterfall, and sleep in a local homestay. Guides such as Lan and Khu add useful cultural context.

“The weather wasn’t great but the experience and the welcome at the Homestay was great. Our guide Lang spoke excellent English and was informative although I would advise that she engage more with her clients and not spend so much time on her mobile phone. There were moments when she was seemed disinterested and bored.”

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Half Day Sapa Trekking to Visit Lao Chai - Ta Van - Walking the rice terraces toward Lao Chai
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Half Day Sapa Trekking to Visit Lao Chai – Ta Van

10.Half Day Sapa Trekking to Visit Lao Chai – Ta Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 4h 30m · from $22

Walk about 9 km from Y Linh Ho through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai and Ta Van. Local English-speaking guides such as Soso, Sua, Song, and Tung explain village life and ethnic cultures. Expect steep, uneven paths, possible mud, and a bus ride back to Sapa.

“The tour was amazing. Our tour guide was lovely. As we were goin around the villages she explained the history and has lots of knowledge about the trekking area. The guide also landed us a helping hand when the path was muddy and slippery. We had enough time to take pictures. Amazing tour. Highly recommend it to anyone who is interesting in seeing rice fields and different villages.”

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From Sapa: Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour - Ban Khoan and the Start of the Mountain Trail
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From Sapa: Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

11.Waterfalls, Trekking and Tribal Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · from $72

Leave Sapa by private car for Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Tram Ton Pass, then trek from Ban Khoan toward Ta Phin with an English-speaking guide. Expect mountain paths, rice fields, Hmong and Red Dzao villages, a picnic lunch, and a trek that can feel harder or longer than the advertised five hours.

“WOW what an experience! I have travelled quite a lot and nothing could compare to the picturesque mountains, waterfalls and the truly enlightening culture experience of being in the village. Our guide Lisa had fantastic English, she showed us the cultural traditions of the Hmong people and told us stories that had been passed down through generations :) The lunch in the village was so delicious and they catered for me being vegan. Can’t recommend this tour enough! I’d do it all again if I could !!! Thanksssss Lisa :))))))”

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Sapa Trekking Bargains With Local Guide - Meeting at Sapa Stone Church at 9 AM
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Sapa Trekking Bargains With Local Guide

12.Sapa Trekking Bargains With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 5h 30m · from $19

Meet Chan, Sung, Vu, or another local English-speaking guide at Sapa Stone Church for a flexible 5 to 11 km trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Expect rice fields, village life, a Hmong lunch, route choices, and transport back to Sapa.

“Chan is incredibly pleasant, proficient in English, and possesses extensive knowledge of the local culture. Despite the few ratings, rest assured, Chan has been conducting tours for over 15 years, albeit recently registering with GetYourGuide. I suggest bringing appropriate hiking shoes and ample sunscreen. A significant perk is that you won't be following the congested routes taken by other groups. Throughout the journey, we engaged in continuous conversation, and Chan adeptly addressed all our inquiries. I doubt you'll encounter a superior guide in Sapa!”

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From Sapa: Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off - Leaving Sapa for Y Linh Ho
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From Sapa: Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off

13.Guided Full-Day Trekking with Lunch and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $22

Walk about 10km from Sapa through rice terraces, Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. An English-speaking local guide leads you, lunch is included, and a bus returns you to Sapa. Expect muddy sections, steep paths, village sales, and fine mountain views.

“Paisaje extremadamente bonito, pero la experiencia ha sido como hacer senderismo solo, no ha habido ninguna explicacion sobre ninguna de las 3 aldeas (historia, cultura, curiosidades, etc), solamente respondia las preguntas que uno pudiera tener. La excursión iba con personas locales que proporcionaban ayuda en el tramo mas complicado.”

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From Sapa: Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch - Starting in Sapa between 8:00 and 8:45
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From Sapa: Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch

14.Terrace Fields and Local Villages Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 77 reviews · 7 hours · from $22

Walk from your Sapa hotel through rice, corn, and potato terraces to Lai Chai village and a waterfall. Your English-speaking local ethnic guide explains customs and daily life, then you eat lunch at a local restaurant before a shuttle returns you to town. Mao is one guide named for this route.

“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 very slippery, which made it physically difficult to walk. Thanks to the local woman who accompanied me and saved me from falling. Other tourists were in rubber boots and even with trekking poles, I was not so prepared 😄 But I still enjoyed the tour. I recommend booking a tour in advance to better prepare,…”

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Sa Pa: Half-Day Cat Cat Village Hike to Meet H'mong People - Entering Cat Cat Village near Fansipan Peak
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Sa Pa: Half-Day Cat Cat Village Hike to Meet H’mong People

15.Half-Day Cat Cat Village Hike to Meet H’mong People

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 72 reviews · 12 hours · from $17Best value

Walk about 2.5 kilometers through Cat Cat Village with an English-speaking local guide, meeting Black H’mong people, seeing a dance show, waterfall, stream, and old French-built hydraulic station. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and return to Sa Pa are included.

“Not worth a tour ...its minutes away, go and explore on your own.”

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