sapa trekking Days / 2 night trek, the Tour starts at 9AM and finishes 3:12PM at the homestay and in SaPa on the last day of your trek. Includes: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 overnight stays in a homestay, entrance fee to the villages and transportation back to SaPa town after your trek. The transportation will be a shared minivan or a private car.
Our guide will meet you at 9 AM in your hotel foyer in SaPa to start your trek, or if you have not booked your hotel in SaPa yet, then you can leave your luggage in our room while hiking. You can also take a shower after your trip on our premises.
Our tours are flexible for all of our guests. When the guide meets you she will have a map to discuss the tour options: easy, medium or challenging. It just depends on your preference, time, fitness and the weather. When the guide shows you the map, you can make the best decision for your hike and discuss any options you want with your guide.
About Home-stays
Homestays are run by Ethnic minorities who choose to welcome travellers and have prepared their houses to accommodate guests. These are traditional houses where the family stays in separate rooms with guests, although you will often eat dinner together with the family. There are hot showers, towels, western-style toilets with paper, electricity, mosquito nets and tasty local traditional food. The homestays are clean and safe and here you will experience local ethnic culture.
Local Activities: A Taste of Tradition
On the first day of your trek, instead of dining in a local restaurant, we’ll take you to enjoy lunch in a local house, where you’ll savor traditional dishes prepared by the Hmong ethnic minority. In these villages, purchasing beer or commercial wine is uncommon, so the locals either craft their own rice wine or buy it from a local store that specializes in this traditional beverage. This rice wine, similar to sake, packs a punch with an alcohol content of around 35%.
After your meal, we’ll introduce you to a unique local game that involves drinking rice wine using a chicken beak. To ensure a pleasant experience, we limit the amount of rice wine to 1-2 small glasses per person. If you prefer not to drink, that’s perfectly fine—participation is entirely optional.
Following the game, we’ll continue our trek to your homestay, where you can unwind and enjoy the rest of your day. On your final day, you’ll have lunch in a local restaurant to round off your journey.
Local Special Herb Plant
During our treks, our local guide will help you identify special herb plants that are traditionally used in local villages for medicinal purposes. These herbs are known for their ability to heal itchy feet and eliminate bacteria. Once you reach a local house, the guide will demonstrate how to boil these herbs in a pot. After boiling, you’ll have the opportunity to mix the herbs with salt and enjoy a relaxing foot bath.
See below for your tour options.
WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR SAPA TREKKING
Summer Time Sapa Trekking
June till mid-September can be hot so you will need 2 T-shirts, 2 pairs of socks, a raincoat, hat, suncream, sunglasses and mosquito repellant and hiking Shoes, Trekking pants and Joggers Pants
Winter Time in Sapa Trekking
October till May is our winter time and it can be very cold so you will need one warm jacket, Trekking pants or Joggers Pants, 2 T-shirts and 2 pairs of socks for your Trekking Sapa and hiking Shoes
THE 3-DAY / 2-NIGHT SAPA TREKKING OPTIONS
Option 1: Mountain and Rice-field Villages Trek.
Day 1: SaPa trekking to Sa Seng – Hang Da – Loa Chai – Ta Van – Seo My Ty – Giang Ta Chai Villages back to Sapa.
This trekking route is a challenging trek but the difference that you will see 2 different landscapes are mountain and rice paddies. It will be slippery when it rains or after the rain, the total trek is 7-8-9 hours and 15-16 km
You and the guide will trek from Sapa to Sa Seng village, and continue trekking up hills to reach the Drongaor mountain, from the dragon mountain if the weather is very clear you will see Fansipan Peak, Sapa town, Y Ly Ho, Lao Chai, Ma Tra and Ta Phin Villages. From Dragon Mountain, we keep continuing the trek to Hang Da Village {with lunch either at Hang Da or Lao Chai villages}
Sa Seng and Hang Da villages are mountainous villages Hmong ethnic minority people are living here, and the local people living here are farming.
We will trek down to Loa Chai and Ta van Valley, these villages have many fantastic rice fields. Loa Chai village has three thousand of the Hmong ethnic minority group living. After lunch, we walk to Ta Van village where you will have an overnight homestay with a Zay or Hmong family.
Day 2: After breakfast continue hiking up the mountain to Seo My Ty village where you can see Sapa town on a clear day. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will have lunch in the Hmong ethnic minority’s house and taste the local food. After lunch, you will hike down the hill to the same homestay where you were the first night. This is approximately a 9 or 10-km trek.
Day 3: After breakfast, we trek on a little path through a bamboo forest and waterfall to Giang Ta Chai village, this village has the Red Dao ethnic minority group living here. Our last day of the trek will be 7-9 km and in 3-4 hours. we will walk on the road and have lunch in a local restaurant before a car picks you up to return to SaPa town. Please click this link video for our option tour
Option 2: This is a scenic sapa trekking through rice fields {best time is late summer}
SaPa hiking Y LY Ho – Loa Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Ban Den – Ban Ho – Nang Toong Villages back to Sapa
Day 1: Our local guide and you will trek from Sapa through a small path to Y Ly Ho village. Y Ly Ho and Loa Chai villages have the most beautiful rice fields in Sapa Vietnam. You will see some of the Hmong ethnic minority people living in two of these villages.
We will keep going from Y Ly Ho {lunch in Lao Chai village} after lunch we will walk to a local shop from here our local guide will show you how the Hmong ethnic make their traditional clothing and learn about the local daily life. When the local guide finishes showing you how the Hmong people make their traditional cloth you will then continue on a walk to Ta Van village, where we will have an overnight stay with a Zay or Hmong ethnic minority family. We will Trek for around 5-6-7 hours and 12-13 km.
Day 2: After breakfast, We will Trek for around 6-7 hours and 14-15 km on the second day. We will trek on a little path through a bamboo forest and waterfall to Giang Ta Chai village, This village has the Red Dao ethnic minority group living here. We will continue our walk on the road from Giang Ta Chai to Ban Den {lunch in Ban Den village} After lunch you walk to Ban Ho village where you will have an overnight stay at a Tay ethnic minority family.
Day 3: On our last day we will walk for 3-4 hours. After breakfast walk to Nam Toong village and then return to Ban Ho village where we will have lunch in the same homestay. After lunch, a car will pick you up from Ban Ho Village to return to Sapa Town.
Option 3: On this trek visit a cave and have an herbal bath {extra cost of $10} at your homestay.
Day 1: SaPa to Ma Tra village then walk to Ta Phin village where we will have lunch in a local restaurant. After Lunch you will visit a cave with your guide in Ta Phin and then stay overnight with a Red Dao family in their homestay. Here you can choose to have a herbal bath for an extra $10 USD.
Day 2: After breakfast, we will take a motorbike taxi to Cau Ba 2 and then start to walk to Sen Sang village then Hang Da village where we will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue hiking down the valley to Lao Chai village and then to Ta Van village where you have an overnight stay with a Zay or Hmong ethnic minority family.
Day 3: After breakfast, we walk to Giang Ta Chai village where we will have lunch in a local restaurant before a car picks you up to return to SaPa town.
Included during your trek
A: Private English-speaking guide
B: 2 lunches in a local restaurant and 1 lunch in a local house
C: Entrance fee to the villages
D: Transportation back to SaPa
E: 2 nights in 2 different Homestays including 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts.
Not included in your trek
A: Soft drinks and Beverages
B: Travel Insurance
C: Luxury accommodation
D: Snacks
E: Any extra transportation other than what is included in your chosen tour will be charged for.
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Chrissy sand –
We did a 3-day, 2-night tour in February. Although the weather wasn’t ideal (one rainy day and the other two mostly cloudy with limited visibility), we had a lot of fun with our tour guide, So.
Each day, we had the option to choose between an easy walk, a moderate hike, or a more challenging hike (the latter involved navigating hills and crossing muddy rice paddies). The tour was very personalized, and the only time we encountered other tourists was when we finished our trek and were waiting for transportation back to our hotel in Sapa.
The overnight stays at local houses were delightful, and having dinner with the families added a special touch to the experience.
I would strongly recommend the 3-day/2-night trip, but make sure to bring rubber boots (or purchase them before your trek) if it’s not during the dry season.
Dylan Biddle –
My partner and I had a wonderful experience trekking Sapa! Mai and her team help us navigate the villages and take us to a great local restaurant in Lai Chau. Our guide Sue has great knowledge of the area and very friendly! She has great English 😊
Paul Louis –
Amazing experience from A to Z!
The website is very clear and easy to navigate for you to find the best trekking options (there are several).
The trekking by itself was amazing, the views, the path, the lunch, the explanations etc. I learnt a lot this day and the views are truly breathtaking.
Thank you very much and I 100% recommend it!
Sophie Mullins –
Mai was the most patient, kind and informative tour guide we have had in our whole time in Vietnam. She gave us as much time as we needed for photos/questions and went at a pace that we all found enjoyable. Love!
Sebastian –
The tour was an absolute delight, and our guide, Sang, was full of energy, leading us through the stunning rice fields. The homestay is currently being renovated to make it even better, but the room and bathroom we stayed in had everything we needed for a comfortable night.
The meals—lunch, dinner, and breakfast—were all delicious. We even got to participate in a small cooking class before dinner, where we prepared fried spring rolls ourselves.
And don’t worry about the “happy tea” or “happy water”—they’re all part of the fun!
All in all, I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to connect with the local village and its people.
Luke Wilder –
Trekking through the rice paddies and hills around Sapa with So from Sapa Weather Trekking Tours was, without a doubt, the best experience of our month-long trip to Vietnam. Our group included three adults, a 5-year-old, and two 12-year-olds. Despite the heavy rain on the morning of our departure, So kindly took us to rent rubber boots, which made the trek much more manageable in the wet weather.
We are typically skeptical of tours, knowing they depend heavily on the quality of the guide. But So was truly exceptional. She and her family shared deep local wisdom and knowledge, guiding us with warmth and allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. She made us feel like part of her family and offered guidance and choices in the most supportive way.
We had no idea what to expect from the homestay, but we felt right at home in the H’mong village nestled in the rainy mountains. The food was delicious, the family was welcoming, the room was comfortable, and the hot shower was a blessing after a day of trekking. It was an unforgettable way to spend the night on the trail.
We’re always concerned about tourism’s potential negative impact on beautiful environments and rural communities like those in Sapa. However, it felt reassuring to know that Sapa Weather Trekking Tours is a locally-owned, woman social enterprise. While we remain mindful of our impact as tourists, we feel confident that supporting organizations like this one is the right way to travel responsibly.
Scarlett Drew –
Amazing experience! This trek was definitely the highlight of our trip to Vietnam. Yang, our guide, took excellent care of us. On the first day, we explored local villages and were mesmerized by the stunning rice fields and mountain views.
During the trek, Yang showed us how to gather special local herbs for foot massages. Once we arrived at the homestay, she demonstrated how to boil the herbs in a pot for use.
We stayed at a beautiful homestay, where the owner was very welcoming. The food was excellent, and the bedroom was comfy and clean (we even had Wi-Fi!). On the second day, we ventured deeper into the mountains, walking through a bamboo forest and passing by a waterfall. We were lucky to have a foggy day, which gave us the opportunity to take some amazing, unique photos. The second homestay was more basic, as it was further into Sapa, but the family was just as kind, the food was great, and the beds, though a bit hard, were still comfortable enough after a 16 km trek—when you’re that tired, you sleep well regardless!
The third day was really hot, but we enjoyed walking through the rice fields, where we crossed paths with buffalo and local farmers. We chose to return to the same homestay as the previous night. On the last day, we decided to skip the 10 km hike due to the risk of rain, as we didn’t have waterproof gear and were carrying a camera and laptop.
Jacob Matthew –
We had a fantastic time on our 3-day, 2-night trek. Our group of 10 friends was guided by Khu, who was incredibly friendly and informative. Khu shared so much about the local culture, and we had the chance to taste authentic local food with her and her family.
The homestays were very comfortable, and the family dinners were always a highlight of the day. Although we had some misty weather on a few days, it didn’t take away from the experience—we still had an amazing time.
We 100% recommend this tour!
Liane Daisy –
We did the 3-day trek with Sapa Weather Trekking Tours, and it was an absolute pleasure. Being integrated into the experience with our guide, Chi, her family, and the local tribal people was truly special. We tried on traditional clothing, learned about their cultural practices, and were welcomed with so much joy and happiness.
One highlight was having lunch in a local house, where we played a regional game that involved drinking local rice wine made in the village. During our hike, Chi showed us how to gather local herbs, which were later used for relaxing foot massages.
The homestays were incredibly neat, with excellent showers, and the food was both delicious and abundant—we certainly never went hungry!
We would highly recommend this trip to anyone. If you choose the more challenging walk, be prepared for some serious ascents and descents, but it’s totally worth it for the experience.
Lisa Shore –
We just completed a 3-day, 2-night trek through the beautiful Sapa Valley, bamboo forests, and mountains, listening to stories about the H’mong people from my amazing guide, Mai. From start to finish, it was simply a fantastic experience. Sapa Weather Trekking Tours includes one local lunch, which I enjoyed at a local house. After lunch, my guide, Mai, introduced me to a local rice wine drinking game played in the village, and it quickly became one of my favorite experiences.
After the game, we continued trekking, and Mai showed me how to pick local natural herb plants, which were perfect for a foot massage after a long hike.
If you’re considering booking a trek in Sapa, I highly recommend Sapa Weather Trekking Tours—go for it; you won’t regret it. (Tip: Bring shoes with good grip if you plan to take on the more challenging routes, especially if it has rained, as they can be quite demanding!)
Karl Delattre –
Our guide, Do, is incredibly intelligent. She shared a wealth of knowledge with us and assisted with all our requests and questions. She customized the trekking tour based on our needs, continuously asking for our preferences and taking us to the most beautiful locations. It also feels wonderful to support the local women of Sapa and the neighboring villages.
Jules Bresson –
We loved our experience with Sapa Weather Trekking Tours! Our guide was Chi, and she is fantastic, the best! She was so genuine and happy to share anything from the area to her culture and traditions. We learnt so much about the local traditional herb plants. It was a pleasure to trek with her for 3 days. We are forever grateful, and she will be in our memories for a lifetime. Thank you so much, Chi! We highly recommend trekking with the Sapa Weather Trekking Tours. Our experience has been amazing!
Piero Correa –
An excellent trip led by our tour guide, Chu. The homestays were beautiful and clean, the food was homely, and the routes and trails provided easy walking with stunning views. Chu shared fascinating stories about local life, plants, crops, and culture. During our trek, she showed us some local herb plants, and when we arrived at the homestay, we enjoyed a foot massage using the herbs she had introduced to us. Chu was eager to chat with us, and we truly enjoyed her company.
We highly recommend a trip with Sapa Weather Trekking Tours, especially for their ‘off the beaten track’ options. Our trails were quiet and serene, with only the occasional water buffalo or duck, making it a fantastic and memorable experience!
Racgele Maya –
Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your 3-day, 2-night trekking tour with Yang! It sounds like you had an amazing experience exploring the beautiful scenery, engaging with the friendly locals, and enjoying the delicious food and homestays. I’m glad to hear that Yang’s professionalism, effort, and excellent English skills made your trip both informative and memorable
Victoria –
My husband and I loved our trekking tour! Our guide, Zing, was fantastic and provided insightful commentary throughout the journey. She was extremely helpful to my husband, who wasn’t wearing hiking boots and found the trail quite slippery.
We were also joined by an older Hmong lady who kindly assisted me during the walk. She even cut some bamboo to make a walking pole for my husband, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated gesture.
The scenery was breathtaking, and the exposure to the villages and local communities was truly special. I loved that local people were our guides, which made the experience feel even more authentic. Everything about this tour was wonderful, and I would thoroughly recommend it!
Jaka Vodedb –
My partner and I decided to do a 3 day trek and we got Su as our guide. Such a wonderful person! Very talkative but in a very good way. She explained a lot about the local culture and way of life during the hike and took us mostly to non-turistic spots. She even brought us to her home and introduced us to her family, while also getting us a bit drunk on “happy water”.
We also decided to take the cooking class with Mai, and she was also super nice and taught us to make Pho, spring rolls and Vietnanamese bread the proper local way in an actual Vietnamese kitchen. Then we played a local drinking game, which was also very fun. We even got an herbal bath after the hike!
To summarize, this was one of our best experiences in Vietnam and if you like trekking away from the crowds and getting to know the locals, Sapa Weather is the way to do it!