3 Day 2 Night Trek: Explore Sapa's History, Culture, and Scenery with Local Guide
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Sa Pa
Embark on a 3-day, 2-night trek in Sapa with expert local guides. Explore the history, culture, and stunning scenery while supporting the local community.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sapa -Y Linh Ho - Muong Hoa Strream - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Muong Hoa Valley - You will experience the colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, Zay, Xa pho ethnic people, Lunch at restaurant or with a local family at their home. You will visit Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People live in the late afternoon. Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 3.5hours.

You will check in at your homestay or local house; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time enjoying mountain life and watch the sunset. You will have your meal either with the local family or enjoy dinner in peace overnight at homestay.

Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai village – Ban Ho

Giang Ta Chai Village - You will have breakfast, prepared by your host family/local house and begin a new day of trekking. As you walk through the rice fields, you will be stunned by the beautiful surrounding landscape. You will trek through the bamboo forest and stop to take in the panoramic view of Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai village – home of Red Dzao People. You will trek to Su Pan where you will have lunch at the home of H’Mong or Dzao Ethnic people/

After lunch, you will trekk through the rice terraces and along the valley with the spectacular and peaceful scenery, you are unlikely to see any other tourists there. You approach Ban Ho village in the afternoon and check in at your homestay; get to know the family of Tay People.

You may attend farming or cooking local food with your local family, or enjoy dinner in peace.

Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Thanh Phu - Sapa

Ban Ho Village - Watch sunrise and have breakfast prepared by the family.

You will trek through Nam Toong village – home of Tay and red Dzao People, enjoy lunch at a restaurant or local house. Spend time meeting local people and learning their way of life.

After lunch you will return to Sapa.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Please ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance
Additional Information

This unique experience, unlike any other, will be etched into your memory forever.

Accompanying you will be one or several of our knowledgeable English-speaking local tour guides, who are well-versed about Sapa, its surrounding lands, its history, its diverse cultural heritage, and the various native tribes.

Eschewing the common tourist trails, we focus on immersing you into Sapa’s rich ancient tribal customs, artisanal skills, and awe-inspiring rice terrains.

Relax for the night in homestays equipped with wifi and warm showers, or opt to live authentically with a local family in one of their indigenous houses. Gather around a crackling bonfire, absorbing the culture as you sip rice wine and consume local cuisines. Engage in enriching dialogues with your host family under the starry night. You’ll appreciate the refreshing impact that ditching modern conveniences for a few days can bring.

By choosing Sapa Tribal Trekking, you are contributing positively to the local H’mong guides and the local populace, providing them with chances to earn equitable wages. This is a much-needed boost in a region where 70% of inhabitants are living below the poverty threshold.

  • If you have any medical conditions, please ensure your consult and seek advice from your medical practitioner before booking.
Location
29 Ngõ Cầu Mây
Ngõ Cầu Mây
Our guides can meet you either at your hotel/homestay in Sapa or at CUA HANG THO CAN DAN TOC SA PA (sa pa minorities handcraft shop) Alternatively, we can arrange transport for you from Lao Cai train station to Sapa at an additional cost.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Olafbuechsenschuss
Feb 27, 2024
Adventure Sapa - 3 wonderful days with Giang, who entertained, informed and looked after us well despite the fog and rain. She was very communicative and we learned so much about the country and its people. We are fans of Vietnam, but even more of a fan of Giang. Thank you for the time we spent together. Olaf
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Elkeaufdemrad
Feb 24, 2024
Breathtaking ! - Go!go!go! Giang shows you her breathtaking home and shares all her knowledge and personal story willingly in great English! She is fun and good natured! Also you support small Vietnamese homestays and she is self employed instead of employed by a European owned company., The trek was beautiful! I would go anywhere with her!!!
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Gwiz33
Jan 21, 2024
A mind-blowing experience - Giang is amazing - Our 3 days trekking through Sapa with our guide Giang was an absolute delight. The trekking was hearty (Giang let's you choose how tough or easy you want it), the views breath-taking and the homestays a little slice of idyllic rural life. We highly recommend it to any travellers wanting to take a break from the busy cities and get to meet some of the people of Vietnam. You get fed VERY well: big portions at every mealtime, prepared for you by the locals (they easily accommodated our vegetarian needs). The homestays are very comfy with big rooms and hot showers. And Giang looks after you all the way, both helping you arrange your travel to get there, but also guiding you along the mountainside and informing you about the people and the nature as you go along. Do it. You won't regret it. Thank you Giang!
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Russell_t
Oct 3, 2023
An unforgettable tribal trekking tour with the fabulous Giang and her family. - We had the most wonderful trekking experience in the SaPa mountains thanks to Giang and her family. She was a delightful and knowledgeable guide, pitching the routes and timings to our requirements. Her niece's Zo and Ma, guided and hosted us respectively on day one for a homestay in a Hmoung village. A real opportunity to immerse oneself in their culture and to enjoy their generous hospitality. Day 2 was equally rewarding with a trek further along the valley to spectacular waterfalls and through villages and hamlets to our second night homestay with Jai and her family where we received an equally warm welcome. Indeed, Giang had organised a surprise birthday cake for Nicky which was enjoyed by us and the other guests staying at the homestay. Day 3 involved a shorter trek through spectacular bamboo forests and villages before returning to SaPa for the next stage of our Vietnam holiday. If you do one thing in northern Vietnam then we would highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed. We have many fabulous memories of our trip with Giang which we will treasure, until the next time!
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U3204bgzoeg
Jun 10, 2023
Beautiful trek in Sa Pa - Our trek was amazing! Giang and Lang were both so helpful in organizing and guiding us on our tour respectively. They were so knowledgeable about the area and helped to pick the best route for us. The views on the trip were amazing and it was beautiful to be able to see a different side of Vietnam!
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Katarinam893
Apr 28, 2023
Amazing company for a unique upclose look at rural life in Vietnam - Toan led us through an incredible 3D/2N trek through Sapa and its villages. Along the way, he was so happy to share so much interesting history and info about life in Vietnam. We had so much fun getting to know him and his flexibility and care for us along the way made our trek incredible. It is so eye opening to see the lives of the traditional villages up close, and we would not change a thing on our tour. The homestay allowed us to get to know such a different view of Vietnam. We saw so many animals and beautiful bamboo forests. This company sets up a great tour, with delicious food and drink spots along the way - HIGHLY recommend on your Vietnam itinerary. I found Toan and the company really cares about how your trek goes, and makes sure its tailored to your likes and that you walk away happy. Couldnt say more positive things definitely choose sapa tribal trekking!!!
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Abbspore
Nov 20, 2022
Very good weather coupled with very knowledgeable guide. She always there for us to make sure we re enjoying the trek . - The cooling weather , the clear blue sky , the mountains. Competent Guide there to ensure our safety .
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Harrison
Jan 23, 2020
A fantastic cultural experience - If you're a fan of eco tourism and stepping into the life of the black Hmong people of the sapa hills area, this is the trek for you. Giang has grown her business herself from the ground up and is one of the kindest people I have met in Vietnam. Caring, informative and passionate about taking care of her local people. She speaks fluent English which she learnt from interacting with tourists her whole life. We spent our first night in her cousins house which was an experience I will never forget. We cooked and ate dinner together (amazing food). The second night we celebrated with locals by eating traditional food and drinking rice wine. Giang also came and sang kareoke with us! (Our idea but she was more than up for it!) If you care about trekking with an ethical company and want your money going into the right hands with fare wages to guides (Unlike many other large trekking companies) then this is the tour for you. 10/10 Giang! We'll remember our experience forever.
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James
Oct 27, 2019
Absolutely outstanding - We did the 2 day 1 night trek through sapa, staying the night in a homestay. Over the two days our guides included Giang and her husband. Both were extremely friendly and willing to answer all our questions. Their knowledge was outstanding whilst also making the trek fun. We spent the night at Giang’s cousins house. The family were extremely welcoming and the accomodation was above anything we expected. We would highly recommend sapa tribal trekking as they go above and beyond what one would expect.
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701i_akib
Aug 16, 2019
The path itself:) - Not only because Giang and her niece Zo guide us deep inside the Hmong culture and life; nor because they show us their natural tresure up and down the endless imposible green rice stars; not even because they opened up their home doors and windows for us and treated us only like a mother do with her children; but also because they have been more than guides, the path itself. Efectivelly, the most fantastic and authentic Trekking experience in Sapa. O'chau:)
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