Customizable Sapa Trek: Secret Pathways and Local Life

Discover Sapa’s hidden gems with a customizable trek. Experience local life, stunning views, and unique souvenirs tailored to your adventure level.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - Experience an amazing & authentic day in Sapa and surrounding areas. After I pick you up from your hotel or meeting point, we will begin on our adventure. Lasting 6 hours, I will take you from Sapa town through the more rural villages where I was born. Luckily, through talking to many tourists I have learned how to speak…
What's Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This tour is infinitely customizable. I can design a trek for you at any difficulty level that suits your group best, whether you prefer it very easy, very hard, or somewhere in between. We will communicate on WhatsApp beforehand so I can plan the optimal route for you. Being a local, I know all the secret pathways, so we can explore either the most…

Cancellation Policy

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

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840l_al
Nov 6, 2025
To do absolutely! - Unforgettable experience! Khu was a unique guide, who took us everywhere. It went rather fast when we had to pass the tourist highways which made the experience even more pleasant because we were almost alone in the rice fields. Moreover, Khu warned us at the beginning of the march that handicrafts vendors would be walking with us and that they would sell us things at the end of the march, saying that we did not have to buy something from them. Lunch at home was a magical moment. Finally Khu taught us a few words of his dialect which was very rewarding. I highly recommend this experience with Khu.
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Eiriniagg
Nov 4, 2025
Great experience! - Our experience with Khu was the best part of our trip! We visited three villages and walked among rivers and rice fields. We saw the local way of life and had lunch at Khu’s home, where we all cooked together. It was amazing!! I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to avoid touristy experiences
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Corinna_g
Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful day - We had the tour with Khu today in beautiful weather and so were able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains around Sapa. On the way to Lao chai we learned all about growing rice as the harvest was in full swing. Through rice fields, past water buffaloes and the steep slopes down we reached a fabulous vantage point after the. Once in the valley, we had the choice of food in the restaurant or at Khu's home. We accepted this personal invitation thankfully, of course, and so we were served a wonderful meal at her home. We also learned a lot about the traditional costumes and dyeing with indigo leaves. The final walk past the river to the taxi towards Sapa, led once again through the rice fields of her neighbors and so she was able to tell us a little about life in the village. We can only recommend this tour to anyone. Khu speaks excellent English and is just a very nice person to whom you like to ask questions and get them answered friendly.
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959izumis
Aug 24, 2025
What a great day I had 😊 - Everything I experienced the day with Thảo was sooooo ✨😊. There were routes but it’s more of tailor made kind of hiking as Thảo constantly ask how, what I wanted. Not just the view, hike but one of or most 😅 highlight for me was the lunch served at her home 🤤🤤🤤. Highly recommend to go the ✨ hike with her 😊.
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Dream800816
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing Sapa and Mong village - Sapa is must do. People very friendly. We stayed at the silk path resort very luxurious and gardens so beautiful. We had the most amazing day at the Mong village two of the most freindly ladies took us around their village then shared their food with us we laughed, shared stories and laughed some more
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Jodie
Aug 10, 2025
Absolutely Brilliant day - The experience we had with Khu, Pang , friends and family was unforgettable . We walked and laughed, talked and laughed , ate and laughed and laughed some more . From the fresh traditional home made lunch to learning all about their culture and farming the day was just the best. What a beautiful group of women! We were welcomed like we were family and I’ll never forget this day spent in their village .
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Serenella_a
Jul 6, 2025
Highly recommended! - The trekking tour with Thào Thikhu was an incredible experience. It was my favorite activity in Sa Pa, and I highly recommend it. Thào Thikhu picked us up from our Airbnb with two of her friends and we embarked on a 3-hour trek down the mountains. She then took us to her village house where she prepared a delicious meal for us. We had the option to hike up or take a car, but we opted for the car as we were exhausted after the trek. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sa Pa.
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Garrettsf8632wb
Jun 2, 2025
Most unique trekking experience in SaPa - This trekking with Pang and Khu was beyond expectations! My friends and I traveled Asia for 2.5 weeks and this was my favorite activity! It was so special to be able to help cook and eat at Khu’s own house! We got to learn a lot about their culture. They were so happy and we laughed so much! The views were unbelievable. 100% recommend doing it with them! Feel free to message Khu on WhatsApp for questions at +84 98 237 94 43.
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Glenn
May 27, 2025
One day trekking experience - After 5 months travelling south east Asia this was the best day we had. These women and everyone involved in making this trekking experience so special are amazing. They go above and beyond to educate you about their culture, their village and their way of life. They are so generous and truly deserve all the luck in the world. So please if you go to Sapa choose these guides. I promise you won’t regret it. The food we helped cook and prepare was lovely. It was just me and my girlfriend there on that day and was the highlight of our trip.
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Oliver_n
May 19, 2025
Challenging and wonderful... - Challenging and wonderful trak. Lunch at our guides home was the crowning touch. Khu, our guide was informative and caring. Helped me to manage the rougher parts of the path. Great day! Try to have her as your guide.
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From $42
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).