Sapa Easy Trekking: Exploring Mountain Cultures and Rice Paddies

Embark on an exhilarating Sapa Easy Trekking adventure and immerse yourself in the rich mountain cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Explore rice paddies, encounter friendly ethnic minorities, and witness the beauty of Ta Phin’s cave.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ta Phin Village - Sapa
    The tour begins at 9 am. Trekkingtoursapa’s guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa town or in front of Sapa’s main church. After a short introduction, we will walk 5 minutes to a small trail where you will get to see the cardamom trees in the small valleys (one of the most precious fruit in Sapa) and then hiking down to…
What's Included
  • Transport back to Sapa
  • 1 small bottle of water
  • Local Guide
  • Lunch
  • Village entry fees
What's Not Included
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at homestay
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a mountainous journey up to the altitude of 1,900m. Explore the stunning and welcoming rural communities in Sa Pa, home to both the Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities. Witness the magnificent vista of terraced rice fields and visit the famous cave in Ta Phin, a renowned attraction in Sapa. Experience the close encounter with the country’s…

Location
Notre Dame Cathedral
Meeting Plan:At the right time, our guide will be there with your name; he/she will ask some people who are staying at the Church. So make sure you be the at the time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cruiser57383166516
Jul 13, 2025
Fun trekking - Very cool trekking with our violence eye guide Lee. Was very doable for people with less condition. Got an explanation of local customs and breathtaking views seen.
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Vicrung
Jul 1, 2025
Must do day trek! - Photos and words can’t express what a great experience this was! The views were breathtaking even in the fog and rain. We were so lucky to have Soso as our guide, she was amazing, had great English and her information on the history of the villages and Sapa was extremely insightful. This was a great tour with delicious, filling lunch included. We went through villages and farming areas that weren’t overpacked with tourists so we were very lucky. The walk wasn’t overly tough but there was a lot of mixed terrain, rocks, small paths and mud - be very careful if it is wet! If you are going to go during the wet season be prepared to get wet. Definitely be mindful of footwear choice, bring an umbrella, waterproof shoes or easy to clean shoes and/or maybe a poncho. Thanks again to Soso for making this an unforgettable and lovely day
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N8120gfmarkh
Apr 17, 2025
Village life in Sapa - May took us through the villages and tribes of Sapa. Stopping for lunch up in the hills for quite a feast. Landscape was breathtaking as were the hills!
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Shel
Apr 14, 2025
OMG spectacular - Pang was our incredible guide. We heard the very best stories and information about her life as a Hmong ethnic minority woman. The scenery was as spectacular as her! We loved it all. Be aware though this is a full day tour and not an "easy" stroll.
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Noblet649
Mar 20, 2025
Beautiful trek through local villages and farms - Soh was our guide and he is very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned quite a bit about local culture and life from him. The route we took through the farmlands was stunning. The lunch was delicious and fresh with a fantastic view. We ate rice with stir fried veggies and meat, fresh stir fried veggies and tofu braised with tomato. Two thumbs up
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Terry
Mar 1, 2025
Stunning views - It was an amazing experience and well off the beaten track with stunning views. The walk was just strenuous enough to make it enjoyable and our guide So was brilliant, lots of knowledge and very personable and his English was very good. . Our lunch was gorgeous in a very scenic restaurant. Thank you So for a day we will always remember.
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Spanisheducator
Jan 31, 2025
Great Experience! - Let me begin by saying I am 61 years of age and trekking is the least of my interests. But, how can one come to Sapa and not trek? Because it was Tet, Chinese New Year, no one else signed up so it ended up being a private adventure. Sang, my guide, picked me up at my hotel and we were on our way. Sang was very patient, caring and guided me the entire journey. We walked at my speed and pace. Sang is not only a tour guide but a farmer herself and represents of one of Sapa's ethnic groups. I learned so much about the culture, visited 2 villages, and ate with the locals. It was truly a wonderful experience.
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Paradise42696280114
Jan 1, 2025
Wohooo - Amazing experience with views of the Fansipan mountain, the cable car station and Rice fields. Lost our passports somewhere along the way, but our guide, May helped us get it back from the police.
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Ryow728
Dec 25, 2024
I like learning the Hmong culture! - Sapa gets quite foggy during the winter, so I wasn’t able to enjoy a clear view of the rice fields. Unfortunately, that’s just how it is during the season, so I didn’t mind too much. My tour guide, May, was fantastic. Since it was the slow season, I was the only one in the group, but we had great conversations. She explained Hmong culture and village life clearly and took excellent care of me, ensuring I didn’t slip and guiding me on the right paths. I was impressed by her decent English, especially considering she never attended school and learned the language through conversations with tourists at work. She’s clearly very smart. One area for improvement would be the choice of route. I’d recommend selecting Muong Hoa village instead of the Cha Pa area, as there isn’t much to see near Cha Pa. In Muong Hoa, you can watch an elder lady sewing traditional clothing and enjoy a more expansive view of the rice fields, perfect for wide-angle photos.
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Lauratr92
Mar 26, 2025
Great trekking along rice fields and villages - Great trekking along the rice fields and several villages where different tribes live. Our local guide (Xay) had lots of information about the people, how they live and the area here. Fun to see the animals, know more about the rice and other agriculture/crops and how traditional clothing is made. Lunch that was included was very good! This was the easy trekking, which more applies to the types of roads/paths you walk on. In total it was still about 13kms, so something to keep in mind (the first part walking through Sapa town wasn't necessarily needed for the experience of this day in our opinion).
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).