Trekking Through Rice Terraced Fields: 1-Day Exploration of Hmong, Giay and Red Dao Villages

Embark on a 1-day trek through Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao villages in Sapa. Explore stunning rice terraced fields, learn about local cultures, and witness unique traditions.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Y Linh Ho - Y Linh Ho village.
    The tour starts at 9 am. Our local guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the main church. After a brief introduction, you will be taken 2km down to Cat Cat’s road, a well-known village of the Hmong minority. From there, you will be reaching the hanging bridge of Muong Hoa river and then…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Transport back to Sapa provided
  • Lunch is provided
  • Village entry fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Extra drinks (e.g., bottled water or beer) at the restaurant
  • Tips
Additional Information

On this journey, you’ll be guided by our seasoned local expert through three distinctive villages inhabited by the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic groups. This expedition offers the opportunity to appreciate magnificent mountain scenery and to visit the most prominent river and valley in Sapa.
The tour incorporates an exploration of the renowned rice…

Location
Trekking Tour Sapa
Thác Bạc
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Quest48535064396
Sep 28, 2025
A Special Trek with Sang - The trek with Sang through the rice paddies and villages was perfect. Sang connected well with both me and my mum, chatting about life while bringing us through the fields. We learned so much about local life in Sapa, the cultural considerations, and local sentiments. Sand was very quick footed yet patient, she always looked out for my mum and ensured she was safe and that we were going at a manageable pace. She also helped us take really great photos and by the end of the day, she felt like a special friend! :) we’re so glad to have met her and the weather was absolutely perfect despite the unpredictable weather (we trekked just before the typhoon hit). Lunch was included in the tour which was delicious. The price of the whole trek was absolutely worth it!
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Flyer50111889852
Jul 28, 2025
1 day hiking tour in sapa (su pan) - We had a great tour through the rice fields with our lovely tour guide Zhu. We’ve learnt a lot about the different cultures and habits.
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Jamesaw7937st
Jul 15, 2025
Rice Valley Trek - This tour is superb! Our guide Chu was incredible, spoke great English, had a great sense of humour and shared intimate knowledge throughout the trek. The views of the rice paddies are jaw-dropping and getting to walk through them was a pleasure, as it is so peaceful and serene even during heavy rain. The only regret we have was not having more time to spend in Sapa and completing a longer trek! I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves nature, navigating some tough terrain and has a pair of eyes. As a couple we were also fortunate to meet others on the tour who were very friendly and made this tour even more memorable.
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522cissev
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent tour and guide - It was a beautiful tour and it was an amazing guide. We laughed and learned a lot on this trip with a beautiful view through our guide Tomg.
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A945kerichardw
Jun 16, 2025
Great experience for family - Excellent experience. So so was a fantastic and friendly guide. She shared many interesting information during the hike and took care of my family. Thank you.
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Extraordinary823686
Jun 2, 2025
Fabulous trekking tour with Me - Today we did the trekking tour with Me. It was a fabulous day, learnt so much of the history as we walked through scenic rice fields. Some parts are slippery but the locals assist you.
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Zilleb2025
May 1, 2025
Pleasant tour through the rice fields - Really good trip! Our guide, So, was extremely good at telling about both nature and culture while guiding the road safely through the rice fields. By the way, a really good lunch. It had rained before, so there was plenty of mud, but a So and a local woman were nice to grab those who didn't have good shoes on.
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Jameskw7180er
May 1, 2025
Amazing view and fantastic guide - Views were beautiful. Many great photo opportunities. Quite slippery so bring good walking footwear if possible rather than just trainers. Provided lunch was excellent. So out guide was amazing. So full of energy and interesting to talk to about Vietnamese life in the local villages.
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Cindyto759ye
Apr 27, 2025
We had the best possible experience in Sapa! - We are 3 friends from Australia and did the private “Rice terraced fields and Fansipan experience.” We had an amazing time and all agree that this experience was one of the best in our lives! This was due to the amazing sights of the rice fields, Fansipan mountain and the local villages and surrounding areas, the extremely well organised tour, with plenty of time for each activity and necessary tickets organised by the staff (Fansipan cable car and train) and the terrific hospitality and knowledgeability of our guide Soso. She guided us through the hike with expertise, also giving us information about the area and customs of the Hmong people. She was super friendly and extremely proficient at English. We would highly recommend this tour to everyone, as we would not have had such an amazing experience exploring the nature of Sapa without the local guidance and itinerary of the tour. We saw and learnt so much in just one day thanks to this tour. The price was definitely worth it and I will gladly use the services of this company again next time I visit Sapa!
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Andreaolivieri7
Apr 26, 2025
Highly recommended - Great experience! We walked through beautiful villages and views spending a day immersed in local culture. Cơ, our guide, was magnificent. He explained everything about the lifestyle of these villages, about plants and animals. She speaks excellent English and we had a great time with her, always smiling and joking. Even the food on lunch break was delicious and plentiful. We highly recommend this tour!
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From $45
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).