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Scenic Sapa Authentic Trek: Meeting Ethnic Tribes and Exploring Stunning Rice Terraces

4.8

28 Ratings

Sa Pa

Embark on a scenic trek through Sapa, Vietnam, where you'll encounter ethnic tribes, stunning rice terraces, and traditional villages. Immerse yourself in the authentic culture and capture breathtaking photos.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ta Phin Village - Suoi Ho

1 day Trekking Tour in Northern Vietnam offers an immersive experience in a genuine, less-visited locale. Starting at 9:00 am, the journey descends through a pine forest to the Suoi Ho village, home to the Hmong ethnic group, nestled in a quaint valley amidst terraced rice fields. Observe a traditional wooden house to delve into their enigmatic culture before traversing picturesque rice paddies. Continue to Giang Cha village, offering a sweeping view of a charming valley. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery, then meander through cornfields set against dark limestone backdrops. Seize the opportunity to witness one of Vietnam’s most stunning rice terraces, possibly wander through a bamboo forest, and marvel at the expansive valley views while discovering the Dzao ethnic community in Ta Phin valley. Additionally, experience the tranquil rural life of northern mountain dwellers, their friendly demeanor, and dedication to cultivating their lands. The tour concludes with a car ride back to Sapa.

The trek covers 12-13km and lasts approximately 4-5 hours of walking. It is rated as easy to medium difficulty (200-300m elevation gain), offering an authentic and less crowded experience.

What's Included

Lunch included

What's Not Included

tips, insurance, personal expenses, soft drink

Additional Information

Sapa - Suoi Ho - Lu Khau - Giang Cha - Ta Phin village- Sapa
Stroll amid the splendid terraced rice fields in Sapa, get acquainted with the Black Hmong and Red Dzao tribes. Marvel at their authentic Sapa lifestyles and explore their traditional dwellings poised atop the mountains, nestled in an extremely scenic valley. Recognized as one of the best rice paddy areas in Sapa with few or no tourists along the trek, ensures a peaceful tour perfect for capturing great pictures.

Location

Sapa Original Trek ( Sapa Tours + Fansipan Trekking - Sapa Travel Agency )

Đường Điện Biên Phủ

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.8

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Melissajx9387sb

Mar 17, 2024

Fantastic authentic trek, off the beaten track. - This trek started from our accommodation and we went through many villages with rice fields, farms and traditional homes. Picturesque scenery, we took the difficult path on our trek as there were two options catering for all abilities. Our tour guide Mr Sinh was amazing, he shared so much knowledge with us about the people, the villages, culture, crop types and animals that we saw along the way. He was easy to talk to and understand. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at a restaurant in the village. We finished our tour at the herbal baths which was an interesting place to see. Definitely a great tour to see the area without too many other people also. Highly recommended.

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Sophie_m

Oct 3, 2023

Mr Sinh was very friendly... - Mr Sinh was very friendly ! We learned a lot about the region of Sapa and the minorities. On the way, there were few tourists. It was intens but beautiful! (We took the difficult way) We recommend this trip!

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Kyleighh392

Sep 15, 2023

An adventure we'll remember. - We had a fantastic time on our 1 day trek from Sapa to Ta Phin, mostly due to our amazing guide Lan. We took the more difficult path to begin the journey which due to recent rain and wildlife (buffalo) was extremely muddy and slippery in parts. We only made it through due to the caring and friendly manner of our guide. Lan went above and beyond to make our trek a success in difficult conditions all with a smile on her face and a willingness to laugh with us. The food at the lunch stop was delicious and very generous servings. We took the easier path after lunch but the views were just as spectacular. It really was off the beaten track and we only saw a handful of other travellers over the day. Lan was very good at sharing local culture and customs with us and explaining things we sw along the way. An adventure we'll never forget.

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X6186uyrebeccam

Aug 10, 2023

Wonderful - Mo was wonderful. She really looked after my mum, which I appreciated greatly. The walk is hard, but we opted for an easier choice. We took a car part way. The lunch was yum and the scenery beautiful. Mo good luck and all the best.

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Ioanaalexandraz

Apr 18, 2023

Great trekk! - Very nice trekking route! We were picked up by Mrs Mu from the hotel in Sa Pa and we started the descent into the valley with rice terraces and villages. We passed through the Lao Chai and Ta Van villages and Mrs Mu told us more about her ethnic group, the Black Hmong. Lunch was included and it was great, good food, big portions and the place was really clean! The trekk lasted about 5h, it was not difficult, but we did get very tired because of the constant sun and hotness. All in all, high recommend to anyone coming to Sa Pa!

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Diamantis

Apr 3, 2023

Great trek off the beaten track - We had a great 1 day trek in Sapa. We chose the off the beaten track itinerary and we truly met no one during the whole track aside from two lovely Hmong woman that accompanied us. Zing (our guide) was great, her English was amazing, she explained to us everything and we ended up not only enjoying our trek but learned a lot about Sapa and the minority people living here.

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882flo

Mar 15, 2023

Great hike in a wonderful nature with Mo! - Mo gave me the option to either take the easy way or the difficult one, with all the information and details necessary to decide. So we took the hard way and I loved it! After lunch, she gave me other information and I decided to take it easy, but she always found the way to show me the beautiful nature around with the bamboo forest. She explained me many things on their tradition, plants, life. A great guide and a great tour with a wonderful nature! Highly recommended! Thank you Mo!

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Forbesnick

Mar 15, 2023

Great Trekking Trip with Sinh - Despite the foggy / wet weather, Sinh took us on a great 1 day trekking trip. He picked us up from our hotel and led us through rice paddies, through villages, a bamboo forest, and so on. Lunch was at a small local restaurant and the food was delicious. It was extremely muddy (and slippery) so make sure to bring legit hiking shoes or wear rain boots. We trekked about 7 miles total. Overall great excursion!

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Elisa

Mar 31, 2024

Beautiful day tour away from tourism - The guide (Mrs Mu) was very nice. She said a lot. The English itself was good. She had her own dialect, so you couldn't understand everything. But it was perfectly fine. I could choose the path and we really went off-track. And not for tourist reasons. And right through fields and on trails. Lunch was also okay. It wasn't crowded. Even if it is a point of the tours.

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Triinul_12

Mar 6, 2023

Would probably not recommend. - Enjoyed the hike itself. Although the description said easy, it would be quite demanding for some people if the trail is muddy. Was a bit surprised to see our guide show up with two other women, who of course ended up selling us stuff in the middle of no where during a break. As they had been very nice to us throughout the hike, we pretty much felt forced to buying things from them to support them and were seriously overcharged. I actually felt like I could have booked someone random from the street as well because our guide didn't even have that good English and I struggled to understand 40% of what she said.

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