Two Day Trekking & Homestays

Off The Beaten Path

Time: Starts at 9 am. 2 days 1 night

Fitness level: Medium-Challenging* - 27 km

*Please note that the terrain can be challenging, with steep inclines, particularly during foggy or rainy weather. We recommend wearing sturdy trekking shoes with good grip for your safety and comfort.

Description

This two-day trekking adventure takes you away from the usual tourist trails into villages of the Red Dao, Black Hmong, and Blue Hmong communities. Trek through forests, rice terraces, and mountain landscapes, visit a local salmon farm, and stay overnight in a traditional Red Dao home, where you can take part in cooking and experience daily life firsthand.

    • Stay in a Red Dao homestay, experiencing their culture and cuisine

    • Visit a Blue Hmong house and learn about their traditions

    • See the breathtaking rice terraces of Gia Thau and Kim Ngan and visit a local salmon farm

    • Stop at Cold Waterfall and Mount Fansipan Cable Car station on the way back to Sapa

  • Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in the centre of Sapa or at our office at 9 am.

    Day 1: Sapa - Ta Phin - Phin Ho - Lu Khau - Suoi Thau - 15 km

    • Depart from Sapa and drive to Ta Phin, home to the Red Dao and Black Hmong.

    • Trek approximately 2.5 hours through mountains, forests, and rice terraces to Phin Ho village, where you’ll have lunch with a local family.

    • Then you continue the trek to Lu Khau village, where you will meet the Red Dao and Blue Hmong.

    • You will visit a salmon farm before trekking to Suoi Thau village where you will stay in a traditional homestay for the night.

    • Join your hosts in cooking and enjoy a traditional meal.

    Day 2: Suoi Thau - Gia Thau - Kim Ngan - Ta Giang Phinh - Sapa - 12 km

    • Have a local breakfast at your homestay before exploring the village.

    • Trek through rice terraces before reaching Kim Ngan village

    • Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch with a local family

    • Continue the trek through the mountains until you arrive at Ta Giang Phinh village, where you will visit a Blue Hmong home and learn about their traditions

    • A car will take you back to Sapa, and you will stop for photos at the Cold Waterfall and Mount Fansipan Cable Car station

  • What’s included

    • All transportation

    • Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide

    • Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water

    • Homestay accommodation and towels

    • Village entrance fees

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Drinks and personal expenses

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Insect repellent, sunscreen

    • Seasonal clothing

    • Essentials for the overnight stay

  • $120 pp

    1 person

  • $75 pp

    2 people

  • $65 pp

    3 people

  • $60 pp

    4 people

  • $50 pp

    5 people +

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Red Dao Homestay + Cooking class

    • Trek and experience remote ethnic villages and enjoy the view of the rice terraces

    • Explore the ruins of a French colonial nunnery

    • Stay overnight in a Red Dao homestay and enjoy home-cooked traditional food

    • Experience a traditional herbal bath

  • Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in the centre of Sapa or at our office at 9 am.

    Day 1: Sapa – Suoi Ho – Matra – Ta Phin (14 km)

    • Start with a short trek to Suoi Ho village, home of the Hmong people, and enjoy the views of rice terraces.

    • Pass through Matra village, where you’ll visit the ruins of a historic nunnery from the French colonial era.

    • Continue towards Ta Phin village, where you’ll stop for a scenic lunch

    • In Ta Phin, your Red Dao host will welcome you for the night, offering a delicious home-cooked meal and the chance to relax in a traditional herbal bath before bed.

    Day 2: Ta Phin – Hamlet- Cooking Class – Sapa (~7 km trek)

    • Wake up and enjoy breakfast in the homestay.

    • After breakfast, trek to a small hamlet in Ta Phin village, home to Red Dao, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

    • A cooking class will be organized at the tour guide’s homes before returning to Sapa town by car.

    • All transportation

    • Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide

    • Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water

    • Homestay and towels

    • Herbal bath

    • Village entrance fees

    • Personal expenses

    • Drinks

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Insect repellent, sunscreen

    • Seasonal clothing

    • Essentials for overnight stay

Time: 9 AM, 2 days 1 night

Fitness level: Medium* - 24 km

*Please note that the terrain can be challenging, with steep inclines, particularly during foggy or rainy weather. We recommend wearing sturdy trekking shoes with good grip for your safety and comfort.

Description This two-day, 24 km trek takes you through the Hmong and Red Dao villages of Suoi Ho, Matra, Ta Phin, and Trung Chai. Learn about the Red Dao’s herbal medicine traditions, explore a French-era nunnery, and unwind with a traditional herbal bath at a local homestay.

  • $87 pp

    1 person

  • $60 pp

    2 people

  • $55 pp

    3 people

  • $50 pp

    4 people

  • $45 pp

    5 people +

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The Silence of Sapa

Time: Start 9 am, 2 days 1 night

Fitness level: Medium* - 25 km.

*Please note that the terrain can be challenging, with steep inclines, particularly during foggy or rainy weather. We recommend wearing sturdy trekking shoes with good grip for your safety and comfort.

Description

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Sapa on this two-day trekking adventure. Hike through lush rice terraces, scenic valleys, and remote villages while meeting the Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Ha Nhi ethnic groups. Spend the night in a traditional Black Hmong homestay, enjoy home-cooked meals, and explore the unique clay houses of the Ha Nhi people. This tour offers an authentic experience for those looking to connect with nature and local traditions in the heart of northern Vietnam.

    • Trek through the beautiful nature of Sapa, with beautiful views of Buddha’s Hand Mountain.

    • Meet Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Ha Nhi ethnic groups

    • Spend the night in a traditional Black Hmong home

    • Explore the unique clay houses of the Ha Nhi people

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sapa or meet you at our office at 9 am.

    Day 1: Sapa – Ban Khoang – Suoi Thau – Sin Chai (12-15 km)

    • Start your adventure with a car ride to Ban Khoang village, home to the Red Dao people

    • Walk along scenic trails through rice terraces, vegetables patches and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

    • Stop for a picnic lunch at the foot of Ngu Chi Son mountain, also known as Buddha’s Hand Mountain. If the weather is rainy, lunch will be served in a local house.

    • Continue trekking to Sin Chai village, where a Black Hmong homestay awaits. Here you can relax overlooking the river, and take a swim if the weather is good.

    • Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your hosts.

    Day 2: Sin Chai – Nam Pung – Sapa (10 km trek)

    • Enjoy breakfast before exploring the Sin Chai village. You can learn about the differences between the Red Dao and Black Hmong cultures.

    • Continue your trek through beautiful rice terraces to Nam Pung village, home to the Ha Nhi people—one of Vietnam’s smallest ethnic groups.

    • See the traditional Ha Nhi clay houses, Trinh Tuong houses, which resemble giant mushrooms nestled in the mountains. Learn more about their culture; their intricate embroidery, their unique indigo headscarves, which signify a woman’s marital statues, and much more.

    • Enjoy lunch at a local home before returning to Sapa by car, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.

    • All transportation

    • Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide

    • Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water

    • Black Hmong homestay and towels

    • Village entrance fees

    • Personal expenses

    • Drinks

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Comfortable trekking shoes

    • Insect repellent

    • Seasonal clothing

    • Essentials for the overnight stay

    • Swimwear & towel (optional, for swimming in the river)

  • $149 pp

    1 person

  • $89 pp

    2 people

  • $79 pp

    3 people

  • $69 pp

    4 people

  • $59 pp

    5 people +

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Black Hmong Homestay

Time: 9 am, 2 days 1 night

Fitness level: Medium* 25 km

*Please note that the terrain can be challenging, with steep inclines, particularly during foggy or rainy weather. We recommend wearing sturdy trekking shoes with good grip for your safety and comfort.

Description

This two-day trek is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and daily life of the Hmong people while exploring the stunning landscapes of Sapa. Hike through the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley, stay in an authentic Hmong homestay, and connect with local communities along the way.

    • Stay with a local Hmong Family in their home

    • Scenic Trekking Through Muong Hoa Valley

    • Meet Hmong and Giay communities, learning about their traditions

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sapa or meet you at our office at 9 am.

    Day 1 - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - 13 km

    • Walk towards Y Linh Ho, a traditional Hmong village. You’ll be surrounded by 100-year old terraces.

    • On your way to Lao Chai, you’ll enjoy a lunch and the beautiful scenery.

    • In Lao Chai you’ll be welcomed by Mai and her family. They run the first Hmong-owned homestay in Sapa

    • Enjoy a delicious home cooked dinner and relax around the fire with your hosts

    Day 2 - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - 12 km

    • Enjoy panoramic views of the rice terraces and enjoy breakfast

    • Trek to Ta Van, home to the Giay minority. Learn about their fishing traditions

    • Continue the trek through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch with your guide

    • All transportation

    • Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide

    • Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water

    • Black Hmong homestay and towels

    • Village entrance fees

    • Personal expenses

    • Drinks

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Comfortable trekking shoes

    • Insect repellent

    • Seasonal clothing

    • Essentials for the overnight stay

  • $85 pp

    1 person

  • $60 pp

    2 people

  • $55 pp

    3 people

  • $50 pp

    4 people

  • $45 pp

    5 people +

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