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Private Sapa Tour: Car, Villages & Waterfalls Full Day
Private Sapa Tour: Car, Villages & Waterfalls Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (114)6h–8hYou spend a full day in a private car moving between Sapa's ethnic villages, two waterfalls, and mountain passes, with your guide explaining the culture and history at each stop. Walking is built in—about an hour at Cat Cat Village, another hour if you add Love Waterfall—but the car handles all the distances between sites. Lunch and water are included, and the route is flexible enough to skip the glass bridge or market if you'd rather spend more time elsewhere.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a day in Sapa who want to see the main villages, waterfalls, and views without arranging separate transport or guides. Plan for real walking at two stops—that's what lets you get into the villages and forest instead of just viewing them from the car.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 95View ›
Sapa Valley Trek & Homestay: 3 Days Hmong, Red Dao & Giay Villages
Sapa Valley Trek & Homestay: 3 Days Hmong, Red Dao & Giay Villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (109)3dYou walk 33 kilometers over three days through five villages of Hmong, Red Dao, Giay and Tay minorities, sleeping in two family homestays and eating meals cooked by your hosts. A local guide leads you past waterfalls, rice fields and river crossings, explaining daily life and building techniques as you go. Transport back to Sapa and all village entry fees are included; you bring moderate fitness and the ability to trek uphill for 6+ hours at a stretch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk through real villages and sleep in family homes rather than stay in a hotel with a guide — the homestays are what make three days feel like you've actually been somewhere, not just passed through it.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −31%fromUS$ 170View ›
Sapa: Rice Terrace Trek, Ethnic Villages & Homestay Night
Sapa: Rice Terrace Trek, Ethnic Villages & Homestay Night★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (106)2dYou’ll hike Sapa’s famous rice terraces with a local guide, share meals with Hmong families, sleep in a cozy homestay, and cross paths with Red Dao villagers by waterfalls. Expect muddy boots and full hearts as you walk mountain trails most travelers only see from afar.Free cancellationKids −37%fromUS$ 90View ›
Sapa Rice Terraces & Black Hmong Villages Day Trek
Sapa Rice Terraces & Black Hmong Villages Day Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (103)5h 30mYou’ll hike out of Sapa with a local guide, climb above Muong Hoa valley for Fansipan views, meet Black Hmong villagers in two different villages, and share lunch at a family-run spot before heading back by car. Expect muddy trails, laughter over language mix-ups, and real glimpses into daily life that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 45View ›
Sapa one-day trek: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van villages
Sapa one-day trek: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (96)5h–6hA one-day trek in Sapa takes you through Muong Hoa Valley and into Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van—three Black Hmong settlements where you walk among rice terraces, meet villagers at work, and see traditional farming and silvercraft still practiced daily. The trek runs five to six hours with a live guide in English or Vietnamese, lunch, bottled water and transport back to Sapa town included; pickup from town is arranged.Is it for me?Five to six hours on the trail leaves the rest of your day free—you can arrive in Sapa in the morning, trek, and have the evening to rest or explore the town. The trek is moderate in pace and terrain, so it suits anyone with reasonable fitness who wants to walk and talk with people rather than rush through a list of stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 22View ›
One Day Sapa Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages
One Day Sapa Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (90)6h–7hA one-day trek through Sapa's mountain villages combines the walk through Lao Chai and Ta Van with conversations about Hmong customs, festivals, weddings and how development has reshaped daily life. An English-speaking guide leads the route, lunch and hotel pickup are included, and the day runs six to seven hours total.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and stories comfortably even if Vietnamese is not a language you know. If you want the cultural context — why the villages look as they do, what daily life actually involves — rather than just the walk, this tour builds that in as you go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 27View ›
Sapa & Fansipan: 2-Day Trekking Adventure with Local Guide
Sapa & Fansipan: 2-Day Trekking Adventure with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (87)2dYou’ll trek through misty forests from Sapa to Fansipan’s summit with a local H’Mong guide, sharing simple meals and mountain stories along the way. Expect cold air at dawn, basic dorms at base camp, and a real sense of accomplishment as you stand above Indochina’s highest peak — medal in hand if you want it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 136View ›
Sapa: Silver & Love Waterfalls, Heaven Gate Day Trek
Sapa: Silver & Love Waterfalls, Heaven Gate Day Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (85)5h–6hYou’ll trek Sapa’s wildest corners: Silver & Love Waterfalls’ spray on your skin, Heaven Gate’s sweeping valley views, muddy paths through rice terraces and tea hills, plus lunch by the river and time with Hmong artisans weaving indigo cloth. Expect laughter, real conversations—and a sense of space that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 58View ›
Sapa Trekking: Village Trails, Rice Fields & Local Lunch
Sapa Trekking: Village Trails, Rice Fields & Local Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (81)6hYou’ll trek through Sapa’s rice terraces with a local guide who grew up here, stopping for stories and spontaneous moments in village life. Share lunch at a family home, taste real home cooking, and see daily life up close — from water buffalo to handmade crafts. If you want to feel part of Sapa instead of just passing through, this day sticks with you.Free cancellationKids −18%fromUS$ 32View ›
Sapa: 2-Day Hmong Buffalo Trek & Village Homestay
Sapa: 2-Day Hmong Buffalo Trek & Village Homestay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (81)2dYou’ll hike Sapa’s wild hills with a local Hmong guide, eat homemade food in mountain villages, sleep in a real buffalo house, and wake up with mist rolling over rice paddies. Along the way you’ll meet families, try local rice wine, cross rickety bridges, and end each day sharing stories around the table—simple moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 110View ›
Sapa Rice Paddies Trek: Hmong Villages & Family Dinner
Sapa Rice Paddies Trek: Hmong Villages & Family Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (78)4h 30mYou’ll trek from Sapa through lush rice paddies with a Hmong guide, pass villages like Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai San, share simple meals along the way, and end up welcomed into Zizi’s family home for dinner in Hau Thao village. Expect muddy shoes, laughter over tea, and moments that linger after you’ve gone.Free cancellationfromUS$ 25View ›
Sapa Motorbike Tour: Villages, Waterfalls & Ancient Rock Field
Sapa Motorbike Tour: Villages, Waterfalls & Ancient Rock Field★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (76)7h–9hYou’ll ride winding roads past Sapa’s rice terraces by motorbike, meet villagers in Cat Cat, see ancient rock carvings up close, and stand beneath Silver Waterfall’s misty roar. With every stop—from muddy paths to quiet mountain views—you’ll feel both welcome and small in this landscape. Bring curiosity (and maybe an extra pair of socks).Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 59View ›
Sapa Trekking: Rice Terraces, Ethnic Villages & Homestay
Sapa Trekking: Rice Terraces, Ethnic Villages & Homestay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (75)2dYou’ll trek through Sapa’s quieter valleys alongside a local guide, meet Hmong and Red Dzao villagers, try your hand at indigo dyeing, share home-cooked meals, and sleep in a traditional wooden house where mountain air drifts through at night. Expect laughter over dinner and views you’ll remember long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 92View ›
Sapa: 2-Day Trek, Rice Terraces & Ethnic Homestay Stay
Sapa: 2-Day Trek, Rice Terraces & Ethnic Homestay Stay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (73)2dYou’ll trek through Sapa’s rice terraces with a local guide, share homemade meals at an ethnic homestay in Ta Van village, try your hand at cooking spring rolls, and meet Hmong and Red Dao families along the way. Expect muddy boots, laughter over language mix-ups, and quiet moments looking out over misty valleys—you might find yourself wishing you could stay another night.Free cancellationKids −23%fromUS$ 65View ›
Sapa: Motorbike Tour to Ban Khoang, Ta Phin & Local Villages
Sapa: Motorbike Tour to Ban Khoang, Ta Phin & Local Villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (70)4h 30mYou’ll ride pillion on a motorbike out of Sapa into winding mountain roads, stopping at quiet villages like Ban Khoang and Ta Phin. Meet Hmong and Red Dao families, taste homemade tea in their kitchens, and see endless rice terraces from high up on O Quy Ho pass. It’s quick but full of real moments you’ll remember long after you’re back in town.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 59View ›
Sapa Private Trekking Tour & Minority Villages Day Trip
Sapa Private Trekking Tour & Minority Villages Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (51)6h–7hExperience Sapa’s quieter side as you trek through peaceful valleys, meet Hmong and Dzao villagers in their homes, and enjoy a picnic lunch with mountain views. This tour skips crowded spots for real moments—think muddy trails, handwoven fabrics, and warm smiles that stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 52View ›
Sapa: Authentic Trekking Tour with Local Guide & Lunch
Sapa: Authentic Trekking Tour with Local Guide & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (42)5h–6hYou’ll trek through Sapa’s quiet valleys with a local guide, meet Black Hmong and Red Dzao villagers, try traditional food for lunch, and see rice terraces up close. Expect muddy shoes, friendly faces, and moments that stick with you long after you return.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 39View ›
Sapa 2 Day Motorbike Tour: Hidden Villages & Rice Terraces
Sapa 2 Day Motorbike Tour: Hidden Villages & Rice Terraces★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (31)2dGet off Sapa’s tourist track with this two-day motorbike journey. You’ll meet local families, eat home-cooked meals, ride through secret valleys, and sleep in a real village homestay. If you want to see Sapa beyond the postcards—and don’t mind a little dust—this is your trip.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 225View ›
Sapa Fansipan: Hiking Tram Ton Trail with Guide 2D1N
Sapa Fansipan: Hiking Tram Ton Trail with Guide 2D1N★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (25)2dClimb Mt Fansipan from Sapa with a local guide and porter team, sharing mountain stories over simple meals and sleeping high above the clouds. You’ll hike through bamboo forests by flashlight before sunrise and stand on Vietnam’s highest peak as dawn breaks — an experience you’ll remember every time you see mist rolling over distant hills.Free cancellationfromUS$ 180View ›
Sapa / Love Waterfall: Canyoning Tour with Pickup
Sapa / Love Waterfall: Canyoning Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)4hYou’ll ride out from Sapa Town into Hoang Lien National Park for a day canyoning at Love Waterfall with local guides. Practice abseiling on real rock faces, scramble over boulders, jump into clear pools, and feel the spray of Vietnam’s highest falls on your skin — all gear included. It’s a rush you’ll remember long after you’ve dried off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 1,100View ›
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