Sapa Easy Trekking Tour 1 Day - Rice Paddies and Cultures

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

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Mountain trekking up to 1.900m above sea level.

Get to be taken you to the very friendly and beautiful landscape villages where you will get to see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities in Sa Pa.

Get to see the fantastic view of rice paddies and visit Ta Phin’s cave, a very well-known in Sapa.

Meeting the country’s most representative animals such as the water buffalo.

Visit 2 different villages of the Black Hmong and Red Dzao

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transport back to Sapa

1 small bottle of water

Local Guide

we provide vegetarian foods as well (Note: Not include drink in the restaurant and homestay)

Village entry fees

Personal travel insurance

Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at homestay

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Ta Phin Village

Sapa – Suoi Thau – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – 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 Suoi Ho, a small village of Black Hmong minority (the houses are old and small). Meeting some animals used by local people such as the water buffalo, chickens, dogs, pigs etc. You will get to see the beautiful landscape of rice terrace fields and mountains. We will then continue the trekking on a small road (inside the rice paddies) to Ma Tra village where we will have lunch at a small restaurant run by a traditional Hmong family with an outdoor patio with amazing views. After lunch, we will make our way to Ta Phin village where you will see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities. The Hmong have unique marriage traditions; the Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses. You will also get to see Ta Phin Cave Cave which goes very deep into the the mountains as well as see the women make brocade products to sell. Transport will be provided from Ta Phin back to Sapa. End of the tour.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Sapa Easy Trekking Tour 1 Day - Rice Paddies and Cultures

Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful scenery and lovely guide!
Global38488354636,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We hiked with our guide,Sang, a local woman who, with her never ending positive energy can tell everything about the villages and the surroundings in very good English. The landscape is really beautiful and the tour was great!
beautiful and insightful experience
gabrielpG2679XJ,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trek was fantastic. Say was a fantastic guide, very relaxed and knowledgeable. At first the title "easy" of the tour didn't seem appealing, but it was great because we got to learn from other areas of Sapa and we learned a lot about the traditional people from the villages, the way they live and work. The scenery was also amazing.
Fun trekking
Cruiser57383166516,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Must do day trek!
vicrung,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Village life in Sapa
N8120GFmarkh,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
OMG spectacular
Shel,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Great trekking along rice fields and villages
LauraTr92,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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).
Beautiful trek through local villages and farms
noblet649,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Stunning views
Terry H,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great Experience!
spanisheducator,
Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.