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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

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Day trip
From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch
Top rated
4.8  / 5263 reviews

Explore the culture and scenic landscapes of Sapa on this guided 6.5-mile trek to Ta Van. Walk through rice terraces, visit the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai and enjoy a traditional homemade lunch.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Audio guide included
English, Vietnamese
Pickup included
Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nikita – United Kingdom

Toan is a great guide, who helped us to explore Sapa and learn a lot about local villages and ways of living. The hike was very nice with a few challenging points, which made the experience even nicer and rewarding. Highly recommend this tour and Toan as a guide!

R
Raz – Israel

Lovely trip, very knowledgeable and interesting guide, we saw everything in perfect weather. Lunch was excellent and plentiful. Wonderful day with a wonderful guide in a wonderful place. Highly recommended!

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Sa Pa

    Lao Chai Village

    Dessert, Lunch, Hiking, Local snacks, Scenic views on the way (5.1 hours)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Sa Pa

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Savor the delicious flavors of the Sapa area with a traditional meal in Lao Chai
  • Connect with nature and admire the majestic terraced fields of the Hmong people
  • Discover the rich culture, traditions, and history of the Hmong and Zay peoples
  • Trek through beautiful scenery, past meandering streams and towering mountains
  • Learn the traditional way to make incense with local herbs at Ta Van village

Full description

Trek through the countryside of Sapa on this guided hike. Stroll along the rambling stream Muong Hoa - Y Linh Ho, learn about the Zay Tribe’s rich culture, and enjoy mountainous scenery. Meet your guide in Sapa Town and begin your adventure. Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa - Y Linh Ho Stream to reach the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. As you hike, admire the Hoang Lien Son mountain. In Loa Chai, discover the daily lives of the local people and enjoy an authentic delicious lunch at the home of a villager. After lunch, continue to Ta Van village, home to the Zay Tribe. Spend some time learning about the local culture and see how to make incense with the local herbs before boarding a bus back to Sapa.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup in Sapa town centre
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Lunch
  • Small Mineral water
  • Other drinks
  • Insurance
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 70 years

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Participants

Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Hiking shoes
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Biodegradable insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Do not bring large luggage
  • This activity involves a 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) hike and requires a moderate-high level of fitness

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 263 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Nikita – United KingdomMarch 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Toan is a great guide, who helped us to explore Sapa and learn a lot about local villages and ways of living. The hike was very nice with a few challenging points, which made the experience even nicer and rewarding. Highly recommend this tour and Toan as a guide!
R
Raz – IsraelMarch 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Lovely trip, very knowledgeable and interesting guide, we saw everything in perfect weather. Lunch was excellent and plentiful. Wonderful day with a wonderful guide in a wonderful place. Highly recommended!
D
Daniel – CanadaFebruary 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Our Day with Toan was great. We had a niece clear day so the views were amazing. Toan took us to the villages and luckily there was a festival in one of the villages too. Would recommend this trek.

Product ID: 500919

Activity provider:Sapa Northern Trekking

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