Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages
4.523471 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.523471 out of 5 stars
703 reviews

Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley and enjoy panoramic views over the rice terraces. Hike along the Muong Hoa River and learn about traditional customs and cultures of different mountain ethnic groups.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available either from the Vietnam Nomadtrails' office or from hotels in Sa Pa town. Pickup from outside the Sa Pa area is not available.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

j
john – United Kingdom

su our guide was amazing made the experience much better

V
Vasiliki – Greece

It was a great experience. The guide spoke very good English (maybe the best we heard at Vietnam). But if I did I it again, I would choose direct to go with local woman from the Sapa village and not through the website. You can find local women that they do this trekking at the village of Sapa and with them you can visit local houses and eat there. Also it is more expensive than to arrange it directly with these local women. This tour is more touristy.

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Highlights

  • Explore the traditional cultures and local diversity of the Sa Pa valley
  • Trek through the amazing landscapes and get breathtaking views
  • Enjoy lunch at a local home in one of the villages

Full description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Sa Pa, and then start your 10-kilometer trek through the beautiful valley. Admire the rice terraces hidden behind the morning mist as you follow a small trail to cross the Muong Hoa River.

Continue past well-tended, terraced rice fields on your way to the village of Lao Chai, where a local Black Hmong ethnic group live. Hike to the village of Ta Van Giay and trek along the route of the Muong Hoa River to cross a small suspension bridge roughly 2 kilometers from the settlement. Discover a fascinating collection of ancient rock carvings that depict images of men, stilt houses and different decorative patterns.

Enjoy lunch at a local house in the village before hiking through a bamboo forest and reaching the Red Dao ethnic minority village of Giang Ta Chai. Enjoy a short rest at a nearby waterfall before climbing uphill to the main road where the driver will be waiting for you to take you back to SaPa. 

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up (if your hotel is located in Sapa center town)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets
  • Lunch
  • Mineral water 500ml per person
  • Beverages
  • Personal purchases
  • Solf drinks
  • Tips
  • French-speaking guide: 19 USD per person, payable at start of tour)
  • Surcharge for Lunar New Year from 26 Jan to 2 Feb 2025: 30 USD per person, payable at start of tour.

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • The trek is 10 kilometers long and can be challenging, especially in wet weather. Please ensure your fitness is suitable before booking
  • This activity is not suitable for disabled people and children under 6 years old
  • The tour ends at approximately 3:30 PM
  • Warm clothes are recommended from October to March
  • Bring trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 703 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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john – United KingdomMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
su our guide was amazing made the experience much better
V
Vasiliki – GreeceMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great experience. The guide spoke very good English (maybe the best we heard at Vietnam). But if I did I it again, I would choose direct to go with local woman from the Sapa village and not through the website. You can find local women that they do this trekking at the village of Sapa and with them you can visit local houses and eat there. Also it is more expensive than to arrange it directly with these local women. This tour is more touristy.
L
Lydie-Ellen – FranceMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing trek in the rice field of Sa Pa !! I recommend it 100% 😍

Product ID: 129958

Activity provider:Vietnam Nomadtrails

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