Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages Tour From Sapa

Sapa, Vietnam
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour, you will be taken by our experienced local guide across 5 different villages of the Hmong, Giay and Red Dao ethnic minorities. The tour will give you the chance to enjoy amazing mountain landscapes as well as to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley.

You will also see the famous rice terrace fields in the Muong Hoa Valley and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the 3 main different ethnic minorities in Sapa.

Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work, and house building techniques, and much more!

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up/ drop off by private car
  • English-speaking guide
  • Light meal or drink, not a full meal
  • Entrance tickets
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Sapa
    1h
    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.
  2. Muong Hoa Valley
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Giang Ta Chai Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests from Sapa Town. Please be ready at your hotel/ homestay lobby.

Additional information

  • 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.
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