Sapa rice terraces and mountains

Sapa · Northern Vietnam

Sapa trekking, guided by locals.

Rice terraces. Mountain trails. Village paths.

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Operated by Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd.

Operated by Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd.

Official SANDEMANs New Europe Partner in Vietnam

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At a glance

Compare trekking programmes

Distance and difficulty from our published route profiles — open each programme page for pick-up, meals, and booking terms. Multi-day village programmes are listed separately under long treks.

ProgrammeDistanceTimeLevelFrom
Half-Day Easy TrekLao Chai → Ta Van~6–8 km3 h walkingEasy to moderatefrom $25/person
Classic Full-Day Valley TrekY Linh Ho → Lao Chai → Ta Van~12–15 km6–7 h trailModeratefrom $55/person
Homestay TrekMuong Hoa overnight route~16–20 km total2D1NModeratefrom $95/person
Fansipan TrekTram Ton → summit campSummit trail2D1NChallengingfrom $111/person
Layered rice terraces and mountain ridges above Muong Hoa Valley, Sapa

MUONG HOA VALLEY · TERRACES

Local guides on every route

Valley and summit treks are led by licensed local guides who walk these paths weekly — named in your written confirmation before departure.

Local guide and guests smiling together on a terrace trail in Sapa
GUIDE & GUESTS
Guide with guests pausing on a terrace path during a Sapa trek
GUIDE & GUESTS · ON THE TRAIL
Local guide in traditional dress among golden rice terraces in Sapa
LOCAL GUIDE · SAPA VALLEYS
Local guide in traditional dress with silver jewellery among Sapa rice terraces
LOCAL GUIDE · ON THE TRAIL
Terraced valleys and mountain ridges above the Muong Hoa valley in Sapa
MUONG HOA VALLEY · TERRACES
Guests walking a terrace path overlooking green and golden rice fields in Sapa
LAO CHAI → TA VAN · ON FOOT
Travellers walking a village path above the Sapa valley
VALLEY TRAIL

Meet our guide team →

— Beyond valley trekking —

Other Sapa Adventures

Intro walks, Sunday market trips, motorbike loops, and email-quoted private plans — separate from scheduled Muong Hoa trekking departures.

— Intro walks —

Town & countryside orientation

Paid intro walks when you want to meet the team in Sapa before a valley trek — not required before booking a trekking programme.

Plan your trek

Sapa trekking guides from local experts

Routes, homestays, weather, packing, and booking advice — written with our guides before you arrive.

  1. Best Sapa Trek for First-Timers — How to Choose Your First Route

    How to choose your first Sapa trek — Town Walk, Countryside, Half-Day Lao Chai–Ta Van, Full-Day, or Homestay — with fitness, time, and booking order from local guides.

  2. Sapa Trip Planning Guide — Days, Treks, Stay & Booking Order

    Plan a Sapa trip in the right order: nights, first trek, stay area, season, and Hanoi timing — then book the route that fits.

  3. Things to Do in Sapa — Authentic Experiences & Trekking

    Authentic things to do in Sapa — town orientation, valley treks, markets, and how to stack a first visit without overloading day one.

  4. Sapa Trekking Cost Guide — What the Quote Covers (and What It Does Not)

    What Sapa trek from-prices include in 2026 — and the hotel, transport, lunch, and insurance costs travellers forget to budget.

All planning guides →

Plan your trek

Request dates & programme details

WhatsApp or email us with your preferred trek, travel dates, and group size. We confirm route, price, and meeting point in writing — availability is not guaranteed until you receive that confirmation.