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This is the route I send people on when they want two of Sapa's best waterfalls and a real village in the same day — without the tour-bus crowds. We start by driving up to the edge of Hoang Lien National Park, one of the oldest primeval forests in Sapa, and walking in to Love Waterfall (Thác Tình Yêu). The trail follows a mountain stream through old-growth forest — ancient trees, wild herbs, and cardamom (thảo quả) growing under the canopy. Cardamom was once the main income of the families here, and your guide will show you how it grows and what it's used for. Love Waterfall itself is about 100m tall, fed by water off Fansipan, and there's an old legend tied to it that your guide will tell you at the foot of the falls.
From there we drive to Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc) — a roughly 200m cascade right beside the Ô Quy Hồ road and one of the tallest in the region — then continue to the O Long tea hills near Ô Quy Hồ Pass, where we walk down through the green tea terraces. The afternoon belongs to Sín Chải, one of the oldest Black H'mong villages in Sapa and one of the best at holding onto its traditions. We have a home-cooked lunch here among the rice terraces, and over the walk that follows your guide explains Black H'mong life — how the houses are built, how weddings and funerals work, the everyday rhythm of the village.
The whole route is about 10 km / 6 miles, rated Easy, with short walks at each stop and a private car between them. After Sín Chải we trek gently downhill toward Cat Cat village, where a car meets us for the ride back to Sapa Town. Some forest and waterfall sections can be muddy and slippery after rain — we always check conditions the morning of the tour and adjust if necessary. Our local guides are Black H'mong, born in communities near this route. Trekking Tour Sapa holds Vietnam National Tourism Authority operator license (No. 10-078/2023).
Age and children. The minimum age is 5. The day is about 5 hours and 10 km (6 miles), with Love Waterfall and Silver Waterfall breaking it into short stretches that a child of five and over can manage. Group departures take adults and travelers aged 12 and over. On a Private Tour, children aged 5 to 8 pay $27 each and travelers aged 9 and over count as adults in the Private Tour price, always with a parent or guardian. On the day your guide decides whether to carry on or turn back.
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Route: Sapa Town → Love Waterfall → Silver Waterfall → O Long Tea Hills (Ô Quy Hồ) → Sín Chải Village (Lunch) → Cat Cat → Return | ~10 km / 6 miles · ~7 hours · Easy
Join a small group of 2 to 12 travelers — same local guide, same gentle route, best value.
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| All group sizes Flat rate | $45 USD / person |
The group tour needs a minimum of 2 travelers. Traveling solo? Choose the Private Tour option instead — it runs from just 1 person.
The trail is flat and well-maintained, so you won't need specialist gear. A few things that make a real difference for comfort:
Walking poles can be rented at our office if you don't have your own — add them when you book.
Our office in Sapa Town is your base. Drop in before the trek or use our facilities when you return.
This tour visits two waterfalls. First is Love Waterfall (Thac Tinh Yeu), a roughly 100m cascade reached by a short trek through Hoang Lien National Park forest, fed by water flowing down from Fansipan. Second is Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac), a roughly 200m cascade right beside the O Quy Ho road and one of the tallest in the region. Both are most powerful in the rainy season (June–September) and run year-round.
Yes. This is rated Easy — short forest and village walks with a private car between stops, manageable elevation, and no technical sections. The forest trail to Love Waterfall can be slippery when wet, and the O Long tea hills and Sin Chai sections are gently rolling. If you can walk comfortably for a few hours with breaks, you can complete this tour. Walking poles can be rented at our office.
The afternoon is spent in Sín Chải, one of the oldest Black H'mong villages in Sapa and one of the best at preserving its traditions. We have a home-cooked lunch here among the rice terraces, and your guide explains Black H'mong life — house building, weddings and engagements, funeral customs, and daily village life. We then trek gently down toward Cat Cat village for the return. Total route: approximately 10 km / 6 miles.
Included: English-speaking local H'mong guide, private car between all stops, Love Waterfall and Silver Waterfall entrance fees, home-cooked lunch at a local family in Sín Chải, a small water bottle per person, and return transport to your hotel in Sapa Town. Not included: personal travel insurance, extra beverages, tips for the guide, and Hanoi–Sapa transport.
Both Love Waterfall and Silver Waterfall are most impressive in the rainy season (June–September) when the water volume is highest. However, the forest trails can be slippery and wet during this period. For a balance of strong waterfall flow and comfortable trekking conditions, May and early October are ideal. Both waterfalls run year-round — even in the dry season they are significant cascades.
Book through this page or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within 5–10 minutes. Group tours: $45/person, minimum 2 people. Traveling solo? The private tour runs from $75 for 1 person. Cancellation: full refund 7+ days before, 25% refund 2–6 days before, no refund within 24 hours. Note: if the forest or waterfall trails are unsafe due to heavy rain, we will notify you and either adjust the route or offer a full refund.
The minimum age is 5. The route is about 5 hours and 10 km / 6 miles. Travelers aged 12 and over join the group departure at the adult price. On a Private Tour, children aged 5 to 8 pay $27 each and travelers aged 9 and over count as adults in the Private Tour price, and anyone under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. We do not take children under 5 on this tour. On the day your guide decides whether to carry on or turn back.
Travel plans change — if something comes up, message us and we'll do our best to find a solution. We've never left a traveler stuck.
"Two waterfalls in one day and they couldn't be more different. The walk in to Love Waterfall through the old forest was the highlight for me — our guide stopped to show us cardamom growing wild and explained what it meant to the families here. Silver Waterfall is huge and right off the road. Lunch at Sín Chải among the rice terraces was generous and home-cooked. Back in Sapa by 3 with time for the market."
"Really good day out but I'll be honest: the forest trail to Love Waterfall is muddy and slippery in March rainy season — wear proper shoes, not sandals. Once past that it's easy and beautiful. The O Long tea hills were a surprise I didn't expect, and Sín Chải village felt genuinely lived-in, not staged for tourists. The guide was knowledgeable and patient throughout."
"We did the rice terrace tour the day before and chose this one to see something different. Very good decision. Both waterfalls were impressive in February when the flow was strong, and the legend our guide told us at Love Waterfall stuck with us. Sín Chải was extraordinary — one of the oldest Black H'mong villages and you can feel it. The guide explained their wedding and funeral customs in detail. One of the best days in Vietnam."
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