- 1 day experience
- Easy to moderate
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields & traditional villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
In this tour, you will be taken you to the very friendly and beautiful landscape villages where you will get to see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities in Sa Pa.
The Hmong has unique marriage traditions; the Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as the usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses.
You will able to see the fantastic view of rice paddies and visit Ta Phin’s cave, a very well-known in Sapa.
Reasons to book this experience
01. A local private guide: A Local guide in a private tour only get your needs focused, and has enough time to answer all your questions.
05. Very friendly village where the Red Dao and Black Mong people live in harmony together.
06. You will visit the Ta Phin’s Cave which goes very deep into the the mountains.
Itinerary
Sapa – Suoi Thau – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – Sapa
The tour begins at 9 am. Trekkingtoursapa’s guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa town or in front of Sapa’s main church.
After a short introduction, we will walk 5 minutes to a small trail where you will get to see the cardamom trees in the small valleys (one of the most precious fruit in Sapa) and then hiking down to Suoi Ho, a small village of Black Hmong minority (the houses are old and small).
Meeting some animals used by local people such as the water buffalo, chickens, dogs, pigs etc. You will get to see the beautiful landscape of rice terrace fields and mountains.
We will then continue the trekking on a small road (inside the rice paddies) to Ma Tra village where we will have lunch at a small restaurant run by a traditional Hmong family with an outdoor patio with amazing views.
After lunch, we will make our way to Ta Phin village, where you will see both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities.
The Hmong have unique marriage traditions; the Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine and for using plants from the land to treat many illnesses.
You will also get to see Ta Phin Cave Cave which goes very deep into the mountains as well as see the women make brocade products to sell.
Transport will be provided from Ta Phin back to Sapa. End of the tour.
(The tour will end at about 15:30 in Sapa town, so you can book a bus back to Hanoi or somewhere after that)
Bus From Hanoi to Sapa (Optionnal)
This is optional and will not include in the tour price.
Bus from Hanoi <=> Sapa, It takes about 6 hours. If you arrive at Sapa early, the bus will let you sleep until 5 AM.
The Cabin Sleeper Bus and Single Cabin Sleeper Bus are private, but if you are taller than 1m7, you might consider the Sleeper Bus because you can adjust the bed, making you more comfortable. However, if you want private, the other 2 options would be best.
Once we receive your booking, we will confirm and send you the bus tickets.
You can see the little Badge Text on the image below for more details about which bus to choose.
A Cabin Sleeper Bus/42USD/way: This is a cabin with 2 small beds that you can sleep 2 people. If you are a couple or want to make it private, this is the best choice (you can see it in the image).
A single cabin sleeper bus/22USD/way: This is a single cabin with 1 bed that you can sleep with 1 person (Meaning: 1 person/ 1 single cabin). If you are one person and want to make your bus trip private, nothing is better than this option (you can see it in the image).
Sleeper bus/17USD/way: This is a single bed (not private) that you can sleep with 1 person (you can see it in the image).
The times below apply to all bus types.
Pick Up Ha Noi <=6hours=> Arrive Sapa | Pick Up Sapa <=6hours=> Arrive Hanoi |
06:30, 13:30, 21:30 (at 5 P. Trần Nguyên Hãn) ⇔ Arive (at 436 Đường Điện Biên Phủ) | 13:30, 16:00, 22:00 (at 436 Đường Điện Biên Phủ) ⇔ Arive (at 5 P. Trần Nguyên Hãn) |
Good to know
Price for a private tour
(Recommend)
USD50 : One person
USD76 : 2 people($38/per person)
USD99 : 3 people(33USD/per person)
USD120: 4 people(30USD/per person)
USD140: 5 people(28USD/per person)
USD156: 6 people(26USD/per person)
USD175: 7 people(25USD/per person)
USD200: 8 people(25USD/per person)
USD225: 9 people(25USD/per person)
USD250: 10 people(25USD/per person)
Price for a group tour
(In case you have 1 - 3 people)
USD35/person: A group of 2 - 6 people
How it works?
* We will let you know a day before the tour starts about 'how many people will join you on the day.'
* Extra USD8 (pay later), if nobody joins you on the departure day, then your tour will be one private (only one person)
*But if you are above 2 people and you still want to make a group tour, there will NOT extra charge if nobody joins you on departure the day.
Pick Up
From your hotel in Sa Pa or in front of Sapa Church
Drop Off
In your hotel in Sapa or Sapa center
The tour will include
♦️ 1 lunch
♦️ English speaking guide
♦️ Village entry fees
♦️ 1 small bottle of water/per person
♦️ Transport back to Sapa after the end of the tour in villages
The tour will NOT include
♦️ Personal travel insurance
♦️ Extra drinks during hiking (e.g., bottled water or beer)
♦️ Tips
Things you should bring
♦️ Waterproof Jacket - Prepare in case of bad weather.
♦️ Comfortable clothes - Use while trekking, especially in summer
♦️ Mosquito repellent
♦️ Cash for additional purchases - You might want to buy some local traditional products or your drink.
♦️ Trekking shoes - Good shoes are OK, but trekking is the best.
♦️ A Jacket - Use when you do this tour in winter (The temperature is about 6 -10 °C in winter)
♦️ Sunscreen
Our convenience & note
🔉*Bonuses: If you have a hotel in Sapa, I highly recommend you leave your luggage there, if you don't have a hotel in Sapa you can leave your luggage with us once we meet you at Sapa Church at 9 AM and the shower is available after the tour
How Private Tour Works
Handpicked Accommodation (Homestay)
Best location & price
Flexible Meal Plan
Tickle your taste buds
Private Guide and Car
Hassle-free tour experience
Adjust the physical activity
We can adjust the difficulty of all of our hikes to your wishes and abilities.
Responsive Customer Service
24/7 care
How A Group Tour Works
Lower price and FUNE
If you are looking to save money, a group tour is definitely the best way to do that
Travelling alone can be a little daunting. There are many people who feel the pull of last-minute solo holidays. With new friends, you will feel happier and time will pass faster.
Whether you are travelling alone, or simply prefer the convenience of not having to spend an age online deciding where to stay and which route to take, group travel tours can be a complete lifesaver
Cancellation Policy
- 7+ days prior tour start date: 100% reimbursement of the tour price (no cancellation charges)
- 6 to 2-days prior tour start date: 25% reimbursement of the tour price
- 1 day prior or same day of tour start date: no reimbursement
Why Us?
Trekking Tour Sapa owned by a team of Hmong ethnic minorities in Sapa. We use our local knowledge to create hiking, trekking, and motorbike tours for those wanting to discover the best and most beautiful areas of Sapa. We were born and raised in this region which helps us to show you places that many companies else may not be able to provide.
Locally & Minority Owned
Benefiting the local Black H’mong and neighboring ethnic tribal people.
Authentic
Get the real Sa Pa Experience.
Ethical Tribal Visits
Preserving the culture of the H’mong and other ethnic minority peoples.
Ecological
See the beauty of Sapa and help to preserve its beauty for generations to come.
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