Dubbed the Misty Town, Sapa attracts tourists with its majestic natural scenery and pleasant cool temperate climate. Therefore, Sapa is the favorite place to hide and avoid the heat all year round. You just need to pocket more of the Sapa travel experiences suggested by Trekkingtoursapa below and you will have the most complete experience of Sapa trekking outdoor!
When should I get to Sapa?
Sapa is favored by nature for each season and beauty. Each month has its own beauty, so you can go to Sapa at any time of the year. You can refer to the beauty of each season to schedule your Sapa trip:
December – January:
This is the coldest time when Sapa is in Winter, the temperature can drop as low as 0-2 degrees Celsius and is the only time you have the opportunity to watch snowfall in Vietnam. So if you are an explorer, want to experience this interesting cold, cut meat and the opportunity to see the white snow, then choose Sapa in January. Note that it is not every year in Sapa. There is also snow so you need to keep a close eye on the weather forecast.
January – March:
It is the time in Spring when all kinds of flowers bloom, from plum blossoms to peach blossoms, all of which bloom in a corner of the sky, creating a dreamy photo frame that can’t be found anywhere else. This is also a very special traditional festival season of the Mong people. The festival is an opportunity for girls and boys to put on colorful traditional costumes with sophisticated motifs. Sapa people are famous for their sincerity and hospitality, so when traveling to Sapa from January to March, do not hesitate to join them in dancing, gathering around the campfire to have a wonderful experience. the most complete!
April – May:
If you choose to travel to Sapa in May, this is the rice transplanting season, also known as the pouring water season. At this time, all the terraced fields will be filled with the green color of young rice. Coming here at the right moment of dawn or dusk, you will admire the scene of the sparkling sunlight reflecting down on the extremely poetic wet rice fields.
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
August – September:
Contrary to the pouring water season, traveling to Sapa in September is a great choice for those who love the scenery of the rice fields in the harvest season, when the young green color of the seedlings has turned into the golden color of ripe rice. .
October – November:
Late autumn and early winter is the time when self-sufficient tourists flock to Sapa to admire the buckwheat flowers in full bloom, dyeing the whole Northwest mountains pink. This is also the time when the Buckwheat Flower Festival is held, bringing unique cultural experiences. Each year the festival will be held on different days, so to participate, you should follow the announcement of the organizers.
How to get Sapa from Hanoi?
As the tourist center of the Northwest, there are many ways to go to Sapa such as by bus, train, or even by motorbike. Sapa is only 376 km from Hanoi, so tourists from afar often choose to stop in Hanoi and then start their Sapa tour.
By bus:
Traveling to Sapa on your own by bus is one of the most economical and convenient options. The airlines with high ratings on MoMo Wallet such as Sao Viet, Sapa Group Bus, Phuc Lam Limousine, King Express Bus… all have seats and loungers, new prices from 9 – 14 USD /ticket.
By train to Sapa:
Alternatively, you can travel to Sapa by train. The train will usually depart from Hanoi between 20:00-22:00 and arrive in Sapa the next morning, the fare ranges from 16 – 28 USD/person/ticket.
By motorbike:
This is the choice of many adventurous young people, because they can both experience the unique beauty of the Northwest roads and save money on their self-sufficient trip. However, this road is also quite dangerous due to the dangerous steep pass, so you need to pay attention to ensure your own safety when driving
Fansipan Hiking 1 Day
- 1 day fansipan experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Visit Fansipan, highest mountain of Indochina
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Fansipan Trekking 2 Days
- 2 days 1 night fansipan experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Visit Fansipan, highest mountain of Indochina
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
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Famous Sapa trekking outdoor place:
Places near Sapa central town
Stone Church (Suitable for Sapa 1 day trek)
Located in the most prime location in the main center of town is the Stone Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Present since 1895, the church is the most complete old French Gothic architecture left here. Up to now, the church has undergone major restoration and is being preserved and preserved to become a symbol of the Foggy Town.
Location: Ham Rong Street, Sapa town center
Cat Cat village (One of the best treks in Sapa)
About 2km from the center of Sapa, Cat Cat village is the main living place of the H’mong people. The village is surrounded by mountains and forests, with a stream flowing in the middle of the village. Walking around the village, it is not difficult for you to see H’mong girls sitting weaving, embroidering, sewing, creating a peaceful and poetic scene that blends the scenery and the people here.
Location: San Sa Ho commune, about 2 km from the town center
Muong Hoa Valley – Ancient stone beach (Can do a trekking in Sapa without a guide)
The beautiful Muong Hoa valley hides unsolved mysteries, in the form of 150 sandstone rocks engraved with strange ancient drawings and characters, up to now. The origin and meaning are still unknown.
Muong Hoa valley also has a clear stream, 15 km long, flowing through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao communes and ending at Ban Ho, creating an indescribable peaceful landscape.
Location: Hau Thao commune, 8 km southeast of town, Ta Van area to Temple village
Sin Chai village (On top trekking tour Sapa review)
Belonging to San Sa Ho commune, more than 4 km from the center of Sapa town, Sin Chai village is a village of Black H’mong people, with a population of only about 1,400 people. Sin Chai people live mainly on growing rice, corn and cardamom on the gentle terraces
Lao Chai – Ta Van (One of the best Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi)
Lao Chai – Ta Van is located about 7km from the center of Sapa town, is the home of the ethnic minorities H’mong, Dao, Giay, Tay… This is one of the villages with full amenities but still kept. traditional culture and activities, creating a very unique beauty, attracting domestic and foreign tourists.
Ta Phin village:
Ta Phin – Sapa tourism is one of the choices of many tourists for their self-sufficient Sapa trip because it has a beautiful natural landscape, with unique indigenous cultures such as brocade craft. of the Red Dao. Moreover, when coming to Ta Phin village, you can visit Ta Phin cave not far away. In the cave there are stalactites with various shapes, like dancing fairies, distant fields, even looking like a sparkling forest!
Places a bit far from Sapa central town
Fansipan:
Conquering the top of Fansipan mountain – the roof of Indochina is an indispensable experience in your self-sufficient Sapa – Lao Cai tour. There are two ways for you to conquer this mountain:
With a spirit of discovery, you can choose to trek to Mount Fansipan. You can choose Sapa tours with this route, or hire Hmong and Dao ethnic people to guide you. Each such trip will take about 2-3 days. On the way to the top of the mountain, visitors will admire and explore the rich native vegetation including medicinal herbs and precious woods, along with a unique animal ecosystem such as partridge, bear, monkey, chamois…
O Quy Ho Pass – Road to Heaven’s Gate:
O Quy Ho Pass, also known as one of the Four Great Peaks, is located on the road connecting Sapa town with Lai Chau province. The pass is covered with green hills and mountains; Standing on the top, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Fansipan mountain on clear blue days. If you want to conquer this majestic pass, don’t forget to equip yourself carefully.
With this Sapa trekking guide, we believes that your trip to the foggy town, conquering the mountains and majestic roads in the Northwest will surely be full of experiences and memorable things. Now pack your bags and let’s go!
Is trekking in Sapa difficult?
A normal trek is around 12-15 km per day and you walk around 5-6 hours. Don’t expect difficult climbing and the roads aren’t bad either, although you don’t walk on paved roads. That is why it can be a bit smoother in some places after a heavy rain. But really, anyone with good or reasonable health can do this.
How long is the Trek in Sapa?
For trekking alone, it is recommended that one full day is enough. But if you don’t want to miss an opportunity to discover a new lifestyle as well as totally unwind experiencing the beauty of nature, then a 3-day-2-night trip will be perfect.
Can you trek in Sapa without a guide?
Except for trekking to Fansipan Peak, you do not require a guide for many of the treks in Sapa. Fansipan Peak is a very challenging hike that will take up to three days to complete. The trek requires an experienced local guide and porter who know the route and possible conditions.
How many days in Sapa is enough?
Because of the 6-9 hour journey to get here, a day trip is not recommended. One night and two days is certainly enough time to experience the Sapa area, trek down through the rice paddies and villages, visit both the rural villages and more heavily touristed Cat Cat, and have a massage.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Sa Pa?
The Fansipan Peak Trek in the Sapa is one of the most famous and also, the hardest hikes in the Sapa. Fansipan Peak is a very challenging hike that will take up to three days to complete.
What is the longest trail in Sa Pa?
The Fansipan Peak Trek in the Sapa is one of the most famous and also, the hardest hikes in the Sapa. Fansipan Peak is a very challenging hike that will take up to three days to complete.
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
