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4.8(8 reviews)

Hanoi-Sapa Trek: 2-Day Homestay Adventure

From$139
2 days
Hanoi, Vietnam

About this activity

Embark on a 2-day adventure from Hanoi to Sapa, trekking through terraced rice fields, staying with local families, and immersing yourself in the rich culture of Northern Vietnam.

Highlights

  • Trek through Sapa's stunning terraced rice fields
  • Experience authentic homestay with local families
  • Explore traditional villages of the H'mong and Dzao people
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Hoang Lien Son mountain range
  • Discover the rich cultural heritage of Northern Vietnam

Full description

Discover the enchanting landscapes and vibrant cultures of Northern Vietnam on this 2-day Hanoi-Sapa trek. Departing from Hanoi, you'll journey to Sapa, renowned for its breathtaking terraced rice fields and diverse ethnic communities. Guided treks will lead you through picturesque villages, offering insights into the traditions of the H'mong and Dzao people. Experience authentic homestays with local families, savoring traditional meals and learning about their daily lives. This adventure provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Hanoi to Sapa
  • Guided trekking tours through Sapa's terraced rice fields
  • Overnight homestay with local families
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

Meeting point

Start Location

Hoàn Kiếm

Important information

Know before you book

  • Check the availability of homestay accommodations for your travel dates.
  • Confirm the trekking difficulty level matches your fitness level.
  • Review the cancellation policy and any applicable fees.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable trekking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a light backpack for essentials during the trek.
  • Prepare for varying weather conditions; pack accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Drop-off at the hotel is not included in the tour. We drop off at the last stop at 160 Tran Quang Khai street where is in Old Quarter, you can take a taxi or walk back your hotel by youself.
  • Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
  • Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
  • Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
  • You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
  • Homestay’s facilities are not as in hotel in Sapa.

Traveler reviews

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Beautiful and informative.

Our hotel room had a stunning view. Our guide spoke quite good English and communicated well. The scenery was beautiful and the Hmoung women who accompanied us were lovely and very helpful on the difficult terrain. It was very interesting to take in the largely subsistence way of living of the village people. Cat Cat Village was very touristy. Sapa town is very pretty.

135gailrJul 6, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Amazing

It was amazing! Sapa was incredible and the tour was so well organized. We had three days - two nights. We didn’t choose home stay and I’m happy with that. The five star hotels are fantastic and you can get a cheap upgrade. We had to fantastic treks with a super local guide Ai who took is off track - so good! Much better when the guides take you away from the main roads. We had a guide for the tour called Nam. He answered quickly and helped us with everything we needed. The transport was fine. Nice cars with good space

crazyjalleMay 21, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Beautiful views of the different Hmong villages

Zua was our guide for two days of trekking. Our first day we visited 3 different villages. There was amazing views of the rice fields but make sure to be prepared to walk about 10 km. Some of the areas were difficult with the muddy terrain but there were locals helping along the way. The 2nd day we visited cat cat village and saw the waterfalls. Everything was so beautiful. There wasn't much said by our tour guide but the views were breath taking.

samantha aMay 10, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Nice tour, great views

The tour was well organized and agency staff was extremely helpful! They picked me up the hostel to accompany me to the train station and brought me some snacks too! Thanks so much Lucy! The travel was easy. When arriving in Sapa there was more waiting time as expected. Breakfast in the hotel ok. The tour itself was very nice, the program is well structured, guide’s English and knowledge good, with interesting insights. Homestay was less authentic than I expected but still a nice experience. Would do the tour again! :)

Voyagerina91Dec 19, 2019TRIPADVISOR

SaPa

WE booked a 2days tour to SaPa with a travel Agency Crossing Vietnam Tours close to the St.Josephs Church We took the nighttrain and they brought ja there The next morning we had a great breakfast in the Hotel Then started to a Trecking for about 5 hours We were a group of 6 and our Guide Soso explained a lot and took care of everybody The food was everywhere really good I was surprised:) The Tour was fantastic with a good View I recommend it to everybody May be next time I would take the Bus back to Hanoi to sleep in a real bed

angeldmannNov 12, 2019TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Drop-off at the hotel is not included in the tour. We drop off at the last stop at 160 Tran Quang Khai street where is in Old Quarter, you can take a taxi or walk back your hotel by youself. Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March. Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa. You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick. Homestay’s facilities are not as in hotel in Sapa.
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