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Sapa Private 3 Day Tour Rice Terrace Fields and Ethnic Villages

  • Free cancellation up to 3 days before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Guided tour in English

About this experience

This 3 day Sapa trek gets you deep into this beautiful northern region, visiting ethnic minority villages and staying at traditional homestays. This picturesque town in northern Vietnam is nestled amidst rolling hills and rice paddies, offering breathtaking views and a chance to experience traditional rural life. During your visit, you can explore local markets, hike through lush forests, and interact with ethnic minority communities who call this region home. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, a trip to Sapa promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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What’s included

  • Food and drinks
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Private trekking tour from Sapa/Lao cai train station
  • All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
  • Professional English speaking tour guide at places
  • Transfers as the itinerary
  • Homestay in Tavan & Ban Ho village

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Private Room at homestay: 15 USD/person/night

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Lao cai – Sapa – Laochai – Tavan (Muong Hoa Valley ) - Homestay (B/L/D)

    Arrival Lao cai , Guide & driver will waiting you at the exit gate of Lao cai with a sign board written your name then transfer you up hill to Sapa then enjoy breakfast at the local restaurant before start your trip. Trekking from Sapa to the Black H’mong village of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai where excellent panoramas of the larger valley, paddy terraced fields and the H’mong village are offered. We take a small local path leading into the bottom of the valley, where some stalls are available that serve tea and fruits; a perfect spot to take a rest and have lunch. After lunch you will visit the Zay people of Ta Van, which lies in the middle of the Muong Hoa valley. Located in the northern part of Vietnam, Sapa – the town floating in frost is not only famous for spectacular mountains but also for tranquil villages. Among those villages, Lao Chai Village, with its irresistible temptation, will attract you at first sight. Moreover, a palette of fun awaits you in Lao Chai Village as you can have an opportunity of getting exposed to Vietnamese ethnic communities as well as taking selfies with stunning terraced fields. There you will stay overnight in local houses

  2. 2

    Tavan – Giang Ta Chai – Ban Ho ( Homestay) (B/L/D)

    Next morning after having breakfast, the trek continues towards the Red Dao village in Giang Ta Chai. On the way you will trek up and downhill then through bamboo forest. The village of Giang Ta Chai is the next stop, which we will reach by following a path over a bridge. Lunch will be provided near a waterfall, just before arrival at the village. Eventually, the trek returns to the hill of Hau Thao village. then continue trekking to Ban Ho village. There live the Tay tribe with their special wooden houses on stills, which are sure to amaze you. Overnight in Ban Ho village (Homestay in the Tay Family )

  3. 3

    Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Sapa – Lao cai train (B/L)

    Have breakfast with Tay minority then trek up to Nam Toong remoted village of Redzdao peoples, learning their specific custums, enjoying the landscape before getting back to Lavie waterfall for refreshing swimming, after that back to the homestay for lunch You will get back to Sapa town by car, late afternoon private car will transfer you back to Lao cai train, catch the train back to Hanoi. Tour End. In Sapa, there is a village that no tourists would go home without visiting it thank to its extremely charming natural landscape, the preserved ethnic customs and the hospitality of local residents. That is Ban Ho Village – one of the must-visit attractions in Sapa and definitely worth your time to

Good to know

Duration
3 days
How you meet
Hotel pickup
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
4+ years
Guide
Guided tour in English
Start times
05:00 · 05:30 · 06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We can pick up all the guests in Sapa Town ( from your hotels/bungalow/airbnb). If you arrive by train, our driver will pick up from train station. Our tour guide will call your name as in booking. Please be ready!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts.

  • 3 days or more before: full refund
  • Less than 3 days before: no refund

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 3 days.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts. 3 days or more before: full refund · Less than 3 days before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — hotel pickup is included.

Is there a minimum age?

Travellers must be 4 or older.

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From AED 569 per person (5–15 travelers)Free cancellation