Three Day Trekking & Homestays

Path of the Mountain Tribes

Time: 12-13 hours, including breaks. Start at 5 am

Time: start at 9AM, 3 days 2 nights

Fitness level: Challenging* - 50 km.

*Please note that the terrain can be challenging, with steep inclines, particularly during foggy or rainy weather. We recommend wearing sturdy hiking shoes with good grip for your safety and comfort.

Description

This challenging trek takes you deep into the heart of Sapa’s highlands, where you’ll experience the beautiful landscapes of Muong Hoa Valley and Halien National Park. Along the way, you’ll meet diverse ethnic communities—including the Black Hmong, Tay, Xa Pho, and Red Dao—each with unique traditions, customs, and ways of life. Get a glimpse into the daily life of the Black Hmong and Tay people, when you stay at the local homestay and can engage with your hosts.

- Trek 50 km through Sapa’s most stunning landscapes, and enjoy breathtaking mountains, valleys, and rice terraces
- Stay in two different local homestays and experience authentic ethnic culture
- Meet the Hmong, Tay, Xa Pho, and Red Dao minority people, and learn about their traditions
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sapa or meet you at our office at 9 am.
Day 1: Sapa – Sa Seng – Hang Da – Hau Thao – Giang Ta Chai - 16 km
- Depart from Sapa town by car and transfer to the trekking starting point
- Hike uphill through the Dan Thang mountain range until you reach Hang Da village (1,800m), where you will enjoy a picnic lunch and explore the village
- Continue the trek to Hau Thao village, where you can get a glimpse of the daily life of the Black Hmong people
- Trek downhill to Giang Ta Chai village, where you'll stay in a traditional Black Hmong homestay
- Enjoy the evening with your hosts and a home-cooked dinner
Day 2: Giang Ta Chai – Ban Ho – Thanh Phu - 20 km
- Wake up early, have breakfast and enjoy the peaceful life in the village
- Trek to Ban Ho village, home of the Tay people. Here you will have lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy the view of the traditional houses that are built on stilts
- Continue trekking to Thanh Phu village, passing bamboo forests, rice paddies, and rivers
- Arrive at a Tay minority homestay, relax, and enjoy a traditional dinner by the fire
Day 3: Thanh Phu – My Son – Nam Toong – Ban Ho – Sapa - 14 km
- Enjoy breakfast in the morning
- Trek to My Son village to meet the Xa Pho people, one of Sapa’s smallest ethnic groups
- Follow a buffalo trail through rice terraces, taking in views of Halien National Park
- Continue to Nam Toong village, home of the Red Dao minority. Here you will enjoy a picnic lunch
- Finish the last part of the trek towards Ban Ho village
- Transfer back to Sapa town by car
What’s included
- All transportation
- Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide
- Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water
- 2 different Homestay and towels
- Village entrance fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Insect repellent, sunscreen
- Seasonal clothing
- Essentials for the overnight stays

$100 pp

1 person
$80 pp

2 people
3 people

$75 pp
4 people

$60 pp
5 people +

$50 pp

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Trekking Through Red Dao & Hmong Highlands

Time: starts 9.30 AM, 3 days 2 nights

Fitness level: Medium-Challenging* - 43 km

Description

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of the Red Dao and Hmong communities on this three-day trekking adventure. Hike through terraced rice fields, lush forests, and remote villages, staying in traditional homestays where you will enjoy warm hospitality, delicious home-cooked meals, and even a herbal bath. This is the perfect journey for those seeking both adventure and cultural connection.

- Trek through mountains, valleys, and ancient terraced rice fields, where you’ll get a glimpse into the daily life of the people living here
- Let about the Hmong and Red Dao ethnic minorities, their unique culture, language, and traditions
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sapa or meet you at our office at 9 am.
Day 1: Sapa – Ma Tra – Ta Phin - 14 km
- Trek with a scenic walk from Sapa through rolling rice terraces to the Hmong village of Ma Tra
- On the way to your destination you will enjoy a scenic lunch
- Ta Phin, a Red Dao village where you will meet your homestay hosts.
- Enjoy a warm welcome, a traditional dinner, and a relaxing herbal bath before settling in for the night.
Day 2: Ta Phin – Phin Ho – Lu Khau – Suoi Thau - 17 km
- Have a breakfast prepared by your hosts so you’re ready to conitnue the trek
- Walk through remote mountain trails, valleys, and forests to Phin Ho village, known for its stunning views over Ban Khoang valley.
- Have lunch with a local family before continuing to Lu Khau village, home to the Red Dao and Blue Hmong.
- Visit a salmon farm before arriving at Suoi Thau for another homestay experience, where you can help prepare dinner and learn more about Red Dao traditions.
Day 3: Suoi Thau – Gia Thau – Kim Ngan – Ta Giang Phinh – Sapa - 12 km
- After breakfast, explore the daily life of the Red Dao in Suoi Thau.
- Continue through terraced rice fields to Gia Thau and Kim Ngan villages, stopping for a picnic lunch with a local family.
- The final part of the trek takes you to Ta Giang Phinh, where you will visit a Blue Hmong home to learn about their customs.
- A car will take you back to Sapa, stopping for photos at Cold Waterfall and Mount Fansipan Cable Car station.
- All transportation
- Knowledgeable English-speaking, local guide
- Food (Day 1: Lunch, Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch) + 1 bottle of water
- 2 nights at Red Dao homestay and towels
- Herbal bath for the 1st night
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Personal travel insurance
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Insect repellent, sunscreen
- Seasonal clothing
- Essentials for the overnight stays