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By Explore sapa with YAYA
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,500 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Trek hidden trails through remote villages, rice terraces and bamboo forests
    • Stay 2 nights with local families in traditional homestays
    • Learn about the rich cultures and traditions of ethnic minority groups
    • Enjoy stunning mountain views and peaceful nature Perfect f nature lovers
    • Small group experience for deeper connection and flexibility

Activity location

    • Sa Pa
    • Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • P. Hàm Rồng, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai 333100, Việt Nam | Meeting Point: Sapa Stone Church (Main Square, Sapa Town) Meet your local H’Mong guide in front of the main entrance, wearing traditional clothing. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Bring a small backpack for the trek. Your main luggage will be transported to the homestay in advance.
    • Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sapa: 3-Day Trek to Hidden Villages with Homestay

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 8,500.27 x 1 AdultP 8,500.27
Total
Price is P 8,500.27

Sapa: 3-Day Trek with Private tour Option

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Private tour option for travelers seeking a more personal and exclusive experience

Price details
P 10,928.92 x 1 AdultP 10,928.92
Total
Price is P 10,928.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking trekking guide
  • Inclusions
    All meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Inclusions
    2 nights homestay accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Drinking water during trekking
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees
  • Inclusions
    Local experiences & activities
  • Inclusions
    A small souvenir T-shirt is included as a memory of your experience with YaYa
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Extra drinks during hiking (e.g., bottled water or beer)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Bare feet, Explosive substances, Handcarts, Intoxication, Littering, Oversize luggage, Riding the animals, Sandals or flip flops, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • SAPA 3D2N TREK: HIDDEN VILLAGES & LOCAL LIFE

    Hi, I’m YaYa — a local H’Mong guide born and raised in the mountains of Sapa. Through this experience, I’ll take you beyond the usual tourist routes to discover hidden villages, rice terraces, and the everyday life of local mountain communities.

    Designed for travelers seeking authentic experiences beyond sightseeing, this 3-day trek offers a deeper connection to local culture, nature, and village life.

    WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TREK
    ✔️ Walk with a local H’Mong guide who knows the land and villages
    ✔️ Trek through beautiful rice terraces & quiet mountain trails
    ✔️ Stay overnight at a cozy authentic local family homestay
    ✔️ Enjoy home-cooked meals & warm village hospitality
    ✔️ Small group experience with a relaxed pace
    ✔️ Experience H’Mong weaving, beeswax painting & indigo dyeing
    ✔️Vegetarian and vegan meal options are always available.

    ITINERARY
    Day 1 – Hidden Trails & First Remote Village ( 9-11km, ~ 5 hours )

    09am – Pickup in Sapa town ( Sapa church )

    • ✔️ Trek along mountain paths with panoramic valley views
    • ✔️ Enjoy one of the most beautiful viewpoints from the top of Dragon Mountain

    12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant with nice view.

    13:30 – Discover local life

    • ✔️ After lunch, continue to a small mountain village to observe and experience the daily life of the H’Mong people
    • ✔️ Meet local people, and along the way you may encounter farm animals
    • ✔️ Continue trekking through bamboo forests and rice terraces

    15:30 – Arrive at a remote village & check in to your homestay

    18:00 – Cooking class & dinner with the host family ( it you want )

    • ✔️ Overnight at a traditional homestay
    • ✔️ Enjoy “happy water,” relax, and sing karaoke together

    Day 2 – Deep Trek & Cloud Valley ( 5-6km, ~ 4 hours )

    09:00 – Breakfast
    Wake up with a cup of coffee and breakfast in a peaceful village setting while enjoying the fresh morning atmosphere.

    10:00 – Start your trekking adventure
    • Trek through forest trails and along mountain slopes
    • Cross small rivers and explore scenic cloud valleys
    • Walk through rice terraces and visit local villages

    12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant with nice view.

    14:00 – Traditional handicraft experience

    • Learn weaving techniques
    • Experience traditional beeswax painting and indigo dyeing
    • Discover handmade silver crafting

    16:30 – Return to the homestay & relax

    18:30 – Dinner & cultural exchange with the host family

    • ✔️Overnight at the homestay
    • ✔️Enjoy “happy water,” relax, and sing karaoke together

    Day 3 – Morning Life & Easy Trek Back ( 5-6km, ~ 3-4 hours )

    08:00 – Morning village activities

    09:00 – Coffee & Breakfast

    10:00 – Easy trek through valleys and rice terraces

    13:30 – Enjoy a delicious local lunch in Lao Chai.

    14:30 – Transfer back to Sapa town by car

    15:00 – 15:30 – End of the tour – Your journey comes to a graceful close, leaving you with cherished memories of Sa Pa’s breathtaking landscapes, authentic local encounters, and rich ethnic culture.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sa Pa
    • Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • P. Hàm Rồng, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai 333100, Việt Nam | Meeting Point: Sapa Stone Church (Main Square, Sapa Town) Meet your local H’Mong guide in front of the main entrance, wearing traditional clothing. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Bring a small backpack for the trek. Your main luggage will be transported to the homestay in advance.
    • Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • P. Hàm Rồng, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai 333100, Việt Nam | Meeting Point: Sapa Stone Church (Main Square, Sapa Town) Meet your local H’Mong guide in front of the main entrance, wearing traditional clothing. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Bring a small backpack for the trek. Your main luggage will be transported to the homestay in advance.
    • Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam