Trek around Sapa – 3 days – 2 nights

An immersion in the heart of the mountains of Sapa

Located in the highlands of North Vietnam, the region of Sapa is a world apart, suspended between sky and rice fields.
This 3-day hike around Sapa invites you to explore its verdant valleys, ethnic villages and terraced landscapes, among the most spectacular in Asia.

Accompanied by a passionate English-speaking guide, you will walk along winding paths through black Hmong, red Dao and Giay villages, to meet their traditions and hospitality.
The terraced rice fields, carved into the mountainside, change colour with the seasons - soft green in spring, golden in harvest, and silvery under the winter mist.

Every day of walking is a sensory journey: the murmur of streams, the scent of bamboo, the smiles of children and the warmth of a shared meal at home.
You will spend your nights in traditional houses, in the heart of the valleys, for an authentic immersion in the life of mountain minorities.

Between effort and contemplation, this adventure in Sapa is an invitation to slow down, listen and feel.
An unforgettable trek where nature, culture and simplicity unite to reveal Vietnam in its most beautiful truth.

3-day program

Day 1 - from Sapa to Ta Phin, first meeting with the red Dao- 13 km

(Lunch, Dinner)

Departure around 9.30a.m. with our English-speaking tour guide to visit Sapa, then trek on small mountain paths that take you to the villages to meet the inhabitants and discover the rice terraces (green between May and July; yellow between August and September, uncultivated between November and April).

Lunch in a small local restaurant.

In the afternoon, cross the Tả Phìn valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in the region with its beautiful bamboo forest, before heading to a family of the Red Dao minority group for a herbal bath before the dinner and night in the family.

Day 2 - hike to Ban Khoang - 17 km

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, go for a 17 km trek during the whole day. Head to the village of Suoi Thau to discover the incredible view from the pass that leads to the valley of Ta Phin and Ban Khoang with beautiful panoramic views over the entire valley.

For lunch, enjoy a picnic in nature then continue the hike through the rice fields. Before resuming the hike through the rice fields, visit the salmon and sturgeon farm before meeting your host for the night.

Dinner and night with the local.

Day 3 - last stage in Ta Giang Phin, between culture and nature - 12 km

(Breakfast, Lunch)

Early departure after breakfast for the third day in the countryside, the walk will cross small hamlets inhabited by black Hmong and red Dao, allowing you to discover the richness of their cultures

Beautiful mountain landscapes will be revealed throughout the journey.

Lunch in a local restaurant. Arrive in the small village of Ta Giang Phin in the afternoon then go back to Sapa by car.

Possibility to take a shower.

Book your hike in Sapa

Price 2025 - 2026:

2 pax: 3.500.000 VND /pax

3 pax: 3.100.000 VND / pax

4 pax: 2.800.000 VND / pax

A human and authentic experience in the home

Sleeping at home in Sapa is much more than just accommodation: it’s a human encounter, an experience of shared life in the heart of the mountains of North Vietnam.
In each village, families open their doors with generosity, offering travelers a sincere and warm welcome, marked by simplicity.

You will be received in a traditional wooden house on stilts, where the fire crackles gently while the meal simmers in the open kitchen.
In the evening, around the table, exchanges are spontaneous: a smile, a gesture, a story told by your French-speaking guide who connects two cultures.
The family meal, prepared with products from the garden and local market, is a moment of authentic sharing, rich in flavors and emotions.

Nights, lulled by the discreet sounds of nature, invite a return to the essential.
Here, no material luxury, but a human warmth and a simple and sincere comfort, that of a rare and precious hospitality.

In the morning, waking up is done at the rooster’s crow and the mist rising above the rice fields.
Before resuming the walk, a hot tea shared with your hosts becomes a ritual, a gentle way to say thank you and greet the nascent day.

This immersion in a homestay allows you to understand the daily life of mountain ethnic groups - their rhythm, their values, their deep connection to the land.
It is an experience that is both human, cultural and spiritual, which remains engraved as one of the most beautiful memories of a trip to Sapa.