Hiking · WORLDWIDE
The walking is the easy part; the night in somebody’s house is the reason to go. These 15 say who you stay with, what dinner looks like, how many walking hours per day, and what the money supports.
Review of a $89 two-day Sapa tour from Hanoi with village hikes, Ta Van homestay, cooking class, meals, and bus transfers.
“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”
Review of a 2-day Hanoi to Sapa trek with rice terraces, village homestay, local meals, bamboo forest walks, and practical tips.
“It was amazing experience! But be prepared to real Vietnamese countryside life. For sure you need trekking boots and clothes to change. And strong legs because path is going up for a long time. But it's worth it. Organization was perfect! Thanks a lot for host Mama Zu and other Mamas.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces and bamboo forests, share meals with a village family, and enjoy a private ETHOS homestay for two days.
“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead more”
Trek Sa Pa’s rice terraces, stay in a Ta Van homestay, and travel from Hanoi by comfortable limousine bus on this two-day mountain escape.
“Sua was a very good guide and very friendly. we loved the trekking around the rice fields and to get to know some of the locals. The homestay was super good too! Thank you!”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with hotel, homestay, meals, local guide, rice terraces, villages, and VIP bus travel.
“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”
Review of Hanoi to Sapa’s 2-day homestay tour, with terraced valleys, ethnic villages, cabin-bus travel, meals, and practical tips.
“This tour could be fantastic if only the communucation was efficient and the bus/transport company knew what they were doing. We were No problem, I may have availability for B&B on Fri and Sat night. It would be a double room ensuite Read more”
Review of Sa Pa’s 2-day Muong Hoa Valley trek, Dzay homestay, village visits, meals, guide quality, muddy trails, and value.
“This tour was our favourite activity during our time in Vietnam. We absolutely loved trekking around Sapa, the homestay was great and the lunches and dinner were very tasty. Lan, our tour guide, was just a joy, she helped us understand about the Hmong culture and she really made this experience worthwhile. Thank you Lan! Totally recommend this tour.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces and ethnic villages on a two-day homestay tour from Hanoi, with meals, guides, and VIP sleeper buses included.
“Activities included trekking over 2 days. Guide Zem was brilliant and made sure everyone was okay. She also showed us how to make spring rolls. She was really knowledgeable and told us about the traditions of the villages we went for trekking. First day trekking was for 10 kms and second day was 5 kms.”
Review of a 3-night Sapa trek from Hanoi, with overnight trains, Muong Hoa villages, a Zay homestay, meals, and practical tips.
“The best part of this trip was being in Sapa. 3 day two nights not really what this was. There were some transportation problems getting there but very enjoyable overall. The itinerary was never available. So everyday was a surprise. Day one Read more”
Review of a private Hoang Lien National Park trek from Sa Pa, with waterfalls, mountain views, a picnic, and Black Hmong culture.
“Guide was soo lovely and friendly. I had a foot injury which I had mentioned to her the day before and she was very accommodating and helped me for parts of the trek! Guide spoke very good English and was very informative, friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces, meet Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao families, and sleep in two homestays on a small-group trip from Hanoi.
“We are very very happy with this tour. We got answers to all our questions quickly via whatsapp before the start. All transportations were always in time. Everything felt well arranged. After arriving in Sapa before the trek we got possibility to shower/change and have a lovely breakfast after a long ride from Hanoi. The 3day trek together with our guide Su was the BEST. She was so lovely and attentive and told us many great stories about the culture. We couldnt ask for better guide. The homestays are a cool experience, a homey hotel we would call it. Challenging trek but worth it together with the guide Su! Recommend…”
Trek from Sa Pa through H’mong and Red Dao villages, sleep in a homestay, and enjoy mountain views on this rewarding 2-day adventure.
“Trekking in Sapa is the perfect choice. Two days and one night, I walked through remote villages, climbed green hills, had dinner by the fire at the homestay. The cozy bed. I forgot about my phone, forgot about deadlines, only nature and unforgettable experiences remained.”
Review of a 2-day Pù Luông tour from Hanoi with rice terraces, waterfall trekking, homestay meals, weaving, rafting, and local culture.
“Staying in a traditional homestay in Pù Luông was such a unique experience. The hosts welcomed us like family, and the home-cooked meals were absolutely delicious. It was a great way to connect with the local culture.”
Trek from Sapa through Black H’mong and Red Dao villages, enjoy a local meal, and finish with a soothing herbal bath.
“We had a great day trekking in Sapa, our guide was wonderful and made a real effort to get to know us and answer and questions we had, she had lots of knowledge. Lunch was at a lovely local restaurant which had many food options including vegetarian and the Red Dao herbal bath at the end of the trek was relaxing and we had a lovely view of the mountains. Would definitely recommend this trip as a day out for anyone visiting Sapa, it is wonderful to experience the more rural outskirts of the area.”
Review of Laos Wild Explorer trek: three hard days in Nam Ha, forest cooking, camping, village life, guides, gear, price, and practical tips.
“Really great experience trekking through a beautiful national park. Me and the two friends I was with all had a great time despite some bad weather. One of the highlights of the trip for us was the delicious food our guides were able to create Read more”
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