Vietnam · Trekking

Mountain Valley Trekking Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sa Pa. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through Sa Pa’s rice terraces and mountain valleys
  • 02 Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages
  • 03 Enjoy views along the Muong Hoa river and Hoang Lien Son Mountain
  • 04 Learn about local ethnic groups and traditional clothing
  • 05 Family style lunch included with vegetarian options available
  • 06 Led by a local English-speaking guide

Discover the mountain valleys of Sa Pa on a guided trek through rice terraces, riverside paths, and traditional villages. Led by a local guide who has spent a lifetime in the area, this experience offers a personal introduction to the landscapes, culture, and daily life of the region.

Trek from Sa Pa toward Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, with sweeping views of the Muong Hoa river valley and Hoang Lien Son Mountain along the way. Enjoy a family style lunch and learn about the traditional clothing and cultures of the Black Hmong, Flower Hmong, Red Hmong, Red Dzao, Tay, and Dzay ethnic groups.

Discover the mountain valleys of Sa Pa on a guided trek through rice terraces, riverside paths, and traditional villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Sa Pa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet at the Sa Pa Church in Sa Pa townBegin our trek through the rice terraces and mountain valleys to Y Linh Ho village. We will stop in Y Linh Ho village for a family style lunch (vegetarian options available). rom Y Linh Ho we will trek through the rice terraces and incredible mountain valleys along the Muong Hoa river to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. There we see the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son MountainIn Lao Chai you will have spectacular panorama views of the village, river and mountains as far as you can see • Learn about and see the traditional clothing of the Black Hmong, Flower Hmong, Red Hmong, Red Dzao, Tay & Dzay ethnic tribesBegin our final trek through the mountain valleys and rolling iconic rice terraces to Ta Van village where the Dzay and Hmong ethnic people merged to live together in the mountains. Transfer back to SAPA

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sa Pa. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Family style lunch (vegetarian options available)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transfer 1 way by car if you choose this option
  • Motorbike Transfer to Trekking Points: Y Linh Ho and back from Ta Van to SAPA

What's Not Included

Beverages, Tip & Personal Expense

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
  • Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel/homestay/bus station in SAPA. Please be ready the departure time 15 minutes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Sa Pa.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Sa Pa.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Sa Pa..

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