Sapa Trekking Experience through Terraced Rice Fields

Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van In this tour, we will take you to see ethnic villages as Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van Village, a beautiful local minority village-based approximately 13 km outside of Sapa. We start trekking in Sapa, and the first part of this hike, we will be walking downhill. From the main road, a small path will lead us into the Muong Hoa valley. The trail leads through an astonishing landscape. The stunning views, with mountains and steep rising rice paddies as far as the eye can see, are only interrupted by rivers, local houses, or farmers working their fields.

1. 1

   Sapa

   1 hour

   Established as a hill station by the French colonialists in 1922, Sapa today is the tourism centre of the northwest

2. 2

   Y Linh Ho

   1 hour

   In Y Linh Ho, a charming little town inhabited by the Hmong minority, we will cross the bridge. From here, the road goes up and down. We will walk over the edges of the rice fields in the shadow of the mighty Fansipan-mountain, which is right behind us. We will cross some hills before we enter the village of Lao Chai.

3. 3

   Lao Chai

   1 hour

   Lao Chai is a village of black H’Mong ethnic group, situated at a high point, visiting Lao Chai offers spectacular landscapes and special cultural experience to tourists.

4. 4

   Ta Van Village

   1 hour

   Ta Van is a town located in the Muong Hoa valley and home to a group of ethnic minorities. There are around a 1000 residents of mainly HMong , Dao and Giay. In the town you will find traditional stilt houses and simple wooden houses. Besides some of the families that run tourism related activities or a homestay, the life of the village is still normal and authentic. Most of them work on the fields, but they also produce instruments and engraved silver.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.