Sapa Tours & Activities
Overview
This is the loop for people who want both faces of Sapa in one trip. Day one climbs to Sa Seng, Hang Da, Thao Hong Den and Hau Thao — among the highest villages in Sapa — and sleeps in Su Pan, a homestay hamlet most tours never reach. Day two walks the whole Muong Hoa Valley home: waterfall at Giang Ta Chai, lunch in Lao Chai, terraces the entire way. 29 km over two days — a real trek, not a stroll, with an optional herbal bath waiting at the end.
Tour Options: This loop runs as a Private Tour — $59–99/person depending on group size, with your own guide (usually Nhu or Nay) and your own pace. The homestay night, four meals, entrance fees and the car back are included.
Highlights
- One loop, both faces of Sapa: high villages on day one, the full valley on day two
- Overnight in Su Pan — a homestay hamlet off the tourist radar
- Cloud hunting from Hang Da on cool mornings, at ~1,800 m
- Cliff paths, mountain passes and terraced fields across 29 km
- H’mong and Red Dao hosts; optional herbal bath and massage to finish
- Four local meals included — vegetarian on request
Inclusion
Included
- Hotel pick-up in Sapa town
- 1 night in local homestay (private or shared room)
- Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
- English-speaking guide
- Car pick-up from village to hotel (end of tour)
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa
- Tips, personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Meet your guide at your hotel, begin trek to Sa Seng village
Hike rugged trails with views of the valley and H’mong homes
Lunch in Hang Da village (great for cloud hunting and views at 1800m altitude)
Trek to Thao Hong Den and Hau Thao — among the highest villages in Sapa
Reach Su Pan village, a peaceful, secluded homestay area
Enjoy dinner with locals and stay overnight in the village
Breakfast, then trek along Muong Hoa Stream to Red Dao villages (see our cloud hunting guide for what dawn here can look like)
Visit Giang Ta Chai with its bamboo forest and waterfall
Lunch in Lao Chai (H’mong village known for epic terrace views)
Walk through Y Linh Ho, crossing rice paddies and peaceful countryside
Tour ends; return to Sapa by car
Note: The time schedule may slightly vary depending on participants’ trekking speed and weather on the day of the tour
Confirmation
- You’ll see an on-screen confirmation immediately after booking.
- A confirmation email and ticket will be sent to your registered email address shortly after.
- If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, please:
-Check your spam or junk folder.
-Contact us via email or text — we’re happy to assist!
Additional Info
What to Bring
- Hiking shoes
- Light jacket
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- Camera or smartphone
- Cash for optional purchases
- Clothes for change
Other Useful Info
- Not suitable for children under 6, elderly, or travelers with mobility issues
- Private tours take up to 10 travelers — for larger groups, contact us and we’ll arrange it.
- Vegetarian Options – Available upon request
Payment & Policies
- Children Policy: 6-11 years: 50% of tour cost; 12+years: full price
- Cancellations and refunds are subject to our Cancelation & Refund Policy
- Payment: online, bank transfer, or cash
FAQs
The trail is not technically difficult, but it does require steady endurance — you walk for hours both days. You’ll be walking for hours each day (around 15 km on Day 1 and 14 km on Day 2) on varied terrain including dirt paths, rice terraces, and small hills. As long as you’re familiar with walking and physically active, you’ll love it.
You’ll stay with a local H’mong or Red Dao family in Su Pan village. Rooms are basic but clean, offering a peaceful, rural atmosphere and great views. If another kind of accommodation is preferred, please don’t hesitate to tell us in advance.
Yes, all meals during the tour are included: lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2. Meals feature traditional dishes prepared by the local families.
Yes! You can store your main luggage at your hotel in Sapa. If you do not stay in any hotel/homestay yet, it is welcomed to put your luggage in our office. Just bring a small daypack with essentials for the trek and overnight stay.
Definitely! Solo travelers are welcomed.
You can contact us directly through our website, email, or whatsapp. We’ll contact you via Whatsapp after your booking is confirmed. Any further information or questions, please do not hesitate to ask us!
Day one of this loop exists as a stand-alone trip: the 1-Day Sa Seng Cloud Villages trek covers the high villages and gets you back to Sapa by late afternoon.
Prefer it gentler? The 2D1N Easy Trek with Ta Van homestay keeps the overnight but halves the distance (18 km). Every route: Sapa trekking tours.
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