Enjoy a 2-day trek through villages, rice fields, bamboo forests and a waterfall, ending day one with the Red Dao’s herbal bath. Then ride a motorbike to villages far from Sapa and mountain views.
Itinerary
Starting location:
Nhà Thờ Đá Sapa
Muong Hoa Valley
Walk, Scooter ride (30 hours)
Arrive back at:
Nhà Thờ Đá Sapa
Highlights
- Explore the stunning terraced rice fields winding through Muong Hoa Valley.
- Trek through bamboo forests and waterfalls, with a chance to swim in crystal-clear water.
- Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Red Dao herbal bath.
- Explore remote villages by motorbike while enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery.
- Enjoy lunch at an authentic Red Dao family home for a true cultural experience.
Full description
Day 1
Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, where you’ll discover the spectacular terraced rice fields stretching across the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley.
Learn about the local culture and traditions from your knowledgeable guide while enjoying the peaceful mountain scenery.
Stop for lunch in Lao Chai, a traditional Hmong ethnic village.
Continue trekking through lush bamboo forests to a beautiful waterfall. If the weather is favorable, bring your swimwear and enjoy a refreshing swim in the clean mountain water.
Check in to a local homestay and enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner.
After dinner, unwind with a traditional Red Dao herbal bath—a centuries-old wellness ritual and one of the Red Dao people’s best-kept secrets. Prepared from a unique blend of medicinal herbs, forest leaves, and natural wood, the herbal bath helps restore energy, relieve fatigue, combat colds, detoxify the skin, and promote restful sleep.
Day 2
Hau Thao – Su Pan – Dau Doc – Ban Lech – Thanh Kim – Ban Sai
Begin your second day exploring Sapa’s more remote and less-visited villages by motorbike. You may choose to ride your own motorbike or relax as a passenger behind an experienced local driver.
Travel through picturesque mountain villages while admiring spectacular landscapes and majestic mountain views.
Enjoy lunch at an authentic Red Dao family home, where the experience offers much more than just a delicious meal—it provides a genuine insight into local culture and hospitality.
After lunch, continue discovering more traditional villages before finishing your adventure in Ban Phung.
Say goodbye to your guide and driver after two unforgettable days exploring Sapa’s hidden countryside.
Taxis, limousines, and buses are available for your return journey to Sapa after the tour.
Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Two bottles of 1.5L water
- Accommodation
- 2 lunches
- 1 dinner
- 1 breakfast
- Traditional herbal bath
- Motorbike and driver (or self-ride option)
- Village entrance fees
Excludes
- Transportation back to Sapa after the tour
- Personal travel insurance
- Extra drinks during the tour
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- People over 95 years
Meeting point
Meet at Sapa Stone Church at 8:30 AM to begin exploring the local villages outside Sapa Town.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing
- Insect repellent
Not allowed
- Littering
Know before you go
- This is a group tour, and you will travel with other participants.
- Private tours are available upon request for an additional fee.
- Sapa’s weather changes throughout the year, so bringing a raincoat is recommended.
- The trekking distance is approximately 12 km.
- Please book at least 2–3 hours before departure.
- Follow us on Instagram @wearesapa to see our experiences and activities.
- In case of rain, trekking boots and walking poles are provided.
- If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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