Vietnam · COUNTRYSIDE AND VILLAGE TOURS IN SAPA
The 15 best countryside and village tours in Sapa you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Sa Pa’s 10-kilometer Muong Hoa Valley trek, with village visits, local lunch, rice terraces, guide tips, and muddy-weather advice.
“We had a great time. We really enjoyed the activity. Thanks a lot to our guide Khu, she was very friendly and we learned a lot of things.”
Review of Sapa’s Fansipan Cable Car, Cat Cat Village, and Moana photo tour, with honest costs, timing tips, guide notes, and practical advice.
“had the absolute best experience visiting Fansipan with our amazing tour guide, Yao. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip feel effortless and fun. From start to finish, Yao made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. She shared so much about the local culture and history, and her energy kept us motivated the whole way up the mountain! Fansipan itself is stunning, but what really made it special was Yao’s warm personality and genuine care for her guests. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide—thank you, Yao, for making this one of the highlights of my Vietnam trip! Highly recommend booking this tour and…”
Trek Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley, rice terraces, Hmong and Dzay villages, local lunch, and mountain views on a 10 to 12 km cultural hike.
“Started at 9 AM, and together with our guide Wu we went on a +/- 10km hike through the jungle and rice fields! The views were amazing! Make sure to wear appropriate clothes and especially shoes!”
Review of Sapa’s Cat Cat Village, Moana, Fansipan Cable Car, and Alpine Coaster tour, with costs, tips, timing, and honest value advice.
“I booked up as a solo traveller met wonderful people on trip which was truly awesome the whole day was absolutely amazing... And a fabulous tour guide named Ya.. who took great care of us making the day such a pleasure She is such a wonderful person.. Thank you Ya....”
Review of Sapa’s Sa Seng, Hang Da, and Hau Thao trek, with rice terraces, Hmong villages, mountain views, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Really great, amazing views and incredible getting to see some local villages, our guide Vang was great”
Review of Sapa’s Fansipan, Cat Cat Village, and Moana tour, with practical costs, timing, weather tips, and honest advice.
“We loved the stop at the coffee shop, taking pictures. It was beautiful! Cat Cat village was very nice but a bit long when you don’t dress up. Thé lunch was OK, but the food was on the cold side. We loved Fansipan! thé views were incredible. Hope was our guide, she was greatly ! She helped take pictures of us everywhere we went.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Ride Sapa’s mountain roads to Silver and Love waterfalls, hill-tribe villages, and Muong Hoa Valley with a local guide.
“Great tour. Saw everything I was hoping to see- took me through some of the villages to get a sense of the different ways of life , answered any questions that I had , also saw 2 waterfalls— a memorable experience to say the least”
Review of Sapa’s 8-hour motorbike tour through mountain passes, rice terraces, hidden villages, Red Dao culture, lunch, and scenic backroads.
“This tour was so much fun! May was a great guide. We had already done a trek and this allowed us to see a whole other village and locations we couldn’t reach by foot. Also more relaxing than a trek, especially in hot weather!”
Review of Sapa’s one-day trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van, with rice fields, bamboo forest, local culture, lunch, guide, transport, and practical tips.
“We had such a great time with our guide exploring local places. We learned about local plants, fruits, and culture, and even shared stories about our lives and countries. A super fun and memorable experience! Highly recommend!”
Review of Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley and Ta Van tour, with rice terraces, village culture, a short walk, herbal foot soak, and practical tips.
“Easy walk in the village and nice spot for the coffee. Good communication before and during the trip”
Ride Sapa’s O Quy Ho Pass to Silver and Love waterfalls, Hmong villages, rice terraces, and a local lunch with an English-speaking guide.
“The excursion was nice, we saw many beautiful landscapes and waterfalls, and also visited some pretty villages. The lunch was really good and our guide Tùng Jacob was amazing, he was a safe driver and answered to all our questions, he was also very patient and kind to us. Thank you for this moment.”
Review of Sapa’s private Hmong village trek, with Fansipan views, Muong Hoa rice terraces, lunch, pricing, fitness advice, and FAQs.
“Exceptional. Only for people with solid fitness levels and accustomed to hiking. Taken on local routes in the mountains used by the Hmong.”
Review the Sapa waterfalls and tribal villages tour, with Silver and Love waterfalls, a long mountain trek, lunch, guides, and practical tips.
“WOW what an experience! I have travelled quite a lot and nothing could compare to the picturesque mountains, waterfalls and the truly enlightening culture experience of being in the village. Our guide Lisa had fantastic English, she showed us the cultural traditions of the Hmong people and told us stories that had been passed down through generations :) The lunch in the village was so delicious and they catered for me being vegan. Can’t recommend this tour enough! I’d do it all again if I could !!! Thanksssss Lisa :))))))”
Review of Sapa’s one-day trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, with rice terraces, village culture, lunch, transport, price, and tips.
“We had a really great 3 days / 2 nights with Nhu, leaving from Sa Pa and sleeping over in 2 different villages, and coming back on the 3rd day to Sa Pa with a van. Nhu has been great, sharing her knowledge of the region and the minorities living here. I hope we can have another trek with her when we will come back!”
Trek Sapa’s terraced fields and villages with a local guide, enjoy lunch, and return by shuttle. Practical tips for weather, mud, and fitness.
“Tour guide Mao was very attentive and gladly answered all the questions, and also showed us her house and family. We walked about 11 kilometers through a bamboo forest and rice terraces. The views are very beautiful and it is interesting to see how other people live. But because of the fog, the paths were very slippery, which made it physically difficult to walk. Thanks to the local woman who accompanied me and saved me from falling. Other tourists were in rubber boots and even with trekking poles, I was not so prepared 😄 But I still enjoyed the tour. I recommend booking a tour in advance to better prepare,…”
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