Top 14 Homestay and Village Treks in Sapa

1.Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend two days hiking through Sapa Valley with a private local guide such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae. Walk rice terraces, villages, and bamboo forests, then share dinner and breakfast with a host family. The trek covers about 14 kilometers on day one, with a flexible second day and taxi return to Sapa.

“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead more”

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2.Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · from $55

Spend two days walking from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lan, Khu, or Nhu, explains H’mong and Dzay customs while you cross rice terraces, bamboo forest, and village paths. The trip includes meals, a Dzay homestay, mineral water, and return transport.

“We had bad weather but our guide was really nice and helpful, we learnt a lot of stuff and really enjoyed the view! The homestay was comfy enough and the food great. Great experience overall.”

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3.Sapa : 2-Day Trek & Heartwarming Homestay with an Ethnic Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $59

This two-day Sapa trek takes you through Muong Hoa Valley, ethnic villages, waterfalls, and bamboo forests before a family homestay with dinner and a cooking lesson. Guides such as Nhu, Thao Nhu, Chai, Khu, and Sai have led this route. Expect moderate hiking, simple lodging, local meals, and hotel pickup.

“I had a really nice 2day trek with Nhu. She is very friendly, enthousiastic and speaks English very well. She gladly answers your questions and gives you an idea of how the Vietnamese people live. I booked a group tour, so the first day we were Read more”

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4.Sapa Valley Trek and Homestay – 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $170

Meet your local guide at Sapa Church at 9 a.m. and trek through five mountain villages linked to Hmong, Giay, Tay, and Red Dao communities. You’ll see rice terraces, waterfalls, bamboo forest, and Sapa’s broad river valleys, then stay with a local family in Ta Van. Guides such as Soso, Ly, Mae, May, Dom, and Sush have led this route.

“Wonderful, authentic 3 day experience in rural villages an mountains surrounding Sapa. Booking process was simple and clear. Our guide, Ly, communicated clearly and explained lots of aspects of culture, ethnicity and daily life in the villages. Read more”

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5.Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $75

Start from your Sa Pa hotel with a private guide and driver, then visit Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall and Tram Ton Pass before a 10km trek through Hoang Lien National Park. Meet Black Hmong families in Sin Chai village, enjoy a picnic lunch in the hills and return to Sa Pa by about 3:00 PM. Guides Pang and Fam are praised for their care and clear English.

“Guide was soo lovely and friendly. I had a foot injury which I had mentioned to her the day before and she was very accommodating and helped me for parts of the trek! Guide spoke very good English and was very informative, friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend”

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6.Sapa: 2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $43

Join Zo, a Black H’mong guide from Sa Pa, for 19 km of village trails, mountain views, terraced fields, and ethnic culture. You’ll spend one night in a simple Giang Ta Chai Mong homestay, eat local food, and return by car or motorbike. Expect uneven ground, steep sections, and a small-group pace adjusted to the group.

“After two days of trekking over 20km, my legs were exhausted but my heart was full of happiness. The natural scenery was so beautiful that I forgot all the fatigue. The trails through Ham Rong Mountain, villages, bamboo forests, and waterfalls were all stunning. The dinner at her house was a well-deserved reward after a long day. If you love adventure, don't miss this journey”

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7.From Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley View & Village Trek 1-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $36Best value

Spend a full day trekking from Sapa through Sa Seng, Hang Da, Tao Sha, Hau Thao, and the ancient stone area. Your English-speaking guide leads you along steep mountain paths, explains H’mong culture, serves a local lunch, and helps you find wide views over Muong Hoa Valley. Private transport, village fees, and water are included.

“we had an amazing time exploring sapa with our tour guide nhu! communication before the tour was really good too, which made planning so pleasantly easy. our driver on the day was on time and friendly too. we learnt so many news things on the tour and that was thanks to nhu and her extensive knowledge! for someone looking to explore the valleys and the villages in them, this tour is well organised and no brainier”

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8.Discover Sapa: 2D1N Trekking Adventure & Cozy LaLa Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $39

Spend two days trekking from Sapa through Dragon Mountain, Hang Da, Hau Thao, and Giang Ta Chai. Local guides LaLa and Su lead the way, with a family dinner, cooking, games, karaoke, and happy water at their homestay. Expect about 18 kilometers of walking, mountain views, and simple village life.

“The first day, we went out with Su, La La's husband. A super cheerful guy who laughs all day long. He speaks good English, so you can have fun and good conversations. When we got to the homestay, we had a really yummy meal. La La joined in to play some games, it was really fun. I highly recommend doing the tour with Su and La La.”

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9.2 Night Lao Chai-Ta Van Homestay- Trekking & Fansipan Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $110

Spend two nights in Black Hmong and Day homestays, trekking from Y Linh Ho through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. A local English-speaking guide leads the walks, with meals, Sapa transfers, and Hanoi limousine transport included. Fansipan cable car access is optional and costs extra.

“Perfect, very good guide!!! Soa. A lot of informatieonts Aboutaleb SAPA and th”

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10.Ha Noi-Sapa Authentic Trek & Homestay wih hmong women (2D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $78

Join Hmong guide Dinh and her family for a two-day Sapa trek from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai and Ta Van, with a one-night homestay, cooking class, local meals, and a bamboo forest walk to Giang Ta Chai waterfall. The route covers about 18 kilometers and suits reasonably fit hikers.

“It was a good experience to understand the village culture and embrace the natural beauty of Sapa through walk in the Bamboo Forest . We enjoyed the company of Our guide , Do who was good in communication ( English ) & very informative . The trek towards the last was tough. Our guide could have avoided the waterfall as it was dry . The local food was also nice . Please beware of the local vendor who try to sell a lot of local made souvenirs and they will try to accompany you in the trek.”

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11.Sapa: 2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $46

This two-day Sapa trek takes you from Hoàng Văn Thụ through Sa Seng, Hang Da, Hau Thao, Su Pan, and Giang Ta Chai. An English-speaking local guide leads the walk, while your luggage goes ahead to the homestay. You will see Fansipan, learn about local clothing, cook with your host, and spend one night in a village family home.

“It was a wonderful experience, our guide was great, she told us about the history of the village, showed us the most beautiful places, and she and her family welcomed us very well and cooked delicious meals. I recommend 100%.”

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12.Sapa: Private Muong Hoa Valley and Homestay Trekking 2-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $78

Spend two days hiking through Muong Hoa Valley with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Giay communities, walk past rice terraces, bamboo forest, and a waterfall, then sleep at a Giay homestay. Guides Du and Pang Chou are named in guest feedback, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Onze gids Du (Zu) was heel vriendelijk en legde alles energierijk uit. Heel mooie trekking en verblijf en eten was in orde.”

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13.Red Dao Village Trek and Herbal Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $38

Leave Sapa with a local English-speaking guide and walk through Suoi Ho, Ma Tra, Can Ho, and Ta Phin. You’ll see Hmong textile work, Red Dao customs, terraced fields, and bamboo forest, then finish with an optional herbal bath at your own cost. Plan for a demanding trek of about 12 kilometers.

“We had a great and super friendly guide (female - Chi) who answered all of our questions and explained a lot to us about life there. It was wonderful! However, we were not driven to the villages, but instead we went on a 12 km tour through the rice fields. The nature was beautiful and super impressive. However, the route was also very demanding, which is not suitable for people who are not physically fit. Lunch with a family with a great view was a highlight. All in all, recommended, but you should know that the herbal bath is not included and the villages were pretty deserted when we went.Read…”

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14.From Hanoi: 3-Day Sapa Trekking (sleep at hotel & homestay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $114

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll sleep one night in a hotel and one in a village homestay, eat local meals, and learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls. An English-speaking guide leads the small group of up to 12.

“Highly recommended tour with very friendly guides. Although a little bumpy at first, it was well organized and well thought out. Beautiful landscapes and a good insight into Vietnamese culture.”

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