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This private trekking tour offers a deeper, more authentic look into Sapa’s famous Muong Hoa Valley. Instead of following the crowded main paths, your guide leads you along scenic, lesser-known trails through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van—giving you uninterrupted views of terraced rice fields, mountain landscapes, and daily local life.
Your guide is a local resident with extensive knowledge of the H’mong and Giay cultures, ensuring real connections and meaningful stories along the way. Because the experience is private, the pace is fully flexible—you can stop for photos, enjoy quiet moments in nature, or adjust the route based on your comfort.
You’ll also enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local home or family-run restaurant, supporting the communities you visit.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want a more personalized, authentic, and off-the-beaten-path Sapa experience—far from the typical crowded routes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our local tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby and will approach you to confirm your name.
02 Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street, Sapa Town right at the corner of Thác Bạc Street and Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street
Itinerary
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1Y Linh Ho
Nestled in the mountains southwest of Sapa, Y Linh Ho is often the first stop on the Muong Hoa Valley trek. This remote Black Hmong village is only accessible by trekking, offering a peaceful and untouched atmosphere. As you walk through narrow mountain paths and bamboo forests, you’ll pass small houses scattered among terraced fields. Y Linh Ho is known for its dramatic landscapes, quiet beauty, and insight into traditional Hmong life, far from the busier tourist paths.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Lao Chai
Just a short walk from Y Linh Ho lies Lao Chai, one of the largest Black Hmong villages in the Sapa region. Surrounded by wide terraced rice paddies and flanked by rolling hills, Lao Chai is both scenic and culturally rich. Visitors can observe the Hmong people working in the fields, weaving hemp fabric, or dyeing with indigo. The village offers deep cultural immersion, with chances to visit local homes and learn about traditional farming and textile techniques passed down through generations.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Located further down the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van is home to the Giay ethnic group, with smaller populations of Hmong and Dao people. Unlike the steep hills of the previous villages, Ta Van lies in a lush, green valley with scenic views and wooden bridges crossing gentle streams. This village is known for its stilt houses, vibrant community life, and a growing number of homestays, making it a great place to enjoy a local meal or spend a night with a host family. Ta Van showcases a blend of cultures and is a relaxing end point to the trek.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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