NORTHERN VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 sapa tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
A single-day Sapa loop: Muong Hoa monorail and Fansipan cable car, Cat Cat Village culture, then Moana Sapa viewpoints with included admissions.
Most Popular“Our tour guide Tung was really good. She make sure we didn’t have to make lines for photos and explain to us culture and people all over the tour We had a lot of fun”
Two-day private Sapa valley trek with a village homestay, rice terraces and bamboo forests, plus meals and guide-led cultural learning.
“We had a brilliant time on our 2 day Sapa trip with Ethos. Our Hmong guide was friendly and considerate, and she told us interesting things about the plants we saw and way of life. The hikes took us through beautiful areas that we wouldn’t haRead more”
One comfortable Sapa day mixing **Fansipan views**, Cat Cat Village culture, Moana photo spots, plus an optional Alpine Coaster add-on.
“Unfortunately the description of the tour did not correspond to to what was going to take place. We learned at the last minute it would not include the cable car. We felt that a tour mentioning cable car to Fenzipan in the title should actually including it and we therefore abandoned the tour. Warning to…”
Walk Sapa’s rice terraces and villages in 6-7 hours with a guide, lunch in Ta Van, and bus transfers for $25.
“All in all the experience was nice, love the trekking to hilly terrain and muddy trek, the guide was also nice. They could actually provide bottle water to each participant at least to anticipate hidration. Thankfully i brought my own. From the beginning we were followed by mong ladies which wasnt part of their trip…”
One-day motorbike loop in Sapa linking O Quy Ho Pass, Silver Falls, Love Waterfall, and Muong Hoa Valley villages for 65 USD.
“This was one of the best days of our lives, we got to see so much scenery and our guide Toa was so kind to us. Will remember this day for a long time.”
Sapa motorbike day on backroads to O Quy Ho, Ngu Chi Son and Ta Phin villages, with lunch and gas included.
“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!”
A 6-hour Sapa trek through Muong Hoa Valley with Hmong village visits, big viewpoint panoramas, and a village-style lunch for about $56.
“Su was a very good tour guide. She told us stories as we walked through the rice fields and hmong villages. Letting us touch and feel to experience and explore the daily lives of the Hmong people. Also the lunch provided was probably the best fried spring rolls I’ve ever had”
Off-the-beaten-path Sapa jeep ride with open-air views, rice terraces, and ethnic village encounters. 4.5 hours for $79.
“Ta May była bardzo kompetentną przewodniczka, kopalnią wiedzy o kulturze rdzennych mieszkańców gór w rejonie Sa Pa. Bardzo dobry angielski. Gorąco polecam”
Challenging Fansipan summit hike from Sapa with an English-speaking guide, transfers, entry fees, lunch, and 1.5L water.
“Sapa Original Trek is a wonderful experience. Mr Tinh organised my trek for me and was in constant communication with me to make sure I was ready for the day. The company organised a pick up car from the hotel and back, making transpoRead more”
A one-day trek from Sapa through Hmong and Giay villages, climbing rice terraces with a local guide, included lunch, and scenic valley views.
“Wow! What a great day this was. Our guide Sang was waiting for us exactly where we had organised. Her English was very good and she was very generous with her knowledge. It was such a beautiful trek through the hills and the down into the village where we had a delicious lunch. Be prepared…”
A 1-day Sapa trek with a local English guide through rice fields, bamboo forest, and villages like Ta Van and Lao Chai, $29.
“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!”
Half-day Sapa tour to Muong Hoa Valley and Tả Van. Easy walk, English guide, and a Dao herbal foot soak or panoramic coffee.
“A great small group tour walking around a local village and some fantastic views. May the guide was very good...”
2-day Sapa trek with Muong Hoa rice terraces, hands-on cooking, and an ethnic family homestay. Small group, $59.
“A great couple of days’ trekking visiting some great sites, local villages, waterfalls, bamboo forests and more. We stayed with a lovely, hospitable local family and had the lovely, knowledgeable Nhu as our guide. She did a great job to provide lRead more”
One-day Sapa trek to Dragon Jaw Mountain, H’Mong and Dao villages, bamboo trails, and Muong Hoa Valley views with lunch included.
“we had a wonderful day with Paine (I am writing the name wrong for sure), she did an excellent job walking with us and answering our questions about the local culture. The launch was ok, but that didn’t bother us. If you have three days on Sapa, I would recommend this one on your first…”
Private one-way Hanoi to Sapa transfer with free hotel or Noi Bai pickup, air-conditioned car, restroom stops, and mobile ticket.
“Our driver turned up on time, the car was clean and his driving was good. He timed both stops perfectly.”
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