[1 DAY] Trekking in Sapa Through Muong Hoa Valley – EASY Route

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable one-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Sapa, as you explore the Muong Hoa Valley. This trek offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of northern Vietnam’s mountainous region, renowned for its lush greenery and rich cultural tapestry.

As dawn breaks, your adventure begins in the quaint town of Sapa, a gateway to the world of ethereal terraced rice fields and traditional villages. The trek will lead you through picturesque trails, unveiling the enchanting beauty of the Muong Hoa Valley. This valley, a masterpiece of nature, is adorned with sprawling rice terraces that change hues with the seasons, offering a spectacular display of agricultural artistry.

Along the way, you will encounter the warm hospitality of the local ethnic communities, such as the H’Mong, Red Dao, and Tay. These indigenous groups, with their unique traditions and colorful attire, add a vibrant cultural dimension to your trek. Their way of life, intricately tied to the land, offers insights into sustainable living and harmony with nature.

Your path will meander along the Muong Hoa River, weaving through bamboo forests and past cascading waterfalls, each step a closer connection to the natural world. The trek is not just a physical journey but a voyage into the heart of Sapa’s soul, where every view is a painting and every moment is a memory in the making.

As the trek concludes, the sun sets over the valley, casting a golden glow over the rice terraces. You return with not just photographs, but stories and experiences that resonate with the spirit of Sapa and the Muong Hoa Valley – a testament to the beauty and resilience of both the land and its people.

Join us for this one-day trek in Sapa through the Muong Hoa Valley, and let the magic of these mountains captivate your heart.

Reasons To Book Muong Hoa Valley Trekking

    We’ve trekked the trail that’s different from the main road on the maps

    Discover indigenous culture creates identity, mystery culture of ethnic in Sapa

    Trek through the rice fields, bamboo forest, and enjoy delicious local foods

    The local people are hospitable, warm, honest and enthusiastic

    Vegetarian food is available on request

Trekking in Sapa Through Muong Hoa Valley Itinerary

      Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (~ 12km)

8h30: Meet up with your local guide at the hotel or our office and start trekking.

Beginning of the adventure, from the main road we followed a small road down the valley to Y Linh Ho village settled by the Muong Hoa stream, and from here to Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong.

Here, we will see another world as the atmosphere in Y Linh Ho village is very quiet, not bustling like tourist attractions inside Sapa town. Coming to the village, visitors will be immersed in the natural scenery of the beautiful unspoiled countryside with the rice terraces spread across the hillsides, and green cornfields. The Hoang Lien Son mountain range stands like a giant wall filled with terraced fields on the surface and the Muong Hoa stream.

The simple stilt houses in the heart of the mountain, typical of mountainous ethnic people, you also see the shy beauty of the beautiful H’mong girls with unique brocade costumes and innocent highland babies.

This village has a lot of black H’Mong people living, which is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing, besides, rudimentary houses, and stone walls around the home will make visitors feel interesting, and with lifestyles, and beliefs unique to the H’mong people.

12h00: Having lunch in a local restaurant of H’mong people in Lao Chai village with special local foods.

Lao Chai is a village located deep in the valley, surrounded by mountains and unique terraced fields, stretching to the door of the house, seemingly like silk ribbons. From Lao Chai, you look far away and you will see the Hoang Lien Son range while you walk through the rice fields and feel the scent of rice and grass.

H’Mong people settle here and have local foods to make visitors feel sincerity sent by local people to visitors after the trekking.

13h00: Continue the journey to Ta Van village (1.200m) to visit the Giay (Giáy) people.

Ta Van village has been home to the H’Mong ethnic group for a long time, in addition, there are also Red Dao and Giay people. Besides the rice terraces near Muong Hoa stream, and the corn hills, Ta Van is also the busiest village with the lifestyles of many ethnic groups, there are sidewalks on the streets and pretty homestays.

Giay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue, or green color. The Giay houses are built of wood and bamboo with a clay floor.

14h30: After visiting Ta Van village, our car awaits to take you back to your hotel in Sapa.

Optional: At the end of the adventure, let’s have a happy ending, you can enjoy relaxing moments with indigenous herbal baths, foot baths and massages, and nice food by locals for good choices.

Have an amazing trip!!!

The Tour Will Include:

Tour pick-up from your hotels in Sapa town or pick-up from the bus station in the morning Transportation in the tour (Car pick up from village to hotel in Sapa town) English-speaking guide during the tour (enthusiastic, experienced) Meal as mentioned on the itinerary as lunch on the tour. 1.5L of water Entrance fees

The Tour Will NOT Include:

Beverages & Tips (Tips is up to you) Personal Expenses All other services not clearly mentioned as include

Additional information

    Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Old people should not attend the long trek (12 km) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain

    Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Most travelers can participate

    This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

    This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    If you travel sometime between May and October, you will have a chance to observe and experience how the locals do planting and harvesting on the beautiful rice terrace fields of Muong Hoa valley, one of the most important activities in daily life.

Children Policy

    Children from 6 to 11 years will charge as 50% that is (2nd children between 6 to 11 years will be charged full).

    Children above 12 years old will be treated as an adult and will be charged a full amount. 

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

    If you cancel between 4 and 6 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50% cancellation fee.

    If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.