3 Day Sapa Exploration

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Discover the adventure of a lifetime with our exhilarating 3-day trekking tour! Challenge yourself on a demanding but rewarding trail that takes you through stunning mountain landscapes and lush rice paddies. Journey from Sapa to Sa Seng Village, trek up to Dragon Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views—including Fansipan Peak on clear days—and explore vibrant villages inhabited by the Hmong and Red Dao ethnic minorities.

Experience authentic local life with homestays in traditional villages like Ta Van, where you will enjoy warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked meals. Traverse bamboo forests, waterfalls, and scenic valleys over 7 to 10 hours of trekking each day, covering 15-16 km per day.

Start Time: 09:00 am on the first day.

End Time: 03:12 pm on the final day.

!! PRICE OPTIONS:

1 guest - 153 USD pp;
2 guests - 134 USD pp;
3 guests - 119 USD pp;
4 guests - 110 USD pp;
5 guests - 100 USD pp;
6+ guests - 90 USD pp.

Mai G. is the provider of this trip

5.0 2 reviews

The provider speaks: English

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Tour highlights

Explore New Spots

Join a challenging 3-day trek through stunning mountain landscapes, lush rice paddies, and vibrant ethnic villages

Enjoy Panoramic Views

Reach the summit of Dragon Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views, with clear days offering spectacular sights of Fansipan Peak

Enjoy Authentic Local Culture

Immerse yourself in authentic local culture with homestays in traditional villages, enjoying warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked meals

Route details

You and your guide will begin the trek from Sapa to Sa Seng Village, then continue ascending the hills to reach Drongaor Mountain. On a clear day, from the top of Dragon Mountain, you will enjoy spectacular views of Fansipan Peak, Sapa town, Y Ly Ho, Lao Chai, Ma Tra, and Ta Phin Villages.

Afterward, the hike continues to Hang Da Village, where you can have lunch—either at Hang Da or Lao Chai villages.

Sa Seng and Hang Da villages are mountainous areas inhabited by the Hmong ethnic minority, whose residents primarily rely on farming. From there, we will trek down to Loa Chai and Ta Van Valleys, known for their stunning rice terraces. Loa Chai is home to around three thousand Hmong people. After lunch, we will walk to Ta Van Village, where you will enjoy an overnight homestay with a Zay or Hmong family.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour provider's comments

This trek is of a challenging difficulty level and suitable for people with a good level of fitness.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

2 nights

You will spend 2 nights in a Ta Van village homestay with a Zay or Hmong family.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Noi Bai International Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

Private English- speaking guide;
Accommodation in a local homestay;
2 lunches in a local restaurant and 1 lunch in a local house;
Entrance fees to the villages;
Transportation back to Sapa.

Extras

Airfare;
Transportation to and from the airport;
Any extra transportation;
Full travel and medical insurance;
Soft drinks, beverages and snacks;
Tips, gratuities, personal expenses and emergency expenses.

Group size

From 1 to 12 tourists

Duration

3 days

2 nights

It's important to know

What to Bring / Wear:

Summer (June till mid-September)

2 T-shirts;
2 pairs of socks;
Raincoat;
Hat;
Suncream;
Sunglasses;
Mosquito repellant;
Hiking shoes;
Trekking pants;
Joggers pants.

Winter (October till May)

One warm jacket;
Trekking pants or Joggers Pants;
2 T-shirts;
2 pairs of socks;
Hiking shoes.

Reviews

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

C
Claire

about provider

13 Feb, 2025

Our trek with Mai was of the best ever. Their care and attitude towards tourists is amazing. No doubt we will travel with Mai again in the future.
H
Helene

about provider

7 Jan, 2025

Great experience! Thank you Mai and the whole team for caring about us! Everything was amazing, I highly recommend travelling with Mai!