For trekking opportunities, mountainous areas of northern Vietnam should be among the best places all over the country. Sapa offers a wide range of trekking spots, from easy to hard levels. Depending on your trekking ability and skills, you can choose the trekking route that is most suitable. Let’s Indochina Voyages lead you on this fascinating tour!
Why choose Trekking Tour Sapa?
There are several reasons why choosing a trekking tour in Sapa, Vietnam, can be a great choice:
- The most breathtaking mountain views: Sapa is known for its stunning natural landscapes. Including the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and Mt. Fansipan. Trekking allows you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the region, with picturesque valleys, cascading rice terraces, and lush forests.
- Cultural Diversity: Sapa is home to various ethnic minority groups, each with its own unique traditions and customs. By embarking on a trekking tour, you have the opportunity to interact with these communities, learn about their way of life, and experience their rich cultural heritage firsthand.
- Challenging Adventure: Trekking in Sapa offers a thrilling and physically rewarding adventure. Scaling the highest peak in Vietnam, Mt. Fansipan, or traversing the rugged terrain of the region’s mountain trails provides an exhilarating experience for trekking enthusiasts.
- Authentic Experiences: Trekking tours in Sapa often take you off the beaten path, allowing you to explore remote villages, encounter locals, and witness their daily routines. This provides an authentic and immersive travel experience, far from the typical tourist routes.
- Delicious Cuisine: Sapa is known for its delectable local cuisine. During a trekking tour, you can savor traditional dishes such as grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and unique delicacies that showcase the flavors of the region.
Let’s find out your suitable trekking level!
Easy Trekking
- Duration: Nearly 2 days
- Route: Sapa Town – Muong Hoa Valley – Hoang Lien Son mountain – Y Linh Ho Village – Lao Chai Village – Ta Van
An easy trekking route in Sapa offers a captivating experience. Which allows you to admire stunning natural vistas and engage with local tribal residents. Starting from Sapa town, you’ll explore Muong Hoa Valley, visit H’mong villages like Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, and have the opportunity to stay overnight in Ta Van for a deeper cultural immersion.
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Besides, you also explore other destinations such as Giang Ta Chai- the Red Dao people’s village that is located on the top of the hill looking down Muong Hoa River. Hau Thao Village, where many Dao and H’mong women gather to trade and exchange handicrafts. To make friends and feel the hospitality of local ethnic people, this should be the best way.
Medium Trekking
- Duration: 2 days
- Route: Sapa Town – Cat Cat Village – Muong Hoa Village – Y Linh Ho Village – Lao Chai Village – Ta Van Village
Even the route for Sapa’s medium trekking is quite similar to the easy one since travelers will have a few-hour walk through Cat Cat Village. It is located near the bottom of the deep valley right at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Before heading to Muong Hoa Valley, it lasts longer. Muong Hoa Valley is an old village of Black Hmong people where travelers can discover not only many fascinating facts about their ordinary life but also their rich culture and unique architecture.
Hard Trekking
- Duration: 3 days
- Route: Sapa Town – Cat Cat Village – Muong Hoa River – Arrowroot plantations – The peak of Mt. Fansipan
It will take at least three days to complete trekking to the top of Fansipan Peak- Indochina’s Rooftop. Which is the most challenging route for travelers. It is impossible to trek by yourselves. It is a must to accompany a local experienced guide and porter who knows the route well. Follow the itinerary of passing Cat Cat Village, crossing Muong Hoa River, and trekking upward for almost 7 hours to reach the first campsite at an elevation of 2300m.
As they trek through the bamboo forests and Arrowroot plantations, tourists may encounter some difficulties hiking in Sapa as the terrain from the first campsite becomes steeper. The trek to the second campsite at an altitude of 2900m, on the mountain slope facing west, near a mountain stream. Going through the primary forest, where you can see giant old pine trees and more bamboo, will begin your next day.
The third day, when you climb to the peak of Mt. Fansipan, at the height of 3143m, will be the summit day. Due to the dense bamboo forest, the final part will take up to three hours. But from the peak, you can see the best panorama of Vietnam. It is worth your effort.
Last but not least, you are recommended to try the easy trekking with this tour of Exploring Sapa 3 days by land first. After that, you can decide what type of Sapa trekking you prefer to join.
Maybe you want to read more:
December Invitation: Sapa Trekking – Are you interested?
For your reference:
- Exploring Sapa 3D-2N by land
- Vietnam Cultural Highlights 14D-13N
- Adventure the winding North West 7D-6N
From Indochina Voyages Team
