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Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Sa Pa

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Sa Pa

Sa Pa, Vietnam, is a vibrant mountain getaway bursting with terraced rice fields, breathtaking panoramas, and the hugs of chilly cool air! Time to trek past colorful tribal markets, sip on steaming cups of rich Vietnamese coffee, and revel in the misty beauty of Fansipan, the "Roof of Indochina." Adventure awaits—get ready to embrace the magic!

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Outdoor4.6/5

Fansipan

Welcome to Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina! Strap on your hiking boots and get ready for an epic adventure. Located in Tam Đường District of Lai Chau, Vietnam, Fansipan offers stunning views and challenging trails. Don't forget to pack your camera and a sense of adventure as you conquer this majestic mountain. Let the beauty of Fansipan take your breath away!

Landmark4.2/5

Silver Waterfall Sa Pa

Hidden amidst the lush landscapes of San Sa Ho village in Sa Pa, Vietnam, lies the enchanting Silver Waterfall. Prepare for a splashingly good time as you explore this natural wonder! Marvel at the cascading waters that glisten like silver in the sunlight, and let the cool mist refresh your spirits. Don't forget your camera to capture this sparkling gem!

Landmark4.5/5

Love Waterfall

Love Waterfall, located in Sơn Bình, Tam Đường District, Vietnam, is a hidden gem that will leave you awestruck! Tucked away amidst lush greenery, this cascading beauty is a paradise for adventure seekers. Get ready to hike through scenic trails, swim in crystal-clear pools, and soak up the natural beauty around you. Don't forget your camera, because this place is Instagram-worthy!

Outdoor4.6/5

Sa Pa Lake

Welcome to Sa Pa Lake, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Sa Pa, Vietnam! This gem is a picturesque paradise that will make your wanderlust heart skip a beat. Surrounded by lush mountains and terraced rice fields, the shimmering blue waters of the lake reflect the beauty of its surroundings, creating a postcard-worthy scene. Take a leisurely boat ride or simply soak in the serenity while sipping on a coconut. Happiness guaranteed!

Eat4.9/5

Trang Sapa Kitchen (B&B available)

Eat4.8/5

Tả Van Restaurant

Eat4.3/5

Sapa sky view restaurant and bar

Get ready for a dining experience that will literally take your breath away at Sapa Sky View Restaurant and Bar! Perched atop the stunning hills of Sa Pa in Vietnam, this place offers not just mouth-watering meals, but also a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. So grab a drink, sit back, and let your taste buds and eyes feast together!

Eat$$$4.7/5

A Phủ Restaurant

At A Phủ Restaurant in Sa Pa, indulge in authentic northern Vietnamese cuisine while surrounded by stunning mountain views, making it a must-visit for a true taste of the region's culinary heritage.

Cafe4.4/5

Hmoobland coffee & Stay

Eat4.9/5

Sapa memory restaurant ( Nhà Hàng Lao Chải)

Stays

Stay4.9/5

Sapa Paradise View Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Sa Pa, Sapa Horizon Hotel offers breathtaking mountain views and an authentic cultural experience, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking serenity and adventure in Vietnam's stunning highlands.

Stay4.75/5

Hotel de la Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection

Nestled in the breathtaking mountains of Vietnam, Hotel de la Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection boasts stunning design inspired by French heritage, offering luxurious comfort and stunning views that make it an unforgettable destination.

Stay4.4/5

Sapa Jade Hill

Sapa Jade Hill is a luxurious getaway nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Sa Pa, Vietnam. With its prime location in Ngõ Cầu Mây, this high-end resort offers travelers a chance to indulge in breathtaking mountain views, exquisite accommodations, and a range of exciting activities. Unwind, explore and create unforgettable memories at this top-notch vacation spot. Pure bliss awaits! Don't miss it!

Stay4.35/5

Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa

Nestled in the heart of Sa Pa, Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa offers stunning mountain views, luxurious amenities, and a blend of traditional Vietnamese hospitality, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking serenity and adventure.

Stay4.3/5

Sapa Mountain Hotel

Stay4.3/5

Sapa Garden Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Sa Pa, Sapa Garden Hotel offers breathtaking views of terraced rice fields and the majestic mountains, combining comfort with authentic local experiences that make every stay unforgettable.

Stay4/5

Sapa Mountain Resort, Affiliated by Meliá

Nestled in the breathtaking hills of Sapa, BB Sapa Resort & Spa (formerly Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa) is a cozy mountain retreat with stunning views and charming architecture. Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, feast on delicious Vietnamese cuisine, and explore the vibrant local culture. Perfect for adventurers and relaxation seekers alike, it’s a dreamy escape into nature’s lap!

Stay3.55/5

Sapa Luxury Hotel & Spa cơ sở 2

Things To Do
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5/5
48 h

Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

We are an award winning Social impact organisation with a long track record of supporting ethnic minority communities by empowerment through sustainable, ethical tourism. We are proud to feature in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after maintaining our position as the top tour provider in our region for over five years. Our aims and objectives are to provide experiential, cultural opportunities for visitors to Sapa, but we also care for the natural environment, our growing guide team, and the local communities in which we work. ETHOS constantly strive to improve our operations and services through self-evaluation, innovation & creativity. As well as tours, our community leadership team run regular human trafficking awareness and prevention workshops. Our guides are also pivotal in a wide range of dynamic community education, healthcare, hygiene & sanitation projects. Our tours are now supporting 49 families across 19 villages in four provinces. We also have 26 ongoing development projects

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5/5
48 h

2 Days Fansipan Trekking

Tour to highest mountain of Indochina to enjoye best view and sunrise. Passing old jungle, panorama of beautiful mountain of Vietnam and China. Our Tour guide are young local Black H’Mong ethnic man from the villages around Sapa area. All the guides speak very good English and have long experiences working as guides and in jungle. Best price and services in Sapa.

$136.00
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5/5

Ride Beyond Sapa | Local Villages, Rice Terraces & Waterfalls

This experience is designed for travelers who want to see the real Sapa beyond the usual tourist stops. Ride through quiet mountain roads, hidden villages, rice terraces, and waterfalls with a local guide who knows the region like home. Along the way, you’ll discover the everyday life of H’mong, Red Dao, and Dzay communities — from traditional houses and local farming to small moments that most visitors never get to see. Unlike crowded group tours, this journey is flexible, personal, and focused on authentic connection. Stop whenever you want for photos, coffee, short walks, or simply to enjoy the mountain views. You’ll also share a freshly cooked local meal in a family home and experience the slower rhythm of life in the mountains. Safe, relaxed, and immersive — this is more than just a motorbike tour.It’s a chance to experience Sapa through the eyes of local people.

$78.00
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5/5
48 h

From Sapa: 2-Day Trek Through Authentic Villages in North - Sapa

Experience the culture of Northern Vietnam firsthand by staying with a family in a picturesque village. Admire centuries old rice fields carved into the sides of sprawling mountains. Dinner on delicious traditional fare.

$76.93
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5/5
336 h

Remarkable Vietnam 14 Days - Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam is a great combination for nature lovers and culture seekers. Within the Remarkable Vietnam 13 Days tour, you will experience captivating landscapes and cultural highlights across various destinations, starting in the charming capital, Hanoi. Explore Northern Vietnam, including the marvelous Sapa with its ethnic minority groups and picturesque bays. Discover hidden paradises like Phong Nha National Park and enchanting Hoi An in Central Vietnam. Conclude your journey in cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City, where you can explore the rice basket of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta and delve into history at the Cu Chi Tunnels.

$1,544.00
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5/5
8 h 40 mins

Full Day Sapa Jeep Open Air Jeep Off The Beaten Track

Open air jeep will be special and unique way to see Sapa mountain, villages, terraces rice paddies fields, get off the beaten track, on the back of open air jeep you will get to see over view of scenery around you. Out full day jeep tour to explore Sapa will get to visit and explore the places includes. O quy Ho, Ban Khoang, Ta Giang Phinh, Ta Phin , Ma Tra Village see the panoramic view point of the valley, Mountain, rice paddies fields. Visit Ban Khang Villages and see Ta Giang Phinh Valley one of the biggest Valley in the north west of Vietnam. Visit O quy Ho Village one of the tallest altitude village in Vietnam with over 1800m above sea level with nice view point. Visit 2 secret villages where very little tourist know about, see and visit 3 different ethnic minorities, see the nature, meet the people, learn the culture, give you an authentic travel experience .

$125.00
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5/5
48 h

Sapa 2-Day Trek & 1-Night Homestay with Local Guide

Bau's trekking tours offer an authentic and immersive experience of the local Hmong culture and traditions, led by an experienced local Hmong tour guide who specializes in unique and adventurous tours.

$60.00
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5/5
48 h

2 days private Wildland Trek in Sapa

Enjoy a trip in Sapa with a long and hard trek plus less tourists on the way. You will have the great opportunity to discover the real life of the local people and have beautiful photos from the terraced rice fields stretching.

$110.00
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5/5
48 h

Explore Nature View And Homestay Experience

In this tour, Trekkingtoursapa’s guide will take you to visit 5 different villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities. The tour will give you the chance to enjoy fantastic mountain landscapes as well as to see Sapa’s biggest river and valley. You will also see the famous rice terrace fields and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the three main different ethnic minorities in Sapa. Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work and house building techniques, and much more!

$71.80
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5/5
48 h

Sapa Motorbike Tour 2 Days 1 Night Off The Beaten Track

for 2 days tour will take you to visit most of the villages, and visit most beautiful and highligh places in Sapa, stay at typical traditional house, our guide and driver will take you to visit the most beautiful and spectacular landscape with stunning view on the tour will visit O Quy ho village, Thac Bac waterfall, Ban Khoang Ta Giang Phinh to see huge valley and vast of rice paddies fields - visit Ta phin and the hidden village call Phinh Ho very litle tourist know about, get off the beaten path, driver though Ma Tra - Hang Da soi chu village visit the most highligh places like Lao Chai, ta Van, giang ta chai village driver though Muong Hoa Valley

$225.00
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5/5

Sapa Valley Trek

Sapa Valley Trek was formerly known as Highland Harmony Trek, the name used in many of our earlier guest reviews. The experience remains the same: a carefully planned journey through Muong Hoa Valley, one of Sapa’s most scenic and culturally rich areas. The trek begins with a peaceful descent into Y Linh Ho, continues through Lao Chai, and ends in the quiet village of Ta Van. Along the way, travelers pass rice terraces, mountain views, forest paths, and riverside trails. A locally prepared lunch offers a taste of H’mong hospitality and gives guests a chance to experience village life in a natural, respectful way. Led by local guides, this trek offers meaningful insight into the culture, farming traditions, and daily life of the Black H’mong and Giay communities. It is ideal for travelers who want more than just scenery.

$30.00
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5/5
48 h

From Hanoi: 2 Days Luxury Sapa Trek & Fansipan Peak with Dcar

Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall. the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture. Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture.

$110.00
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5/5
34 h

Fansipan Trek One Day – Roof of Indochina

Discover the beauty of northern Vietnam, a Hmong women-owned enterprise offering Sapa trekking tours customized to your adventure level. Guided by experienced, English-speaking locals, explore the best treks in Sapa, from lush rice terraces to traditional villages. Enjoy cultural immersion with Sapa trekking homestays and support sustainable tourism in the region. Choose from tailored trekking in Sapa Vietnam for beginners and seasoned hikers. Enjoy authentic experiences led by Hmong women who know the land best. Pair breathtaking Sapa hiking trails with cultural insights. Book your Sapa trekking package today for an unforgettable experience.

$50.00
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5/5
72 h

Sapa vacation 3 days 2 night

Day 1 (B,L,D..) Sapa - y linh hồ village (Overnight in the Homestay ): 09:00AM We leave Sapa town. 13:00PM . we are having lunch. 15:00Pm. we are arrive at home stay 17:00PM . we are learning cooking class by your tour guide . 18:30Pm . we are having dinner with local family . Day 2 (B,L,D..) y linh ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van: 09:00AM start the tour from the Homestay, cultural village. 10:45AM Following a dirt trail snaking through the mountains trekking. 13:30PM we are having lunch . 15:30Pm We are arrive Ta Van 18:30Pm having dinner. Day 3 (B,L,...) Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa: 08:00 AM breakfast . 09:30Am visit through bamboo forests 11:30Am visit the Red Dao village of Giang Ta Chai . 12:30PM .having lunch . 13:30PM pick you up by car back to SaPa. Includes: - Transportation - Entrance fees - Accommodation (2 nights at homestay) - Meal (2 breakfast + 2 dinner + 3 lunch) - English speaking guide

$175.00
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5/5
240 h

10-Day Vietnam Discovery from North to South | Best Packages

Why you should choose this tour and Authentic Adventures Vietnam, 1. Affordable and Competitive Pricing : Vietnam 10-day tour offers a reasonable and competitive price compared to other tours on the market. 2. Visit Top Destinations : Customers will have the opportunity to explore the most stunning and iconic locations in Vietnam, ensuring a rich and memorable journey through Vietnam. 3. All-Inclusive Package : The tour covers all expenses, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and entry fees, allowing customers to enjoy a hassle-free vacation. 4. Professional and Dedicated Staff : With a team of professional tour guides, drivers, tour operators, and customer service personnel, 24/7 exceptional service and support. 5. Reputable Tour Operator : Authentic Adventures, the leading organizer of this tour, consistently receiving excellent reviews from satisfied customers. Best regards, Authentic Adventures Vietnam

$1,099.00
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5/5
10 h

Fansipan Hike

What makes this tour unique is that it’s not just a hike—it’s a true adventure to the highest point of Indochina. You’ll take on the challenge of reaching Mount Fansipan’s 3,143 m summit, following wild trekking paths that few travelers experience. Unlike the cable car route, this journey leads you through untouched rainforests, towering bamboo groves, and rugged alpine trails, where every step feels raw and authentic. Along the way, you’ll discover the rich ecosystem of Hoang Lien National Park, spot unique flora and fauna, and see the landscape transform as you climb higher. The highlight, of course, is standing at the Roof of Indochina, where the panoramic views stretch endlessly across Vietnam, Laos, and China. It’s a physically demanding trek, but the sense of accomplishment at the summit is unforgettable. For adventurous travelers, this is the ultimate way to experience Sapa—challenging, rewarding, and truly one of a kind.

$89.00
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5/5
120 h

5-Day Ha Giang Loop and Sapa Trekking Tour

This 5-day Highlights of Ha Giang Loop and Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi will take you to visit the most beautiful places in Ha Giang and Sapa as Quan Ba heaven gate, Dong Van ancient town, Ma Pi Leng pass, Du Gia waterfalls in Ha Giang Loop and Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai villages in Sapa. Your package includes transfer from Hanoi and return, all meals and accommodation. For the best quality service, we organization small group from 6-10 person maximum.

$60.00
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5/5

1-Day Fansipan Trek with LOCAL Guide

Hello everyone! I am Chu, a LOCAL Black Hmong native living at the foot of the Fansipan mountain in SaPa. With my deep local knowledge and heritage, I will lead you on an unforgettable one-day trek to the 'Roof of Indochina'. We offer both Small Group and Private Tour options to suit your preferences. We provide expert guidance, all essential gear, and authentic energy-boosting meals, ensuring a safe and meaningful journey to the 3,143m summit. -We have 2 options to fit your travel style: 1. Small Group (4-5 Pax Max): The smart, budget-friendly choice. Enjoy a high-quality shared trek, split the costs, and meet cool travelers without the heavy crowds. 2. Private Tour: The ultimate flexible experience. Fully customized to your own pace, with 100% exclusive attention from your local guide.

$58.85
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5/5
360 h

15-Day Tour to Explore Vietnam

This 15-day journey is perfect for travelers who enjoy a mix of leisure and gentle adventure while discovering Vietnam in depth. The tour takes you along a less-traveled route from northern to southern Vietnam, offering a comprehensive look at the country’s stunning natural landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant cities and countryside. With inclusive services throughout, this itinerary promises a relaxing yet immersive holiday experience for a trip of a lifetime.

$1,798.00
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5/5
480 h

20-Day Vietnam Itinerary | Discovery and Beach Relaxation

Why you should choose this tour and Authentic Adventures Vietnam, 1. Affordable and Competitive Pricing : This Vietnam 20-day tour offers a reasonable and competitive price compared to other tours on the market. 2. Visit Top Destinations : Customers will have the opportunity to explore the most stunning and iconic locations in Vietnam, ensuring a rich and memorable journey through Southeast Asia. 3. All-Inclusive Package : The tour covers all expenses, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and entry fees, allowing customers to enjoy a hassle-free vacation. 4. Professional and Dedicated Staff : With a team of professional tour guides, drivers, tour operators, and customer service personnel, 24/7 exceptional service and support. 5. Reputable Tour Operator : Authentic Adventures, the leading organizer of this tour, consistently receiving excellent reviews from satisfied customers. Best regards, Authentic Adventures Vietnam

$1,699.00
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