Rice Terraced Fields & Homestay Experience– 2D 1N
At a glance
Rice Terraced Fields & Homestay Experience– 2D 1N is a 2 days small-group experience in Sapa, Vietnam, operated by Trekking Tour Sapa. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 123 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $85 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Accommodation Homestay - 1 ngiht, 1 big bottle of water/per person, Transport back to Sapa after ends of the tour in villages.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 123 travellers
- Small group of up to 2 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 2 travellers
- Languages
- Vietnamese, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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!
What's included
What's included
- Accommodation Homestay - 1 ngiht
- 1 big bottle of water/per person
- Transport back to Sapa after ends of the tour in villages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Local Guide
- Village entry fees
Not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at the homestay
- Tips
Itinerary
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Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (15 km or 6.5 hours) · 1h
The tour starts at 9 am. Our local guide will meet you at your hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the local main church. After a brief introduction, you will be taken 2km down to Cat Cat’s road, a well-known village of the Hmong minority. From there, you will be reaching the hanging bridge of the Muong Hoa river and then continue uphill into the mountains and through a bamboo forest.
You will then head down to Y Linh Ho village and have lunch at a small, traditional restaurant ran by a local Hmong family. -
Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (15 km or 6.5 hours)
From there, you will get the chance to admire some of the biggest and most beautiful rice terraces in Vietnam as well as enjoy the majestic mountain view on top of the Hoang Lien mountain.
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Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (15 km or 6.5 hours) · 2h
After the break, you will make it to Ta Van, a village of the famous Giay minority, where your local host family will welcome you. You will then have some time to rest, take a hot shower, and get ready for your dinner – if you want, you will also have the chance to take part in an informal cooking class!
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Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa (12km around 5 hours) · 1h
Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea and discover your homestay’s surrounding area and the nearby rice fields. After breakfast, you will be retaken uphill into the mountain till the waterfalls of Giang Ta Chai. You will then enter the Red Dao area where, together with your local guide, you will learn more in detail about their culture and daily life. After a short visit at a Red Dao family, you will then head back to the waterfalls by taking an alternative trail and across a second hanging bridge. You will then have your lunch in Giang Ta Chai village at a small, local restaurant run by a Hmong family. After the break, our bus will be waiting for you, and you will then head back to Sapa Town.
Meeting point
Meeting Plan: At the right time, our guide will be there with your name; he/she will ask some people who are staying at the Church. So make sure you be there at the time.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rice Terraced Fields & Homestay Experience– 2D 1N take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Accommodation Homestay - 1 ngiht; 1 big bottle of water/per person; Transport back to Sapa after ends of the tour in villages; Lunch; Dinner; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Meeting Plan: At the right time, our guide will be there with your name; he/she will ask some people who are staying at the Church. So make sure you be there at the time.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Vietnamese, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 123 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Sapa.
