HOMESTAY TREKS IN VIETNAM
Good homestay treks in Vietnam fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a 2-day Hanoi to Sapa tour with Ta Van homestay, village hikes, local meals, cooking class, and VIP cabin bus transfers.
“Pickup at hotel and transfer to Sapa via sleeper bus was good. However, it is 6 hours each way with 2 bathroom breaks. Lunch on arrival was ok. Very simple. The trek to our homestay with our guide was great, even though the weather was nRead more”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with rice terraces, village homestay, local meals, bamboo forest walks, and practical tips.
“Great activity, Mama Zazu and Mama Leto were amazing hosts! We enjoyed the hike and home stay, definitely a great way to visit Sapa.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces, stay with a village family, and learn local life on ETHOS’s private two-day cultural homestay.
“We had a great time on this trip, everyone at the company is really lovely and the involvement of the community is great. Our guide, Cha, was amazing, really insightful on local life and we really enjoyed staying with her and meeting her lovely fRead more”
Review of a 2-day Sa Pa trek from Hanoi with limousine bus, Hmong guide, rice terraces, Ta Van homestay, meals, and practical tips.
“I knew I wanted to do some hiking in Sapa but wasn't sure which to take and eventually settled with this activity. I'm so glad I choice this one as it was fantastic. I was contacted by Viet via WhatsApp well in advance of the activity and he helped arrange my sleeper bus from Hanoi along with the optional upgrades I requested. Viet provided clear instructions and was readily available to assist at all times. The food included throughout the tour was amazing both at the homestay and the start/ finish restaurant. Gom was my guide for the trek and she was extraordinary, providing detailed knowledge of the area, including…”
Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with VIP bus travel, Cat Cat, rice terraces, hotel, homestay, meals, and local guide.
“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”
Review of a $95 Hanoi to Sapa tour with Muong Hoa Valley trekking, H’Mong homestay, meals, cabin bus, and local guide.
“This tour could be fantastic if only the communucation was efficient and the bus/transport company knew what they were doing. We were No problem, I may have availability for B&B on Fri and Sat night. It would be a double room ensuite Read more”
Review of Sa Pa’s 2-day Muong Hoa Valley trek, Dzay homestay, village culture, meals, muddy trails, value, and practical tips.
“The trip was very well organised. We really enjoyed our trekking, the homestay, and the guide was great - very informative, helpful, nice and friendly personality. Thank you!”
Review of Sapa’s 2-day trek and ethnic family homestay, with rice terraces, village walks, local meals, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Exceptionnal two day trek to Ta Ta Phin and then Lao Chai : the landscapes were great, the Dao family in the Homestay very nice and above all, our guide Chai was competent, funny and eager to discuss about ethnic minorities, life in Vietnam etc. Great experience !”
Review of Sapa’s 3D2N trek through five ethnic-minority villages, rice terraces, waterfalls, and a welcoming local homestay.
“I've fallen in love with this trekking! Everything was organised perfectly from the beggining to the end. Very fast contact with the office by email and helpful staff. Amazing tourguide SoSo from local minority. She's cute and helps in everything as you need. Highly recommend!”
Review of Sapa’s 2-day private trek with Hmong and Dzao villages, terraced fields, local meals, and a traditional homestay for $89.
“The guide was really griendly and took us on a trekking to small villages. Along the way you van choose the level (medium/heavy). The homestay was pleasant and well organised. All in all we had a great experience!”
Review of Sapa’s 2-day trek through Muong Hoa Valley, ethnic villages, terraced fields, and a Ta Van homestay for $55.
“Amazing experience. Very good vibes and a wonderful culture. Mae Co was our tour guide and couldn’t of asked for anyone better. Happy tea and happy water is a must! Scenery unmatched too. Beautiful experience.”
Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with a private homestay room, village walks, meals, and VIP cabin bus travel for $110.
“Activities included trekking over 2 days. Guide Zem was brilliant and made sure everyone was okay. She also showed us how to make spring rolls. She was really knowledgeable and told us about the traditions of the villages we went for trekking. First day trekking was for 10 kms and second day was 5 kms.”
Review of Sapa’s 3-day Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, Hmong and Red Dzao villages, homestays, meals, and practical tips.
“Lang was our guidon a 3D2N trek from Sapa out into the countryside. Our group started with 11 trekkers but som were one day trekkers and some were 2 day trekkers. I would definitely remember 3 days if you have the time and energy. By Read more”
Review of Sapa’s 4-day Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, ethnic villages, homestay meals, practical tips, and value advice.
“I trekked at the end of June during the summer wet season. Although it was about 23 degrees in Sapa, most of the walk was in the valley where the temperature was 31-32 degrees. I was fortunate in that it didn't rain while we walked. Rain maRead more”
Review of a 2-day Sa Pa trek from Hanoi with rice terraces, ethnic villages, a local homestay, meals, guide, and practical planning tips.
“Si was our guide for the trip! She was really nice! We stop a lot along the 11k trek and she made sure to tell us about the villages, the kids, the marijuanas leaves and even show us how they hand make there clothes! For the 6km trek she took us a beautiful pat and les us to a waterfall! She was the only one to make us stay as long as we did ( 30-35 minutes). We really all enjoyed our stay and the help of Su!”
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