RICE TERRACE TREKS IN VIETNAM
The 15 best rice terrace treks in Vietnam you can book today, with what each costs, how long it walks and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Sa Pa’s 10 km Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, Hmong and Dao villages, local lunch, costs, and muddy trail tips.
“Chai is a really energetic person. She’s really nice and laughs a lot. I loved it”
Trek through Sapa’s rice terraces with Hmong guides, village visits, local lunch, and mountain views for $23 per person.
“Mu was an amazing tour guide. We visited three villages, and we were very lucky that two people canceled, which meant she became our personal guide for the day. We learned so much about each village, the culture, and daily life. Mu was incredibly knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the tour. We also enjoyed getting to know her personally and sharing an amazing lunch together. It was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Mu as a guide.”
Review of Sa Pa’s 6-hour Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, Hmong and Dzay villages, local guides, tips, costs, and fitness advice.
“We were fortunate to have good weather so the trekking is smooth and not so muddy. Some parts of the journey were on concrete/stone roads so that’s less difficult. The guide was nice and speak English, though not grammatically correct but you can understand what she is saying. This journey brings you close up to see the beauty of the mountains and the fields. Recommend if you have the time.”
Explore Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley and Ta Van on an easy half-day tour with local guides, rice terraces, village culture, and a Dao foot soak.
“This was a great tour. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We understand more about the Hmong culture.”
Review of Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley trek, with bamboo forest views, village lunch, guide, pickup, practical tips, and value at $29.90.
“The trekking was very fun and sometimes even a bit challenging, which I loved. Our guide gave us a lot of information about plants, the villages and the culture.”
Review of Sapa’s 7-hour Lao Chai and Ta Van trek, with rice terraces, Hmong culture, local lunch, muddy trails, and practical tips.
“It was a pleasant walk through the villages, not too exhausting (although a bit muddy due to the rainy day). As mentioned in previous reviews, locals joined us and tried to sell their items, which was a bit annoying. However, overall, it was a great experience. Our guide was energetic, enthusiastic, and really made the trip enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a fantastic time despite the weather.”
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”
Trek Sa Seng Mountain above Sapa for rice valley views, Hmong villages, local lunch, and a small-group guide-led experience for $20.
“no la pude realizar, espere mas de 1 hora en el punto de encuentro, en la primera media hora nadie me atendia el tefefono ni las llamadas, luego me atendieron y me dejeron que estan por pasar a buscarme pero nunca llegaron. A las 8:20 estuve en el lugar de encuentro, 9:30 me fui corriendo en busca de otro tour ya que era mi último dia en sa pa, realmente una pena, una perdida de tiempo para mi y un mal momento. Solo espero que me devuelvan la plata y que sean atentos con los proximos clientes”
Review of Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley trek, with rice terraces, Black Hmong villages, local lunch, mountain views, and practical advice.
“We had a very nice day with Su. Was a really beautiful path and Su was a very good tour guide; informative, encouraging and lovely. Overall had a wonderful day.”
Review of Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley trek, with H’Mong villages, terraced fields, local lunch, steep trails, guides, and practical booking advice.
“This is a great an authentic experience. Our guide was excellent and each local person we met was friendly. If you’re looking for a quiet and enjoy real mountain trekking, then this is for you. You must be physically fit (medium level at least) since we go up, quite high to have the best views of Sa Pa and rice fields.”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van, meet Hmong and Giay families, share lunch in a stilt house, and enjoy local guidance.
“This was a wonderful and magical 2 days that completely exceeded all of my expectations. Linh was the kindest woman, so helpful and knew a lot about the area. Her mother and children were so sweet and I am so grateful for their hospitality at their wonderful home. I was so comfortable in my room, the area was so peaceful and we were so well fed! We were even offered Wellington boots because the trek was so muddy due to continuous rainfall. (I would suggest planning ahead and bringing some extra socks for padding because they are a bit thin soles but much appreciated on such a wet day!) There…”
Trek Sapa’s rice terraces, visit Lao Chai, meet local communities, enjoy lunch, and return by shuttle for $22.
“Super god 1-dags tur, ca. 10 km gåtur rundt i rismarkerne. Så flot en tur og en rigtig god guide!”
Trek through Sapa’s rice terraces, mountain villages, and bamboo forests with a local guide on this affordable 7-hour adventure.
Review of a 2-day Sapa tour from Hanoi with Fansipan cable car, rice terrace trekking, village visits, batik, meals, and overnight buses.
“Amazing tour with stunning views! Pang and giang are lovely and informative! Safe and fun drive! :) 10 out of 10 activity to do in Sapa!”
A morning, a night out, or a fortnight at altitude.
