Worldwide · RICE TERRACE TREKS
Farmed staircases in northern Vietnam, central Java and Bali, walked on the paths the farmers use. These 14 are compared on distance, village stops and which month turns the terraces gold.
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.”
Trek Java rice terraces to peaceful Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall with Mt. Merapi views on a small-group day trip.
“I had an incredible day! My guide Maxi was super friendly, punctual and spoke very good English. He made sure that I was comfortable throughout the trip, even stopping at a pharmacy for me to get medicine for my cold. He also took so many amazing pictures for me, which was much appreciated! The hike up to the temple wasn't too difficult and the views over the rice terraces were beautiful. I also got to try some delicious local coffee and fried banana and I talked to the locals, who were all really friendly. The waterfall was simply stunning! There are also loads of amazing photo opportunities there. This trip…”
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.”
Review of Yogyakarta’s Selogriyo Temple and rice terrace trek, with practical details on scenery, guides, transport, price, and walking.
“Haidar was a great guide for this amazing experience, we had great discussions with him. Thanks to him, we had a great overview of this heaven, I would definitely recommend him”
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 Bali’s Ubud rice terraces, Tirta Empul temple, and two waterfalls, with practical tips, costs, add-ons, and honest advice.
“I did the waterfall tour with Komang Sparsa and it has been my favourite trip! With lots of Balinese information and the most amazing views! Komang Sparsa made it incredible! He has so much knowledge and was happy to answer any of my questions! Also he gave me all the time I wanted at all locations and helped me taking amazing photos. Thank you for this amazing day!”
Review of Mt. Batur sunrise trekking from Jimbaran, with guide, breakfast, hotel pickup, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, tips, price, and FAQs.
“Abholung im Hotel hat super geklappt, sowie die Fahrt dahin. Unser Guid hat aber verschlafen, somit kein Frühstück vor de Wanderung wie beschrieben. Für das schlechte Wetter konnte niemand was, jedoch sollte beschrieben werden, dass die Wanderung kein Spaziergang ist, bzw. Teilweise sehr streng. Auch für erfahrene Wanderer.”
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”
Walk Sidemen’s rice terraces with a local guide, learn about Balinese farming, cross rural paths, and enjoy peaceful village views for $17.
“We were staying in Ubud and decided to go for a hike in Sidemen. We really enjoyed the hike with our great host Kadek, we had a good chat en he made some memorable pictures. Sidemen was absolutely beautiful, especially with Kadek, who was able to tell a lot about the community and nature in the area.”
Trek through Sapa’s rice terraces, mountain villages, and bamboo forests with a local guide on this affordable 7-hour adventure.
A morning, a night out, or a fortnight at altitude.
