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2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay in Sapa

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Activity provider: HELEN
2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay in Sapa
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2-day tour in Sapa, taking in Sả xéng hill, Bản Hang Đá and Hau Thao Village. Run by HELEN, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Sả xéng hill
  • Bản Hang Đá
  • Hau Thao Village
  • Giang Ta Chai
  • Runs 2 days
  • Transport back to Sapa after the end of the tour in villages (trekking tour)

2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay in Sapa: Key Facts

PriceFrom $59.75 per person
Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-day experience from Sapa, built around Sả xéng hill, Bản Hang Đá and Hau Thao Village. It is run by HELEN, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japan's outdoors is organised: trails are marked, mountain huts are booked, and the walking routes with history, the Nakasendo post road between Magome and Tsumago and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Wakayama, are done in comfortable day stages with luggage forwarded. Cycling tours use the flat river paths and back streets that cars avoid. The summer heat from July to September makes early starts essential in the cities and lowlands, while the mountains are cool. Winter turns Hokkaido and Nagano into ski country from December to March, with the powder that Niseko and Hakuba are known for.

The price covers Transport back to Sapa after the end of the tour in villages, guide, Village entry fees, 2 lunches meals, 1 dinner meal, 1 breakfast at a local and Homestay accommodation. It does not cover Tips for guide and driver, Personal expenses and Transportation round trip Hanoi - Sapa, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hoàng Văn Thụ, tt. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Việt Nam. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with HELEN before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Hoàng Văn Thụ, tt. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Việt Nam

Sả xéng hill

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time

Bản Hang Đá

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Food tasting

Hau Thao Village

Sightseeing, Overnight stay

Giang Ta Chai

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

Arrive back at

Hoàng Văn Thụ

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Hoàng Văn Thụ, tt. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Việt Nam

Sả xéng hill: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time

Bản Hang Đá: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Food tasting

Hau Thao Village: Sightseeing, Overnight stay

Giang Ta Chai: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

Arrive back at: Hoàng Văn Thụ

Includes

  • Transport back to Sapa after the end of the tour in villages (trekking tour)
  • Local guide
  • Village entry fees
  • 2 lunches meals, 1 dinner meal, 1 breakfast at a local family restaurant
  • Homestay accommodation
  • 1 small bottle of water/per person, coffee or tea in the morning
  • Cooking with host
  • Voucher for a massage at Massage Lits (01 Hoang Van Thu)
  • Luggage car from Sapa center town to homestay

Excludes

  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation round trip Hanoi - Sapa

Important information

Meeting point

Hoàng Văn Thụ, tt. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Việt Nam

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$59.75
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 9 reviews
Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Markéta
January 8, 2025

The homestay is actually were more comfy than expected: bed has a heated blanquet, shower is hot and it is so quiet there, I slept like a baby. The dinner cooked at the homestay was also delicious and the ladies were sweet, answering all our strange questions about local life, they also have very good english! The trek was also nice, thru nature and local villages, rice paddies, if u have more luck than us on weather u can enjoy great views. I also liked they take care (by car) of your luggage so you dont need to repack a smaller backpack for your stay and leave the big luggage in sapa town. A

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Anais
February 14, 2025

C’était une magnifique expérience, notre guide était super, elle nous parlait de l’histoire du village, nous a fait visiter les plus beaux endroits, et elle et sa famille nous ont très bien accueilli et cuisiné de délicieux plats. Je recommande à 100%.

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Carina
February 5, 2025

Unsere Tour Guidin war super lustig, sehr hilfsbereit und einfach ein super Guide! Auch die Übernachtung und das Essen auf der Tour war fantastisch! Würden die Tour sofort wieder machen.

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Amber
January 11, 2025

My friend and I had so much fun on the trek! Loved seeing the beautiful villages, nature and rice fields. Definitely recommend!

5
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Traveller
November 6, 2025

Mama Mao was our tour guide, very bubbly, laughing a lot throughout the hike, very good English and Spanish for our group and always upbeat.

5
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Traveller
October 7, 2025

It was the most amazing 2 days, Mama Tao and her family are welcoming and their place is extremely beautiful. I would recommend this to everyone. The night was very quiet, so if you are looking for a remote and quite place this will be perfect! Excellent experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoàng Văn Thụ, tt. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Việt Nam
The price does not cover tips for guide and driver, personal expenses and transportation round trip hanoi - sapa. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Most day treks are 10 to 15 km on village paths, steep and muddy after rain, done in trainers or light boots. Local Hmong or Dao women guide and set an easy pace. Bring a rain jacket, a warm layer from November to March, cash for the villages, and a small bag; homestays provide mattresses, blankets and dinner. Leave the big luggage at your hotel in town.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Transport back to Sapa after the end of the tour in villages (trekking tour), Local guide, Village entry fees, 2 lunches meals, 1 dinner meal, 1 breakfast at a local family restaurant, Homestay accommodation, 1 small bottle of water/per person, coffee or tea in the morning, Cooking with host, Voucher for a massage at Massage Lits (01 Hoang Van Thu), Luggage car from Sapa center town to homestay
The duration of the 2-Day Local Guided Valley Trek with Night Homestay in Sapa is typically 2 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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