Sapa Hiking

Khu was our guide for today and she shared her local knowledge of the village. We managed to view all the scenic spots in the village and made the best out of it despite the weather. She was also very helpful towards my dad, who had some difficulties navigating the stairs. Overall, it was definitely worth the trip and I would recommend Khu as our guide.

TLDR: Chang is a lovely guide; wear trail shoes, hiking boots, or rent the boots – has a muddy section; solid value of you want to hike, get picturesque views, and learn about the region. Truly enjoyed this trip through the valley villages. Chang is an excellent guide and if you the Whatsapp message confirming that she's your give, you'll be in good hands. Views are amazing, people are lovely, just wear the right shoes or rent the boots before the trek starts. If you're in Sa Pa and want a half-day hike, I highly recommended this excursion. BTW, the trek itself isn't technically hard, but does become challenging if the unpaved sections through the terraces become muddy. Chang and a few locals had to support the group members one by one today to traverse that one muddy section. I imagine during the dry season this wouldn't be an issue. Anyway, do this trip and thank you so much, Chang 😊

The tour started with a bus pick-up from our hotel. Our tour guide Phinh was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. The scenery in Cat Cat Village was beautiful and amazing! The lunch was good and portion quite big for us too. We totally enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend first-time visitors to go for this tour!

Our guide Cha was great from the start to end She gave us the option of easy route or difficult route and our group opted for the difficult route which offers amazing views and was well worth the effort. Her english was also good and easy to understand. Cha also shared with us about the stories of the locals and how they live here in the villages which is a great learning experience for us. A must go trek if you are into exploring the rice terraces up close and personal not just from afar. There is also lunch provided towards the end of the trekking tour. Just be sure to be in proper trekking gears especially a good pair of trekking shoes for a better experience

The private hiking route is different from the Lao Chai village visited by most tour groups. It visits the Ma Tra and Ta Phin villages of the Mong people, which are less crowded and quieter. Our guide, Phenh, is a lovely and friendly Mong girl. She explained in detail the life, customs, crops, and fabric making of the villages. We walked for more than 3 hours and fully understood their culture. We had lunch in a beautiful restaurant at noon, and then walked through beautiful fields and beautiful bamboo forests. It took nearly five hours to complete this fulfilling journey. I must say that Phenh is really a great guide. She is warm and meticulous, and she will carefully help us with many difficult muddy roads. She allows us to understand the lives of the aborigines in a three-dimensional way. This trip is really unforgettable! ! Reminder to wear long sleeves and trousers, and hiking shoes, to safely walk up and down hills on dirt roads. If you come after rain or before rain, you must wear non-slip rain boots. This trip is really unforgettable!!!

It was a very enjoyable and unforgettable trip.Thank you for the tour that took me to this beautiful place.

Our guide, May, was extremely hospitable. She showed us around the village and guided us up the mountain, teaching us about the various plants and herbs that the Dzao people used to make medicines. When she saw a few of us struggling on the trail, she fashioned a walking stick made out of young bamboo and ensured that we were safe throughout the entire trek. Afterwards, she was kind enough to bring us to her in law's house where she prepared the medicinal foot bath made out of the plants collected during the trek and provided a hearty home cooked meal. The hospitality she showed touched us deeply and we also learned a lot about the Dzao people and their culture through her. Will definitely recommend but be prepared to wear hiking clothes and boots when you visit!