Sapa Pagha-hiking

Si Khu ay isang napakahusay na gabay para sa aming biyahe sa Cat Cat Village. Ang pag-aaral tungkol sa lokal na kasaysayan ng mga Hmong, tradisyonal na kasuotan, at buhay sa nayon mula sa isang taong may labis na pagnanasa ay nagpaspesyal nang lalo sa buong biyahe. Tiniyak niya na komportable ang lahat sa buong paglalakad at nagbigay siya ng magagandang payo sa daan. Maraming salamat Khu sa isang di-malilimutang araw!

​This trekking tour along the Muong Hoa Valley in Sapa, northern Vietnam, guided by a local, was an unforgettable experience where I could take in the breathtaking grand nature through dirt paths and terraced rice fields. ​Our local guide, Mai, was incredibly kind and professional. With her fluent English, she gave us wonderful explanations about the villages and landscapes we passed through while expertly leading our small, multinational group. ​The meal provided at the local restaurant was also quite decent and satisfying. ​The trekking course is so exceptionally well-designed that I highly recommend joining this tour if you visit Sapa. I want to give a high score and my deepest appreciation to our local guide, Mai, for her stellar leadership!

It's was a great experience and the entire journey is worth. But make sure to have proper attire as the weather can be hot at times (when we went it was sunny day) and proper walking/hiking shoes as some of the terrains need proper grip and a lot downhill at certain point. Overall a different experience. And if you can't go halfway, can let know the guide and she will arrange transport back to your hotel. No lunch is provided. The guide was super friendly and fun.

Everything was perfect, and we could understand and learn more about the city. The tour guide explained everything so well, showing the most important aspects of the city. I am so grateful for the full experience and dinner afterward, as well as for the care and attention provided.

We did the 2 day 3 night Ha Giang loop motorcycle tour, the tour was lead by Dai (Big Mouse) supported by his friendly and helpful team. The bikes were well maintained and ideally suited for the terrain. The scenery was spectacular, but we also visited a castle took a boat trip which added an unexpected bonus to our trip. We met some lovely people and made some fantastic memories. Without question I would recommend this trip.

scenery: Awesome, going through the paddy and corn fields, Village to village. We are lucky some lady is working on her paddy field so I have good shot. difficulty of the hike: Easy hike but the downhill is actually quite steep. Our hiking day is shine bright but not freaking hot. Track is dry, not muddy so it was easy. It surely will be slippery downhill if it's muddy guide: Different guide texted night before and another texted me in the morning. They change our guide but both of them is friendly and easy to communicate. itinerary: We take this so no need to go find lunch after coming back. And food is simple but good. mostly vegetarian, and only chicken. Drinks is separate but the price is cheap and reasonable. The only things I'm a bit annoyed is how persistent the village kids/lady trying to sell things. Try help a bit and 10more coming. Nego until satisfied coz their opening price is scam. I bought from the lady that help me during hike, consider as her tips so it's fine.

Climbing through the steep bamboo forest while the guides personally foraged for various herbs and explained their medicinal properties in detail was a wonderful experience. Walking along the ridge after passing through the forest trail—taking in the terraced rice fields unfolding below and the magnificent scenery of nature created by the passing mist across the valley—felt like the greatest gift. ​Upon arriving at the village, it was fascinating to witness the process of boiling the freshly gathered herbs over a firewood fire to create a foot-soaking spa. Communicating with the friendly guides also offered a wonderful glimpse into the daily lives of the ethnic minority people. I highly rate the well-designed trekking course and the guides' deep knowledge and hands-on experience with local herbs.