Day tour
Sa Pa valley walk to Lao Chải and Tả Van
- 6 hours
- Small group, up to 10
- Starts and ends in Sa Pa town
- Stop at a local workshop
Overview
An easy day walk from Sa Pa town down the Mường Hoa valley, on dirt paths and village lanes between the rice terraces. Your local guide grew up in the valley and stops often to explain the crops and the villages.
Rest with tea at a Hmong home in Lao Chải, then spend about an hour at the dye vats of Indigo Hands Workshop, one of our local partners. Lunch is in Tả Van, and a car brings you back up to town.
Highlights
- About 9 km down the Mường Hoa valley, mostly downhill
- Tea at a Hmong home in Lao Chải
- The indigo vats at Indigo Hands Workshop
- Lunch by the river in Tả Van
- Car back to Sa Pa, no uphill finish
Itinerary
Local partnerHosted by a family or business we work with
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Meet at your hotel
Your guide meets you in the lobby. Hotels in Sa Pa town only.
Your hotel, Sa Pa town
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Walk into the Mường Hoa valley
A short drive to the trailhead, then paths between the terraces.
Mường Hoa valley
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Tea at a Hmong home
Rest at a Black Hmong family house and see how they live.
Lao Chải village
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Indigo Hands Workshop
See the dye vats and the wax pens, and try a small piece of batik.
Indigo Hands Workshop, Sa PaLocal partner
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Lunch in Tả Van
Rice, vegetables and grilled pork at a family restaurant by the river.
Tả Van villageRestaurant
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Car back to Sa Pa
About 30 minutes up the valley road.
Tả Van village
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Back at your hotel
Drop-off in Sa Pa town.
Your hotel, Sa Pa town
Local partners on this tour
Craft workshop in Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Indigo Hands Workshop
On this tour: Workshop stop at 11:30
A cooperative of Hmong women who grow, dye and stitch hemp cloth by hand. On this walk you spend about an hour at their dye vats.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Workshop visit and a small batik
- Lunch and drinking water
- Car back to Sa Pa
- Village entrance fees
Not included
- Transport between Hanoi and Sa Pa
- Drinks at lunch
- Tips for the guide
Good to know
How hard is the walk?
About 9 km and three hours of walking, mostly downhill. Paths get muddy after rain, so wear shoes with grip.
Can you get us to Sa Pa?
Yes. We can book the bus or a private car from Hanoi, about five and a half hours on the expressway.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from about age 7 for the full walk. Younger children can join with a carrier.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
From US$45 per person
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