Sapa 8-Day Remote Trek

Upon arrival in Sapa, transfer to the hotel to store your luggage (check-in available after 2:00 PM). In the afternoon, ride the cable car up to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,147 meters, it’s also known as the rooftop of Indochina. From the upper station, you can choose to take a short mountain train closer to the summit or challenge yourself with a 1,000-step trek. Enjoy stunning panoramic views, and if weather permits, a breathtaking sunset.
Return to Sapa town in the late afternoon and explore the local nightlife—such as the night market or the traditional Love Market.
Meals: B.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ta Phin Village, home of the Red Dao ethnic minority. Take a walk through the village to observe daily life, interact with locals, and learn how they craft traditional clothing and handicrafts.
Enjoy lunch with a local family — a special opportunity to experience their culture and hospitality firsthand.
In the afternoon, continue trekking toward Suoi Thau Village. This off-the-beaten-path trail offers stunning landscapes, with peaceful rice fields and traditional houses along the way.
Arrive at Suoi Thau and settle into a Red Dao family homestay for the night. If you wish, you can join your hosts in preparing dinner — a meaningful way to connect and learn. Enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal and rest after a full day of trekking.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

After breakfast and a warm cup of coffee, begin your trek through more remote Red Dao villages, still untouched by mass tourism. Along the way, take time to engage in some local farming activities and experience the rhythms of rural life.
Stop for lunch at a local eatery before continuing the trek down into Ta Giang Phinh Valley — a vast and scenic area at the foot of Ngu Chi Son Mountain, home to the Hmong ethnic minority. Here, life revolves around rice farming, animal husbandry, and traditional handicrafts.
Check in at a local homestay and take some time to relax. If you're up for it, enjoy a gentle walk around the village and connect with the friendly locals.
Dinner and overnight at the homestay.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

Today, venture deeper into the remote highlands to visit a Ha Nhi ethnic village, known for its unique square-shaped, earth-packed houses. This off-the-beaten-path experience offers a rare glimpse into untouched cultural traditions, with stunning rice field landscapes all around.
 End the day with an overnight stay at a guesthouse in Muong Hum.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

If today is Sunday, begin the day at the vibrant Muong Hum Market. This colorful weekly gathering brings together ethnic groups from the surrounding mountains—such as the Hmong, Ha Nhi, and Dao—who come to trade everything from textiles to livestock. It's an immersive cultural experience full of energy, color, and tradition.
Afterward, drive to Sang Ma Sao village, the starting point of your trek up Ky Quan San, also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu. At 3,046 meters, it's the fourth-highest mountain in Vietnam, part of the Hoang Lien Son range. Known for its dramatic views, sea of clouds, and wild, untouched landscape, Ky Quan San is a favorite among serious trekkers.
The trail starts steep and challenging right from the beginning, winding uphill through forested paths. Around midday, take a break for a picnic lunch while enjoying a panoramic view of the valley below.
In the afternoon, continue trekking through thick forest and along high mountain ridges. Your goal is the base camp at 2,100 meters, often referred to as Salt Mountain by locals. The base camp is a simple wooden hut with basic facilities. It offers a thin mattress, warm blanket, and pillow—just enough for a night’s rest in the wild. 
After enjoying the sunset from a nearby viewpoint, return to the hut for a quick wash using limited water, then gather for a rustic mountain dinner. Settle in and spend the night surrounded by the silence.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

Wake up early to catch the sunrise above a sea of clouds—a breathtaking moment as the first light spills over the peaks. After breakfast at camp, gear up for another demanding day on the trail.
Today’s goal is the summit of Ky Quan San at 3,046 meters. Along the way, the views open dramatically—panoramic ridges, rolling clouds, and jagged peaks in every direction. It’s a tough push, but reaching the top is a powerful moment of reward. Take your time at the summit to soak it in.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the top, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery northern Vietnam has to offer.
In the afternoon, descend via a different route that takes you down the other side of the mountain. The trail winds through a mix of forest and open terrain until you reach Base Camp 2, where you'll spend another night in the mountains.
The second base camp offers similar rustic accommodations. After a long day, take time to rest, enjoy the mountain air, and settle in for dinner before a well-deserved night’s sleep.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

After breakfast, begin your descent from Base Camp 2. The trail takes you down through peaceful forest paths and mountain ridges, gradually leading you out of the highlands.
You’ll finish the trek at Sin Suoi Ho village, a welcoming H’mong community in Lai Chau province known for its clean, organized layout and strong focus on community-based tourism. The village sits at around 1,500 meters and is surrounded by terraced rice fields, waterfalls, and flower gardens.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch and rest in a comfortable homestay, where you can finally unwind after your mountain journey. In the afternoon, stroll through the village or simply relax. You may also see local H’mong women weaving and making their traditional clothing by hand—an intricate, time-honored process that’s part of daily life here. Visitors are welcome to observe, ask questions, and learn more about the culture in a respectful, informal way.
Spend the night in this peaceful village, soaking in the quiet charm of the mountains and the rich traditions of the H’mong people.
Meals: B/ L/ D. 
 

After breakfast, depart Sin Suoi Ho and begin your journey back to Sapa. The drive takes you across the stunning O Quy Ho Pass, one of the highest and most scenic mountain passes in Vietnam. Stop at the “Heaven’s Gate” viewpoint for a final look at the sweeping landscapes of the Hoang Lien Son range.
Arrive in Sapa around midday and enjoy a relaxed lunch. Afterward, you have two options for returning to Hanoi:
•    Option 1: Travel by limousine van or sleeping bus in the afternoon and arrive in Hanoi in the evening.
•  Option 2: Spend a leisurely afternoon in Sapa, then take the overnight train back to Hanoi, arriving early the following morning.
This marks the end of your mountain adventure—after days of challenge, culture, and breathtaking views, you return with both memories and miles behind you
Meals: B/ L.