Real Sapa Experience: 1-Day Trekking Tour

Enjoy a very warm welcome from our local (Hmong or Red Dzao) tour guide who will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with! Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory.

You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village, trek in one day.

We hope you are ready for our unique non-touristic trekking.

This is a trip that'll bring you a comfortable time in Vietnam.

Day 01: Sapa - Giang Ta Chai - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa (L)

Route 1st Day trekking: Sapa - Giang Ta Chai - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa, unique route non touristic mountain area & on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks, 12 KM+/-.
7:30 Our tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel in Sapa or Meeting point: 074B Thach Son, Sapa.
After meeting at our hotel in Sapa our local Hmong or Red Dzao tour guide will guide you through this stunning piece of Vietnam. From the lush terraced rice paddies to the rustic charm of the native dwellings, Sapa is a place you’re sure to fall in love with!
Many diverse groups like the Dzay, Dzao, Tay, Xa Pho or Hmong populate this richly cultural northern territory. You’ll sample their unique delights as you pass through each village where we trek on the rice paddy fields and buffalo tracks on a less-non-tourist unique. You will arrive in Sapa around 3.00PM. Trip ends in Sapa.

Itinerary Disclaimer

This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers' comments and our own research.

The information given in your itinerary may be slightly different on the day of your departure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Itinerary & Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans, we always handover before your departure our latest updated itinerary. If you have any queries, please contact us directly and we are here to help you!

While we operate different options for all our “Real Sapa Experience” trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather to timetables and transport routes or other reasons could force us to make changes to this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing.

This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.

Is this trip right for you?

Our basic trips include one night or more in simple homestay accommodation with local families, and there are a few ways to better understand a country and its people. You might sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style. If this is not your cup of tea we will advise you to book the hotel option. All our private experiences will have a private room with a shared bathroom.
This trip includes a moderate level of hiking in the hills and mountains during this trip, ranging from 6 to 8+ hours. Although this hiking is possible for most travelers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience.
Weather conditions might affect the level of hiking into challenging to difficult level tracking. We strictly advise to be prepared for the weather conditions with the right gear, our tracks can be on muddy roads where it might be slippery where in some situations the track can be classified as dangerous.
In very bad weather conditions such as thunderstorms, storms or typhoons we have the right to cancel a part or the whole tour, with heavy rain or rainfall we might delay the trip and adjust the road depending on the weather forecast.
Pregnant women will be advised not to join this trip, people with heart diseases or heart problems or weak fit level are not advised to join this trip.
Please note many of our Adventures tours operate with a minimum of 1 person, so there may be instances where you are the only person on the trip.
The average group size for our trekking is limited to 6-8 persons who join in our group tour, this all to create a unique experience. For private group tour bookings it will be only you and your own group.
This experience is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means for some portions of this trip, such as at the homestay, you may join-in with other travelers who have booked on a different style of trip, or through other companies we work with. If you booked a complete private tour with a private homestay this will not be applicable.

Important Notes

We found expectations of our travelers very important, therefore we daily monitor all our travel services to guarantee the expectations in quality & service. If we are not sure about our set standards we will have the right to amend your booked travel services to similar service on last-minute notification without any extra cost for the traveler. There will be no refund for amending the booking in the same price category.

Programs & itinerary schedules might be subject to change without prior notice, alternative refunds are not applicable.
No shown or belated arrivals are subject under our terms & conditions policy.
The cancellation decision made by local authorities or by us when safety is an issue on the day of the trip in case of bad weather conditions as strong wind or storm might occur on last minute notification. In such a case, we will make alternative travel arrangements for you on request or offer a refund in accordance with our policy.

Trip Notes

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What's included?
Meal: 01 Lunch.
01 Day Trekking Tour.
English local speaking host/ supporter
Vietnamese Cuisine.
All Entrance fees, tickets, and more.
All indicated in the tour itinerary.
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
Gratuities (optional).
Personal expenses.
Children Policy
Child(ren) from 12 years old will be considered adults.
Child(ren) from 6 to 11 years of age are charged 80% of adult price, sharing a twin/ double room.
Infant(s) & Toddler(s) under 6 years old are FOC (Free of Charge), sharing a room & cabin with parent(s).
As our advice is that children under 7 years are not advisable to join the length of this trekking, we advise you to request to tailor this trip with us to shorten the length of the trekking. As we know not all children are the same in interest, fitness and being challenged therefore we love to hear who they are to help you to tailor and customize your trip what suits the expectations. For parents with infant(s)or toddlers(s) we advise you to take your back baby carrier with you, suitable for trekking! Be sure that your child is used to sitting in a baby carrier before you attend the tour and your fitness. Please feel free to contact us.
Cancellation due to bad weather
Cancellation due to bad weather

Few times a year we might need to cancel a particular part of your trip on a last minute notification by the local authorities or ours when safety is in order. We always inform our travelers personally & directly in case of cancellation, where it may be a cancellation announcement or on last minute notification it might be sometimes hard to reach you directly. Please feel free to contact us directly on our hotline in case we didn't have the chance to contact you. Our team is here to assist you further with your amended travel plan, please be patient as we try to find direct solutions for all our travelers at that moment. Of course those kinds of situations we regret, but please remember it's a decision made by the local authorities or ours for safety matters, we would like to thank you for understanding in advance. In any case your trip is particularly canceled, we offer a refund in accordance with our terms & conditions policy.

Direct transportation or planned transportation might be delayed in this situation, we will do everything where possible to assist you to continue your trip further for the day or days after.
Activities on Request
To inspire your own Activities on request please contact us as the following options are able to organize for you for an unforgettable experience:
Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon.
Corporate Party.
Wedding ceremony.
Special Food Request
Please Note: While we take the utmost care in ensuring that your Special Food Request (SFR) is carried out, we cannot guarantee that this will be achieved 100% of the time. Given the challenges that the language barrier presents, as well as the cultural differences misunderstandings can and do happen. Therefore the responsibility of ensuring that a dish is prepared in accordance with your SFR remains your own. Please check and recheck with the guide before each and every dish.
Free Services
Enjoy our Friends Travel Vietnam free services as an Experienced:
Free lounge area & use our baggage storage. It’s possible to store your luggage safely with us at our storage-room during your trip or stay in Hanoi.
Complimentary drinks service in the office.
Free luggage storage facilities & free luggage transport to any Hotel or Hostel in the Old Quarter Access.
The use of our lounge area.
Wifi, computer access and printing services.
Ticket booking services.
How can I book my trip & pay?
Very easy- Just select & book directly your day you would like to join us and the departing time! Make a choice on how to pay? You will receive an instant booking confirmation from us!
Book & Pay via Paypal.
Book & Pay Partially 25%, Pay Balance due in our travel outlet.
Book & Pay On Arrival in our travel outlet.
Credit card payments via our email credit card links or via our POS system in our travel outlet or office are subject to a 3% admin fee.
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Sapa Weather in February: Temperatures, Rain, Fog & Trip Ideas

By FTV MKT • October 22, 2025

Quick take: Sapa weather in February is cool and often misty, with light to moderate rain and low crowd levels. Expect average highs around 13–17°C and lows 8–12°C (ranges vary by year). Clearer morning windows are common; fog can reduce long-range views at times. If you enjoy calm landscapes, gentle valley walks, warm hotpot dinners, and herbal baths, February is a comfortable, value-friendly month to visit. Ready to plan with locals? Tailor-made Sapa private tour in February · Small-group Sapa trekking (February) · Sapa trekking overview · Contact us (Email · WhatsApp · Zalo) Variants to consolidate on this page (do not create separate pages): Weather in Sapa in February , Sapa in February weather , Sa Pa weather in February .