Trekking in Sapa Vietnam

Although Sapa is no longer a off-the-beaten path for trekking adventure lovers, It still remains one of the most popular place in Vietnam. The fresh weather in summer, the rich culture of diverse ethnic groups, the beautiful scenery of terraced rice fields make this destination a favorite place for Vietnamese travelers to escape the crowed city.

Sapa is easily connected with Hanoi via dozen of Hanoi Laocai overnight train such as Fansipan express, Tulico train, ratraco train...The train used to depart Hanoi at 20:00 and arrive Laocai early (the following day). From Laocai railway station, travelers can take a public bus or hire a private cat to travel uphill to Sapa.

A wide selection of trekking hiking tours are offered by Sapa local tour operators ranging from a half day walking around to multi-day trekking with overnight in local hill tribe villages. Most of these trekking hiking tours depart from Sapa town.

Overnight trekking trips are usually provided with support of local H’mong porters.