One-day trekking tour to visit terraced fields and villages in Sa Pa

The best time to do the trekking tour through the rice-terraced fields from September to November and from March to May for the very best time when nature is at its loveliest, delighting the eyes with the magnificent terraced fields.

During the spring months of March to May, the weather will be really nice and the terraces promisingly green. Even autumn from September to November, when the fields are golden for harvest—also offers an unbelievable view.

If you are looking for a memorable one-day trekking tour to explore the stunning terraced fields and local villages in Sa Pa. Here’s a detailed overview of the popular trekking tour: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van villages.

Beautiful view of the rice fields in Sa Pa

We’ll start by walking from Sapa town in the direction of Y Linh Ho Village. This path undulates through stunning valleys with expansive views of rice fields, stretching along these countless hills. That’s where it happens keep the travelers talking, just because of such extraordinary landscapes. As you go hiking, you surround yourself with beauty and serenity.

On the way, stop for a visit at Y Linh Ho village of the H’Mong people. Here you have the chance to get in real contact with the local villagers, see their daily life, and learn about the traditional farming methods of the village as well as their handcrafted traditional Embassy. While walking through these villages, one will be able to get a firsthand view of the manner in which these communities live in harmony with their land, farming the terraces that have been passed down through generations.

Tourists enjoy the experience of walking through rice fields

Further down the road, the trek continues to Lao Chai village. Lying in the basins of the terraced fields gives one a beautiful view for rest and relaxation in the serene, peaceful atmosphere of this village. From here, one can simply see stupendous green terraces sprawling from hillsides with simple yet cozy houses dotted all over the hillside. It will definitely give one the experience of trekking through rice-terrace fields in Sapa.

Around 11.30am we arrive in Ta Van Village of Giay people. The village is a wonderful mix of tradition and nature with traditional stilt houses in front of green rice fields. Here we will spend some time resting and have a picnic lunch with the surrounding sceneries. Dining in the open air with the view and sound of a highland is a special thing.

Visit local family during trekking tour

After soaking in the beauty and serenity of Ta Van, we get back to Sapa town by car. Back to Sapa, you will have free time to discover more about Sapa or simply pick up some last-minute souvenirs before we depart.

In a nutshell, One-day trekking tour to visit terraced fields and villages in Sa Pa ensembles an amazing mix of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Therefore, an enchanting journey to stunning landscapes, enriched with outstanding customs and habits, makes you closer to Northern Vietnam.

                                                                              Thanh Nhan

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