HOMESTAY & VILLAGE TREKS

The 15 Best Homestay & Village Treks

60 treks  ·  from $26 a head

Walking that ends at a house rather than a hotel: a mattress on the floor, dinner with the family, and a second day back down. The 15 below are priced per person with meals, and honest about the bathroom.

Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay - Lunch in Sapa and the smart luggage stop
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

1.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll sleep in a private Ta Van homestay room, eat four included meals, and trek with a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mao and Sue have earned special praise for their warmth and local insight.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals - Leaving Hanoi before breakfast
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

2.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $71

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper bus, then hike 12 kilometers through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Guides such as Mama Zuzu and Mama Ling lead the walks, while your homestay includes local meals, hot showers, and time with a welcoming family.

“We enjoyed everything! Both hikes were easy to medium level with scenic views all the way. The accommodation and the meals were lovely as well as our guide and host. We highly recommend this trip!”

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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS - Day one: 14 kilometers through terraces and villages
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Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

3.Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $93

Spend two days trekking privately through Sapa Valley with an ETHOS guide such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, or Kae. Walk through Hmong and Dao villages, learn about local life, share meals with a host family, and choose your own pace on day two.

“This is a perfect tour, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. Ker was a gracious, knowledgeable, fun, and experienced guide and host. We started the two day one night trek and home stay at the ETHOS center, a comfortable hRead more”

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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus - The limousine bus from Hanoi to Sa Pa
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2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

4.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine bus, then trek with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Soso, Sua, or Tung. Walk through Lao Chai, Ta Van, bamboo forest, and rice terraces before spending the night in a basic but comfortable homestay.

“We loved visiting SaPa with Sha as our guide, she was so fun and knowledgeable and we loved exploring the villages and hiking trails with her! We particularly enjoyed the homestay and would recommend doing that instead of staying in a hotel in SaPa city. Highly recommend”

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Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - The early bus from Hanoi to Sapa
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

5.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You get one hotel night, one private homestay room, seven meals, an English-speaking local guide, and a group capped at 15 people.

“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”

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Hanoi - Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay - Ta Van at sunset and a local homestay night
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Hanoi – Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

6.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You will spend one night in a private room at a Ta Van H’Mong homestay, with meals, a local English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and cooking class included.

“This tour could be fantastic if only the communucation was efficient and the bus/transport company knew what they were doing. We were No problem, I may have availability for B&B on Fri and Sat night. It would be a double room ensuite Read more”

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Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay - Day one: 11 kilometers from Sa Pa to Ta Van
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Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

7.2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · from $55

Spend two days walking from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Your English-speaking guide leads 11 kilometers on day one and 8 kilometers on day two, with a Dzay homestay, local meals, rice terraces, a bamboo forest, and a waterfall stop.

“It was raining in the morning and I contemplated to join the tour as I think it might be dangerous and muddy. BUT the organiser was very encouraging and persuading me to join as it is going to be beautiful. & Im glad I did as the whole experience is amazing, the trek is muddy but there will be locals holding/guiding you and that’s the thrill of it, the homestay made me feel very warmth and homely with the authentic vietnamese home-cook dinner, the guide (Lang) speaks good english and she is very friendly and patiently explains the different ethnic cultures. Overall, I’m glad that I get to experience this…”

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Sapa : 2-Day Trek & Heartwarming Homestay with an Ethnic Family - Meeting village life on the trail
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Sapa : 2-Day Trek & Heartwarming Homestay with an Ethnic Family

8.2-Day Trek & Heartwarming Homestay with an Ethnic Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $59

Start in Sapa at 9 a.m. for a two-day trek through Muong Hoa Valley, villages, rice terraces, bamboo forest, and waterfalls. Guides such as Nhu, Thao Nhu, Chai, Khu, and Sai explain local life, then a family cooking lesson, dinner, and one night in a Dao homestay bring the trip close to the ground.

“A great couple of days’ trekking visiting some great sites, local villages, waterfalls, bamboo forests and more. We stayed with a lovely, hospitable local family and had the lovely, knowledgeable Nhu as our guide. She did a great job to provide lRead more”

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Sapa Valley Trek and Homestay - 3D2N - Day 2: Waterfalls, Su Pan, and Ban Ho
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Sapa Valley Trek and Homestay – 3D2N

9.Sapa Valley Trek and Homestay – 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $170

Spend three days walking from Sapa through Hmong, Giay, Red Dao, Tay, and Black Hmong villages. Local guides such as Soso, Ly, May, Dom, and Sush lead you past rice terraces, waterfalls, rivers, and bamboo forest, with village meals and a homestay included.

“Just back from an amazing 3 day hike from Sa Pa with Trekking Tour Sapa. We’re a family of five (kids aged 12-16) and opted for the longer distances as we have quite a bit of trekking experience. Our guide, Soso, was so fantastic! She was Read more”

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2 days authentic trekking tour in Sapa ( Homestay - Less touristy ) - Day two: rice fields and the route toward Ngũ Chỉ Sơn
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2 days authentic trekking tour in Sapa ( Homestay – Less touristy )

10.2 days authentic trekking tour in Sapa ( Homestay – Less touristy )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $89

Start at 9:00 am with an English-speaking guide such as Mai, trekking through Ta Phin and nearby Hmong and Dzao villages. Sleep in a traditional wooden house, eat included meals, and walk toward Ngũ Chỉ Sơn on day two. Expect about nine hours of steep walking overall.

“The landscape is spectacular, the culture is rich, the people are kind and generous. Our guide and the tour company were exceptional in their knowledge and attention to our needs. The walking was challenging but it was worth it to see and learn about the places, people and culture.”

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From Sapa: 2 Days 1 Night Trek Over Night At Homestay - 8:00 a.m. pickup from Sapa town
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From Sapa: 2 Days 1 Night Trek Over Night At Homestay

11.2 Days 1 Night Trek Over Night At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $55

Spend two days trekking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. A local English-speaking guide leads the walks, with a spring-roll cooking class, dinner, rice wine, breakfast, and a private homestay room in Ta Van Village.

“I went on this tour and had a great time the host was highly hospitable I left feeling like I had a thorough view of sapa and it’s villages”

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From Hanoi: 2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay - The overnight ride from Hanoi to Sapa
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From Hanoi: 2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

12.2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $110

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then hike through Black H’mong and Red Dao villages, rice terraces, and the Muong Hoa Valley. Guides such as Zem, Sou, and Mao Co lead the route, with a spring-roll class and private homestay room in Ta Van.

“The tour guide Sou was exceptional and helpful, and managed to make the trekking tour enjoyable despite the physical effort and the sun. Breathtaking landscapes.”

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3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi - The overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
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3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

13.3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $218

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by overnight train, then trek through terraced fields, bamboo forest, and hill villages in the Muong Hoa Valley. You’ll visit a women’s handicraft center, eat included meals, and spend one night at a Zay homestay in Ta Van. Expect uneven, muddy mountain trails.

“The best part of this trip was being in Sapa. 3 day two nights not really what this was. There were some transportation problems getting there but very enjoyable overall. The itinerary was never available. So everyday was a surprise. Day one Read more”

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Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek - Silver Waterfall and Love Waterfall
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Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

14.Private Hoang Lien National Park & Tribal Village Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · from $75

Start in Sa Pa with a private drive to Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, Tram Ton Pass, and O Quy Ho Pass. Then hike 10 km through bamboo forest to Sin Chai village, with a picnic lunch and time in Black Hmong homes. Guides such as Pang and Fam offer flexible pacing and useful local insight.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour will our local H’mong guide Pang. Even though it costs a bit more, we really enjoyed the private tour, as it allowed us to get to know our guide a lot better and ask a lot of questions. Pang was lovely, very knowledgeable, and spoke fantastic English. Definitely recommended!”

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Hanoi- SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures - The overnight bus from Hanoi to Sapa
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Hanoi- SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures

15.SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $139

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sapa, then hike through Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao villages with an English-speaking guide such as Su or Sang. Sleep two nights in homestays, eat local meals, visit Rattan Bridge, and return to Hanoi by bus on the third night.

“Most challenging and wonderful experience.. Our family on the second night of homestay even invited us inside her kitchen to help with the meal preparation. I have so much admiration for the local people and would thoroughly recommend this for those people who want something away from the usual tourist experience.”

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