The 10 Best Rice Terrace Treks

1.Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 864 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Our pick

Join a small group of up to 11 for a six-hour, roughly 10-kilometer trek from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai. English-speaking guides such as Su, Khu, Sunny, and Chai lead you across rice terraces, past ancient rock carvings, and to lunch in a local home.

“Highly recommend this guided tour! Our tour guide was amazing, the trek was tough at first and you do need good trainers or it, as it had been raining in the morning so was a bit mucky. We stopped for a drink after about 2 hours, and then after about another 2 hours we had lunch which was great too! Transport was also arranged for us to get back to Sa Pa. Some reviews mention about the local woman following you for the trek and asking you to buy things and for money. This is true, however after you stop for the drink after a couple of hours they don’t…”

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2.Explore Sapa by TrekkingAdventures, Mountain,Rice fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 229 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Walk from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local Hmong guide such as Sun or Dinh. Choose a 5 to 11 km route, learn about village life, eat a local lunch, and return to Sapa by car. Mud, fog, and steep paths are part of the deal.

“Sun our guide was amazing and kept us laughing all day. I can't recommend this tour enough.”

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3.Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $55Top rated

Spend about 10 hours beyond Yogyakarta with a small group of up to 10. Walk rice terraces to 9th-century Selogriyo Temple, stop for local coffee, then visit Kedung Kayang Waterfall beneath Mount Merapi. Guides such as Arma, Didik, Sigit, and Maksi add local insight and help with photos.

“I had an incredible day! My guide Maxi was super friendly, punctual and spoke very good English. He made sure that I was comfortable throughout the trip, even stopping at a pharmacy for me to get medicine for my cold. He also took so many amazing pictures for me, which was much appreciated! The hike up to the temple wasn't too difficult and the views over the rice terraces were beautiful. I also got to try some delicious local coffee and fried banana and I talked to the locals, who were all really friendly. The waterfall was simply stunning! There are also loads of amazing photo opportunities there. This trip…”

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4.6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 6 hours · from $18Best value

Spend six hours trekking 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. An English-speaking ethnic guide leads you past rice terraces, bamboo forest, traditional homes, and Hmong and Dzay communities. Lunch costs extra, and the muddy downhill paths require good fitness.

“It was a great activity , 10 km trek through bamboo forests, local villages and rice terraces, the guides were all the way helping us through the difficult paths, we were introduced to some local village homes , and a lovely local lunch .Highly recommended if u want a full active Day at Sa Pa.”

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5.Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6 hours · from $55

Travel from Yogyakarta or Borobudur to Selogriyo Temple, then walk through working rice terraces with guides such as Yuni, Haidar, Atok, and Arief. Expect a small Hindu shrine, local crops, quiet village paths, and plenty of time for questions, photos, and countryside views.

“Yuni absolutely made our day! What in fact was a private tour, for us two, to the rice fields of Selogriyo turned out to be a lovely immersion in Indonesia's history and culture. Yuni was a splendid storyteller, an approachable guide, and a very kind human being.”

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6.Sapa Muong Hoa Valley & Ta Van Eco Village Scenic Tour (No Trek)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $22

Explore Muong Hoa Valley by air-conditioned van, then take an easy village walk toward Ta Van with an English-speaking local guide such as So, Ya, Tung, or Khu. Finish with a Dao herbal foot bath at La Dao Spa or coffee at Phansi Café, with sweeping valley views.

“A great small group tour walking around a local village and some fantastic views. May the guide was very good...”

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7.Daily Tour: Sapa Trekking in Muong Hoa valley, Bamboo forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $29

You’ll trek from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai, a bamboo forest, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with an English-speaking guide. The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup, lunch at a Ta Van homestay, water, and transport back to Sapa. Guide Lang has earned special praise for his warmth and local insight.

“The trekking was very fun and sometimes even a bit challenging, which I loved. Our guide gave us a lot of information about plants, the villages and the culture.”

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8.Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $33

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Ceking Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Tibumana Waterfall, and Kanto Lampo with an English-speaking guide. Expect hotel transport, temple sarongs, photo help, and optional extras such as spiritual cleansing, lunch, coffee tasting, massage, and a jungle swing.

“Gusde was an amazing guide! He was very interesting to talk to and he brought me to see some great spots around Ubud.”

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9.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $80

Start at 2:45 am for a guided Mount Batur climb with breakfast, a hot drink, water, flashlight, and trekking pole. Guides such as Agus and Senegal help with the rocky route. Upgrade for hotel transfers, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or a private tour.

“It was an amazing experience. The trek was not easy but it is totally worth it. My guide was Senegall. He was very patient during the trek and also made sure that we reach the top before the sunrise. While returning we took another way which was altogether a different experience.”

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10.1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Walk 12 to 15 km from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local Hmong guide such as Mao, Sung, or Giang. Expect steep and muddy sections, terraced fields, village homes, a family-style lunch, and a ride back to town. Small groups are capped at 10 people.

“The Ta Van trekking option was an amazing experience! The weather was perfect—sunny and warm, which made the trek even more enjoyable. We walked through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley, surrounded by stunning terraced rice fields. Mao is our lovely guide, she took us along the most interesting paths, sharing stories about the local Giay and Hmong communities. It was a great chance to connect with the locals and experience their culture up close. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Sapa!”

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