RICE TERRACE TREKS

The 15 Best Rice Terrace Treks

26 treks  ·  from $17 a head

Flat-ish walking on narrow bunds, best when the fields are flooded or gold. The 15 below cover the Sapa and Ubud routes, priced, with a note on which get slippery and which end at lunch.

Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Crossing the river and reaching Lao Chai
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Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

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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Explore Sapa by TrekkingAdventures, Mountain,Rice fields - Y Linh Ho: rice terraces and a steep start
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Explore Sapa by TrekkingAdventures, Mountain,Rice fields

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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Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java - Selogriyo Temple, a modest site with a peaceful setting
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Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

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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Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide - Lao Chai and the wide rice-terrace views
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Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

4.6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

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

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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Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek - Walking through Selogriyo’s working rice terraces
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Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

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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Sapa Muong Hoa Valley & Ta Van Eco Village Scenic Tour (No Trek) - Learning about H’Mong and Giay culture
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Sapa Muong Hoa Valley & Ta Van Eco Village Scenic Tour (No Trek)

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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Daily Tour: Sapa Trekking in Muong Hoa valley, Bamboo forest - From Sapa to Lao Chai and the first valley views
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Daily Tour: Sapa Trekking in Muong Hoa valley, Bamboo forest

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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Ubud: Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour - Tirta Empul: the most meaningful stop
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Ubud: Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour

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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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace Adventure - Climbing Mount Batur before sunrise
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace Adventure

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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1-Day Sapa Long Trek - Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture - Setting out above Sapa at 9:00 AM
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1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

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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Sidemen rice terraces trek and local village walk - Meeting your guide in Tabola Village
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Sidemen rice terraces trek and local village walk

11.Sidemen rice terraces trek and local village walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $17Best value

Meet Juni or Kadek at Ming Homestay in Tabola Village, or at your central Sidemen hotel, for a guided walk through rice fields, vegetable plots, village paths, and irrigation channels. Expect local stories, photo help, fresh air, and a route adjusted to your pace and weather.

“We had a fabulous tour with Juni and absolutely loved it. Juni not only gave us great insights into the rice fields, she also talked about life in the community as well. A great eye opener 🥰”

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Sapa: Muong Hoa Mountain Views and Villages Trek with Lunch - The route changes from summit views to village paths
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Sapa: Muong Hoa Mountain Views and Villages Trek with Lunch

12.Muong Hoa Mountain Views and Villages Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $20

Meet at Massage Lits in Sapa for a nine-hour guided trek over Sa Seng Mountain to Hang Da and Hau Thao. You’ll see Fansipan, Muong Hoa Valley, Hmong farms and village life, then eat at a local family restaurant. English guides may include Su or Châu A Su.

“Muy positivo Caminamos mucho y pudimos ver los campos de arroz y los picos más impresionantes con vistas espectaculares De 10 la experiencia”

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Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley View & Villages Trek with Local Guide - Looking across Muong Hoa Valley
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Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley View & Villages Trek with Local Guide

13.Muong Hoa Valley View & Villages Trek with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $19

Meet Su at Sapa’s main church for a demanding 14 to 16 km trek through Hau Thao, Hang Da, and Muong Hoa. Expect Fansipan views, rice terraces, Black Hmong culture, a family-run lunch, slippery paths in rain, and transport back to Sapa.

“A 100% recommend the tour, the guide (Su) is great and adapted the trek to the pace of the whole group and climate condition, during the route he explain lots things to you to better understand the context and how people live there. The difficulty is medium-hard, you have to have stamina to go down some of the paths especially if it is/was raining (can be really slipery). After lunch we were accompanied all the way back (2-3 hours) by a little girl and a woman who try to sell things, I know it's not part of the tour, I just want to ask you to not give money to…”

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From Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley View & Village Trek 1-Day - The 8:30 start and the climb to Sa Seng Village
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From Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley View & Village Trek 1-Day

14.Muong Hoa Valley View & Village Trek 1-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $36

Join a private, full-day trek from Sapa with an English-speaking guide such as Nhu or Nay. Climb toward Sa Seng, Hang Da, Tao Sha, and Hau Thao for broad Muong Hoa Valley views, meet Black H’Mong communities, eat a local lunch, and return by car.

“Was a nice hike! The beginning was a little rough to get up the mountain on really steep path, but once you are on the top you have an amazing view. Our guide was very nice and spoke very good English! You will meet a lot of animals on the way ;)”

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SAPA: 1-DAY TREKKING TOUR WITH LOCALS, LUNCH & RICE FIELDS - Three hours through Black Hmong country
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SAPA: 1-DAY TREKKING TOUR WITH LOCALS, LUNCH & RICE FIELDS

15.1-DAY TREKKING TOUR WITH LOCALS, LUNCH & RICE FIELDS

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $20

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Sapa Stone Church at 9:00 AM, then trek from Y Linh Ho through Lao Chai to Ta Van. Expect rice terraces, Black Hmong and Giay villages, a homemade lunch in a stilt house, and transport back to Sapa. Confirm the duration before booking, as some details describe an overnight stay.

“This was a wonderful and magical 2 days that completely exceeded all of my expectations. Linh was the kindest woman, so helpful and knew a lot about the area. Her mother and children were so sweet and I am so grateful for their hospitality at their wonderful home. I was so comfortable in my room, the area was so peaceful and we were so well fed! We were even offered Wellington boots because the trek was so muddy due to continuous rainfall. (I would suggest planning ahead and bringing some extra socks for padding because they are a bit thin soles but much appreciated on such a wet day!) There…”

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