3 Days

Trekking

Three Days Through Mường Hoa

Three Days Through Mường Hoa

Three Days Through Mường Hoa

Walking Distance

38 km total

Difficulty

Moderate with challenging sections

Accommodation

2 nights: Lao Chai & Ban Ho

Meals

3 lunches · 2 dinners · 2 breakfasts

$185

per person

$145

for 2+ guests booking together

A three-day trek through Mường Hoa Valley, from Cat Cat toward Ban Ho and Nam Toong, with two overnight homestays.

Winding paths connecting houses among green and golden rice terraces
Person walking along a narrow path between golden rice fields

About This Tour

This three-day route links hillside trails, bamboo groves, terraced fields and villages in Mường Hoa Valley. Walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai, continuing through Su Pan toward Ban Ho and Nam Toong.

Expect a demanding and varied three-day itinerary. Distances are route references. Confirm trail and river access, overnight arrangements, meals and the operator’s credentials before booking.

Route at a Glance

Sa Pa → Cat Cat → Y Linh Ho → Lao Chai → Ta Van → Giang Ta Chai → Su Pan → Ban Ho → Nam Toong → return to Sa Pa

Tour Highlights

Trek From Cat Cat Through Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai

Explore Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai’s Bamboo Trails

Experience Two Nights in Mountain Village Homestays

Discover Ban Ho and Nam Toong on Foot

Itinerary

Follow the route day by day, with details about the places you’ll visit and what to expect along the way.

Sa Pa → Cat Cat → Y Linh Ho → Lao Chai · approx. 14 km

Morning · Cat Cat

Set off from Sa Pa toward Cat Cat and its waterfall landscape before turning along trails into the valley.

Afternoon · Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai

Walk through rice terraces and hillside villages. Arrive at a pre-arranged homestay in the Lao Chai area.

Evening · First homestay

Enjoy time off the trail and the included dinner prepared by your hosts.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

Sa Pa → Cat Cat → Y Linh Ho → Lao Chai · approx. 14 km

Morning · Cat Cat

Set off from Sa Pa toward Cat Cat and its waterfall landscape before turning along trails into the valley.

Afternoon · Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai

Walk through rice terraces and hillside villages. Arrive at a pre-arranged homestay in the Lao Chai area.

Evening · First homestay

Enjoy time off the trail and the included dinner prepared by your hosts.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

Gallery

Take a look at the photos from this tour and discover the places and scenery you'll experience along the way.

Green rice terraces stepping down a tree-lined hillside
Curved flooded rice terraces reflecting pale light
Green rice terraces on densely vegetated mountain slopes

What’s Included & Not Included

See what's covered in your tour price and which expenses you'll need to pay for separately.

Included

Local guide throughout the three-day trek

Guided village-to-village trekking itinerary

1 homestay night in the Lao Chai area

1 homestay night in the Ban Ho area

3 × lunches

2 × dinners

2 × breakfasts

Return vehicle transfer to Sa Pa after Day 3

Not Included

Transportation to Sa Pa from other cities

Additional drinks and personal snacks

Optional activities outside the itinerary

Personal purchases

Private-room upgrades or additional accommodation

Personal travel insurance

Tips for your guide

What to Bring

Here's what we recommend packing to stay comfortable and prepared throughout your tour.

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Weather-appropriate layers

  • Drinking water

  • Sun protection

  • Personal medication and essentials

  • Change of clothes

  • Personal toiletries

  • Small overnight bag.

Before You Go

Helpful information about the three-day trekking route, overnight stays, changing mountain conditions, and booking arrangements.

Walking Conditions

This three-day trek covers approximately 38 km, with steep climbs, uneven paths, and some challenging sections. A reasonable level of fitness and confidence walking longer distances are recommended. Our guides will help you maintain a manageable pace throughout the journey.

Overnight Stays

Your tour includes two nights in local village homestays: the first in Lao Chai and the second in Ban Ho. Accommodation is simple and welcoming, offering an opportunity to experience everyday life in the mountain villages. Bring a change of clothes, personal toiletries, and a small overnight bag.

Meals & Transport

The tour includes three lunches, two dinners, and two breakfasts. You'll walk between villages across Muong Hoa Valley, with return transportation to Sa Pa after the final day's trek.

Weather

Mountain weather can change quickly, with rain, fog, and slippery trails possible throughout the year. We may adjust the route or schedule when weather or trail conditions make it necessary for everyone's safety.

Village Etiquette

We encourage everyone to respect local customs, homes, and farmland. Please ask permission before photographing people or entering private spaces, and help us keep the villages and trails clean.

Booking & Confirmation

We'll share your meeting point, departure time, homestay details, and other practical arrangements after your booking is confirmed. Sending an enquiry does not reserve your place.

Cancellation & Changes

Cancel 72 hours or more before departure for a full refund. Cancellations from 24 hours to less than 72 hours before departure receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure and no-shows are non-refundable.

If we cancel the tour due to unsafe weather or trail conditions, you can choose another available date or receive a full refund.

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Whether you have a tour in mind or need help choosing, we're here to help. Tell us about your travel plans, and we'll help you find an experience that suits your time and interests.

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PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Your Sa Pa Journey Starts Here

Whether you have a tour in mind or need help choosing, we're here to help. Tell us about your travel plans, and we'll help you find an experience that suits your time and interests.

Woman seated on a wooden platform overlooking a mountain valley

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Your Sa Pa Journey Starts Here

Whether you have a tour in mind or need help choosing, we're here to help. Tell us about your travel plans, and we'll help you find an experience that suits your time and interests.

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