Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS
About
We are an award winning Social impact organisation with a long track record of supporting ethnic minority communities by empowerment through sustainable, ethical tourism. We are proud to feature in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after maintaining our position as the top tour provider in our region for over five years. Our aims and objectives are to provide experiential, cultural opportunities for visitors to Sapa, but we also care for the natural environment, our growing guide team, and the local communities in which we work. ETHOS constantly strive to improve our operations and services through self-evaluation, innovation & creativity. As well as tours, our community leadership team run regular human trafficking awareness and prevention workshops. Our guides are also pivotal in a wide range of dynamic community education, healthcare, hygiene & sanitation projects. Our tours are now supporting 49 families across 19 villages in four provinces. We also have 26 ongoing development projects
- Private experience
What to expect
Day 1: The Spirit TreeHomestays offer access to real village life. Hmong homes are set within the rice paddies & have incredible views. Share a feast with your Hmong host family. Share stories and learn about culture over fresh, local food. Dinner is together with your host family in your homestay.
- 1SapaThe first day trek is approximately 14km, with the first six kilometres over relatively easy, but undulating terrain. This route passes through rice terraces and traditional villages. There is a steep climb of around 2km before stopping to cook lunch and share together with your host family. There is then a downhill walk down to your homestay. Passes by without stopping
Day 2: Rice terraces and bamboo forestsTry a local breakfast with your homestay host family. Lunch
- 1SapaContinue your trek with lots of flexibility in both distance and challenge. Taxi pick up in the afternoon will bring you back to Sapa. Passes by without stopping
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Reviews
9 on Viator · 499 on Tripadvisor
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Homestay accomodation
- Water and refreshments
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Travel insurance
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum group size of two required for this booking
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Meeting & pickup
Meet your guides over complimentary refreshments and hear an details cultural and historical briefing from local experts.
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