As a woman from the Red Dao community, I bring a unique perspective to your journey. I love introducing travelers to our customs, herbal medicine traditions, colorful embroidery, and everyday village life. Whether you’re joining me on a free walking tour through Sapa Town or hiking through terraced rice fields to remote villages, I’ll make sure you don’t just see Sapa – you’ll feel its spirit.

My tours are warm, friendly, and personal – like walking with a local friend. I speak English well and enjoy answering questions about everything from family life to food to traditional Red Dao beliefs.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you experience Sapa through the eyes of a local!

2-Day 1-Night Red Dao Trekking Tour with Thúy Ly

Discover Sapa’s Hidden Villages & Stay with a Local Family

Overview

Step off the tourist trail and into the real heart of Sapa with this 2-day trek guided by Thúy Ly, a local Red Dao woman. You’ll hike through stunning rice terraces, bamboo forests, and quiet mountain paths to reach remote villages where life flows slowly, traditions are strong, and hospitality is warm.

Enjoy an authentic homestay experience with a Red Dao family, share home-cooked meals, and learn about ancient herbal medicine, traditional embroidery, and the rhythms of village life.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Sapa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin Village

• Start: 9:00 AM – meet Thúy Ly at your hotel or Sapa Stone Church
• Begin your gentle trek through Suoi Ho and Ma Tra – scenic villages with sweeping views of rice terraces and buffalo trails
• Stop along the way to visit local homes, schoolyards, and small family farms
• Continue trekking through bamboo forests toward Ta Phin Village, home of the Red Dao people
• Arrive by mid-afternoon, check in at a local homestay hosted by Ly’s family
• Join your host family in preparing dinner and enjoy a warm evening with local stories
• Option to try the traditional herbal bath (extra cost)

Overnight: Ta Phin Village (Red Dao homestay)

Trekking distance: ~10–12 km (moderate, can be adjusted)

Day 2: Ta Phin – Lu Khau – Sapa

• Wake up to peaceful mountain sounds and enjoy a homemade breakfast
• Continue trekking to a nearby hidden Red Dao hamlet (Lu Khau or similar, depending on season)
• Learn about Red Dao medicinal herbs and farming life
• Return to main road and transfer back to Sapa by motorbike or car (~30–45 minutes)
• Tour ends around 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Sapa town

Trekking distance: ~8–10 km (can vary by route & preference)

Tour Highlights

• Led by Thúy Ly – Red Dao woman with deep local knowledge

• Scenic treks through quiet, non-touristy villages

• Homestay with real Red Dao family – cook, eat, and live like a local

• Learn about traditional embroidery, beliefs, and herbal medicine

• Personalized pace – ideal for photographers, cultural travelers, or nature lovers

What’s Included

✔️ English-speaking local guide (Thúy Ly)

✔️ 1 night homestay accommodation

✔️ 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

✔️ Filtered drinking water

✔️ Transfer back to Sapa (motorbike or car)

✔️ All village entrance fees

Not Included

✖️ Herbal bath (optional: ~100,000 VND)

✖️ Personal travel insurance

✖️ Tips (at your discretion)

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen, hat, light rain jacket
• Change of clothes & personal toiletries
• Warm clothes (cool nights even in summer)

Booking Information

This is a private or small-group tour led directly by Thúy Ly.

➡️ Book via WhatsApp, email, or sapatourguides.com

➡️ Group size: Max 6 people (or private)