A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Sapa is a mountain town in northern Vietnam, surrounded by rice terraces and villages of the Hmong, Dao and other ethnic minority groups. It gets Triptakeo's top score for nature, and 9 out of 10 for adventure and value, making it one of Asia's best places for affordable trekking.
The best time to visit Sapa is September to November or March to April. Autumn brings golden rice terraces and clear skies, and spring is mild and green. Winter can be cold and foggy.
Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley to villages such as Lao Chai and Ta Van, ideally with a local guide, and stay overnight in a homestay. A cable car climbs Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. Sapa is usually reached by bus or overnight train from Hanoi.
Sapa suits trekkers, adventurous travellers and culture seekers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney