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  1. Oh guys, I am reliving this! We did a Sapa trek in 2013 and it is still one of the best treks we’ve done and we are still friends with our guide and people from the trip (we had a small group). This trek is just so rich in information about culture and nature, as you’ve proven in this article! I want to go back after reading this!

  5. OMG, I’m so jealous! This was the place I didn’t have time to visit when I was in Vietnam so long ago. I regret missing it every time I see how amazing it is there, like in this post. I guess I’ll have to go back! And that foot bath! Wow!

    • You need to go back Tracie, it’s definitely worth it!
      The foot bath is heaven, especially after a long day trekking! But don’t take too long, Sapa is growing fast!

      Happy travels baby!
      Nat

  6. Sapa is very dear to me. When I decided to live a life of travel, it all started in Sapa. As a Filipino, the sights were not unfamiliar to me as we also have lots of rice terraces & wild rivers. Thanks for this post—it just brought me 2 years back of what was to become day 1 of being a nomad.

    • Hi Potpot!!

      So glad to read your comment!! Sapa is especial indeed, two years ago, when I decided to become a nomad it was on the top of on my travel list and finally, a crossed it off! What an amazing experience!
      Tomorrow and heading to your country for the second, super excited. The Philippines is one of my favorite places in the world!
      Cheers and all the best!

      Nat

  7. The footbath with a fantastic mountain view is soooo inviting. I will save this post for later reading as im planning to visit Hanoi sometime later this year. Thanks for sharing!

    • Hey Carla!!
      The footbath was perfect, all we needed after a long day trekking!
      Soon we’ll post an article about Hanoi and our local suggestions, stay tuned!
      Happy travels

      Nat

  8. Wow! This trek sounds amazing, love the idea of learning about the local crafts and the foods looks amazing. I would love to do this trip. I think it’s going on the bucket list!!!

    • It should go to your bucket list, for sure!
      Sapa was for a long time a dream trip, and finally I did it. And it was amazing as I expected!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Nat

  9. This looks like an amazing trek. I love that you did a homestay. I feel like this is one of the best ways to get to connect with a culture and see how the locals live. Thanks for sharing this great post. I really enjoyed reading it.

  10. How did you organise this particular one?? I absolutely love the sound of it and would love to be able to stay at Moo’s and so exactly what you did with the painting etc…
    Thanks

    • Hi Daisy,
      The whole trekking experience was organized with Buffalo tour that I mentioned on the post. It was an awesome private tour and I’m sure I couldn’t do the same if I planned it on my own. Totally recommend those guys!
      Cheers,

      Nat

  11. What an amazing experience! We didn’t have time to get to Sapa on our Vietnam tour and it looks like we really missed out. All that beautiful scenery, friendly people and what looks like an awesome home-cooked meals – just incredible. And how considerate to have a foot spa waiting for you – certainly deserved after a long day’s hike!

    • Hey Vicki, now you have a good reason to go back to Vietnam! Sapa is waiting for you!!
      And if you go make sure to stay at Moo’s homestay, her footbath and hospitality were amazing!
      All the best,

      Nat

      • The Catcat village was amazing. I did that last year with a local guide who spoke good English. See my post on Facebook.

        There are sleeper buses (cots) from Hanoi to Sapa, and they also run during the day.
        The bunk-beds are single-level only. Buses stop a few times for pit-stops/refuelling.

        Tom Butz

  12. We are planning a trip for March 2017. We are “walkers” but not hikers….fit for our 6th decade! Is there any way to stretch the tour to 3 days so it’s not too strenuous….or perhaps shorten the hiking but still do the home stay? So looking forward to VN!!

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  15. Ahhhh good memories, I went to Sapa just recently in May! I got really sick on the train ride there so I spent a day in bed, but the nest day I got myself up to do a day trek and boy was it worth it. It’s such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the mega cities of South East Asia, also temperature wise it is amazing break from the heat.

  16. Great info! My husband and I are currently researching travel to Vietnam around october/november. I was curious about what you packed and how much. 🙂 We are planning on traveling all of Vietnam north to south. Also, taking pictures. Did you just use a phone or take a real camera?

    • Hi!
      October and November the weather is nice, in the North of Vietnam is a bit cold, so I suggest to take with you a jacket and some warm clothes, specially if you go to Sapa for trekking. At night time the temperature can drop a lot there. South of Vietnam it will be warm. 🙂 For our trip in Vietnam [roughfully a month] we had only one carry-on backpack each. It’s very easy and cheap to wash clothes on the go, so you don’t need to carry much stuff.
      About the cameras, we have our phones, DSRL and GoPro. You can check all our photography gear on this page > Travel Resources and What We Use!

      Happy Travels,
      Nat

  17. A very nice post! I will take note all your ideas for my trip to Sapa soon this weekend. May I ask have you have experience from going directly to Ha Giang from Sapa without getting back to Hanoi. It would be save much our time indeed! Thank for your advice again

  18. Hi Natalie,
    It likes a nice story. Beside with tip and Information, it helps reader understand about the beauty of Sapa. I also impress with your remark about the responsibly for local people and tourism.

    Thanks for your sharing. Your love inspire people alot.

  19. Hello!

    This was an amazing blog, I absolutely never leave comments but after reading this I felt like I had to! Very well written. I’m leaving in 20 days for my backpacking adventure in south-east Asia so this really helped with the planning!

    I had one question, how much would you say the tour with the homestay cost you on the first day?
    Thank you!

  21. Hello,

    Great blog – lots of good advises!

    Can you tell me please what was the cost for the homestay at Sapa?

    Thanks,

    Dan

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