Sa Seng – Hang Da – Hau Thao Trek
Discover the remote mountain landscapes surrounding Sa Pa on this full-day guided trek through traditional Black H’mong villages. Starting from your hotel in Sa Pa, you’ll hike through a dramatic valley between high mountain peaks, passing rural settlements where traditional ways of life can still be seen today. Along the way, enjoy a home-style lunch in a local village, visit houses in high-altitude communities, and take in sweeping views over the Muong Hoa Valley. This trek offers a rewarding mix of culture, nature, and unforgettable scenery before returning to Sa Pa in the afternoon.
☆ Incredible views
☆ Medium Grade walk
☆ Visit local Villages
☆ English Speaking Guide
Itinerary
Be ready at your hotel in Sa Pa at around 9:00am. Our local will pick you up. Hiking uphill on a rocky path for 2 hours along the narrow valley which runs between two high mountains, passing two villages of the Black H’mong people: Sau Chua and Sa Seng.
The H’mong people here have just recently changed their living way from swidden cultivation style into the sedentary one. So, there are still a lot of traces of the past that can be seen: rudimentary houses, stone walls around houses, etc. Lunch will be served in the village.
After lunch, we will continue along the same trail, travelling uphill towards Den Thang Mountain. After about an hour, we will reach Hang Da Village of the H’mong people, which sits at a height of 1,800m and overlooks the Muong Hoa Valley, paying visit to several local houses.
Leaving Hang Da Village, we will enjoy an easy walk on high elevation for half an hour which will offer a great view of the Muong Hoa Valley until arriving at Hau Chu Ngai, another village of the Black H’mong. This portion of the trek offers great opportunities for taking the best photos of local landscapes.
Travelling downhill from here will take approximately one more hour. We will travel along a dirt track to Pho Village at the center of Hau Thao Commune. You will be picked up from here and taken back to Sa Pa.