15 Rice Terrace Tours in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

Explore Sapa by TrekkingAdventures, Mountain,Rice fields - From Sapa town down to Y Linh Ho

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 229 reviews · 5 hours · from $23Our pick

Walk from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with local Hmong guides such as Sun, Dinh, and Khu. Choose an easier road route or a harder trail through rice terraces, meet village families, eat a local lunch, and return to Sapa by car.

“The guide was super energetic. Everyone was taking care of tourists to not falling down somewhere on the path. Perfect match with price and quality. I would like to try 2days trip next time with them.”

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Motorbike 1 Day Off The Beaten Track, Hidden Villages, rice field

2.Motorbike 1 Day Off The Beaten Track, Hidden Villages, rice field

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · from $69Top rated

Spend eight hours riding from Sapa into high mountain villages, rice fields and Red Dao country. A professional rider handles the motorbike, while guides such as Tamay, May and Lan explain local life. Expect O Quy Ho views, back roads, Ta Phin village and a Vietnamese lunch.

“Amazing tour! Super friendly guide who answered to all of my questions, beautiful views, eye opening scenes along the way. Recommend to everyone who wants to see more of local lifestyle, hear local stories and admire beautiful scenery.”

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Sapa: 2D/1N Trek Rice Terraces & Homestay with Linh

3.2D/1N Trek Rice Terraces & Homestay with Linh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · from $6

Spend two days walking from Sapa through Dragon Mountain, Hmong villages, bamboo forests, rice terraces, and Giang Ta Chai. Linh or another local guide leads the trek, with meals, a family homestay, happy water, karaoke, and return transport included. Expect moderate hiking and simple facilities.

“Amazing homestay and guided trek. Great food and lots of fun games/happy water in the evening! Had a private room which was also a bonus. Thank you Lala and family”

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1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

4.1-Day Sapa Long Trek – Rice Field Terrace, Ethnic Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Walk 12 to 15 kilometers from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van with a local Hmong guide such as Mao, Sung, or Chai. Expect steep and muddy paths, terraced fields, village homes, craft traditions, a family-style lunch, and a ride back to town.

“I had an amazing time on the Hau Thao trekking route! The panoramic mountain views were absolutely breathtaking, and the peaceful rice terraces provided such a serene experience. One of the best parts was the opportunity to learn about the Black Hmong people's culture—it was a truly memorable and meaningful part of the trip. The trek was a bit more challenging, but if you’re into adventure, it’s definitely worth it. I definitely suggest this route for anyone looking to have a more authentic and adventurous experience in Sapa!”

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Sapa: Love Silver Waterfall, LonelyTree in Heaven-Rice Field

5.Love Silver Waterfall, LonelyTree in Heaven-Rice Field

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $62

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Mo or Sinh from Sapa to Love and Silver waterfalls, O Quy Ho Pass, and Sin Chai’s rice terraces. Expect about 11 to 12 km of medium-to-easy walking, a local lunch, village life, and a private car with hotel pickup in central Sapa.

“We had a local guide who could speak good english and provided us with a lot of Information during the trip. It was possible to change the planned route to have fewer walking distance since we didn‘t feel so well on that day. Because of the change we paid 350.000 VND more because the we ate at a local restaurant (really good and plenty food) and the car had to pick us up a longer distance away. The transport was well organized and comfortable. We had a little rain and very misty weather but that can happen if you travel in november. We liked the trip a lot and you…”

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Sapa Half-Day Motorbike Tour: Villages & Rice Fields

6.Sapa Half-Day Motorbike Tour: Villages & Rice Fields

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $39

Ride behind an experienced easy rider from Sapa to Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Expect rice terraces, streams, wooden homes, village roads, photo stops, bottled water, entrance tickets, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“I loved this!!! Riding motorbike down tiny paths thru tiny villages, seeing so much of sa pa and being able to stop for photos and other surprises (buffalo, small kids, rickety bridges) for pics !!”

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SAPA: 1-DAY TREKKING TOUR WITH LOCALS, LUNCH & RICE FIELDS

7.1-DAY TREKKING TOUR WITH LOCALS, LUNCH & RICE FIELDS

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $20

Start at Sapa Stone Church at 9:00 AM, then trek from Y Linh Ho through rice terraces to Lao Chai and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide. Expect village life, a stilt-house lunch, mountain views, and a return car transfer. Confirm whether your booking is the one-day or overnight version.

“This was a wonderful and magical 2 days that completely exceeded all of my expectations. Linh was the kindest woman, so helpful and knew a lot about the area. Her mother and children were so sweet and I am so grateful for their hospitality at their wonderful home. I was so comfortable in my room, the area was so peaceful and we were so well fed! We were even offered Wellington boots because the trek was so muddy due to continuous rainfall. (I would suggest planning ahead and bringing some extra socks for padding because they are a bit thin soles but much appreciated on such a wet day!) There…”

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From Sapa : 1 Day Amazing Sapa Trek To Terrace rice field

8.1 Day Amazing Sapa Trek To Terrace rice field

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $22

Spend six hours walking from Sapa town through Lao Chai and nearby ethnic villages, with terrace rice, corn, and potato fields along a roughly 10-kilometer route. A local English-speaking guide explains daily life and customs, followed by local lunch and a shuttle ride back uphill to Sapa.

“An amazing tour! Beautiful sights and very nice to get to know the indigenous people better. We did go in the end of January where it had rained a bit so the steep mountainsides were VERY slippery. The guides were very nice and helpful in getting us down!! - just be advised that you may fall, may hurt yourself and most likely will get dirty😆”

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Private Half-Day Tour of Villages, Terrace Rice Fields by Car

9.Private Half-Day Tour of Villages, Terrace Rice Fields by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $45

Set out from Sapa with a local guide, possibly Sisi, for a private 3 to 4 hour car tour through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Expect terraced rice fields, village stops, mountain scenery, some walking, and the freedom to adjust the pace for your group.

“We really enjoyed the tour through the villages and rice fields. Cat Cat was really amazing. It was nice having the car drop us off at one end and picking us up at the other end.”

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Hoi An Wet Rice Farming Tour Private Round Boat Fishing & Lunch

10.Hoi An Wet Rice Farming Tour Private Round Boat Fishing & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $45

Join Hung Le Travel for a private Hoi An countryside outing with wet rice farming, a short buffalo ride, hand fishing in Cam Thanh, bamboo basket boating in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, crab catching, Cao Lau lunch, and Vietnamese coffee making.

“I recently booked this tour expecting a 4-hour experience, but unfortunately, it fell quite short. The entire tour lasted only 2 hours, and several key experiences that were advertised were either extremely brief or missing altogether. The buffalo Read more”

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Hoi An Wet Rice Farming Tour-Basket Boat Tour Fishing-Lunch

11.Hoi An Wet Rice Farming Tour-Basket Boat Tour Fishing-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $20

Spend time in Cam Thanh Village learning rice farming with traditional tools, riding a buffalo, and fishing from a bamboo coracle. Depending on the option you book, you may also catch river fish and crabs, eat homemade noodles, and enjoy Vietnamese iced coffee with an English-speaking host.

“I had a blast - the trip was the highlight of my stay in hoi an and the entire team was incredibly accommodating across the farm visit, fishing trip, and coffee making. 10/10 would recommend!”

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SaPa: 2-Day Villages,Rice Fields, Love Waterfall Hiking Tour

12.2-Day Villages,Rice Fields, Love Waterfall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $112

Spend two days walking from Sapa through Suoi Ho, Giang Cha, Ta Phin, Suoi Thau, and Phin Ho. You’ll sleep in a local wooden homestay, eat family cooking, visit Love and Silver waterfalls, and reach Heaven Gate. Guides such as Mr. Tinh and Mo keep the trek personal and paced to you.

“Really good trip. We had a local woman as a guide, and she was super sweet and really good at telling about the different villages. It was exciting. In the evening we stayed at a really nice home stay in the middle of one of the villages, and had dinner with the whole family. It was cozy! Definitely a recommendation from here. The only thing was that the trip was very foggy with rain, but no one can control the weather unfortunately.”

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Explore Rice Terrace Pu Luong Ninh Binh Ha Long 4 Days 3 Night

13.Explore Rice Terrace Pu Luong Ninh Binh Ha Long 4 Days 3 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $490

Travel in a group of up to 15 from Hanoi through Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay. Expect rice terraces, Thai villages, bamboo rafting, Hoa Lu, Trang An boating, Mua Cave, Surprise Cave, kayaking, and stilt-house lodging, with guides such as David Chung and Minh named in the tour details.

“David Chung turned our Pu Luong trip into an exciting and meaningful journey. We had the chance to trek through pristine forests, swim in natural pools, and savor local specialties. David was very attentive and always created a fun atmosphere for the whole group.”

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Sapa Motorbike Tour 1 Day| See All Of Rice Fields & Valleys in One Day

14.Sapa Motorbike Tour 1 Day| See All Of Rice Fields & Valleys in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $97

Spend about 6.5 hours riding behind a local driver through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll see rice terraces, Muong Hoa Valley, ethnic minority villages, and learn about Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao customs. Pickup, lunch, fuel, and entry fees are included.

“So and Xur were great guides for our 2D1N trip by motorcycle all around the Sa Pa area. They were very knowledgeable and we got to stay by their communities. In fact, the homestay is run by So's family. Everyone was super hospitable. Love the Hmong people back home in the US and also love new Hmong friends here in Vietnam.”

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Sapa beautiful rice field, village – Easy walking kid,senior

15.Sapa beautiful rice field, village – Easy walking kid,senior

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $69

Take a private 7-hour trip from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Giang Cha, and Ta Phin. An English-speaking guide, possibly Ms May, leads short walks, village visits, and rice-field viewpoints. You can reduce the walking and stay in the car when needed.

“A great day, our guide Ms May was lovely and very informative. We really enjoyed being in the mountains, valleys and villages. The walking in the morning was fine, and easy enough for my Mum. Although in the afternoon, my Mum did decide to attempt the walk on the smaller path, which was mostly fine. Except there were some downhill sections which were too steep and difficult for her, as she is 76. So I think that just needs a mention. That unless you have done some hiking and are confident on steep downhill trails, that area of walking probably isn’t suitable for seniors. Other than that, we thought the…”

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