Things to Do in Sapa
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Food & Drink (3)Nature (3)Tours (2)
Food & Drink
Join a cooking class featuring ethnic minority cuisine
Join a cooking class featuring ethnic minority cuisine
Free
Try thang coand local corn wine at the market
Try thang co (horse meat stew) and local corn wine at the market — unique regional specialties
Free
Visit the Bac Ha Sunday marketfor a colorful ethnic market experience
Visit the Bac Ha Sunday market (1.5 hrs from Sapa) for a colorful ethnic market experience
Free
Nature
Explore Cat Cat Village
Explore Cat Cat Village (closest to town, easy half-day walk)
Free
Multi-day trek through rice terraces with a homestay in Cat Cat, Lao Chai, or Ta Van village
Multi-day trek through rice terraces with a homestay in Cat Cat, Lao Chai, or Ta Van village
Free
Summit Fansipan
Summit Fansipan — hike (2 days) or take the cable car for panoramic views (~$15–20)
from $15
Tours
Visit the Muong Hoa Valley
Visit the Muong Hoa Valley — the most photogenic rice terrace area
Free
Watch sunrise over the terraces from Ham Rong Mountain viewpoint
Watch sunrise over the terraces from Ham Rong Mountain viewpoint
Free