All Sapa Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

A really great experience. The scenery was extraordinary, even in poor weather. The route on the second day was challenging due to mud but manageable. The meals were all very good quality, with very generous tofu and egg options for vegetarians. I would recommend requesting your own room in honest rather than a dorm. Facilities in honesty were basic but all that was required. Room had a fan and a mosquito net. May was a really good tour guide and provided good advice and information. The group was a good size.

We had 6 in our group and some were hesitant with the slight rainy/ muddy conditions, but it ended up not be scary at all. One did choose to do an “easy rider” but we all were so happy we didn’t back out. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious. Best experience we had in Sapa, I felt bad for the trekkers as we were zooming past them.

If you are looking for a serious physical challenge, this excursion is for you. It is not for the faint of heart! I consider myself to be a physically fit person (regularly train for marathons, strength train at the gym), but I struggled with this one (although I did make it to the summit!). It really is best for someone who has some basic experience mountain hiking. Although you are trekking, not climbing, up the mountain, there are a lot of points where you are scaling rocks and boulders and need to use your hands as well as your feet to keep moving. If you do it in the summer like I did, be prepared to get wet. It rains most days on the mountain even if it’s sunny in Sapa, and so you will trek through a lot of water, and the rocks and boulders you scale will be very slippery. I wore trail runners, and the grip was good enough, so I would say trail runners at minimum for footwear. Hiking shoes or boots might be even better, especially if they are waterproof. Also, bring hiking poles — I regretted not having them. In the summer, there’s no view at the summit due to clouds and fog, but it’s still incredible to get there. Lastly, be aware that once you reach the Fansipan site, there still are hundreds of steps you have to climb to get to the summit. None of this is meant to turn anyone off to this excursion, but it’s helpful to know what you’re actually getting into. My guide, Chai, was absolutely amazing — he was patient and kind, never rushed me, and he made a tasty lunch (banh mi sandwich, fruit, veggies, coffee) for us which I greatly appreciated. I would be happy to have him again for any trek or tour in Sapa!