- 1 day
- Easy
1 day trek
Climb Dragon Mountain for panoramic views over the valley, then walk down through the villages of Hang Da, Hau Chu Ngai and Hau Thao. Around 6 hours.
600,000 VND per person
Local trekking guide · Sa Pa, Vietnam
Walk the rice terraces with someone who calls this place home.
I'm May, a licensed local guide born and raised in Sa Pa. I'll take you along real village paths, at a pace that works for you, with honest planning. No big agency, just me.
Flexible routes
Adapted on the day. I'll adjust the pace or path if the weather turns, a trail becomes unsafe, or someone in the group needs to go slower.
Treks
Pick a walk, then adapt it to the day.
A few set routes to choose from. All prices are per person.
- 2 days / 1 night
- Easy
2 days / 1 night trek
Climb Dragon Mountain on Day 1, then spend the night at my family homestay, with dinner together. Day 2 is lighter: around 4 hours through rice terraces, bamboo forest, and a waterfall.
1,360,000 VND per person
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Easy
3 days / 2 nights trek
A complete loop: start high on Dragon Mountain, explore bamboo forests and waterfalls on Day 2, and walk through the Ta Van and Lao Chai valley rice terraces on Day 3, with 2 nights in local homestays.
2,250,000 VND per person
- 1 day or 2 days / 1 night
- Hard
Fansipan trek
A demanding route up toward Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak (3,143 m). Choose between a 1-day challenge or a 2-day trek with an overnight high camp at 2,800 m.
from 1,700,000 VND per person
- Flexible
- Your pace
Custom private trek
Want something different: extra days, a specific village, a slower pace? Tell me what you're looking for and I'll see what's possible.
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Reviews
What travellers say
87 reviews on Tripadvisor and Google. Here are some of the photos they shared: tap one to read the review.
★★★★★ Google
We stayed with May in July and had an absolutely wonderful time. The homestay is beautiful and May is a fabulous host. She was able to accommodate our vegan needs - making an egg-free pancake is difficult and hers turned out perfectly. Family dinner around May’s table was a highlight of our trip.
Mark B. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Hello May (and family), we just wanted to say how amazing of a weekend we had with you and your family. It was truly better than we could have ever imagined. Thank you for cooking for us, having us to stay in your house and helping us explore beautiful Sa Pa. Thank you also for answering our (many many) questions. It is so special to get such an authentic insight into your community. It is also lovely to see how much you love it. We will be recommending you to any friends and family visiting Vietnam. We wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of love, Emily, Neha and Meg 🥰💘🇻🇳
Emily S. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
My wife and I did the 3d/2n Sapa trekking tour with May as part of our honeymoon trip to Vietnam. From the very first contact with her regarding the booking, May was personable, communicative, and accommodating. My wife unfortunately was dealing with a GI illness during our trip, and May graciously accompanied her back down the mountain to Sapa town and arranged a motorbike ride to her family's home so that she could arrive there early to rest! During the day, May expertly guided us along the trails and rice paddies in Sapa, and we spent the nights comfortably at her family's home in a Hmong village nestled peacefully in the mountains of Sapa. Not only did we witness stunning scenery, but we learned a lot about the Hmong culture along the way. I would highly recommend May to anyone looking to have an authentic experience in Sapa. Bring mud-worthy shoes if going during the rainy season!
Matthew J. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Highly recommend! We had such a great time! May is so funny, sweet and caring and can tell you a lot about her culture! The food and the views were great and the homestay was so comfortable. One of the best experiences I’ve had in all of Southeast Asia.
Linn See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
This was an absolutely incredible experience. The trekking offered amazing views and my friends and I felt very supported by our guides. The food, especially the home cooked dinners, were delicious, and it was awesome staying at the home of a local Hmong family. The best part, however, was our guide May. She invited us into her home and family and made us all feel so welcome. We learned so much about the Hmong culture from her as well as stories about her and her family. She is one of the loveliest people I’ve met, and I already miss our time together. I would love to return for another trek - and another game of Uno. If you are looking for an authentic home stay and incredible trekking, I cannot recommend this enough. You will have the absolute best time with May <3
Katey P. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Me and my friends did 3 days 2 nights trekking with May. We all had a wonderful time walking through the beautiful nature. The Hmong women taught us words from their language and held our hands during the slippery parts. May was an excellent guide and host. I had wonderful food and time playing uno at the homestay. She helped us during the more difficult parts of the trek. Her family welcomed us with their hearts wide open. We also met the lovely puppy they have in their family. My heart feels very full after these days. I could not recommend this enough, I wish I could do this again. Thank you so much May. I will forever remember this🫶
Felicia See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
I met a couple while doing the Ha Giang loop that highly recommended May to me. They had just come from Sa Pa the previous days! I’m sooo happy that the timing worked out, because I messaged May the day before arriving and thankfully she still had an opening available in her schedule. She met me at the bus stop and we had a delicious bowl of noodle soup near the station. (Tip: I would highly recommend if you are taking 8am bus from Ha Giang to Sa Pa, it will arrive at 3:30pm and you will miss most of the trekking that morning/ afternoon like I did, so you will get a fuller experience if you give yourself a day to settle into Sa Pa first) We spent the rest of the day exploring May’s village. She taught me some key phrases so I could communicate with the lovely people in the village which was really fun 😁 and I got to see the absolutely stunning rice terraces…..the sunset was so spectacular as we descended upon May’s humble and cozy home. Dinner was plentiful and delicious, I even learned how to roll spring rolls!! Also, breakfast the next morning was very yummy, filling and peaceful overlooking the valley 😌 we explored the bamboo forest, saw some waterfalls and even had the opportunity to pet some water buffalo along the way!! I was really happy because May provided me with size 11 US waterproof boots so I could venture out and experience walking through the rice terraces myself. It was truly such an extraordinary experience, May even taught me how to drive her motorcycle which was a super fun experience 😃😃😃 I will cherish the memories for the rest of my life 🥹🥹🥹 thanks so much to May and her wonderful family for hosting me 🙏
Chris See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Me and 3 friends had an amazing time With May and her Family, we did stunning hikes and saw incredible views. I highly recommend May as a tour guide, she knew all the best spots and took us in with her family for 3 days. Super friendly and easily the best option! Much love May!!
Hamish G. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
I had a lovely stay at May’s house! I would 100% recommend her if you are planning to visit Sapa and also do some good trekking❤️ thank you and big hugs to you and your family! 🙌
Diana M. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
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Real and personal Sa Pa experience with the sweetest and funniest tour guide, May!!
We did a three day and 2 night Trekking with May. Before we booked, she answered all our questions and even did some research for transport for us. Overall, It was truly amazing. She is a great guide even-though she’s only 21 years old. May is born and raised in the village and has lived 2 years in the big city (Hanoi). We asked a lot of (personal) questions and she is very open and willing to share “everything”. Her level of English is far beyond averages in Vietnam, and she all taught herself from spending time with tourist and learning it at home. We chose to stay at her Homestay which is a great experience because this is gave us the real experience to see how the people in their village really go through their daily lives life. We met her parents and siblings and her brother even joined us for 2 trekking days. Despite some foggy days, May and her family really made our trip special. I would love to see her dreams coming through: expanding her trekking and home stay business so she can pay for schooling for her siblings, provide a living for her family, and eventually, travel the world!
J. O. See this review on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
May spreekt vlot Engels en is een erg hardwerkende, slimme, grappige en lieve vrouw. Tijdens de trekkingen toonde ze ons verschillende prachtige plekken en leerden we heel wat bij over de Vietnamese en Hmong-cultuur. We werden warm verwelkomd in haar huis en bij haar familie. Het huis heeft een prachtig uitzicht over de vallei met rijstvelden. De kamer is net en het bed comfortabel. Het eten ook heel gevarieerd en lekker. Een aanrader!
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Charlotte H. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
May es la mejor, totalmente recomendable alojarse con ella y conocer Sapa!
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Oier See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
May simplemente es increíble, ella y su familia, te hacen sentir en casa rodeado de una naturaleza asombrosa. Si quieres olvidarte del bullicio de la gente y tener una experiencia local ni te lo pienses! Acierto asegurado!!❤️
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Beatriz P. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
¡La mejor experiencia que podíamos tener en Sapa! Nos hemos sentido como en casa con la encantadora May y su familia. Disfrutamos de 2 noches con sus tres días de trekking. Se adaptó totalmente a nuestros horarios cumpliendo todas nuestras expectativas. Cariñosa, cercana, divertida y qué comida tan rica. Si vuelvo a Sapa, por supuesto ya se, donde encontrar un alojamiento fabuloso, y una fantástica amiga.
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Bárbara S. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Geweldige tijd gehad bij May en haar familie. Samen hiken, koken, eten spelletjes doen en meer leren over het lokale leven hier. Helemaal top! May is een jonge maar zeer volwassen wijze zelfstandige vrouw met een mooie kijk op het leven. Ik wens haar het alle beste toe met haar bedrijf.
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Mark V. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
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Wat was dit leuk!
Tijdens onze reis attendeerde iemand ons op Mayland Trekking en met name op May. Wat een leuke enthousiaste jonge meid is dat. Via mail contact gaf ze ons allerlei opties over de trekking en regelde zelfs dat we bij aankomst midden in de nacht in een hotel konden om wat bij te slapen, voordat de trekking begon die ochtend. Sapa zelf viel ons tegen (laatste bezoek was 15 jaar geleden). Die ochtend begon de tocht vanuit de stad uitlopend, door dorpjes, door rijstvelden. Ontzettend genoten van de leuke avond met haar familie en vrienden die met ons mee aten, waar vragen heen en weer werden gesteld, gelachen werd. En op die manier kregen we een inkijkje in het dorpse- en familieleven. Tijdens deze twee dagen onderweg heerlijk gegeten en leuke gesprekken methaan gehad. Veel gelachen. May is een sterke jonge meid die weet wat ze wil (en niet wil) erg bijzonder waardig! Een aanrader, laat je verrassen!
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★★★★★ Google
May, Ton, and her family are the most amazing hosts and best guides through SaPa! The paths we followed hiking were off the beaten path - we were oftentimes the only ones in the area - and the views were incredible. Ton shared lots of information about the local plants and villages, which was very interesting. The home stay was clean and comforting with an absolutely unbeatable view! The food was also fantastic and it was very fun talking to May and Ton at night. I had such an amazing trip! I recommend booking a tour with Mayland Sapa Trekking to everyone!
Rachel G. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
If you’re planning to visit Sa Pa – don’t think twice. And make sure you do it with May! This was honestly one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. The views are absolutely insane – endless green mountains, breathtaking rice terraces, fresh air, and landscapes that look like they came straight out of a postcard. Every single moment felt special. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was May. She’s not just a guide – she’s amazing. Super positive energy, fun atmosphere, always smiling, and genuinely caring about everyone in the group. She explained everything about the local culture and area in such an interesting and engaging way. It felt like we were hiking with a good friend, not just a tour guide. The food was incredibly delicious and authentic, and the entire trip was perfectly organized while still feeling relaxed and natural. I highly, highly recommend this experience to anyone coming to the area. Don’t miss it! 🔥
Itamar M. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Highly recommend doing your Sapa trekking with May! May was an incredible guide during my 3 day/2 night tour of the villages around Sapa. The first day was a hike from Sapa to the village/homestay location. The second and third days involved hiking around the nearby dam, rice terraces, villages and bamboo forests. May was very knowledgeable and gave in-depth explanations of daily life as we trekked around her village and nearby villages. She was also an excellent host and prepared delicious family style dinners all by herself each evening. The homestay itself was very comfy. Each room/bed had mosquito netting and the beds were clean with thick comforters. The homestay is located in a very beautiful valley above a few rice terraces. I had a fantastic time in Sapa thanks to May - and hope to come by again someday!
Ben S. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Had the best day hiking, great food and too much haoppy water! May is an amazing host and so much fun. I would highly recommend
Let R. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Truly an experience of a lifetime! I did the 3-day, 2-night trek with May and it was honestly one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of my entire trip. The treks were stunning - breathtaking landscapes, peaceful rice terraces, bamboo forests, and authentic village trails. We stayed in their home and were welcomed with such warmth and generosity. The food was incredible - shared dinners and breakfasts overlooking beautiful mountain views, made with so much care and love. May is absolutely wonderful - kind, happy, enthusiastic, and speaks perfect English, which meant we could have such meaningful conversations and really learn about Hmong culture, traditions, and daily life. It felt like more than just a trek - it was a real connection, and I feel so grateful to have had this experience. Couldn’t recommend it more! I will be back 🫶🏻
Lara R. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
I did a 2 day 1 night tour with May and her family and had the most wonderful time! She took us around gorgeous landscapes away from the most popular trails, shared stories from her life and culture, and made us feel so welcome. Can’t wait to come back!
Saga B. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Thank you May for the most beautiful experience in Vietnam. I was traveling by myself and the welcome from her and her family was wonderful, I felt very accompanied. The hiking was very nice, we saw places with beautiful views, he taught us the rice process and we cooked together. Her house is very cozy, the room is great and we ate a lot. I totally recommend it so that you can live the experience of being with an authentic Vietnamese family.
Enzo D. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
We had an amazing experience with Hmong people Trekking in the mountains, river fields, bamboo forest And we stayed at her family home which was lovely 😊
Magdaniel See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
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One day Fansipan trekking
I took a one day treking tour to Fansipan mountain with May. She was really approachable, interesting and fun and I would recommend everyone to take her tour. We started early in the morning and finished just before sundown (about 11.5 hours in total) but that could have been less if I didn't have to stop every minute. It was really cloudy at the top but definitely worth the experience.
Robert R. See this review on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
May is kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She was a great communicator, and tailored my experience to me. Trekking was amazing, and her home is beautiful. This was the best experience I’ve had traveling. If you don’t believe me, please look at my photo and film. Highly recommend trekking with May!
Charles L. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Cogimos esta ruta recomendada, y que gran recomendación, May es encantadora, realizamos la actividad de 2 días y 1 noche de trekking por Sapa, nos alojamos en su casa con su familia, todos encantadores, el alojamiento perfecto, las comidas riquísimas y la estancia fue espectacular, cenamos todos juntos disfrutando de una velada hablando y riendo. El tiempo no fue el mejor pero, sin lugar a duda, la compañía de May fue inmejorable. Si quieres realizar la experiencia de trekking por Sapa no lo dudes.
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Águeda L. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Die Trekking Tour mit May war die beste Entscheidung, die wir in Sapa treffen konnten! Fernab von den Hauptrouten haben wir Orte gesehen und Dinge kennengelernt, die wir nie selbst oder mit einer großen Gruppe erlebt hätten. May hat uns nicht nur ihre wunderschöne Heimat gezeigt, sondern auch viel über die Hmong Kultur erzählt. Wir haben uns bei ihr wie zu Hause gefühlt mit einem geselligen Abendessen und Happy Water ;) An einem Tag haben sie und ihre Schwestern uns sogar zu einer Hmong Feier mitgenommen, auf welcher ich traditionelle Kleidung tragen durfte. Dies war eine große Ehre für mich - dieses Erlebnis werde ich nie vergessen! Wer also eine authentische Trekking Tour in Sapa mit tollen Guides buchen möchte, sollte sich an May oder ihre Schwestern Sho und So wenden.
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Lisa See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Nuestra mejor experiencia en Sapa. Después de llegar a una ciudad bulliciosa como Sapa, vivir esta experiencia con May y su familia nos salvó de llevarnos una mala sensación de esta preciosa zona de vietnam. Un trekking a través de paisajes increíbles, siempre adaptándose a lo que nosotros queríamos y explicándonos curiosidades sobre la vida en esas tierras entre broma y broma, ya que si algo caracteriza a May y su hermana son las bromas, el buen humor y la simpatia, además de ser encantadoras! La estancia en su casa fue totalmente acogedora, una comida deliciosa y las vistas desde allí, brutales. Lo recomendamos al 100%. Sin duda, May y su familia nos robaron un trocito de nuestros corazones y volveríamos a repetir sin dudarlo.
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Sandreta B. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Una experiencia inolvidable, estuvimos dos noches con ella y su familia , la comida que prepararon fue espectacular y nos acogieron como a uno mas.. hicimos varios trekking a cual mejor . Nos enseño lugares sin turistas y atravesamos los campos de arroz, siempre con una sonrisa y una gran predisposición . Lo recomendaría mil veces!!
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Angel L. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
★★★★★ Google
Super leuke wandeling en homestay. Prachtige plek en iedereen is super vriendelijk! Heerlijk gegeten. Top service. Bedankt May en familie!
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Judie S. See this review on Google (opens in a new tab) 
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FORMIDABLE
May est fantastique et nous a fait un tour formidable dans les rizières de Sapa. C’est une jeune femme formidable, elle est ravie de répondre à toutes nos questions et nous avons beaucoup appris à ses côtés. Nous la recommandons les yeux fermés.
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Camille C. See this review on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab)
Good to know
Simple planning, local routes, no big agency feel.
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Flexible pace
I decide on the day if a route needs to slow down, shorten, or change, based on weather, trail conditions, or how the group is doing. Safety first, always.
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Local paths
Village trails, mountains, terrace views, market stops, and homestays can be combined.
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What to bring
Comfortable shoes, a rain layer, water, sun protection, mosquito spray, and cash.
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Small groups
Best for couples, families, solo travelers, and private groups who want a calm, unhurried trek.
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