15 Homestays in Vietnam: Where to Put Your Money

1.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then hike through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You sleep in a private Ta Van homestay room, join a cooking class, and receive four meals. Guides such as Mao and Sue have led departures, but weather can shape the experience.

“This was a fabulous experience. Be prepared, depending on the weather, for less than ideal hiking conditions. The landscape views are breathtaking and the home stay in the community offers insight to their way of life.”

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2.2-Day Sapa Trekking Trip with Homestay & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $71

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper bus, then hike 12 kilometers through Ylinh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Guide Mama Zuzu or Mama Ling leads you to a local homestay, where you eat home-cooked food, share stories, and may join in cooking. Day two brings another hike, a bamboo forest option, and free time in Sapa.

“This activity was one of the best! (Depends on weather)”

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3.Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by Ethos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $93

Walk 14 kilometers through Sapa’s villages, rice terraces, and bamboo forests with a private local guide, then share dinner and breakfast at a village homestay. Guides such as Cha, Ha, Ker, My, and Kae have helped guests learn about Hmong and Dao life. Day two is flexible, with a taxi back to Sapa.

“We hat a great time with our guide My. The beautiful nature and views was one part of the tour. Besides this My showed us the real live in the villages, we learned a lot about the local people, met the families and lived with them for one day. All in all a great experience for everyone who wants to see the reality off the beaten track!”

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4.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Spend two days trekking from Lao Chai to Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai with a local Hmong English-speaking guide such as Soso, Sua, or Tung. You’ll ride between Hanoi and Sa Pa by limousine or sleeper bus, eat local meals, sleep at a basic homestay, and walk through rice terraces, bamboo forest, and mountain villages.

“I knew I wanted to do some hiking in Sapa but wasn't sure which to take and eventually settled with this activity. I'm so glad I choice this one as it was fantastic. I was contacted by Viet via WhatsApp well in advance of the activity and he helped arrange my sleeper bus from Hanoi along with the optional upgrades I requested. Viet provided clear instructions and was readily available to assist at all times. The food included throughout the tour was amazing both at the homestay and the start/ finish restaurant. Gom was my guide for the trek and she was extraordinary, providing detailed knowledge of the area, including…”

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5.Mekong Delta Homestay 2-Day at Family Tiny Garden – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $89

This 2-day small-group trip from Ho Chi Minh City combines My Tho, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Mekong boat rides, kayaking, cycling, fishing, cooking, and a night at Family Tiny Garden. Guides such as Chow, Dennis, Son, and Phong are noted for clear English and warm care, while the homestay brings you close to rice fields, orchards, and daily village life.

“We had a wonderful time. Our guide Dennis was perfect in every way. The owner of the Family Tiny Garden couldn’t do enough for us. He even bought our daughter fresh mangos because he knew she liked them! The tour is very child friendly but also perfect for people without them! There were so many activities to do. It was incredibly fun. 10/10.”

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6.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, visit Cat Cat, then trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a private homestay room, with seven meals and a local English-speaking guide included. Expect muddy paths, mountain views, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“1. check the weather first, if possible. if it's not sunny, you are losing a lot of beutiful photo chances. 2. it's relaxing, but not challenging nor exciting 3. homestay isnt "home stay" in a strict sense. it's just another name for a lodge. 4. foods at hotel was great, but foods at homestay wasnt. 5. important information is not given often. you have to ask.”

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7.Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Overnight At Local Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan, and spend one night in a private room at a traditional H’Mong homestay. An English-speaking local guide leads the walks, with meals, entrance fees, and return transport included.

“Very well organized and guide was amazing. Trekking was not overly challenging thanks to a relaxed pace.”

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8.2-Day Sapa Cultural Exchange Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $100

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned bus, trek through Muong Hoa Valley and rice terraces, and spend the night in Ta Van with a Dzay family. Your English-speaking guide may be Sung, Lily, Chun, Za, Lala, or Cheng. Expect simple facilities, long walking days, fine views, and a genuine taste of village life.

“Such a scenic valley. The second hike was a bit dangerous because it rained. However, the guide was very helpful. Once-in-a-lifetime experience :)”

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9.Sa Pa: 2-Day Trekking Trip with Ethnic Minority Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · from $55

Spend two days walking from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You’ll see rice terraces, meet Black H’mong and Dzay communities, sleep at a local homestay, and swim near a waterfall. English-speaking guides may include Lan, Khu, Lang, Nhu, or Coo. The small group limit is 14.

“The trip was very well organised. We really enjoyed our trekking, the homestay, and the guide was great - very informative, helpful, nice and friendly personality. Thank you!”

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10.Rice Terraced Fields & Homestay Experience– 2D 1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $85

Spend two days hiking from Sapa through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. A local guide leads you past rice terraces, bamboo forest, mountain views, and a waterfall, with meals, village fees, transport, and one homestay night included. Guides may include Sang, Su, Mi, Ly, or Soso.

“Our guide Sang was really nice and confident and she explain us a lot of things. The homestay was not really good and clean”

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11.2-Day Luxury Sapa Trekking Tour with Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $110

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper bus, then walk through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Your English-speaking guide leads the route, explains Black H’mong and Red Dao culture, and runs a spring-roll class. You sleep in a private homestay room and return to Hanoi by VIP cabin bus.

“The tour guide Sou was exceptional and helpful, and managed to make the trekking tour enjoyable despite the physical effort and the sun. Breathtaking landscapes.”

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12.3-Night Sapa Trek and Homestay with Round Trip Transfer from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $218

Leave Hanoi by overnight train, then hike through Muong Hoa Valley past rice terraces, bamboo forest, and Hmong villages. You’ll visit a handicraft center, meet Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao communities, and spend a night in Ta Van with a Zay family. Round-trip trains, meals, transfers, and a local guide are included.

“The best part of this trip was being in Sapa. 3 day two nights not really what this was. There were some transportation problems getting there but very enjoyable overall. The itinerary was never available. So everyday was a surprise. Day one Read more”

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13.SaPa: 3-Day Homestay Trek to Explore Ethnic cultures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $139

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Sa Pa, then trek through Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao villages with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll sleep two nights in homestays, eat local meals, cross Rattan Bridge, and follow rice terraces and bamboo trails. Guides such as Su and Sang are known for flexible, caring support.

“3-day trekking in Sa Pa with homestay for two nights. Very nice trip. Positives: our amazing tour guide Sang, caring, very sweet, she went above and beyond to make sure the tour reflected our needs and was flexible in rearranging plans when we were not feeling well; beautiful landscapes; homestays were generally clean and suitable and the host families were kind and hospitable; food was excellent and portions were generous both in restaurants along the way during trekking and in home stays, and many beverages were available (for a price); breakfast at the hotel when arriving in Sa Pa was also good. Negatives: the sleeping bus to get to Sa…”

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14.From Sapa Homestay Hideaway 2-Day Local Life Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $53Best value

Spend two days walking from Sapa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Supan. A local English-speaking guide leads the trek, with meals, entrance fees, a private homestay room, and return bus included. Guide Zem has been praised for explaining local customs with care.

“This was a great experience. I really enjoyed seeing our guides home and the villages around Sa Pa home to minority communities with super interesting cultures. The highlight for me was all the animals we saw as I am a great animal lover: buffalo, chickens, cats, dogs, ducks and even a snake which was really cool (don’t be put off of if your scared of snakes it was at a distance). I recommend staying in a room with your own toilet for a truly relaxing experience at the home stay. The view from the rooms was amazing. If you go in summer months be prepared for a hot trek and…”

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15.Pu Luong 2-Day Adventure: Trekking, Homestay & Local Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

This two-day escape from Hanoi takes you to Hieu Waterfall, Thai villages, rice terraces, a weaving village, and a calm river for bamboo rafting. You stay at Pù Luông Riverside Lodge, with meals, guide, transport, and sightseeing tickets included. Guides such as Thắng, Tony, and Vic have earned praise for careful pacing and strong local knowledge, though names are not guaranteed.

“Staying in a traditional homestay in Pù Luông was such a unique experience. The hosts welcomed us like family, and the home-cooked meals were absolutely delicious. It was a great way to connect with the local culture.”

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