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Ta Van

Village Life and Rice Terraces in the Valley near Sapa

Ta Van lies in the valley below Sapa and offers a quieter way to experience the mountains. Village paths, terraced fields and stays with local hosts feature in many itineraries. Choose a route that suits your pace and the conditions on the day.

Your stay, at your pace, planned around you.

Travel photograph of Ta Van
Ta Van – travel photograph
Suggested stay
A walking day or 1 night in the village
Highlights
Valley walks · Local hosts · Rice terraces
Travel style
Tailored to fit your wider itinerary
Combines well with
Sapa · Bac Ha · Hanoi

The destination. Your journey.

Tours including Ta Van

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam Explorer: Sapa to Phu Quoc – 20 Days

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Day 3 · Ta Van

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Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van (B/L/D)
Overnight at a local homestay in Ta Van.

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RouteHanoi → Sapa → Ta Van → Bac Ha → Ninh Binh → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Hue → Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Can Tho → Phu Quoc

From USD 2,004 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam Local Life: Sapa to the Mekong Delta - 13 Days

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Day 5 · Ta Van

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Sapa — Lao Chai and a Ta Van homestay (B, L, D)
Overnight at a local homestay in Ta Van.

Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Sapa (B, L, D)

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RouteHanoi → Ba Vi → Halong Bay → Ta Van → Sapa → Hoi An → My Son → Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta → Cu Chi

From USD 1,459 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

The Best of Vietnam — 14 Days from Sapa to Saigon

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Day 4 · Ta Van

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Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van — shared tour (B/L/D)
Continue walking to Ta Van, a Dzay village.

Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan, then return to Hanoi (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Ninh Binh – day trip → Sapa → Ta Van → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip

From USD 1,233 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Deluxe Vietnam and Thailand: Mountains to the Beach - 14 Days

Culture & historyLuxury travelBeach holidays
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Day 5 · Ta Van

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Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van — group walk (B/L/D)
Continue walking to Ta Van, a Dzay village.

Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan and Sapa; return to Hanoi — group tour (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Halong Bay → Sapa → Ta Van → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip → Bangkok → Phuket

From USD 2,286 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam and Cambodia Adventure: Sapa, Mekong and Angkor - 15 Days

Culture & history
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Day 3 · Ta Van

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Rice-terrace walk: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van — group tour (B/L/D)
Have lunch near the river in Lao Chai, then continue walking to Ta Van, a Dzay village.

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RouteHanoi → Sapa → Ta Van → Halong Bay → Ho Chi Minh City → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Phnom Penh → Siem Reap

From USD 2,004 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery: Sapa and Angkor – 21 Days

Culture & history
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Day 4 · Ta Van

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Sapa, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van (B/L/D)
Continue walking to Ta Van, a Dzay village, where you stay with a local family and learn about their daily life, traditions and customs.

Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan; return to Hanoi (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Sapa → Ta Van → Ninh Binh – day trip → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → Can Tho → Phnom Penh → Siem Reap

From USD 2,612 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam and Cambodia: Local Life and Landmarks - 19 Days

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Day 5 · Ta Van

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Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van: group trek (B/L/D)
Walk through rice terraces to Ta Van, a Dzay village, where you stay overnight.

Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan; return via Sapa to Hanoi (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Ninh Binh – day trip → Sapa → Ta Van → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip → Siem Reap

From USD 1,955 / person

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Destination: Ta Van

Vietnam in Depth: Sapa to the Mekong Delta - 13 Days

Culture & history
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Day 4 · Ta Van

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Sapa: Hiking to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van (B/L/D)
Then continue walking to Ta Van, a Dzay village.

Ta Van — Giang Ta Chai — Su Pan and Return to Hanoi (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Sapa → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Hue → Ho Chi Minh City → Cu Chi → Mekong Delta

From USD 1,334 / person

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More than a place on the map

Get to know Ta Van

Choose your experiences, understand the journey and leave time to settle in.

What makes this place special

Paths through the valley

Walks connect fields and settlements. Distances, gradients and surfaces vary considerably, so we agree on an option that suits you.

Local hosts

A village stay offers time for conversation and regional food. Ask before taking photographs and respect private living areas.

Rice terraces

The landscape changes with planting and harvest. Green fields, water-filled terraces and harvested plots are different stages of a living agricultural landscape.

How long to stay and where to base yourself

An excursion from Sapa offers a first introduction. Staying overnight means you need not return immediately after walking and can enjoy a quieter evening. Homestay facilities vary: private rooms and bathrooms are confirmed explicitly in your quote.

Choose between a Sapa hotel as your base and village accommodation in Ta Van. For an overnight village stay, clarify the bathroom, bed type and any walk with luggage in advance.

Getting here and travelling onwards

You usually travel down into the valley from Sapa, combining driving and walking according to the programme. An overnight train or road journey from Hanoi first brings you to the region; the connection to Ta Van is planned as part of the full journey.

Weather and the best time to visit

Rain makes field and village paths slippery. In cooler months, the valley can be chilly and damp. The appearance of the rice fields follows the farming calendar, so we plan for the landscape without promising a specific photograph.

Practical tips for your visit

Shoes with a good tread are more useful than smooth-soled city shoes. Carry only your day essentials and confirm how larger luggage will be transported. For knee problems or less confidence on uneven ground, shorter walks and more driving may be suitable.

Your time here

An idea for your stay

Use this as inspiration rather than a fixed package. Adapt the order and pace to your arrival time, the weather and your interests. Check the individual itinerary to see which services a tour includes.

Starting out
Leave Sapa or begin a guided walk through the valley.
Along the way
Explore village paths, pause for the views and enjoy an agreed lunch.
Evening
Return to Sapa or stay at your booked homestay.

Good to know

Questions about Ta Van

Is an overnight stay in Ta Van always included?

No. Some programmes visit during a walk, while others stay overnight. Check the day-by-day itinerary.

Are the walks easy?

That depends on the route, rain and your fitness. Share your preferred walking time and any limitations while planning.

How can I find a tour that includes Ta Van?

The tours on this page include a visit or stay here. Open the day-by-day itinerary to compare the time spent, activities and accommodation. We can discuss additional requests when preparing your personal quote.

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