Great Trek in Sapa Vietnam

Definitely one of the best things we did in Vietnam. We did the 2 day one night homestay trek. Our guide Ker was awesome. She took us off the usual tourist path and had some great stories about her experiences, the local way of life and the different tribes. She even took us to her home and made us lunch on the second day. I think the guide made all the difference as some of the people we met at the home stay didn't enjoy their trek as much because their guide wasn't as interested

We hired Lotussia Travel for two different day treks during our visit to Sapa. I wish we'd had time for more. Lang was a magnificent guide--fun, interesting, impeccable English and absolutely wonderful with both my young daughter and my out-of-shape husband. We rarely saw any other trekkers on our journey--the places we went to were off-the-beaten-track. She provided lots of context about the areas, how people live, her own life. I just can't say enough good things. Our treks with Lang were the highlight of our trip to Vietnam for sure.

On an added note, hiring Lotussia Travel means that all your money is going directly to the locals. While larger companies and hotels may hire Hmong guides, they don't pay them well and the companies are owned by ethnic Vietnamese or outsiders. Sapa is changing fast and the people who have lived there for centuries have much to adapt to, both good and challenging. They deserve to have the largest hand in their future, and to be the foremost beneficiaries of change.