We opted to do the 6 hour village hike through the Sapa Mountains although I would highly recommend the homestay if you have the time. One thing to note about Sapa and the village trecks is that all guests must be with a guide. And after wondering through the tiny mountain trails, I see why. One wouldn't want to get lost or end up like the two people who fell off the mountain.
Our guide Pam was a young Flower Hmong, we were so grateful she was there to lead us and to teach us about her culture. As you hike through the mountains you will be accompanied by a few other Black Hmong ladies. If it is raining these women will be your saving grace. The trail gets slippery and can be super steep so I am sure you won't mind having a few other helping hands. They will only ask that you buy a small product at the end for $1 on up.
We were a bit disappointed learn about a few things:
- Some tourist get a bit aggressive towards these women yelling at them not to follow them and sometimes physically pushing them out of the way. Ironically, these same people when it rains realize they need their help to get through some of the trail.
- In Vietnam the Hmong people and other ethnic groups are referred to as “little cat”. They are looked upon as uncivilized.
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