Rice Terrace Hikes Worldwide: 4 to Book Next

Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages - Setting out from Sa Pa into Muong Hoa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 864 reviews · 6 hours · from $23Our pick

Join a small group of up to 11 people for a six-hour, 10-kilometer trek from Sa Pa through Lao Chai, Ta Van Giay, and Giang Ta Chai. An English-speaking guide such as Su, Sunny, Khu, or Chai leads you past rice terraces, ancient rock carvings, a bamboo forest, and a waterfall, with lunch at a local home.

“Sunny was very knowledgeable and friendly. Hike was fun and not very strenuous, perfect for if your feeling fragile after the loop. 100% recommend.”

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Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

2.Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $55Best guided

Leave Yogyakarta for a small-group day in Central Java. Walk through rice terraces to 9th-century Selogriyo Temple, stop for local coffee, then visit Kedung Kayang Waterfall below Mt. Merapi. Guides such as Arma, Didik, Sigit, and Maxi are praised for friendly service, local insight, and photography help.

“Arma , our guide made our trip memorable. We trekked through the rice terraces and made our way to the temple. Onthe way we met the locals and stopped for coffee on the way back at a great little cafe. We then travelled to the waterfall which was spectacular. We had lunch at a local restaurant before heading back. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys walking. Arma did a great job and was very informative. Hans & Judy.”

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Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

3.Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 6 hours · from $18Cheapest way up

Spend six hours walking about 10 kilometers from Sa Pa through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Your English-speaking local guide explains Black Hmong and Dzay culture, rice farming, weaving, batik, and indigo dyeing. Expect steep, uneven paths, possible mud, a local lunch at your own cost, and a bus ride back.

“Great tour through the Sa Pa rice fields and jungle. We had a great guide and a lot of help from local women who live in the villages around Sa Pa. You can show your appreciation to the local people afterwards by buying their handmade local stuff. The lunch was nice with a great variety of local food. We would recommend this tour for anyone who would love to see the surroundings and learn about the culture. However, if you’re not in a good physical condition this tour might be heavy because it was very slippery and we needed a lot of help from the local women to descend the…”

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Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

4.Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 6 hours · from $55

Leave Yogyakarta or Borobudur for a six-hour small-group trip to Selogriyo Temple. Walk through working rice terraces with guides such as Yuni, Haidar, Atok, or Arief, learning about crops, village life, and Hindu carvings. Expect a peaceful setting, moderate walking, a small temple, and optional coffee or tea stops.

“I had a fantastic day out with my guide Atok. Everything worked out great, I couldn't ask for more. Atok was super friendly and knowledgeable and I highly recommend this tour. The walk was very easy and it's a beautiful area worth to explore.”

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Rice Terrace Hikes Worldwide: 4 to Book Next

Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

1.Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

2.Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

3.Sa Pa: 6-Hours Muong Hoa Valley Trek with Local Ethnic guide

Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

4.Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Temple Tour & Java Rice Terrace Trek

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