Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho Village

Old Quarter - 06:30: Be ready at your hotel lobby in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and the bus will come to pick you up.

Sapa - 07:00: The bus leaves Hanoi for Sapa. Enjoy the views of the countryside on the way, and the bus will make 2 stops for a short break. When you arrive in Sapa at about 13:00, you will be transferred by van to the Symphony Hotel (7 Hoang Lien, Sapa), where you will have lunch and relax. Our guide will then greet you and give you additional details about the trek.

Y Linh Ho - At about 15:00, you will start your trek and head through the fields to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong people. The Black H’mong are proud of their culture, and they have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing.
The trek to the village will give you an opportunity to admire beautiful nature, take photographs of hereditary terraces that are estimated to be around 100 years old, and see the daily life of the locals. After about 2 hours of trekking, you will reach Y Linh Ho village, located in a beautiful area by the Muong Hoa River in the central part of the valley.
After checking in at the homestay, you will have a little time to explore the area before dinner is served. The homestay is a traditional stilt house where you will spend the night.

Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa – Hanoi

Y Linh Ho - After having breakfast, at 08:00 you will say goodbye to your hosts and continue trekking to Lao Chai village.

Lao Chai - Trekking to Lao Chai village to learn more about the local culture and customs. The trek on the narrow paths through the fields will bring you closer to the local life.

Ta Van - After some relaxing time, you will walk to Ta Van village to visit the Giay people. The Giay minority in Ta Van has their own distinct culture and lifestyle. They live in mountain valleys near their fields, where they cultivate wet rice.

Giang Ta Chai Village - Then you continue your trek through an enchanting bamboo forest and a waterfall to visit Giang Ta Chai village where you can see the Red Dao people. The women of the Red Dao have very colorful red embroideries, coins on their clothing, and wear red scarves on their heads. Some of the women shave their eyebrows because they believe a hairless face is beautiful.

Sapa - You will stop for lunch before leaving Giang Ta Chai and driving to Sapa. You will have time to relax at the Symphony Hotel in Sapa until you are picked up to board your afternoon bus back to Hanoi.

Old Quarter - The bus will arrive in Hanoi in the evening and drop you off at the bus stop near the Old Quarter.

• Insurance during the time using the bus
• Transportation: comfortable air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Sapa and return
• Inclusive of all meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• English-speaking local guide assistance
• All applicable fees and taxes included
• Authentic accommodation: 1-night homestay in Y Linh Ho village

• Drinks and tips
• Travel insurance
• Single room surcharge 10$
• All other services not expressly stated to be included

Discover the breathtaking views of the Muong Hoa Valley on a two-day Sapa hiking adventure and tour various indigenous minority communities. Stay overnight at a local homestay in Y Linh Ho village and gain insights into their traditions.

• Commute to and from Sapa via a cozy air-conditioned bus.
• Get a glimpse of true local existence on this captivating excursion.
• Explore the beautiful vistas and profound culture of Vietnam’s ethnic hamlets.
• Experience their friendly hospitality guided by your local aide.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.