Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, board the bus, and depart for Sapa Town.

9.30: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.

13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.

Enjoy a welcome drink and itinerary briefing.

Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes.

14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho, followed by a trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, showcasing the stunning Hoang Lien Son Mountain landscape. Reach Ta Van village, home to the Giay ethnic people, in the late afternoon.

The trekking distance is approximately 9 km and lasts for 3.5 hours.

17.45: Check into a homestay, meet the ethnic family, and enjoy the mountain life at sunset. Participate in cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy a peaceful dinner. In the evening, visit a nearby local bar with music to socialize with other tourists, then overnight at the homestay.

Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Hanoi (B, L)

8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with an exciting trek.

8.45: Continue walking to the rice paddies for a photo session of the breathtaking landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home of the Red Dzao people.

The trekking distance is approximately 4 km and lasts for 2 hours.

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, where a driver will pick you up to return to Sapa Town.

12.30 - 13.30: Enjoy lunch.

13.30 - 14.45: Free time to relax or explore Sapa.

14.45 - 15.00: Gather with all group members at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.

15.30: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two comfort breaks (if traveling by bus) or head to Lao Cai station to catch the train (if traveling by train).

21.15: Farewell at your hotel/stay.

Trip ends.

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• Bottled water
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Meals as per itinerary
• Landing and/or facility fees
• Surcharges on fuel
• 1 Night in Homestay
• Transportation
• English-speaking tour guide

• Tax
• Personal expense
• Other not be mentioned

• Old people should not attend the long trek (9 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain
• Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour
• Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities

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