• Ta Van - Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Sa Pa, and then start your 10-kilometer trek through the beautiful valley. Admire the rice terraces hidden behind the morning mist as you follow a small trail to cross the Muong Hoa River.

Continue past well-tended, terraced rice fields on your way to the village of Lao Chai, where a local Black Hmong ethnic group live. Hike to the village of Ta Van Giay and trek along the route of the Muong Hoa River to cross a small suspension bridge roughly 2 kilometers from the settlement. Discover a fascinating collection of ancient rock carvings that depict images of men, stilt houses and different decorative patterns.

Enjoy lunch at a local house in the village before hiking through a bamboo forest and reaching the Red Dao ethnic minority village of Giang Ta Chai. Enjoy a short rest at a nearby waterfall before climbing uphill to the main road where the driver will be waiting for you to take you back to SaPa.

• English-speaking local guide
• Hotel pickup and trek down to villages
• Admission tickets included
• Complimentary mineral water
• Local restaurant lunch

• Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips
• Holiday surcharge

Embark on a journey through the Muong Hoa Valley, savouring sweeping vistas of the rice terraces. Walk alongside the Muong Hoa River and gain insights into the enduring traditions and lifestyles of various mountain tribes.

• Discover the indigenous cultures and rich diversity of the Sa Pa valley
• Venture across striking terrains and take in awe-inspiring scenery
• Relish a midday meal at a villager’s house in one of the settlements

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