This journey is intended for tourists seeking 1 night of accommodation in a bungalow at a hill tribe village, along with an extended hike to some of the most sought-after destinations in Sapa.
Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)
Hanoi - Option 1 : Take the morning bus
6.00 – 6.20: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to the big bus and depart to Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
Option 2 : Take the night bus
22h20: Pick up at the bus station (166 Tran Quang Khai Str, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) and going to Sapa by sleeper bus with the high way Hanoi – Lao Cai. And arrival Sapa at 5:00am, keep sleep on bus until 6:00am, then be picked up by the guide to have breakfast and then start the tour at 8:00 am.
Sapa - 13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay Ethnic People. The guide will pick up you at the bus station to have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
Ta Van Village - 14.30: Start hiking through Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village, home of the Giay ethnic people.
Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at the Bungalow.
Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)
Ta Van Village - 7.00: You can join to the our class cooking and lear how to make a some Vietnam foods like: Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,…
(Note: The cooking class is only available upon request and costs: 7usd per person).
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
Giang Ta Chai Village - 8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.
Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road,
12.00: Back to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
Hanoi - 13.30: The van or car picks you up to come back to the bus station. They will give you the bus ticket.
14.00 - 15.00: You have free time to walk around Sapa Town or go shopping.
15.00 - 15.30: meet all the group members at the bus station to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Trip ends.
Note: The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off.
- Modern bus with on-board WiFi and air conditioning
- Complimentary 2-way bottled water (Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi)
- Insurance during bus travel
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- English-speaking local guide in Sapa
- Accommodation in a traditional Bungalow/Stilt house (Dorm)
- Experienced drivers for a safe journey from Hanoi to Sapa
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
- Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
- The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off
- NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
- Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
- All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
- If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
- You can also finish your trip in Sapa
- You can bring your luggage & leave them on the bus. And we also have a car to transfer them to the Village during time you trek.
- Room policy: Standard 2-3 people per room
- Thing to bring: Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
- Thing to bring: Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
- Thing to bring: Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
- Thing to bring: You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
