Embark on a 2-day trekking tour in Sapa, Vietnam, to witness the breathtaking terraced fields and immerse yourself in the rich ethnic cultures. Travel in a small group for personalized service and enjoy the comfort of a sleeper bus from Hanoi. Experience the warmth and expertise of local ethnic guides.
HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE or LAO CHAI - TA VAN (Homestay option)
Hanoi - Option 1: Stay in Hotel
06.30: We will pick you up by taxi at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer you to the bus station to depart for Sapa.
13.00: Arrive in Sapa town and meet your local guide at the bus station.
13.30: Have lunch at the hotel and leave your large luggage there.
Option 1: Stay in Hotel
14.30: A short drive to the entrance of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic people, located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.
15.30: Walk down to the village to see a beautiful waterfall and a power plant built by the French during colonial times in 1925. Enjoy a 40-minute performance by local boys and girls. The trekking distance is about 2.5 km and lasts for 2 hours.
17.00: Return to Sapa Town.
19.00: Have dinner at the hotel and enjoy free time to explore Sapa town.
NOTE: The program will change if you choose the homestay option.
Sapa - Option 2: Stay in Homestay
14.00: Begin a 12 km trek on a small trail down the Muong Hoa Valley towards the Black H’Mong village of Lao Chai.
15.00: Trek downhill through Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai Villages on a small trail for 3.5 hours to a mountainside with terraced rice paddies of an ethnic minority group.
16.00: Continue trekking along a small terrace of rice paddies with H’Mong People to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay Tribes.
17.00: Join a cooking class with the indigenous guides. Learn about traditional food and the lives of the local people.
19.00: Enjoy dinner and a welcome “Happy Water” from the homestay owner.
TREKKING VISIT Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN
Sapa - Option 1: Stay in Hotel
NOTE: This program is for the hotel stay option; there will be changes if you choose the homestay option.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then check out.
9.00: Trek 12 km down to Muong Hoa Valley, the most beautiful valley in Sapa where the local hill tribes live and work on the rice field terraces.
10.00: Trek downhill through the villages on a small trail for 3.5 hours to a mountainside with terraced rice paddies of an ethnic minority group.
12.30: Have lunch at a restaurant.
13.30: After lunch, continue trekking along the bottom of the valley to reach Ta Van village of the Dzay people and experience their way of life.
14.30: A bus will transfer you to the hotel to prepare your luggage for the return to Hanoi.
15.30: The guide will transfer you to the bus station for the trip back to Hanoi.
21.30: Arrive in Hanoi. The bus will stop at 30 Ly Thai To Street (it will not drop you at your hotel. The distance from the bus station to hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is within 0.5 - 2 km).
Sapa - Option 2: Stay in Homestay
6.30: Wake up and experience the daily life of a Dzay minority in the morning.
7.30: Have breakfast with the Dzay family, then check out of the homestay.
9.00: Start a 6-8 km trek into Hoang Lien Son National Park to view more stunning landscapes.
11.30: Visit Giang Ta Chai Village of the Dao Tribe to enjoy the jungle waterfall and the rattan bridge (you can even skinny-dip before heading back into town).
12.00: Have lunch in the village before continuing your trek through amazing scenery to a beautiful waterfall.
13.30: After lunch, continue a 2 km trail to Su Pan Village, where a bus will transfer you to Sapa town at 2:30 pm.
- Free time to walk around Sapa Town.
15.30: You will be transferred to the bus station for the trip back to Hanoi.
22.00: Arrive in Hanoi. The bus will stop at 30 Ly Thai To Street (it will not drop you at your hotel. The distance from the bus station to hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is within 0.5 - 2 km).
- On-board WiFi
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Private transportation
Sapa is a renowned location in Vietnam where you can marvel at the vast expanse of terraced fields and gain an understanding of the cultural heritage of the indigenous communities. Our tour is designed for small groups to maintain high-quality service standards and to provide a sense of exclusivity. Your journey from Hanoi to Sapa will be aboard a comfortable sleeper bus. Particularly noteworthy is that our guides hail from local ethnic groups, offering both fervent and knowledgeable assistance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
