Summary

On this trip you will trek along Muong Hoa River, sneaking through the valley nearby Sapa town, which is surrounded by huge rice paddy terraces. On the way you will learn more about the different process from when the rice seedling is transplanted until it is served as steam rice on the dinner table. The night you spend in Ta Van village, the unique village in Sapa area where Giay minority live, will be an excellent experience.

Highlights

• Chance to trek through Sapa’s ethnic minority villages and meet friendly local people
• Stay in the local houses and enjoy delicious meals there
• Admire the fantastic landscape along the trekking route

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Itinerary

 

Day 1: Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho – Tavan (L,D)

 

Met up at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and then You first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, you will follow a road going downhill to Cat Cat village. You will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before you trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. You will also enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. You eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest while you are served lunch nearby the river.

After lunch, you head Muong Hoa valley. You will pass through Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. You will spend the night in local house of Giay minority. You will be able to take a walk to enjoy the valley view as well as swim in the river nearby.

 

Approx: 5 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

 

Day 2: Tavan - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan (B,L)

 

Once you get energy for your last day trek by having a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority. You will trek through bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. On the way you will pass by a waterfall where you will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings. You will find a nice place to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. Here you start your journey back to Sapa by car.

 

Approx: 1-hour driving/ 3 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch.

Tour Pricing

Size of Group	1	2	3	4	5	6
Cost/pax (USD)	395.00	290.00	250.00	238.00	220.00	220.00

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• English or French speaking guide
• Black H'mong porters (to carry food and luggage)
• Cook (from group sizes of 5 clients)
• All needed transport
• All indicated meals, plus snacks
• Tea and coffee at meals
• Water and fruit
• Sleeping bag and mattresses
• Silk sleeping bag
• Waterproof bluebag for luggage
• Tents if needed
• Mosquito net
• All entrance fees
• Overnight in local house or tent

Exclusions:

• Personal pocket money
• Drinks and Beverage
• Insurance
• Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa and vice versa (Hanoi - Sapa: 350 km)
• All other services not indicated above

What to bring for this trip:

• Suitable and comfortable shoes and clothes for trekking (remember to bring some extra clothes to keep you warm at night)
• Camera to take photographs
• Some candies or sweets for the ethnic minority children on the way

Tour leader and local guide

In this tour, you have the benefit of professional English-speaking local guide with special experience of every stop-offs in the trip. When your departure reaches around 10 travelers or more, you will have an experienced tour leader whose passion and knowledge will impart so much inspiration. Call us at hotline (+84) 989 383 767. to get to the operator whenever you need help during the trip.

Terms and Conditions

• If you cancel at least 5 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee