Hanoi Sapa Trekking 2 Day Tour: Local Culture & Minority Villages

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Sapa today is home to stunning scenery, intoxicating cultural makeup and a diverse range of ethnic minorities. Sapa is a famous destination in Vietnam where you will have the opportunity to admire the endless terraced fields and understand the cultural identity of the ethnic people here. Get a taste of the real Vietnam on this small group guided tour, direct from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. After eating lunch and leaving your big bag in Sapa, you’ll hike to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van Village, where you’ll spend the night. The next day, hike to Giang Ta Chai Village and Su Pan, and explore Sapa.

What's Included

Private Room at Ta Van Homestay Village
Big Sleeper Bus from Hanoi to Sapa and return by expressway
Local English Speaking Guide
All entrance fees & minivan transfer in Sapa
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our driver will come and check your name at receptionist for transfer to Sapa. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi - Sapa by Sleeper Bus - Ta Van Homestay Village (L, D)

    5 stops
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    6:00 - 6:30: We will pick up guests at hote in Hanoi Old Quarter Area to depart for Sapa via the new highway with a comfortable short break (It takes about 5h30 hours to 6 hours drive to Sapa)

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sapa

    13:00: Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before start trekking to homestay Viallge.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Start short trek to Y Linh Ho Village where is famous for its absolutely poetic and wild beauty. Being covered by Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, along with many terraced fields and streams, and the primitive, simple bamboo houses of local people, Y Linh Ho Village is one of must-visit attractions in Sapa and definitely worth your time to discover.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Then hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of Black H’mong minority. Here you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain ranges. Nestled in the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai Village Vietnam offers a tranquil escape just 7 kilometers southeast of the bustling Sapa town center. This picturesque village spans over 29 square kilometers and is considered one of the big villages in the region. Lao Chai is adjacent to Ta Van Village, another notable tourist attraction in Sapa

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ta Van Village

    In the late afternoon, continue trekking to visit Ta Van village, which is the home of Tay minority. 17:45 – It’s time to check into the homestay. Experience the rustic lifestyle of the local and watch the sun setting in the mountainous region. In the evening, enjoy the local bar nearby or socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay. Located within Muong Hoa Valley in Lao Cai Province, Ta Van Village is a popular destination for visitors wondering “What to do in Sapa?” One of the highlights of this village is its diverse ethnic makeup, with the Giay, Hmong, and Red Dao ethnic groups living harmoniously in the area. The village is also surrounded by terraced rice fields that serve both practical and aesthetic purposes.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Giang Ta Chai Village - Sapa to Ha Noi by Sleeper Bus (B, L)

    3 stops
  • 6
    Giang Ta Chai Village

    8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek. 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. Giang Ta Chai village in Sapa is one of the top 5 villages for most of Sapa Tours and trekking adventure vacation in Sapa, Vietnam. This village truly offers travelers interesting trekking paths through bamboo forest. Giang Ta Chai village also lets travelers enjoy trekking through rice fields, crossing suspension bridges to the other side of the river and stream.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Stop at Supan Village. Supan Village Sapa is a very mountainous commune since it perches on the mountain. Being a part of the highland on the east side of the main road, it is about 17 km from Sapa town and Su Pan commune with its 4 small hamlets is home of the Black H’mong and Red Zao. Crossing the Muong Hoa River up to the mountain where is Su Pan village. Su Pan commune can be referred to as “mountainous commune”

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8

    14:30 - 15:00: Get on bus to back to Hanoi. 6-hour direct drive included breaks on the way. 21:00 – 21:30 Arrive at Hanoi City. DROP OFF PLACE NOTE: We will end tour at Bus Station : 160 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (near Hanoi Old Quarter Area). Guest will walk or take a taxi back to hotel/stay.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
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If you cancel at least 3 full 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.

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