DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA – Y LINH HO – TA VAN ( – / L / D )
06:00 – 06:30: Our bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then depart for Sa Pa via the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Highway. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Northwest mountains and terraced rice fields shimmering in the sunlight and mist. A short rest stop of about 30 minutes will be made en route.
13:00: Arrive in Sa Pa. Lunch at the hotel.
13:30 – 14:00: When everyone is ready, start trekking about 6 km southeast of Sa Pa along the slopes of Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho Village, home of the Black H’Mong people. Continue trekking another 3 km to Lao Chai Village of the H’Mong ethnic group. To enter the village, you will pass through a small tunnel or cross a small bridge leading into Muong Hoa Valley, where the valley landscape begins to open up beautifully.
16:00: Arrive at Ta Van Village, a commune located about 8 km from Sa Pa town center. This area is home to several ethnic groups, including the Dzay and H’Mong. Ta Van is known for attractions such as the Ancient Rock Field, Cau May (Cloud Bridge), traditional stilt houses, and rich ethnic culture.
17:00: Check in at the homestay. You may join a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
18:30: Enjoy dinner with local specialties.
Additional Information:
– Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included
– Homestay at a Dzay local house in Ta Van Village
– Trekking level: 6/10
– Trekking distance: 12 km
DAY 2: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI VILLAGE – SAPA – HANOI ( B / L / – )
07:00 – 08:00: Enjoy breakfast at the homestay. In the morning, you will visit Giang Ta Chai Village. Trek approximately 8 km to explore these two villages of the Red Dao people. Giang Ta Chai is one of the most well-known Red Dao villages and is an attractive destination for travelers who wish to experience colorful traditions and unique customs.
12:00: Enjoy lunch, then relax at the homestay.
14:00: Transfer by car back to Sa Pa Town.
15:00 – 15:30: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.
22:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop-off at the bus stop on Tran Quang Khai Street, near the Old Quarter. From here, you will make your own way back to the hotel. The tour ends. We look forward to seeing you again!
Additional Information:
– Breakfast and lunch are included
– Trekking level: 6/10
– Trekking distance: 8 km; driving distance back to Sa Pa: 12 km
– Tourist bus: Sa Pa – Hanoi
