Sapa Tour: Authentic walking and Homestay in Sapa and transfer by Bus

[ Duration: 3 days/ 2 nights ]

You will go by mini bus or motorbike first to visit the Silver Waterfall which is about 12 km west of Sapa town and visit many villages in Sapa such as Lao Chai, Y Linh Ho, Giang Ta Chai.. We will pick you up from Hanoi and transfer to Sapa by Express Bus.

Y Linh Ho village is a small commune composed by a dozen of small hamlets scattering on the very tough mountain terrain with high and steep mountains. There are some hundred inhabitants from the Black H’mong only living in this commune. They built their rudimentary houses on their farmland and mainly cultivate corn and dry rice on the steep hillsides. The only way to get to the commune is on foot from the main road. This village is home to the Black Mong who wear very dark clothing in blacks and navy dyed with indigo (often seen on the hands of older Mong women)

"This schedule included five-star round-trip bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa"
During the online registration process, you can request the package in the "Special Requests" section provided.

( EG: Single room : + 26 USD )

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (-/L/D)

06:30: Free pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and transfer to Sapa Express' Office, No.12 Ly Thai To Street.

07:00: Start departure to Sapa. The tour guide will explain to you about the trip and Sapa. Then you will be served mineral water and some snacks.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.

12:30: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and have lunch.

14:30: Begin trekking from Sapa toward Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificent landscapes.

Trek through Y Linh Ho village with Black H’mong tribe and keep trekking through lush rice – terraces towards Lao Chai village to experience Black H’mong people’s daily life and their traditional culture.

Y Linh Ho village is a small commune composed by a dozen of small hamlets scattering on the very tough mountain terrain with high and steep mountains. There are some hundred inhabitants from the Black H’mong only living in this commune. They built their rudimentary houses on their farmland and mainly cultivate corn and dry rice on the steep hillsides. The only way to get to the commune is on foot from the main road. This village is home to the Black H'Mong people who wear very dark clothing in black and navy dyed with indigo (often seen on the hands of older H'Mong women).

17h00: Arrive into Ta Van village inhabited by Zay minorities. Exhibiting strong Chinese culture where we have dinner on a wood fire enjoying the company and hospitality of our Zay family and homestay overnight.

Dinner and overnight at homestay in Ta Van village.

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Ban Ho (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. Red Dao women have very colorful red embroidery and coins on their clothing. On their head they wear a red scarf. Some of them have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao Legend.

We will walk to the rice fields where we’ll have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest gives you the experience of Vietnam tropical jungle. Along the way, we will stop nearby a waterfall to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village and have lunch. 

After a picnic lunch, walking to Ban Ho, where the village lies within a beautiful valley, home to Tay minority who has their traditional houses on stilts and we will share a home-stay night here.

Dinner and overnight at homestay in Ban Ho village. 

Day 3: Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Sapa – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Two kilometers walking to a very nice waterfall discovered and named “The Lavie” by the French during their colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy swimming then go up to the mountain to visit a small hamlet of the Red Dzao people called Nam Toong.

Come to Ban Ho, you get chance not only to view wonderful spots, enjoy fresh air but also to see natural beauty. You will have opportunity to see water fall, go swimming in hot water pool or cold water stream, find out traditional weave fabric, make brocade… and take part in community activities. You will be alive and living in the cozy ambiance and friendly family. Because the climate in Ban Ho is warmer than Sapa (between 18-250C), in the afternoon, tourists can enjoy yourself in the stream Lavie, sight Da Nhay waterfall

After Nam Toong be back to Ban Ho village for lunch and by car to Sapa.

16:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.

21:00: We arrive in Hanoi.

1. INCLUDE

- Ticket Bus: Hanoi-Sapa-Hanoi - (with air-conditioner, travel blanket, pillow)
- Transportation as programme
- Accommodation at hotel (2 - 3 persons/ room)
- English speaking guide during the tour (enthusiastic, experienced)
- Meals as mentioned on itinerary (B: breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner).
- Entrance fees.

2. EXCLUDE

- Insurance, Visas
- Other personal expenses (tip, laundry, drink with meals,...)

3. THINGS TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELING

- Do not buy from street venders.
- Do not use service from street venders or brokers.
- Do not give children who on street money or candy.
- Ask before taking photo.
- Take a legal taxi with the help of the tour operator.