Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Sapa
Your pickup starts early from the Hanoi Old Quarter hotel, then you'll travel by bus to Sapa Town and arrive around 1 PM. After checking in, there's a welcome drink followed by lunch featuring local Vietnamese food. The afternoon involves a 9km trek through Y Linh Ho and rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream, stopping at the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. From there you'll continue to Ta Van village where Giay ethnic people live. By evening you're exploring the village and catching the mountain sunset.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Vietnamese dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Y Linh Ho and rice terraces
- Trek along Muong Hoa Stream to Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
- Visit Hoang Lien Son Mountain viewpoint
- Trek to Ta Van village to see Giay Ethnic People settlement
- Local guide-led trekking experience
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Ta Van Village and Dzay People family
- Evening visit to local bar nearby with music
Landmarks/POIs Hoang Lien Son Mountain Lao Chai Village Ta Van Village Muong Hoa Stream - Day 2
Ta Van Village
Breakfast comes from your homestay family in the morning, then the trek starts at 8:45 through rice paddies and bamboo forest. You'll get chances to photograph the landscapes and see a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village, where red Dzao people live. After crossing the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, you'll head back to the bungalow to shower and have lunch. The afternoon leaves you free to walk around and see things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Prepared by homestay family), Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek through rice paddies with photo sessions
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Panorama viewpoint of Giang Ta Chai village
- Trek across Giang Ta Chai Bridge
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration around Ta Van village and bungalow area
Landmarks/POIs Giang Ta Chai Village Giang Ta Chai Bridge - Day 3
Cat Cat Village to Hanoi
Breakfast happens at 7:30, then a short drive takes you to Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan Peak, home to Black H'mong ethnic people. Your local guide shows you how locals live daily, then leads you down to the valley to see a French-built Hydraulic Power Station and a waterfall. You'll take photos at the bridge and waterfall before walking back uphill to the bus. After lunch you have free time to rest, and at 3:30 PM you'll board the bus back to Hanoi, arriving around 9:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Cat Cat Village
- Guided tour of Black H'mong ethnic people daily life activities
- Trek to valley bottom waterfall
- Visit to French Hydraulic Power Station
- Photo stop at bridge and waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Cat Cat Village Fansipan Peak
