Sapa Unique Adventure: Explore Ethnic Cultures & Breathtaking Landscapes

Night 1: Ha Noi – Lao Cai – Sapa 9:00 pm : You will get pick up at hotel then transfer to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai station (Lao Cai province)Train leave at 10 PM.  Types of cabins: 4-berth cabin. Tourist trains also run VIP cabin where the upper berths are removed, allowing for more space and privacy for just 2 or 1 people. Travel time is approximately 8 hours5:30-6:00 am: Arrive Lao Cai train station. Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.

Lao Cai - Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Overnight with Local Family.
: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – overnight with local family. Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower. Start the trip at 9:30 as below. 12 km of trekking, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. After lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank, we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family.Here you have opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original custom. • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included • Home-stay at the Dzay local house in Ta Van Village • Trekking level: 5/10 • 12 Km of trekking

SAPA
SAPA, LAO CAI, VIETNAM: Terrace Rice Paddy Fields, Friendly Ethnic Locals, Eco-friendly ResortsLocally known as the “town of clouds”, Sapa is a charming treasure trove of Northwest Vietnam. At a glimpse of an eye, it effortlessly mesmerizes travelers by the beauty of iconic cascading terraced rice fields, lush valleys and emerald mountains lying side by side. Endowed by nature, it’s no wonder that Sapa has become one of the most alluring destinations in the country.What makes Sapa even more special is the cultural richness of local ethnic minorities, boasting through the numerous customs and beliefs. Set amidst the idyllic rugged valleys are the tiny hill tribe villages, home to Hmong, Dzao, and Tay groups, who have been settling down here for hundreds of years while still being able to preserve their cultures and traditions. Enjoying local life with colorful ethnic costumes, typical dances, and songs performed by people of ethnic groups would be a memorable experience lingering in your mind during and long after your trip.

Y Linh Ho Village
Y Linh Ho Village: The Pristine Beauty of SapaY Linh Ho Village is the home to many small population ethnic groups scattered on the mountain slopes, and 2 of the most crowded minorities here are the Black H’Mong and the Dao individuals. Nowadays, the village is divided into 2 communes: Y Linh Ho 1 and Y Linh Ho 2. In each commune, there are about 100 households of Mong and Dao people currently residing.

Lao Chai Village
Lao Chai VillageSituated at southeast of Sapa town’s center, where black H’mong and Dzay people are living. It lies peacefully in a deep valley named Muong Hoa while embraced by marvelous ranges of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. With its irresistible temptation, will attract you at first sight.Moreover, a palette of fun awaits you in Lao Chai Village as you can have an opportunity of getting exposed to Vietnamese ethnic communities as well as taking selfies with stunning terraced fields.

Ta Van Village
Ta Van Village: a Peaceful Destination on the Side of SapaComing to Ta Van, where black H’mong and Dzay people are living, visitors not only see themselves in the picturesque scenery of nature with the murmuring sound of streams and the singing of wild birds calling you to find love but also enjoy the peaceful appearance of the village. Ta Van Village owns immense paddy fields on the hill slopes, rustic thatched houses of the ethnic minorities and narrow dirt roads with colorful flowers on the two sides. All the things combine with others to draw a stunning picture in a mountainous area. A visit to Ta Van village is a journey back to the past, where people and nature live together in harmony. This village has an immediately strange attraction for those who love travelling.

Giang Ta Chai VillageGiang Ta Chai shares a border with Ta Van village – It’s a very special trekking route. Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai. Giang Ta Chai village is home to the Red Dao who wear plain black trousers and a long black tunic with embroidered cuffs and lapels.

Su Pan Village
Su Pan 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 ZaoCrossing the Muong Hoa River up to the mountain where is Su Pan village. Su Pan commune can be referred to as “mountainous commune”.

Hanoi Arrival
The train arrives at Hanoi in the early morning. You can easy take Grab/Taxi/Car to  your hotel on your owns.Tour ends.

: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan - Sapa - Ha NoiBreakfast will be serving at the homestay at about 8Am Start trekking 9:30 Am 8 km walking to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa. Tour finish in Sapa by 3PM. • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included • Trekking level: 5/10 • 8Km of trekking, 12 Km of driving back to Sapa.Tourist shared bus to Lao cai Station, Have dinner before catch the night train depart at 20:00 back to Hanoi. Overnight on train back to Ha Noi