AdventureOctober 02, 2023

Sapa Trekking Tour

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Sapa Trekking Tour

Price From: US$ 457 /person - 4 Days

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OVERVIEW

Sapa is Vietnam's premier destination for trekking and best known for its diversity of hill tribes and minority villages. It covers an area of over five thousands squares km with the population of six thousands people of 6 colorful hill tribes. This old French – built town with tropical forest, emerald rice terrace fields, colorful hill tribes is an great adventure experience. Trek between villages in the stunning Sapa valley with its amazing rice terraces and stay the night with a local family.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover key sites of Sapa Town.
  • Admire sunset in Sau Chau Village.
  • Go trekking to ethnic minority villages such as Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van.
  • Interact with local minority people.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Accommodations with daily breakfast (except where homestays are mentioned in the itinerary).
• Homestay.
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of private drivers and air-conditioned vehicles.
• Service of an English/ a French speaking guide.
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

PRICE EXCLUDES

• International flights into and out Vietnam
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotel
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for tour guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Vietnam Visa fee.

ITINERARY

Sapa is Vietnam's premier destination for trekking and best known for its diversity of hill tribes and minority villages. It covers an area of over five thousands squares km with the population of six thousands people of 6 colorful hill tribes. This old French – built town with tropical forest, emerald rice terrace fields, colorful hill tribes is an great adventure experience. Trek between villages in the stunning Sapa valley with its amazing rice terraces and stay the night with a local family.

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Day 1 - Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.

Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.
Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.
Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.
Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.
Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.
Day 1: Hanoi – Drive to Sapa.

Your adventure trip starts with 6-hour scenic bus ride from Hanoi Capital to Sapa hill station with a comfort stop at the half way. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and check in to the hotel followed by your lunch (your own account).
The afternoon is full of activities. You’ll walk down streets for the orientation guided tour that endures one hour and the tour includes all the key sites such as the Old Church, local market and the dining & shopping streets… Then, continue by a drive to Sau Chua ethnic Black Hmong village which is 6 km far from Sapa Town. This village has been recently discovered and much less visited. It is located on the mountain summit; therefore, you can take the best photos of panorama Sapa Town down there at sunset (if weather permits). Besides, you will have lots of interactions with the villagers who show their great hospitality and want to share their life so you’ll learn more about how they live. Back to the hotel then and have the rest of day at your leisure.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.

Day 2 - Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.

Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.
Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.
Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.
Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.
Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.
Day 2: Sapa Trekking – Homestay in Ta Van.

Today, start a bit later to pick up the best time when the sun arise for the clearer vision& photos. 
At 10:00 A.M, leave Sapa by car toward Lao Cai City, after a 3 km drive you will ascend a hill to a remote ethnic minority village of Sa Seng, where you will be able to see how the Black H'mong's daily life is. This community has recently shifted from a migratory lifestyle. Notice the traces of past villages with stone wall foundations that would have been seasonally used. 
Enjoy lunch in Sa Seng, before trekking uphill along the side of Den Thang Mt. After an hour, arrive at Hang Da Village at the elevation of 1,800m. Take in the breath taking view of the Muong Hoa Valley. The next 30 minutes are level walking before descending through Hau Chu Ngai Village. Continue descending into Hong Den Hamlet, consisting of only a few homes scattered on a rocky point. Take a moment to enjoy some of the best scenery in the area. Keep trekking down the trail to Hau Thao Village and then conclude your day at Ta Van Bridge, where you can take some beautiful photos and then go further to Ta Van village to find your homestay. 
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner. 
Accommodation: Homestay in Ta Van.

Day 3 - Ta Van – Lao Chai – Y Linh Ho – Sapa.

Day 3: Ta Van – Lao Chai – Y Linh Ho – Sapa.
Day 3: Ta Van – Lao Chai – Y Linh Ho – Sapa.
Day 3: Ta Van – Lao Chai – Y Linh Ho – Sapa.
Day 3: Ta Van – Lao Chai – Y Linh Ho – Sapa.

This morning, start with a leisure walk from Ta Van, home of Day minority people live, to Lao Chai Hmong village. Next, follow the dirt paths used by the local only to trek up to Y Linh Ho - another less visited Hmong community before walking back to Sapa. Once you hike higher, the valley scenery comes out spectacular. Your trekking tour is escorted by a local guide whose commentaries add so much value. Rest of the day, you are free at leisure or explore Sapa Town yourselves. 
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.

Day 4 - Sapa – Hanoi.

You are free until the shuttle bus comes to pick you up for a drive back to Hanoi. Tour concludes. 
Meals: Breakfast. 
Accommodation: N/A.