Sapa Homestay Tour – 2 Days

On the way to village, you will have more experience about different process to make rice terrace. You will feel a countryside vibe there. On this trip you will trek along Muong Hoa valley to Tan Van and Ban Ho and stay overnight at a homestay.

Tour Level: Moderate
Group size: A group from 2 to 8 persons
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

ITINERARY

Night 01: Hanoi – Lao Cai (Train)

Be ready at your hotel lobby at 8:10 p.m, our tour guide and driver will meet and pick you up for a short transfer to Hanoi Station to take the overnight train to Lao Cai City.
• Overnight on the train

Day 01: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D)

At 10 am we leave the hotel and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and preserve their traditions and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green color. The Zay houses are build of wood and bamboo with a clay floor.

We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here.

Day 02: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B, L, D)

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

We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su pan where you will meet the jeep and get a transfer back to Sapa. Then go to the station for a night train to Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi

5h00 am, arrive at Hanoi train station, our staff will pick up and transfer you to your hotel. Trip finish !

What’s included ?

All transfer and transportation vehicle with air conditioning
01 night home stay in Ta Van
English speaking tour guide
Return overnight train basing on first class 4 berth shared cabin with air-con
Meals as listed in the itinerary: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner
Entrance fees and water

What’s Excluded ?

Car and guide on free time
Hotel in Hanoi
Other meals and drinks
Personal expense
Travel insurance