5 Hour Tour in Sa Pa: Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Local Ethnic Villages

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa

09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong. 

Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch. 

After lunch, continue trekking through the rice terraces to Ta Van village of the Tay minority. 

This trek is relatively easy although the trail can be quite slippery if it rains. For that reason, good footwear is recommended.

15:00 – Return to Sapa by shared bus and check into the hotel. You will then have free time to explore Sapa town,

• Trekking difficulty: 6/10
• Distance: 10km of trekking and 8km of driving from Ta Van village to Sapa
• Meals: Lunch

Muong Hoa valley
Muong Hoa valley is one of the popular attractive destinations in Sapa, especially for tourists who are looking for adventure. Coming here, tourists will be fascinated by the charming beauty of this valley, which is also home to many ethnic minorities, many wonderful natural beauties. If you want to escape from the busy life and admire beautiful and peaceful scenery, Muong Hoa valley should be on your list of must-see places. Keep reading this article, and you will find useful information about this charming valley

Y Linh Ho Village: The Pristine Beauty of Sapa
Y 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
Situated 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: a Peaceful Destination on the Side of Sapa
Coming 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.