Hanoi – SaPa – Lao Chai- Ta van Ethnic villages by Train and Bus
Why we love it?
The Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai - Ta Van Ethnic Villages tour offers a two-day immersive experience into the stunning landscapes and rich cultures of northern Vietnam. Ideal for travelers interested in ethnic diversity and natural beauty, the tour includes visits to picturesque villages such as Lao Chai and Ta Van, where guests can engage with local communities and learn about their traditions. Distinctively, the journey combines scenic train and bus travel, providing a unique perspective of the region's breathtaking scenery, along with comfortable overnight accommodation and meals that highlight local cuisine.
Inclusions
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai (L, D)
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6.30-7.00am Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter) or meet at our office and depart to Lao Cai (245km). It takes about 5 hours traveling the new highway to Lao Cai. The bus ride brings good chance to see beautiful scenery of the region along the way.
12.30. Arrive in Sapa. Relax and have lunch at the restaurant. Check in hotel.
Afternoon, start a 4 hour trek to visit Lao Chai – Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai village, exploring the local ethnic minorities life, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Visit Sapa’s ancient rock formations with engraved images big and small, the unique patterns of the ancients, as well as admire the picturesque bridge to the clouds clear over the Muong Hoa stream.
Enjoy the dinner with local specialty and your choice of spending the night at a hotel or homestay with local family.
Day 2 : Cat Cat Village – Hanoi (B, L)
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Wake up and enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at hotel/homestay.
9:00am Exploring Cat Cat – Shin chai village of H’mong – a colonial French discovered area and a renowned resort to officials from the early twentieth century. Arriving to Cat Cat village, visitors will be visiting the Hydro-power station, the waterfall of Cat Cat village, as well as learning about the culture, customs and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, hand forged agricultural tools.
Car pick up and return to Sapa town. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Free time to walk around or shopping.
15:00: Begin your journey back to Hanoi. End the tour in Hanoi around 20.30 evening
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- email and leave your hotel address in Hanoi. We will pick up free
- We offer free pick up service at front door hotel for all customers , tell us your hotel's stay and we'll come and pick you there
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
