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Hanoi by Bus to Sapa with Ethnic Villages Trekking and Homestay

From $89 • 2 days • Authentic Sapa Travel • Hanoi, Vietnam • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 3 days before

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The "Hanoi by Bus to Sapa with Ethnic Villages Trekking and Homestay" tour offers a two-day immersive experience in the stunning landscapes of northern Vietnam. Participants will travel from Hanoi to Sapa by cabin bus, exploring the picturesque Muong Hoa valley and trekking through traditional ethnic villages such as Lao Chai and Ta Van. This tour is well-suited for adventure seekers and cultural enthusiasts looking to engage with local communities and experience authentic homestays. Its distinctiveness lies in the combination of scenic bus travel, guided trekking, and the opportunity to stay with local families, providing a deeper understanding of the region's rich cultural heritage.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Transfer Hanoi to Sapa & Return by Cabin Bus with Driver only
Entrance Fees as program and Local English Guide
Minivan Transfer in Sapa with small group
Dorm/Bungalow/Private Room at Ta Van Homestay (depend each option)
Trekking down Minority Villages : Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van & Giang Ta Chai

Exclusions

Bevegares, Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Itinerary

Day 1 Hanoi -Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van village - Muong Hoa valley (-/ L/ D)

Hanoi - Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van village - Muong Hoa valley (-/ L/ D)

06:30: Free pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and transfer to Sapa Bus.

07:00: Start departure to Sapa. The tour guide will explain to you about the trip and Sapa.

Then you will be served mineral water and some snacks.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog.

Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.

12h30: Arrive in Sapa.

14h00: You will begin yours 12 km trek on small trails down the Muong Hoa Valley toward Lao Chai village of Black H’mong ethnic people.

Here we will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, indigo...

We will visit the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam.

After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Giay people.

It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields.

Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages, about 8 km from Sapa town, where black H’mong and Dzay people are living,

it is also the beginning of the valley which is called Muong Hoa.

From a high point of the main road, great view of the whole villages open wide to offer the marvelous panorama views,

backed by high mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh air, see terraced fields and stream,

discover and visit some of Black H’mong families.

You will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there.

You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs…

Dinner and overnight at homestay with a local family in Ta Van village.

Day 2 Ta Van - Dzang Ta Chai villages - Hanoi (B/ L/-)

Ta Van - Dzang Ta Chai villages - Hanoi (B/ L/-)

After breakfast, we continue to visit Red Dzao people at Dzang Ta Chai village where we also see a waterfall.

The Red Dzao women have very colorful red embroidery and coins on their clothing.

On their head they wear a red scarf. Some of them have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Dzao Legend.

We will walk to the rice paddy fields where we’ll have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes.

A trek through the bamboo forest soon follows which gives you the experience of Vietnam tropical jungle.

Along the way, we will stop by a waterfall to have a panorama view of Dzang Ta Chai village and have lunch.

Then walk to the main road to take a bus back to Sapa.

15:00: Back to Sapa and free time at leisure...

16:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi.

Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of the northwest mountains.

21:30: We arrive in Hanoi.