Highlights

• Walk through breathtaking rice terraces in Muong Hoa Valley.
• Stay overnight with a local ethnic family in an authentic homestay.
• Discover three ethnic cultures: H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dao.
• Trek through bamboo forests and hidden mountain villages.
• Explore Cat Cat Village, waterfall, and French-era hydro station.

Full description

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (L, D)

Start your journey early as you board a comfortable sleeping bus from Hanoi to Sapa. Enjoy a smooth ride along the highway before entering scenic mountain roads, where breathtaking views of valleys and terraced rice fields gradually unfold.

Arrive in Sapa around midday. Enjoy a welcome drink and short briefing before having lunch at a local restaurant. Then begin your trekking adventure with a short transfer to Y Linh Ho Village, the gateway to the stunning Muong Hoa Valley.

Trek along narrow trails through endless rice terraces, passing small streams and peaceful villages. Visit Lao Chai Village, home of the Black H’mong people, where you can observe traditional wooden houses and daily rural life in the mountains.

Continue to Ta Van Village, inhabited by the Dzay ethnic group. The trek covers approximately 9 km (3.5 hours) and offers some of the most iconic landscapes in northern Vietnam.

Check in at a local homestay. Relax and enjoy sunset views over the valley before sharing a home-cooked dinner with your host family. Overnight stay at the homestay.

Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Cat Cat – Sapa Town (B, L, D)

Wake up to fresh mountain air and enjoy breakfast with your host family. Continue trekking through rice fields and into a lush bamboo forest. Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking Giang Ta Chai Village, home of the Red Dao people.

Cross a suspension bridge and reach the main road, where your vehicle will transfer you back to Sapa. Trekking distance is approximately 4 km (~2 hours).

After lunch, check in to your hotel and rest. In the afternoon, visit Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. Walk down into the valley to explore traditional houses, handicrafts, and daily life of the Black H’mong people. Visit a beautiful waterfall and the historic French-built hydroelectric station.

Return to Sapa Town for dinner at a local restaurant and free time to explore the town at night. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Sapa – Free Time – Hanoi (B, L)

After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Sapa Town at your own pace—visit local markets, take photos, or relax at a café with mountain views.

Have lunch before meeting your group for departure. Travel back to Hanoi by comfortable bus with short breaks along the way.

Arrive in Hanoi in the evening. End of services.

Includes

• Round-trip sleeping bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
• English-speaking tour guide (surcharge for other languages)
• 1 night homestay & 1 night hotel (shared or private options)
• Meals as mentioned (B, 2L, D)
• Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
• Welcome drink & itinerary briefing
• Transportation during the tour

Excludes

• Personal expenses and tips (optional)
• Surcharge for holidays in Vietnam

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