SAPA 2 DAYS AND 1 NIGHT
Highlights
Sapa is not only a destination of misty mountains, but also a true sanctuary where the ancestral cultures of ethnic minorities in Northwest Vietnam are preserved. This tour "Sapa: 2 Days in the Heart of Villages" has been designed for nature lovers and travelers seeking authenticity, eager to immerse themselves in a peaceful way of life amidst magnificent landscapes.
Highlights of the trip:
Total immersion in nature: Far from the hustle and bustle of the city center, the itinerary takes you closer to local life through the villages of Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You will walk along winding paths, cross majestic terraced rice fields, lush bamboo forests, and discover wild waterfalls.
A unique accommodation experience: One of the most memorable moments of this stay is undoubtedly the night spent with a local family, within a Dzay ethnic family in Ta Van. It's the ideal opportunity to swap the standard comfort of hotels for the warmth, simplicity, and authenticity of a traditional house, while enjoying the cool mountain night.
Colorful cultural encounters: This trip is a gateway to communities rich in traditions. You will meet welcoming Black H'Mongs, warm Dzays, and Red Dzaos with vibrant traditional costumes. Exchanges in the villages or during a visit to a local school will offer you a human and profound insight into the daily lives of these high-mountain peoples.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa – Trek to H'mong and Dzay ethnic villages (Lunch, dinner)
- At 7 AM, departure from your hotel to Sapa (5-hour drive). You will stop on the road for a 15-minute break.
- Arrive in Sapa around 12 PM or 12:30 PM, you will have lunch in a beautifully decorated local restaurant. At 1 PM, a French-speaking guide will pick you up (at the restaurant) for a brief greeting and then take your contact details to obtain authorization to visit the Sapa villages.
- After lunch, the guide and driver will transfer you to Ý Linh Hồ village to start your trek for approximately 2 – 3 hours. You will discover the life of the Black H'mong in Lao Chai, the landscape through terraced rice fields, streams, H'mong earthen houses, …
- Opportunity to visit a primary school in Ta Van village and meet students from different ethnic minorities. Arrival at your Dzay ethnic homestay in Ta Van village. (Homestay comfort cannot be compared to that of hotels).
* Notes:
Ethnic groups encountered: Black H'mong, Dzays.
- Breakfast at the homestay.
- Departure around 8 AM towards Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dzao, passing through a luxurious bamboo forest and terraced rice fields. Crossing a suspension bridge, you will reach a waterfall.
- The driver will be waiting to pick you up and take you for lunch at a local restaurant in Sapa. Afterwards, direct transfer to Hanoi.