2 Day 1 Night Trek: A Lifetime Experience in a Rural Setting with Local Tribes
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Sa Pa
Embark on a 2-day, 1-night trek in a rural setting with local tribes. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, stay in homestays or local houses, and support the local community.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van. 12 kms - 6 hours trekking

Ta Van Village - Your guide will meet you at 9.00 a.m. in Sapa, either at your homestay, hotel or from Lao Cai train station (closest station to Sapa).

You will trek through rice terraces and along Muonh Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Experience the beautiful landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain and discover Handicraft village, daily life of local tribal people.

You will enjoy an authentic delicious lunch, either at the home of a villager or at a restaurant.

After lunch, your trek will continue to Ta Van village which is home to the Zay Tribe.

In the afternoon you will arrive at a local house or home stay to the stay the night. The evening will be spent chatting over an open fire, drinking wine, eating dinner learning how to cook (if you wish) or just relax and enjoy the sunset.

Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai

Giang Ta Chai Village - Breakfast at 8.00 a.m. and pack up and say goodbye to your host family.

Trek to Ta Van Village, explore the beautiful bamboo forests,.

Trek through the waterfalls and meet the Zay tribe.

Enjoy lunch in the early afternoon and return to Sapa about 3p.m.

You will have the opportunity to have showers in Sapa, if you wish, before heading off to your next destination.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

This experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you’ll remember forever!

Opt for a simple, quick adventure or a remote, unexplored tribal hike! You’ll have your own proficient English-speaking native personal tour guide by your side.

We generally try to stay off the common tourist paths (unless you instruct us otherwise). Our guides are proficient English speakers, locals, and possess a wealth of knowledge about Sapa, its history, culture, nearby areas, and the diverse tribes.

You’ll have the chance to overnight in homestays offering wifi & warm showers. Or, you can opt to live with a local family in their home. Whichever you choose, you will witness the astonishing environment and the extraordinary individuals. Bond with your host family around a bonfire, engaging in intimate conversations.

Your reservation contributes directly to the local individuals, giving them chances to earn equitable wages - a much-needed opportunity and relief in an area where 70% of the population is under the poverty line.

  • If you have any medical problems please consult your doctor before booking.
Location
Cau May Fashion Shop
Ngõ Cầu Mây
Your guide will either meet you at your hotel, arrange transfer from the train station (at extra cost) or meet you at CUA HANG THO CAM DAN TOC SA PA (sa pa minorities handcraft shop)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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E2055gugeorgee
Feb 4, 2024
Increible - Incredible! We did a market tour to Coc Ly and a two day trek with Giang. Her knowledge, storytelling, and personality made the time with her truly memorable. The market tour was authentic as it gets as i t is not usually visited by many tourists. The trek was a challenge but only because we were there for cold, cloudy , rainy weather. Giang's explanations gave us insight into the lives of the tribal people of the region. A trek with Giang will remain in your memory bank for a long time.
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Lozsexton
Dec 4, 2023
I can’t wait to return! - Thank you Giang… & my homestay family for the evening…. for one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I’m a keen traveller & rarely return to the same place twice - but I will return here as soon as possible. My guide Giang was so lovely, kind, sweet, knowledgeable & interesting. The perfect guide. Even though we had heavy heavy rain on the first day it was still fun! The homestay was the best night sleep I’ve had in a month travelling Vietnam. They gave me a hot shower, delicious dinner and comfortable, warm bed for the night which was so appreciated- the cute puppy was a bonus too! Followed by the best banana pancakes & coffee the following morning. Thank you all and hope to see you again soon 🙏❤️
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Chloeelizaabeth
Sep 14, 2023
An incredible trip that I’ll cherish forever! - The most amazing 2 days with my guide Toan! I learnt so much about life in Vietnam and not to mention the incredible scenery! Toan went out of his way to ensure I got the most out of my trek, and I certainly did. I would recommend this tour to everyone and anyone travelling to Vietnam!
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Christine_h
Aug 31, 2023
Amazing experience. A must do! - Xa was our tour guide and she was amazing!!! She was very patient and taught us so much about the rice fields, culture, villages… she gave us options throughout the trek for easy, medium, and hard which was great depending on how tired we were. She also took care to help us when parts were slippery to ensure we always felt safe. Would definitely book again! Thank you Xa!
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441nelliei
Aug 30, 2023
Amazing trek!! Highlight of Vietnam! - Sapa Tribal Trekking is the way to go! Giang was very helpful and responsive while we were planning. We had La La as our guide and she was absolutely amazing - great English, very knowledgeable, and super friendly. The trail was a little muddy in August, but worth it for the incredible views of the golden rice fields. Bring grippy shoes though!
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Cindy_m
Jul 17, 2023
Super trekking with super guide Giang - Giang is the best guide you can get. She speaks very good English, shares a lot of interesting information, takes you on a beautiful trip… in the late afternoon you arrive at the homestay of a very gentle family. The rooms are very clean with a beautiful view. Day 2 more beautiful scenery and trekking. We had a wonderfull experience and would definitely recommand this trekking with Giang! Best guide ever!
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V4628kfclaudiah
Jul 15, 2023
Unforgettable experience made extra special by our guide Giang - My family (mum and grandma) and I did the 2D1N trek and consider it the highlight of our Vietnam trip. The scenery was beautiful and the guidance on cultural significance/history by our guide Giang really elevated the whole experience. We picked the “moderate” level hike and found it the perfect level of difficulty to feel a good workout, however some parts were quite difficult due to rain making the ground slippery - however my (very fit) 79 year old grandma managed both days really well so it’s certainly accessible to anyone with good mobility and balance. I would like to add a big big thank you to Giang for sharing with us many personal stories and brining a positive vibe throughout.
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711kirw
Jun 22, 2023
Phenomenal experience! - Had the most stunning time with Gian. She was informative and so helpful on the trek especially when there were a few tricky spots. She definitely saved me from falling into a rice paddy at one point! I learned so much from her and cannot recommend the trek enough.
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Daniella
Jun 16, 2023
A must do if you’re in Vietnam - I did this trekking tour last week and now that I have finished my South East Asia trip, I can say wholeheartedly that this tour was favourite and most memorable experience from my travels. My tour guide was incredibly informative and kind, taking her time to explain the lifestyle of the Hmong tribe and imparting knowledge during the trek with her own personal anecdotes. She weaved the tour with a discussion of how the Hmong people grow rice and make clothes, as well as explaining the wildlife and plants that can be found in the villages. She also introduced me to locals in the village. My homestay was wonderful and the owners were very hospitable.
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Matthewhm1223pa
Jun 9, 2023
Best tour guide!! - We loved trekking with Giang! She is so sweet and knowledgeable. She knew a lot of people along the way which was fun, so we could better experience what life is living in Sapa. She gives options on what type of trail we wanted to take and we chose hard. It was a bit more steep than we were anticipating at first haha. Some of the most beautiful views we have seen! We would recommend this to everyone, such a great experience!
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