Hanoi – Sapa Town – Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van Villages (L/D)

Ta Van Village - 6:00-6:30: Guests are picked up at their hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, board the bus, and depart for Sapa Town.
9:30: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city for the first rest stop.
11:00: Make a second rest stop at Lao Cai city before continuing to Sapa.
13:30: Arrive in Sapa Town, where the vibrant traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups can be seen. The guide will escort guests to a local restaurant for lunch.
14:30: Begin hiking through Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, offering breathtaking views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Reach Ta Van village, home to the Giay Ethnic People, by late afternoon. The trek covers approximately 9km and takes about 3.5 hours.
17:45: Check into the homestay. Guests may participate in cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy a peaceful dinner. In the evening, they can visit a nearby local bar with music to socialize with other tourists, then stay overnight at the Bungalow.

Ta Van Village - Giang Ta Chai Village – Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)

Giang Ta Chai Village - 7:00: Guests can join a cooking class to learn how to prepare Vietnamese dishes like Pho and Nem Cuốn. (The cooking class is available upon request at a cost of $7-10 per person).
8:00: Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family and start the day with an exciting trek.
8:45: Continue walking to the rice paddies for a photo opportunity of the stunning landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and pause for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dzao People. The trek covers about 4km and lasts for 2 hours.
11:00: Cross the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to reach the main road.
12:00: Return to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch.
13:30: Guests are picked up to head back to the bus station, where they will receive their bus tickets.
15:00 - 15:30: Gather with all group members at the bus station to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi. Board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi, with two rest stops along the way.
21:30 - 22:00: Arrive in Hanoi, and guests make their way back to their hotel independently.

• Round-trip modern A/C bus transportation between Hanoi and Sapa
• Complimentary hotel pick-up in the Old Quarter
• Cultural immersion with overnight home-stay/Bungalow accommodations
• Meals covered: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
• Knowledgeable English-speaking guide

• Hotel drop-off
• Personal expenses & tips
• Drink for meals
• Cooking class is opened upon request – the cost is 7-10$/Pax
• National holiday extra 20USD

Lying in the North West of Vietnam, Sa Pa is a must-see destination where you are able to experience the crisp and view of highlands. Sa Pa also surprises visitors with breathtaking landscape of mountains, terraced rice paddies and fresh air. Take chance to explore Sapa natural beauty as well as learn about ethnic minorities’ culture, customs and unique traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver and hand forged agricultural tools in Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai.

• We just can pick up from hotel in Old Quarter area, in case your hotel is outside, please come to meeting point- we will give you when confirming. The drop off after tour is not included, you should come to hotel by yourself.
• The price is not applied in holidays, we will inform you if it has and you can pay in cash to tour guide.
• You should bring warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September till March.
• Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong for personal expenses.
• Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any requirement, food request
• Bungalow is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities.
• Children, old people, or any one with low physical health are not allowed to join the tour, due to the long trek (9km) and danger in case of rain.
• Not recommended for travelers with Motion sickness or Claustrophobia

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