Sapa Intermediate Trek 1 night homestay (3 Days - RT311)

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Highlights

  • Spectacular landscape
  • Trekking on local trails
  • Meet colorful hill tribes

Tour Code: RT-311

Sapa is the premier hill station in northern  and an incredible place for trekking lovers.  This has been a crossroads for millennia for Vietnamese, Chinese, and a diverse array of minority groups, all of whom have left the stamp of their cultures. Many minority groups retain their traditional ways of life in earthen or wooden houses in the valleys from which they tend animals and farm the hillsides above. The scenery of the imposing mountains and rice terraces gives this area a great combination of nature and culture and is definitely a place for adventurers.  Join us on this trip to experience a great trekking tour through village settings. And learn about the fascinating cultures of the locals.

DESTINATIONS

  • Sapa - its valleys and mountain dwellers
  • Ta Van - the quaint Dzay hill tribe village

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI

Meal: not any | Accommodation: Night train -4-berth sleeper cabin

20:30 - Depart at our Office to Hanoi Railway Station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (Sleeper cabin with air-conditioning).

DAY 2: LAO CAI - SAPA - TA VAN VILLAGE

Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: homestay in Ta Van village

Around 6:30 - Arrive in Lao Cai and be transferred by shuttle bus to Sapa. The bus ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. On arrival, you will stop by our office, meet your tour guide and leave your luggage and take a shower in our partner's hotel if you would like. 

After a full buffet breakfast, our local guide will meet you at 9:00 and we’re then ready for a full day trek on the foothill of Mount Fan Si Pan to the Golden Stream valley. The first part goes downhill for about an hour and a half toward Y Linh Ho hamlet. After crossing a suspension bridge, you will see some stunning views of the rice terraces, gardens, and houses. The trail leads up to Lao Chai San village where we have a simple lunch. 

13:00 - After lunch, we walk down through the villages Lao Chai (Black H’mong) and Ta Van (Dzay). This is the biggest and the most scenic valley in Sapa. This trek is relatively easy and offers opportunities to visit local families and learn about their daily life and fascinating culture before arriving at the homestay in Ta Van. We have dinner here and stay overnight.

With ‘Homestay’ experience, your overnight accommodation is provided by a local family in their traditional house-on-silts. There’s no private room and you’ll sleep on the floor in a large communal area. The sleeping corner is set up with a single mattress (thin, but adequate), blankets (ditto), pillow and mosquito net. The restroom is at international standard and a few steps from the main house.

DAY 3: TA VAN - SAPA – HANOI

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: not included

After breakfast, we explore the village a little bit further. We then start a 3-hour trek to Giang Ta Chai village (Red Dzao). This trek offers some moderate challenges as we negotiate a winding trail by rice terraces along the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful hamlet perched on the side of Hoang Lien Mountain. After visiting a family in the village, we walk to get back on the main road. We then head back to Ta Van, where our vehicle awaits to take us back to Sapa town.

13:00 - We drive back to Sapa for a late lunch in a local restaurant, and you’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with many colorful handicrafts.

15:30 - Meet the guide at our office. A car takes you to the bus station.

16:00 - Comfortable shuttle bus departs from Sapa to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful views driving along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The bus is equipped with large individual seats, A/C and wifi. 2 stops on the way (dinner is not included) 

Around 21:00 - Arrival in Hanoi center (Ly Thai To street). The transfer from there to your hotel is not included.

With your free time, you can go up to Ham Rong peak where you will be able to experience a great view over the town of Sapa.  This is a great chance for some unforgettable photos! This is only recommended for a good weather afternoon (Entrance fee is not included).

  • 1.1 Chau Long hotel
  • 1.2 Chau Long hotel
  • 1.3 Y Linh Ho
  • 2.1 Homestay Ta Van
  • 2.2 Homestay Ta Van
  • 2.3 Homestay Ta Van
  • 2.3 Sapa
  • 2.4 Sapa
  • 2.5 Sapa
  • 2.6 Sapa
  • 2.7-Sapa
  • 2.8-Sapa
  • 3.1 Red Dao people
  • 3.2 Red Dao people
  • 3.3 Ham Rong peak
  • Please contact our travel consultants at sale1@rosetravelservice.com to get discount for group of more than 2 people and/or request for a private tour for solo traveller.
  • The price is exclusive of Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year).

INCLUSIVE OF:

  • Accomodation: One night on train, One night in Ta Van.
  • Meals as specified in the program: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
  • Transfer on the 1st day from our office to the railway station
  • Travelin an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
  • Train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai in air conditioned, 4-berth soft-sleeper cabin
  • Bus ticket Sapa – Hanoi in comfortable, safe, air-conditioned shuttle bus
  • The services of an experienced, English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees 

EXCLUSIVE OF:

  • Hotel in Hanoi
  • Presence of the tour guide on the train
  • Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Camera fees (if any)
  • Insurance

Children’s Policy

  • Above 9 years old: Apply the same price as an adult.
  • From 4 to 9 years old: 50% of an adult tour price.
  • From 1 to 3 years old: Free of charge (only 1 child).
  • Please note the age of the child(ren) on Additional Information Form.
  • All children must be supervised by an adult at all times during the tour.
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