We went on a 3 days trekking tour with TrekkingSapa. Our guide, Mu, was amazing and along the road, she told us lots of stories about the Hmong people and the different tribes. We felt very lucky that we had such a good guide. Also, the homestays give an impression of what their daily lives look like.
Sapa tours are inherently no stranger to domestic and international tourists. Therefore, tourism types such as in Sapa are very developed. In recent years Sapa homestay tours have appeared and become a unique type of tourism. Let’s learn about homestay tours in Sapa and what to pay attention to when participating in this type.
What is homestay tourism in Sapa?
Tourism Homestay is a type of tourism that visitors will come to live in indigenous people’s homes, eat together, live and live with the people here. Guests will be a member of the family, facilitated to get close as well as to learn the traditional culture of the ethnic minorities in Sapa. This is a very rich experience because there are many ethnic groups living in Sapa and they have very diverse cultures and traditions.
Currently, homestay tourism in Sapa attracts many visitors. Especially foreign tourists, most of them rate this as a great experience when coming to this highland town.
What should be noted in homestay tours in Sapa?
– Find out information and make a reservation before you go
This is a very important step in any trip. You just need to go to the famous booking website, enter the necessary data and find a homestay. You should carefully read the information about rooms such as electricity, water, toilets, the requirements of the landlord.
– Go to the room to see the room and then make a reservation
In this case, you can meet some guests here and ask for details about information such as living and security conditions. Make sure you have the best experience when traveling homestay in Sapa.
– Book online
If you are required to book online please find the comments and reviews of travelers who have stayed in the homestay. You can find these reviews on TripAdvisor.
Sapa homestay destinations often focus on tourist villages such as Ta Phin, Cat Cat, Ta Van, and Lao Chai …
Prepare luggage when traveling homestay in Sapa
Due to the specific terrain, Sapa season will also be cold at times. So you should bring warm clothes. Personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, cleanser, etc. should also be brought because sometimes homestays will not be prepared for you or the quality is not very good.
Bring the clothes that make you comfortable and confident because the Homestay Tours in Sapa is immersed in the life of the natives.
Harmony with indigenous families when homestay tours in Sapa
When homestay tours in Sapa you should integrate with the homeowner’s lifestyle such as language, living habits, food, etc. Also, you should actively participate in the daily work of the family such as cooking, gardening, rice cultivation, upland fields, etc. If you are enthusiastic and open, you will surely hear a lot of their sharing about the customs and practices of their people.
Always keep a respectful attitude toward the customs of each nation. When traveling homestay in Sapa you will have the opportunity to witness many customs and practices of ethnic groups that you may think are no longer suitable for modernity. As if dragging the wife of the Red Dao, or the Muong, there is a “sleeping visit”. But that is the custom of every nation so you need to keep a respectful attitude.
Although homestay tourism in Sapa is not a new type of tourism, it still attracts many tourists. Because with this type of travel, visitors will have unique experiences.