Date	Destination	Meal
Day 1	The night train to Lao Cai station	N/A
Day 2	Muong Hoa valley - Giang Ta Chai village	B, L, D
Day 3	Thanh Phu village	B, L, D
Day 4	Getting back to Hanoi	N/A

Admiring wild nature of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, exploring a sere of the remotest ethnic minority villages to discover their colorful and fantastic culture, experiencing part of local life and enjoying the most magnificent and beautiful landscapes…this trip including 2 days trekking and 1 nights home stay in tribal villages is really a great challenge to hikers who love adventure.

In this period time, Sapa Homestay Tours by Express Bus 2 Days may be a good offer for you! Or find more in Sapa tours to get the one you love.

Flexible Itinerary

Day 1: The night train to Lao Cai station

Activities:

20.30pm – TrekkingSapa’s tour guide come to pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Ha Noi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (overnight on the train, the cabin with 4 berths, soft sleeper and air-conditioning). Arrive Lao Cai 5:30 or 6:00am. Sapa is the focal point for mountain travel in Vietnam, and is a riot of colour and atmosphere as people from the myriad ethnic minorities of the hills gather in the markets. The 'Flower Hmong' wear rainbow-coloured smocks, while the Red Dao's traditional costume is a more muted indigo but topped off with a bright red headdress. When all of the mountain people congregate, the result is a feast for the eyes and the senses.

*** It takes about 9 hours to go from Hanoi to Sapa by night train.

Meals: N/A

Included:

Train

Tour Guide

Sleep on Train

Day 2: Muong Hoa valley - Giang Ta Chai village

Activities:

The train arrives at around 6:00 am. Look for the “Trekking Sapa’s Logo & Your Name” sign when you exit the train station, as our guide will pick you up there and transfer to the former hill station of Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population - flashes of shining silver jewelry from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H'mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao can be seen. It is here you will find hands stained with color from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings. After having breakfast at local restaurant, a short rest and some last preparations before our Sapa trip. Take a car along road to Muong Hoa Valley, on the way you will explore the life of ethnic minorities, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Visit Sa Pa’s ancient rock with engraved images, both big and small – unique patterns of the ancients. Admire the Bridge which is made by clouds, cross the picturesque Muong Hoa stream to visit Ta Van Village where H’mong and Day minority to live. Arrive in Giang Ta Chai village to visit Red Dzao, you will explore the life of ethnic minorities, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields, the natural beauty of Silver Waterfall and Rattan Bridge. Continue on to Ban Ho Village to visit Tay people. Check in the room then you have 1 hour party for dinner.

With ‘Homestay’ experience, your overnight accommodation is provided by a local family in their traditional house-on-silts. There are some private rooms on the first floor for priavte tour and you will have toilet or bathroom sharing. The sleeping corner is set up with a single mattress (thin, but adequate), blankets (ditto), pillow and mosquito net. The restroom is at standard and a few steps from the main house.

Approx: 8 km of trekking with about 6 hours, Over 30 km of driving from Lao Cai to Sapa with about over 1 hour,10 km of driving to village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Homestay

Cultural

Nature

Walking

Day 3: Thanh Phu village

Activities:

Following a breakfast with local people, enjoy marvel at the breathtaking scenery morning, then leave the village for a waterfall which found by French people. Enjoy a short walk to explore this large village of the Red Dzao people in NamToong and then continue on to Thanh Phu village and Ban Ho Village. You’ll visit with some local families and learn about their daily lifestyle and fascinating culture, before departing to the main road to return to Sapa. Late afternoon, the car will pick you up for the night train back to Hanoi. Arrive at Lao Cai train station and take the night train back to Hanoi.

Approx: 10 km of trekking with about over 6 hours, 18 km of driving back to Sapa and Over 30 km of driving back to Lao Cai with about over 1 hour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Sleep on Train

Cultural

Nature

Walking

Day 4: Getting back to Hanoi

Activities:

Upon arrival at Hanoi train Station your time with us comes to an end. Here you can catch a taxi back to your hotel by yourself. Finish unforgettable Sapa Tours with TrekkingSapa. Good bye & see you in the next time! TrekkingSapa can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Meals: N/A

Included:

Train

None

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