Number one top rated ethical cultural trekking and homestay by ETHOS

Expert knowledge and local off the beaten track trails

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We are an award winning Social impact organisation with a long track record of supporting ethnic minority communities by empowerment through sustainable, ethical tourism. We are proud to feature in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after maintaining our position as the top tour provider in our region for over five years. Our aims and objectives are to provide experiential, cultural opportunities for visitors to Sapa, but we also care for the natural environment, our growing guide team, and the local communities in which we work. ETHOS constantly strive to improve our operations and services through self-evaluation, innovation & creativity. As well as tours, our community leadership team run regular human trafficking awareness and prevention workshops. Our guides are also pivotal in a wide range of dynamic community education, healthcare, hygiene & sanitation projects. Our tours are now supporting 49 families across 19 villages in four provinces. We also have 26 ongoing development projects

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Tailor to your requirements

Multiple routes available
Walk distance: Distances can be arranged to suit your requirements

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What's included

Private transportation
Homestay accomodation
Water and refreshments
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1: The Spirit Tree

Sapa
Pass by

The first day trek is approximately 14km, with the first six kilometres over relatively easy, but undulating terrain. This route passes through rice terraces and traditional villages. There is a steep climb of around 2km before stopping to cook lunch and share together with your host family. There is then a downhill walk down to your homestay.

Day 2: Rice terraces and bamboo forests

Sapa
Pass by

Continue your trek with lots of flexibility in both distance and challenge. Taxi pick up in the afternoon will bring you back to Sapa.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guides over complimentary refreshments and hear an details cultural and historical briefing from local experts.

End point

Meet your guides over complimentary refreshments and hear an details cultural and historical briefing from local experts.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum group size of two required for this booking

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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