3-Days Sapa Trekking With Local Guide Overnight in Tavan Village

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)

1. Hanoi
   1h
   6.00: Support pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
2. Lao Cai
   Pass by
   9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
   11.00: Second rest stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.
3. Sapa
   3h
   13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait about 30 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel.
   Welcome beverage and itinerary overview.
   Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
4. Ta Van
   12h
   14:30: Start hiking through Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Giay Ethnic People inhabit in late afternoon.
   The trekking distance is about 9km and it lasts for 3.5 hours
   Check in homestay and relax or discover the Ta Van Village by yourself to know the family of Dzay People.
   Spend time enjoying the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists.
   Overnight at the Bungalow in Ta Van Village.

Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village (B, L, D)

1. Ta Van
   1h
   7.00: You can join our cooking class and learn how to make some Vietnamese foods like Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,...
   8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
2. Giang Ta Chai Village
   4h · Admission ticket included
   8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies, where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and a stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.
   The trekking distance is about 4km and it lasts for 2 hours
   11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road.
   12:00: Back to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch
   12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
3. Ta Van
   12h
   Afternoon: You have free time to explore the town by yourself
   Overnight in the bungalow.

Day 3: Medium trek Ta Van Mong Village- Hang Cung Village – Hanoi (B, L)

1. Ta Van
   1h
   7.30: Have breakfast at homestay
2. Lao Chai
   3h
   8:30-8:45: Trekking distance is about 6 kms and it lasts for over 2 hours
   Trek through the Ta Van Mong village and then walk to Hang Cung Village for break taking view of terraced rice fields which is home of Black H’mong people then keep heading to Sam 2
   11: 45-12:00: Go back to homestay for lunch
   After that van transfer you go back to Sapa town for meet all group member
3. Hanoi
   Pass by
   15:00: Get on the bus to back to Hanoi
   21:30: Arrive in Hanoi and back to hotel by yourself

Pickup details

Pick up/drop off guests from Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
No pick up outside of Hanoi Old Quarter

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness