Sapa Trekking and Local Family Homestay 2 Days 1 Night from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
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Overview

Discover the authentic charm of Sapa on this 2-day small-group tour from Hanoi. Explore spectacular terraced rice fields, trek through traditional ethnic villages, and experience local culture alongside the Hmong and other ethnic communities. Stay overnight with a local farming family, enjoy home-cooked Vietnamese meals, and get a glimpse of rural life, with opportunities to help with daily farming activities. The tour includes sleeper bus transportation, guided trekking, meals, and free time to explore Sapa town.

Options

Tour From HANOI + Private Room

Overnight at Local Homestay: Private Room with sharing bathroom

Pickup included

Tour From HANOI + Bungalow

Tour From HANOI + Bungalow: Overnight at Local Homestay: Room in Bungalow with Private Bathroom

Pickup included

What's included

  • Experience the real rural daily life
  • Sleeper Bus Roundtrip HANOI -SAPA-HANOI ( Tour from HANOI)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Trekking + Visiting Local Ethnic Villages
  • Breakfast
  • Local English Speaking Tourguide
  • 1 Night at Local Homestay in Ta Van Village (Dorm/Private Room/Bungalow)
  • Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Ylinh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (Meals: L, D)
  1. Old Quarter
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Pick-up is at 6:30 AM from hotels or accommodations in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by sleeper bus. If you stay outside the Old Quarter, please meet at the bus station at 162 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The journey to Sapa takes approximately 6 hours, including a short rest stop along the way.
  2. Sapa
    1h
    1:00 PM – Arrive in Sapa and admire the colorful traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups. Enjoy a welcome drink and an itinerary briefing, followed by lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes.
  3. Y Linh Ho
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The village is renowned for its poetic, unspoiled beauty, nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and surrounded by vast terraced rice fields.
  4. Lao Chai
    1h
    Lao Chai Village is located approximately 7 km southeast of Sapa town, nestled peacefully in the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley.
  5. Ta Van Village
    16h · Admission ticket included
    In the late afternoon, continue trekking to Ta Van Village, home to the Tay ethnic minority. The trek covers approximately 9 km and takes around 3.5 hours.

    5:45 PM – Check in to a local family homestay and experience the simple, authentic lifestyle of the local people while watching the sunset over the mountains. In the evening, relax at a nearby local bar or socialize with fellow travelers before spending the night at the homestay.
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village – Sapa – Hanoi (Meals: B, L)
  1. Ta Van Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 AM – Enjoy breakfast prepared by your host family, then set off on another day of hiking to explore more of Sapa’s beautiful landscapes and local villages.
  2. Giang Ta Chai Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    8:45 AM – Continue trekking through scenic rice paddies, enjoying photo opportunities amid Sapa’s breathtaking landscapes. Walk through a bamboo forest before reaching Giang Ta Chai Village, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority. The trek covers approximately 4 km and takes around 2 hours.

    11:00 AM – Leave the village via Giang Ta Chai Bridge and meet your driver on the main road for a transfer back to Sapa town.
  3. Sapa
    3h
    12:00 - 15:00 – Have lunch and a short break in Sapa Town.
  4. 6h
    3:00 PM – Meet the rest of the group at the hotel and prepare for the bus journey back to Hanoi.

    9:30–10:00 PM – Arrive in Hanoi and get off at the bus station at 162 Tran Quang Khai Street, near the Old Quarter. Your tour ends here.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Start from HANOI to SAPA : Pick Up at hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area or at Bus Station

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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