Overview
Experience the best of Sapa in just two days with an overnight stay in a basic homestay at Ta Van Village. Enjoy a long trek to popular travel sites and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the hill tribe village. This tour offers friendly services and an affordable alternative to other tours that include night trains. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
Itinerary
The Sapa 2 Days 1 Night tour begins with a pick-up from the Hanoi Old Quarter. Guests will board a big bus and depart for Sapa Town, which is situated in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam. As guests approach Sapa, they'll be greeted by locals wearing traditional dresses of the H'Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups.
After arrival in Sapa Town, guests will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. After lunch, guests will start hiking through Y Linh Ho, a small village nestled amidst picturesque mountains and verdant forests. They will then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai where they can witness the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain and learn more about the daily lives of the local inhabitants who have maintained their traditional way of life for centuries.
Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
Late afternoon arrival in Ta Van Village, home of the Giay ethnic people. This charming village is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by towering mountains and lush green forests, offering a unique insight into the traditional way of life of the local inhabitants. Guests will check into their homestay and get to know the Dzay family. They can enjoy the mountain life on sunset and participate in cooking local dishes with the family for dinner. In the evening, guests can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists before overnighting at the Bungalow.
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Accommodation:
Bungalow
On the second day of the Sapa 2 Days 1 Night tour, guests can start their day by participating in an optional cooking class where they can learn how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes like Pho and Nem Cuốn for an additional fee of $7 per person. After breakfast, guests will continue their adventure by trekking towards the rice paddies, offering stunning views of the natural surroundings.
The trek will take guests through a bamboo forest until they reach Giang Ta Chai village, home to the red Dzao people. Here, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the village before continuing their trek which covers approximately 4 km and takes around two hours.
Upon returning to the bungalow, guests can shower and prepare for lunch, which will be served between 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Once they finish lunch, they will be picked up by a van or car that will take them back to the bus station. They will receive their bus tickets and have free time to explore Sapa Town or indulge in some shopping.
All group members will gather at the bus station to prepare for their departure to Hanoi. After boarding the bus, they will return to Hanoi with two rest stops along the way. Upon arriving in Hanoi, guests will need to arrange transportation back to their hotel at their own expense, marking the end of their unforgettable Sapa adventure.
Trip Includes
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- 2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
- English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa
- Meals as 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast with local dishes
- Bungalow
- Insurance during the time using the bus
Trip Excludes
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
• Old people should not attend the long trek (9 kms) due to its challenge and danger in case of rain
• Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour
• Bungalow is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities
• Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
• Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
• Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
• You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.