Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (15 km or 6.5 hours)

Sapa - Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (15 km or 6.5 hours)

The tour begins at 9 am. A local guide will greet participants at their hotel in Sapa Town or in front of the main church. Following a brief introduction, the journey proceeds 2km down Cat Cat’s road, a renowned village of the Hmong minority. From there, travelers will reach the hanging bridge over the Muong Hoa river and continue uphill into the mountains through a bamboo forest. This path offers the opportunity to admire some of Vietnam’s largest and most stunning rice terraces and enjoy the breathtaking mountain views atop the Hoang Lien Son mountain. The tour then descends to Y Linh Ho village for lunch at a small, traditional restaurant operated by a local Hmong family. After the meal, the journey continues to Ta Van, a village of the renowned Giay minority, where a local host family will extend a warm welcome. There will be time to relax, take a hot shower, and prepare for dinner. Participants may also join an informal cooking class if they wish.

Y Linh Ho - The tour proceeds to Y Linh Ho village for lunch at a small, traditional restaurant operated by a local Hmong family.

Ta Van - In Ta Van, a village of the renowned Giay minority, a local host family will extend a warm welcome.

Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa (12km around 5 hours)

Sapa - Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea and explore the homestay’s surroundings and nearby rice fields. After breakfast, the tour ascends the mountain to the waterfalls of Giang Ta Chai. Participants will enter the Red Dao area, where the local guide will provide insights into their culture and daily life. After a brief visit to a Red Dao family, the tour returns to the waterfalls via an alternative trail and crosses a second hanging bridge. Lunch will be served in Giang Ta Chai village at a small, local restaurant run by a Hmong family. After the meal, a bus will be ready to transport participants back to Sapa Town.

Giang Ta Chai Village - In Giang Ta Chai village, participants will have the opportunity to see the waterfall and learn about the Red Dao minority.

• Transport back to Sapa
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• 1-night accommodation (homestay)
• Village entry fees

• Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at a homestay
• Personal travel insurance

A local private guide: A local guide on a private tour focuses solely on your needs and has ample time to address all your questions.

For those interested in a small group tour of about 5-6 people (at a slightly reduced price) – Please Contact Us.

Experience trekking off the beaten tourist paths.

Enjoy a private guided visit to three distinct ethnic minority villages in Sapa.

Embark on an adventurous mountain trek reaching up to 1,800 meters above sea level.

Delight in visiting the bamboo forests and Vietnam’s renowned rice terraces – perfect for capturing stunning photographs.

Encounter the country’s iconic animals, such as the water buffalo.

Experience a genuine homestay with authentic local cuisine.

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