Sapa – Dragon Mountain – Hang Da – Hau Thao

Sapa - The tour guide will meet you at the designated location at Anh Nhi Hotel & Restaurant. You can store your large luggage there. After a brief introduction, begin the trek to Dragon Mountain, which stands at 1,900 meters above sea level.

Ham Rong Mountain - Ascend 2 km to witness:
• A panoramic view of Sa Pa from the summit.
• The cable car journeying towards Fansipan Mountain (3,143 m) – known as the “Roof of Indochina.”
• Stunning rice fields from the villages of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai.
• A picturesque view of the river and Sa Pa’s most significant valley.
After enjoying the mountain scenery, continue the trek down to Hang Da Village, home to the Black Hmong people, where you will observe:
• The everyday life of the Hmong community.
• Various animals such as buffaloes, horses, pigs, goats, ducks, and chickens.

Hang Da Village - Enjoy lunch at a quaint restaurant in Hang Da Village.

Hau Thao - Post-lunch, trek to Hau Chu Ngai → Hau Thao Village, another Black Hmong community, where you can appreciate:
• Beautiful rice terraces.
• A bamboo forest.
• The opportunity to witness farming activities like rice planting or harvesting, depending on the season.

Hau Thao - Arrive at the homestay and check in. Relax while waiting for dinner prepared by the Black Hmong (La La Family). If you’re feeling energetic, join the family in cooking; if not, take a nap until dinner is served.
5:00 PM: Enjoy small French fries as snacks before dinner.
6:00 PM: Dinner with the family.
7:00 PM: Engage in conversations and ask questions about the local culture (sometimes during trekking, people are too tired or busy enjoying the view to ask). Share some “happy water” together.
8:00 PM: Participate in fun drinking games (participation is voluntary, so feel free to join in for fun even if you don’t drink).
9:00 PM: Enjoy karaoke with the group in a private room. It may not be as luxurious as in big cities, but it offers privacy.

2: Hau Thao – Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai – Return to Sapa

Ta Van - Begin trekking from the homestay to three more villages: Ban Pho → Ta Van → Giang Ta Chai. Along the route, you will encounter:
• Beautiful rice fields
• The daily life of the locals

Giang Ta Chai Village - You will observe:
• A river flowing alongside the rice fields.
• The daily life of the locals.
• A waterfall (seasonal, as it may be dry).
• Lunch at a small restaurant in Giang Ta Chai Village.
A car or motorbike will pick you up and return you to Sa Pa town.
Arrive back at Sa Pa Church. You can rest or take a sleeper bus to your next destination.

Sapa - Return to Sa Pa by 2 PM.

• Local English-speaking trekking guide
• 1-night homestay accommodation with a local Black Hmong family
• Local car transfer from Giang Ta Chai village back to Sapa town at the end of the trekking
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• Personal expenses such as additional drinks, snacks, or shopping.

This is an authentic local guide trekking tour, offering a genuine experience led by a local Black Hmong guide who was born and raised in the mountains of Sapa. The journey includes an overnight stay with the guide’s family, providing guests with a unique opportunity to live, eat, and connect with local people in an authentic manner.

During the trek, guests will explore remote villages, rice terraces, bamboo forests, and mountain trails that are far removed from the usual tourist paths. Along the way, they will learn about daily life, farming traditions, local customs, and the challenges of living in the highlands.

Sharing home-cooked meals, listening to local stories, and spending the night in a family homestay foster meaningful cultural exchanges that are not available on standard tours. This experience is crafted for travelers who appreciate authenticity, human connection, and a deeper understanding of local culture, rather than just sightseeing.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.